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  • The Lady Meets Her Match: Midnight Meetings, Book 2

The Lady Meets Her Match: Midnight Meetings, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Gina Conkle (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator), NYLA (Publisher)
4.2 out of 5 stars (345)

Locating her is only half the battle.

Cyrus Ryland didn't become England's wealthiest bachelor by being a pushover, but the mysterious beauty he discovers sneaking around at his grand ball enflames his curiosity. When the clock chimes midnight, and she's nowhere to be found, Cyrus vows to scour all of London to uncover who she is. Little does he know that not only does Claire Mayhew not want to be found, but she wants nothing to do with him at all....

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  1. Book 2 of 5
    Midnight Meetings
  2. Listening Length
    10 hours and 33 minutes
  3. Author
    Gina Conkle
  4. Narrator
    Marian Hussey
  5. Publication date
    April 7, 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    NYLA
  8. ASIN
    B00UG9HJFO
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 2 of 5 Midnight Meetings
Listening Length 10 hours and 33 minutes
Author Gina Conkle
Narrator Marian Hussey
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 07, 2015
Publisher NYLA
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00UG9HJFO
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4.2 out of 5 stars
345 global ratings

Customers say

Customers enjoy this historical romance book, with one review describing it as an emotionally charged Cinderella story with a twist. The book features believable characters, particularly a strong heroine, and customers find it delightful to read, with one noting it keeps them engaged until the last page. They appreciate the romantic elements and relationships, with one review highlighting the chemistry between Cyrus and Claire.
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19 customers mention story, 16 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the story of this historical romance, with one customer describing it as an emotionally charged love tale, while another notes it's a loose version of the Cinderella story with a twist.
I have enjoyed every book in the series! Great stories and great characters make these books fun to read and keep you interested till the last page....Read more
...How could they not love each other? I loved their story and didn't want this book to end.Read more
...A lovely story. Both Claire and Cyrus meet their match in this story....Read more
A really heartwarming love story....Read more
14 customers mention readability, 14 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book to be a delightful read and enjoy every book in the series, with one customer noting it keeps them interested until the last page.
...Such a great read!!Read more
Gina was a new author for me and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It didn't become redundant or predictable. I found it refreshing.Read more
I very much enjoyed this book. It is a loose version of the Cinderella story....Read more
Sweet, funny, frustrating but delightful read that is an HEA with a touch of heat and a strong heroine..and hero.Read more
12 customers mention character, 11 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the believable characters in the book, particularly noting the strong and independent heroine.
The writer has given us 2 intriguing and believable characters and a solid plot....Read more
...but delightful read that is an HEA with a touch of heat and a strong heroine..and hero.Read more
I have enjoyed every book in the series! Great stories and great characters make these books fun to read and keep you interested till the last page....Read more
This book keeps you guessing about secrets. The characters seem real and their actions make you want to say hello yeah in some cases and strangle...Read more
7 customers mention content, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the book's content, with one customer highlighting the character's humble and compassionate nature.
...those he loves, and how can you not love Claire with her sweetness, kindness and her desire for entrepreneurship in that time?...Read more
...She is a strong woman with a compassionate heart! He worked his way up to support a mother and seven sisters!! Seven!...Read more
...It was subtle and well done. The plot pushed the story along, but the way the hero changed really drives this story....Read more
...I love how she weaves a story about an Alpha Male that has a humble side to him!...Read more
6 customers mention romantic, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book romantic, with one customer specifically mentioning their love for Regency romance books.
The Lady Meets Her Match is so romantic. I loved it. I did not want it to end.Read more
...The characters will well defined and easy to love and very human-like I suggest you buy the book and read it it is really extremely good I couldn't...Read more
Sweet, funny, frustrating but delightful read that is an HEA with a touch of heat and a strong heroine..and hero.Read more
...The story is well written, believable, and also romantic without being sugary sweet....Read more
5 customers mention relationships, 4 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the relationships in the book, with one review highlighting the chemistry between Cyrus and Claire, while another notes the passionate love between a self-made man.
...I loved the chemistry between Cyrus and Claire and the independent spirit she has, to want to own her own coffee shop and go it alone....Read more
...A passionate love between a self made man and a young woman owning her own coffee shop....Read more
There was a certain dance of romance for Cyrus and Claire....Read more
...There a bit more description of love scenes and less on plot action for my taste....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Anissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary people falling in love despite the Ton's influence!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
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    I was so delighted to read about Claire Mayhew's story (Housekeeper from Meet an Earl at Midnight). I loved that this story was a Regency but the hero and heroine were not titled or members of the ton! They were both ordinary people who worked very hard to find their happily ever after. Claire wants to own and operate her coffee shop without a man. Unheard of, especially from the Landlord who believes no woman should be alone in business...Well he meets Claire and realizes she will do whatever is needed to make her business a success. He respects that and does his best to make sure he is apart of enterprises. She is a strong woman with a compassionate heart! He worked his way up to support a mother and seven sisters!! Seven! He is an envy of the nobility but only wants to find love and respect from Claire. They both work very hard to put all else aside and realize they can work together without the Ton's help or influence! Loved this story!
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  • Kathryn Moore
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very good romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
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    The writer has given us 2 intriguing and believable characters and a solid plot. There a bit more description of love scenes and less on plot action for my taste. But I anticipate reading other works by this writer and hope others will too.
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  • Judith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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    A really heartwarming love story. The main characters, Cyrus Ryland and Claire Mayhew, were secondary characters in the preceding book in this series. Determined to earn her own way, Claire Mayhew decides to open a coffee shop in London. The only thing stopping her is the landlord, Cyrus Ryland, who doesn’t believe a woman can run a business successfully. Sparks fly, bright dialogue, and a growing attraction between Claire and Cyrus ensue. Completely likable characters and a truly good read. Highly recommended.
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  • Erica L Chilson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Warm & Fuzzy Historical Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
    I received a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads

    3 Stars.

    This review is going to be difficult for me to write, so I'll try to be black and white. If I had read this title when I received it, not going back to read book #1 first, my thoughts and rating would have been significantly higher. I would have walked away after reading this book with a smile on my face and momentary warm and fuzzy feelings. I would have quickly written a review, knowing the story wouldn't ride my thoughts long while I hitched a ride on the next read.

    I didn't do that. I did read book #1, finishing it and immediately starting this book. So I can't help but compare the two. After writing a glowing review, finding Meet the Earl at Midnight on my favorites shelf as one of the wittiest books I've ever read, I found the follow-up to be lackluster. The first book I read cover-to-cover in one sitting, going without sleep... this took me the better part of three days to read.

    The Lady Meets Her Match is a fun, quick read to offer a few hours of sweet entertainment. The beginning of the story hooks you right in, keeping you interested in what's to happen next. Especially so, after meeting Claire in the previous book. Claire's mission is an interesting one in the opening, as is her meeting with Cyrus. But I will point out that their meeting doesn't have the same chemistry, wit, and flair as Lydia and Edward from book 1.

    I kept wondering when the story was going to evolve, as we were still on the initial meeting until 17% of the book. In actuality, I felt that the reason they met was the only plot of the story that was fully developed. Once it met its conclusion, the book stalled as the reader waited for something to happen next. What did happen was thrown in there piecemeal, and then quickly resolved but never truly pushed the story forward.

    One noticeable difference is the amount of romance, lusty thoughts, and inner monologues of physical attraction that were not present in book 1. Pages of how simple touches felt: the brush of a fingertip, the caress of a thigh against thigh, a kiss to a hand, the scent of the lover. While in moderation, this is thrilling. When done in excess, it bogs down the story.

    I should mention, while I love romance, I like the journey the best. So when it's injected too soon, or too heavily with the physical aspects of attraction, I tend to get annoyed with the characters. I feel as if they are shallow and empty not to connect on a deeper level. To be blunt, everything I praised in book 1 was absent from book 2. Which doesn't necessarily mean readers won't love this book. I'm a serious, mature reader who is more into wit than looks.

    Claire has a great backstory, one that was never broached. The necklace was shown since the first book, with a simple blip of explanation & a non-developed but easily written away theft. As well as Claire's connection to Johnathan never truly being injected into the story- at least not by Claire. She never showed any true emotions over it. The man she loved since childhood betrayed her, and then died. While this led to her independence, I felt the lack of emotion showed Claire as one-dimensional. Also, I was a bit disappointed in never seeing or hearing from Edward. He was so worried about Claire in book one, not allowing Lydia to throw down an it's Claire or me edict, never to write, or visit, or be a passing thought in Claire's head after spending all 26 years of her life as his friend.

    By comparison, The Lady Meets her Match wasn't as fully developed as Meet the Earl at Midnight. (I did receive an ARC, so I'm not speaking of formatting issues or proofreading errors). The historical accuracy, sentence structure, the voice, it didn't feel the same to me after reading the two books back-to-back. While the book opened just as strong, the premise never moved forward from there, where it relied on mis-communications, inner monologue telling the reader about physical attraction, and a mystery thrown into the mix near the end of the book which was resolved a chapter later.

    My advice: if you are reading this review prior to reading either of the books in this series, read this book (The Lady Meets her Match) first, and you will get the warm and fuzzies and a smile on your face. I promise you will enjoy it and be entertained. I also guarantee you will not spoil anything that happened in book #1 (Meet the Earl at Midnight) Then read book #1, and be blown away.

    Genre: Historical Romance | Saccharine Romance | Off-scene wedding | experienced woman | independent woman | Rags to riches | Blackmail/extortion |

    Historical Accuracy: I'm not a stickler on this. I don't mind modern words being introduced in the storyline either. When I'm engaged with a read, I don't notice much of anything but the story itself. But I did notice this wasn't as accurate as it could have been.

    Romance/sex: Filled to the max with sweet romance. Strong physical connection with a lot of intense flirting. A few scenes of sexual contact, but not explicit or overtly detailed.

    Recommended: Romance Fans | Historical Romance Fans | Lovers of the warm and fuzzies where emotional depth isn't necessary.

    Will I read more by this author: Yes, absolutely. Even though this book didn't resonate with me, I still cannot wait to see what Gina Conkle will write next.
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  • Jessica F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written hero
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015
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    I adored this book. Ms. Conkle writes heroines that I want to be and heroes that I lust after - love when an author does that. It really is a spin on Cinderella, without going overboard on the fairy-tale references. It was subtle and well done. The plot pushed the story along, but the way the hero changed really drives this story. Ms. Conkle has a style all her own, but it does remind me of some of Eloisa James' earlier works - a lot of beautifully written pages saturated with description and easily transports me to the Georgian era.
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  • Linda Fischer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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    Enjoyed the book. Like this author. Received book quickly. No complaints.
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  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars They both met their match...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015
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    I really enjoyed this booked from Gina Conkle. A relatively new author I'm glad I stumbled across. I've read all 3 of her books available on Amazon now and look forward to the next one. A lovely story. Both Claire and Cyrus meet their match in this story. Neither are perfect, but they aren't particularly damaged either, life has battered them a bit, but they've overcome and survived, and thrived. The story is well written, believable, and also romantic without being sugary sweet. If you like Joanna Bourne, Courtney Milan, Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran and the like you'll enjoy this book.
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  • Tea&BookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
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    I loved this book with it's twists and outright surprises. I loved the chemistry between Cyrus and Claire and the independent spirit she has, to want to own her own coffee shop and go it alone.

    How can you not love Cyrus with his desire to protect and keep safe those he loves, and how can you not love Claire with her sweetness, kindness and her desire for entrepreneurship in that time? These two are perfect for each other and I enjoyed all the other characters and happenings in the story.

    I'm already looking for another of her books to read since I just finished this one!
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  • Juliet Lyons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2016
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    I found this Georgian romp thoroughly entertaining and finished it in a day. The characters were well drawn and believable and the book as a whole well written with lots of humorous moments. There was a twist halfway which I didn't see coming. All in all, I would definitely recommend this book to someone looking for a fun, class-crossing romance.
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  • Rosewood
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the plot
    Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2017
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    I loved Cyrus, his character portrayal of a rich business commoner stuck me as realistic with his caring for his many sisters and his 3 nephews - the plot was outstanding with many twists and turns as Cyrus defeats his foes in business - I was stunned that the Marquis became a villain, I liked him thought he might get his own love story - Claire was a disappointing character, sometimes so firm in her ideals of being a woman alone in business and respected as an upright woman but then she would change her personality and want to remove clothing right now, very inconsistent
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  • Kathleen Shott
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2019
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    Good shape. Cute story. Part of a series.
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