I’ll never not love this series and anything to do with it! These books are so special to me because they’re the first in this genre that I decided to give a chance (because ANYTHING Andrea writes is perfection) & I fell in love with a whole new world of stories! I always loved this book with my whole heart, but hearing it come to life makes it 10 times more special.

Audiobook Re-Read Review 3/26: This is the first time I’ve re-read a book but it’s been two years and I wanted to give the recently released audiobook a listen. I enjoyed the duet narration by June DeBorahae and Brandon Francis. The various character voices by each narrator was done well and I liked that the narration wasn’t split every other chapter. Rather staying with each character. It’s a personal preference but I think it flows better. My original review is below and had a few additional thoughts that stood out the second time around. Competence in a partner is a turn on and Fran and Cormac are both highly competent people. But there was something about Cormac making Fran red stockings that I found super sexy. I also had forgotten about the time jump until it occurred and it broke my heart all over again. I received a gifted audiobook from the author. All opinions are my own. Original Review 2/24: When Frances Wainwright Learns to Love is the second book in The Wainwright’s Seven Daughters series. It could be read as a standalone but there’s a portion that features the MC from book one and while not necessary, it added value to me for having read the first one. I flew through this book and only took a break because I realized it was broken into two parts. It’s a second chance of sorts but different from others because instead of flashbacks part one is dedicated to how they met and developed their feelings. I liked that it was structured this way. I loved the grumpy and exacting MMC that had experienced great losses in his life and was afraid to let anyone else close enough. And also the persistent FMC who could hold her ground against all the males that opposed her position and skill. I did struggle a bit following the swift time jumps in the second part. And I wished there was a bit more declaration/groveling before they reconciled but maybe feel that way because of the fast pace. I did love their love for one another. It came off deep and unchangeable and filled with passion that no matter how they fought against it or time elapsed the pull for one another was always there. There is reference to difficult birth and lots of references to a variety of medical procedures and what that would entail with a doctor/nurse MC. There were four steamy, detailed and open door encounters. I received an advance ecopy of this book via BookSirens. All opinions are my own.

Andrea Jenelle has done it again, her Wainwright sisters never fail to draw me in and compel me to their side. Frances is a woman of stern constitution. This is not a timid mouse (despite Cormac’s ironic use of the nickname), she does not bawk at any situation be it war or man. She stands her ground, faces persecution and scorn and does so with a grace few possess. Is it any wonder Cormac is helpless to resist her pull? This man has seen suffering, has taught his demons and did his best to stay away to protect her. The longing and the anguish of separation seem so long, but make for a compelling and gripping tale of war, tragedy and women’s rights. This paired with their undeniable and unshakeable love make for a fantastic story with many a message to be learned. Brandon Francis and June Deborahae were a fabulous combination as Frances and Cormac. I am absolutely obsessed with Brandon Francis Irish delivery and subtle brogue. June Deborahae has long been a favorite of mine for historical narration, she delivers the time period flawlessly transporting to a different time.