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  • The Headmistress

  • By: Milena McKay
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (972 ratings)

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The Headmistress

By: Milena McKay
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Publisher's summary

Lambda Literary 2022 Lesbian Romance winner

Golden Crown Literary Society 2022 winner in the following categories:

  • Romantic Blend
  • Ann Bannon Popular Choice
  • Tee Corinne Cover Design (Em Schreiber, cover designer)

A chance encounter. An unforgettable night.

And back home, trouble is brewing on the remote island of Three Dragons, where nothing feels like it used to. Alone and lonely, Sam Threadneedle wishes upon a star, hoping for change. But when said change comes, it's with a roar and not a whimper.

Torn between loyalty and lust, Sam is forced to reevaluate everything.

Can she and the Home of Dragons withstand the storm that is Magdalene Nox, or will any and all crumble?

Not everything is as it seems, and as she slowly unravels the mysteries behind the centuries-old walls, Sam realizes that home is much more than oak and stone.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Milena McKay (P)2022 Tantor
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Not my favorite Milena McKay book

Overall the story is good and the narration is amazing (always is when Abby Craden does anything), but this isn’t Milena Mackay’s best book. I’m glad a listened to it and it was certainly worth my time and entertaining, but she does a much better job with the whole “ice queen” concept in her book A Whisper of Solace (also narrated by Craden)

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Exciting and Sweet

Just the right blend of an intriguing plot with a serving of romance to melt your heart.

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Incredible

This an incredible audiobook. The story the narrator, just perfect. I hope more will follow on audible by this Author.

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enjoyed!

terribly sexy and well performed. no (graphic) violence, the couple gets along well, progressive topics

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Well worth the time and credit!!!

What a great story! I could hardly put it down. I can’t wait to see what will be my next book from this author. Thanks Milena McKay for a great book. I love Abby Craden, she is the best!!

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Amazing

This is a true love story mixed with a twist you don’t see coming. Abby Craden is Wonderful and the author is simply one of a kind. One of
My favorite Audio books hands down.

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Solid Story

Having read several books in this genre, I find this to be a delightful story that veers slightly from the norm when it comes to how challenges facing the main characters are handled. The main characters have depth and the secondary characters are fun and endearing (for the most part…). Definitely worth a listen.

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Not bad

Despite this being set at "Three Dragons Academy," there are no dragons, nor any other fantastical or supernatural element. That is, not unless you count the extremely unrealistic depiction of the academy cat, who would seem better suited to being a sidekick in a Disney movie than an animal in serious adult fiction. I also take issue with the identity and motivation of the would-be murderer. Could they really have gone on that long without anyone having a hint of their true motivation or personality? That seems extraordinarily unlikely.

I do appreciate the strong liberal leanings of the book, including the Trump-slamming.

And the descriptions of the headmistress are enjoyable.

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100% a Fan!

Ms. McKay weaves a story of intrigue, love, misdirection and finding your Prince Charming, even in yourself. Abby Craden's voices of the characters is so clear, there is no confusing Lily with Sam or Sam with the narrator. Ms Craden's vocal rendering of Headmistress Knox was captivating, like a drug. I am hook. Bravo to each of you. Melena and Abby, I hope you two continue this dynamic partnering. The chemistry is pure gold. I wait impatiently for a fourth in this genre of love with an age gap. BTW - I love how the current three audiobooks have elements of the next or former one. I think of them as a series. Is there a fourth or fifth one in the works, bringing all the main characters together? 😉

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Why is this not a movie?!

Loved every minute of this book. Complex characters and scenes well detailed. I will listen again for pieces I may have missed.

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