
The Present
Malory Family #6
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $16.00
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Laural Merlington
-
By:
-
Johanna Lindsey
About this listen
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
The Heir
- Reid Family, Book 1
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The grandson of a Scottish clan laird, Duncan MacTavish is shocked to learn that his other grandfather was an English marquis whose title and London estate he is now required to take on. Worse still, he is engaged to a stranger who has mocked him in public. But his bride-to-be, Ophelia, has been guiding a lovely and witty, if dreadfully inexperienced, country girl named Sabrina through the latter's all-important first coming-out season.
-
-
Weak Premise for Scandal
- By Rita on 09-07-10
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Love Me Forever
- Sherring Cross, Book 2
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A young heiress in mourning for her mother's death, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her lifelong fiancé. But Kimberly's father, the recently widowed Earl of Amburough, is intent upon marrying her off as quickly as possible - to please the jealous lover he longs to wed. So the rather indelicate business of matchmaking begins.
-
-
Light hearted, sweet and enjoyable romance.
- By M. Hudson on 08-04-08
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Marriage Most Scandalous
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
As Lady Margaret Landor and Sebastian Townshend work to uncover the intrigue at his father's estate, a fierce passion blooms that neither of them anticipated and neither can resist.
-
-
Excellance Performance, Exceptional Story!
- By liz on 01-01-19
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Joining
- Shefford, Book 2
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Sharon Williams
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A betrothal has been announced that will join together Britain's two most powerful families - a union of wealth and influence to rival even the King himself. However, not only does the ambitious King John oppose this wedding, but Milisant and Wulfric - the intended bride and groom - are equally unhappy with the arrangement. Two passionate, headstrong people, they resent being thrown together for purely dynastic reasons.
-
-
Enthralling listen
- By deb on 08-16-15
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Home for the Holidays
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is off to the Colonies on business, but is far overdue to be home. Thus Larissa is left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy, panicked creditors pounding on her door, and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic would-be "benefactor," Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor.
-
-
Enjoyable
- By Cricket on 11-21-16
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
When Passion Rules
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Forced to flee Napoleon’s rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her eccentric guardian make a new home for themselves in London. There, Alana enjoys every privilege a daughter of the nobility could hope for, plus an education fit for a queen. Now, on the eve of her debut into London Society, she learns the shocking secret of her birthright. Can it be true? Is she really the lost princess of the European kingdom of Lubinia? Persuaded by her guardian to return to their homeland to quell a bloody revolt, Alana finds herself in an isolated, mountainous country whose customs strike her as medieval!
-
-
Good Book Worth The Credit
- By Lia on 09-18-12
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
The Heir
- Reid Family, Book 1
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The grandson of a Scottish clan laird, Duncan MacTavish is shocked to learn that his other grandfather was an English marquis whose title and London estate he is now required to take on. Worse still, he is engaged to a stranger who has mocked him in public. But his bride-to-be, Ophelia, has been guiding a lovely and witty, if dreadfully inexperienced, country girl named Sabrina through the latter's all-important first coming-out season.
-
-
Weak Premise for Scandal
- By Rita on 09-07-10
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Love Me Forever
- Sherring Cross, Book 2
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A young heiress in mourning for her mother's death, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her lifelong fiancé. But Kimberly's father, the recently widowed Earl of Amburough, is intent upon marrying her off as quickly as possible - to please the jealous lover he longs to wed. So the rather indelicate business of matchmaking begins.
-
-
Light hearted, sweet and enjoyable romance.
- By M. Hudson on 08-04-08
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Marriage Most Scandalous
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
As Lady Margaret Landor and Sebastian Townshend work to uncover the intrigue at his father's estate, a fierce passion blooms that neither of them anticipated and neither can resist.
-
-
Excellance Performance, Exceptional Story!
- By liz on 01-01-19
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Joining
- Shefford, Book 2
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Sharon Williams
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A betrothal has been announced that will join together Britain's two most powerful families - a union of wealth and influence to rival even the King himself. However, not only does the ambitious King John oppose this wedding, but Milisant and Wulfric - the intended bride and groom - are equally unhappy with the arrangement. Two passionate, headstrong people, they resent being thrown together for purely dynastic reasons.
-
-
Enthralling listen
- By deb on 08-16-15
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Home for the Holidays
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is off to the Colonies on business, but is far overdue to be home. Thus Larissa is left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy, panicked creditors pounding on her door, and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic would-be "benefactor," Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor.
-
-
Enjoyable
- By Cricket on 11-21-16
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
When Passion Rules
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Forced to flee Napoleon’s rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her eccentric guardian make a new home for themselves in London. There, Alana enjoys every privilege a daughter of the nobility could hope for, plus an education fit for a queen. Now, on the eve of her debut into London Society, she learns the shocking secret of her birthright. Can it be true? Is she really the lost princess of the European kingdom of Lubinia? Persuaded by her guardian to return to their homeland to quell a bloody revolt, Alana finds herself in an isolated, mountainous country whose customs strike her as medieval!
-
-
Good Book Worth The Credit
- By Lia on 09-18-12
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Heart of a Warrior
- Ly-san-ter, Book 3
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Brittany Callaghan thinks she's dreaming when a blond, nearly seven-feet-tall Nordic god shows up on her doorstep in her tiny California town. He claims to be a barbarian warrior in need of her help. Though a stunning, statuesque beauty herself, intelligent and independent Brittany has struggled hard to earn respect in a man's world. She is taken aback when Dalden, a spectacular Viking who is a long way from home, needs her help - and is willing to pay for it.
-
-
Not the beginning of the trio
- By Amy on 01-12-10
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
One Heart to Win
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love - but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud. Honoring her mother’s promise, Tiffany reluctantly travels west to meet her estranged father and his enemy’s eldest son, rancher Hunter Callahan. Once the Warrens and the Callahans are united by marriage, both clans will stop squabbling over a disputed strip of land. In the chaos of a train robbery Tiffany seizes a golden opportunity. By assuming the identity of her father’s new housekeeper she can live with the father she never knew and assess his true character, as well as that of the neighboring cowboy to whom she is betrothed.
-
-
Who wrote this story?
- By EnvyNone on 08-01-18
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
A Man to Call My Own
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A Man to Call My Own introduces us to a charismatic pair of twins, Amanda and Marian Laton, who, after the sudden death of their father, are sent to live with their aunt on a sprawling Texas ranch. As the twin sisters - one of whom is nasty, the other nice - both find themselves pursuing Chad Kinkaid, the cowboy son of a neighboring ranching family, Lindsey skillfully charts the intoxicating course of first love.
-
-
Turbulent and Sexy
- By Riceball0413 on 04-05-17
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
All I Need Is You
- Straton, Book 2
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In the American Wild West the law is young, and men and women must make their own justice. Casey Stratton has left behind an unbearable situation at home and set off on her own, relying on her courage and inventiveness to survive where most women could not. Damien Rutledge III is a society man from New York, thrusting aside his life of refinement and sophistication in favor of a more basic need - revenge.
-
-
Cute Story
- By Judy on 04-08-09
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
Make Me Love You
- By: Johanna Lindsey
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Brooke Whitworth has been dreaming of her first Season in London, because she intends to win a husband who will take her far away from her unloving family. Instead she is being sent to the Yorkshire moors to wed a mysterious nobleman whose family is cursed and who has thrice tried to kill her brother. But there's no room in her heart for fear; this man is her means of escape. She will make him love her!
-
-
Zero Chemistry
- By Erika on 04-13-17
By: Johanna Lindsey
-
The Lion's Lady
- Crown's Spies, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Christina Bennett had taken London society by storm. The ravishing beauty guarded the secret of her mysterious past until the night Lyon, Marquis of Lyonwood, stole a searching, sensuous kiss. An arrogant nobleman with a pirate's passions, he tasted the wildfire smoldering beneath Christina's cool charm and swore to possess her.... But the feisty and defiant Christina would not be so easily conquered. Mistress of her heart and of her fortune, she resisted Lyon's sensuous caresses.
-
-
Get a new narrator!
- By Frances on 07-13-13
By: Julie Garwood
-
The Secret
- Highlands' Lairds, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered.
-
-
MEDIEVAL HIGHLAND ROMANCE AT IT'S BEST
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-18-13
By: Julie Garwood
-
The Bride
- The Lairds' Brides, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie the feisty youngest daughter of Baron Jamison. Alec ached to touch her, to tame her, to possess her forever. But Jamie vowed never to surrender to this highland barbarian. Though his kisses fired her blood, shadowed secrets from Alec's past threatened Jamie's happiness. She brazenly resisted him - until one rapturous moment quelled their clash of wills.
-
-
Pleasant surprise.....I laughed so hard it hurt!
- By NEW NAME on 09-17-13
By: Julie Garwood
-
For the Roses
- Claybornes' Brides, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
- Length: 22 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Clayborne brothers were a rough gang of street urchins - until they found an abandoned baby girl in a New York City alley, named her Mary Rose, and headed to Blue Belle, Montana, to raise her to be a lady. They became a family - held together by loyalty and love, if not blood - when suddenly a stranger threatened to tear them apart.
-
-
Beautiful Story
- By 🌸DARA on 12-14-13
By: Julie Garwood
-
Rebellious Desire
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Of all the dukes in England, Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, was the wealthiest, most handsome — and most arrogant. And of all London’s ladies, he wanted the tender obedience of only one — Caroline Richmond. She was a ravishing beauty from Boston, with a mysterious past and a fiery spirit. Drawn to the powerful duke, undeterred by his presumptuous airs, Caroline was determined to win his lasting love.
-
-
Love Julie Garwood.
- By Teresa on 12-30-11
By: Julie Garwood
-
The Prize
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive, Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and utterly naive, Nicholaa vowed to bend Royce to her will, despite the whirlwind of feelings he aroused in her.
-
-
The Prize? Alas, more like Booby Prize...
- By Karen on 02-02-12
By: Julie Garwood
-
Velvet Promise
- By: Jude Deveraux
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
At the flower-bedecked altar, the first touch of their hands ignited an all-consuming passion. Gavin Montgomery looked deep into her golden eyes and burned with desire for her...but his heart had been pledged to another. Humiliated and alone in a strange castle, Judith resolved to hate this husband who took her body but rejected her love...never admitting her fear of losing him.
-
-
Really??!!!
- By Nancy K. on 03-31-16
By: Jude Deveraux
What listeners say about The Present
Highly rated for:
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Donelle
- 11-04-23
Love the family history and the secrets the past in the story
The story of how the family characters receive confirmation of where they came from and why they have their own special traits that make them unique make this book a must to complete a historical connection.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 4 Lady Dee
- 11-29-22
Must have, especially for Christmas!!
Love this stand alone story, I've had this book for several years and it's a holiday tradition. When you're decorating for Christmas, baking holiday cookies, sitting in front of your fireplace, or whatever you do for the holidays, make this wonderful story of joy a part of your life. The narrator was awesome as well.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Alma
- 05-15-23
Love the Mallory fam
Johanna is one of my favorites. Narration was amazing. Although i had read about the Mallory’s way back when the audio was a very good choice.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
- Jamie
- 02-10-09
A lovely present
I wish it had been longer, but it's always hard to get enough of this families stories.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jeanne
- 04-02-12
Wonderful
Would you listen to The Present again? Why?
Yes. It brought everything together. It made me cry and laugh.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Present?
The excitement of the family waiting to open the present
Have you listened to any of Laural Merlington’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
great
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
I love Johanna Lindsey and the Malorys. I have read the whole series in hard copy and now through audible. I wanted more. She made me feel like part of the family.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 07-17-13
Loved the reading with the accents and all!!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
would definitely recommend this audiobook-- the reading was great with the accent!
Who was your favorite character and why?
James Malory-- read this whole series several times. I love his character in all the books!
What about Laural Merlington’s performance did you like?
She got the different accents perfect!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Peni A
- 05-25-19
Recommended
Such a good story. It is different from the stories up to this point but a wonderful way to learn of the past. Catching up on who had how many children was terrific.
Laural Merlington did a fantastic job narrating. she brought the story to life.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- signe
- 02-14-17
Nice little ekstra book
like that Johanna Lindsey made a book whit the storry of Molly and Jason.
Nice, sweet and fun. And the we get the story about the gypsy.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kristen
- 11-30-11
Great story!!!
Love every book in this series. The narrator is a pleasure to listen to.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 06-18-12
Cute story, fills in some background
Would you listen to The Present again? Why?
Yes.
What other book might you compare The Present to and why?
Other Malory series novels by the same author.
Any additional comments?
The voices the narator uses for the male characters, especially Anthony, grates on me... he sounds like a pirate. I also do not care for her 'chuckles' or laughter.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!