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A Dark and Stormy Knight Audiobook by Bridget Essex

A Dark and Stormy Knight by Bridget Essex is an unabridged audiobook romance about Mara, a Buffalo painter, and Charaxus, a wounded knight from another world. The story combines a sapphic love plot with fantasy, past heartache, and danger pursuing the knight.

At a glance

A romance between Mara, an artist living in Buffalo, and Charaxus, a knight from another world.
The listing describes the book as a standalone story set in the same world as other Knight Legends titles.
The audiobook is presented as unabridged and narrated by Marina Barrett.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its standalone status makes it accessible without first reading the other books set in the same world.
The fantasy premise pairs a real-world artist community with a knight from another world.
The unabridged presentation retains the full listed audiobook edition.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Edition	Unabridged
Listening length	7 hours and 45 minutes
Language	English
Publication date	March 14, 2017

Credits
Author	Bridget Essex
Narrator	Marina Barrett
Publisher	Rose and Star Press

What to know before buying

The supplied description frames this as a romantic fantasy about two women, with themes of past heartache and a dangerous pursuit. Choose it if that premise fits your reading preferences.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for a sapphic fantasy romance with a knight and an otherworldly premise.
Fans of stories centered on healing from past heartache and developing a relationship.
Listeners who prefer an unabridged audiobook narrated by Marina Barrett.

Less suited to

Listeners seeking a nonfiction title or a romance without fantasy elements.
Those who want a brief listen rather than a runtime of 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 143 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars11%11%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and entertaining, with positive mentions of its characters and presentation. For listeners choosing a story-led romance, these comments may help weigh the narrative appeal, though they do not establish how every listener will respond. Aggregate ratings also lean positive, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the reported distribution, alongside a smaller three-star share.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the engaging story and entertainment value.
Comments also highlight character development and the book's presentation.

Frequently asked questions

Is A Dark and Stormy Knight part of a series?

The listing places it in Bridget Essex's Knight Legends world but describes it as a standalone book, so it does not require reading the other named titles first.

What is the audiobook's runtime and edition?

The listing specifies an unabridged audiobook with a listening length of 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Who narrates A Dark and Stormy Knight?

The listed narrator is Marina Barrett.

What is the story about?

Mara, a painter in Buffalo, rescues Charaxus, a wounded knight from another world. Their attraction grows as danger follows Charaxus.