Re-read with the delightful Mary Jane Wells as narrator, but downgraded two full stars.

Well, why ever this was such a delight to me in 2017, in 2021 and listening via audiobook I found myself more eye-rolling at Gabriel thinking he has shocking sexual proclivities (I did like the hot scene where he ties her wrists with her corset strings) and his mistress hangup. Also, the espionage plotline was truly boring despite me liking the ensuing sickbed scene. Kind of a mess tbh, and realizing that Pandora has some slight daddy issues didn't help matters. Anyway, still a great listen and it was fun to hear Pandora utter Winterbourne's classic "not even five minutes" herself.

Oh, just delightful. Lady Pandora, game-maker, wallflower, dreamer, gets stuck in a fancy chaise lounge trying to retrieve a lost earring for a friend who wants to avoid scandal. Too bad Pandora is the one caught in a scandal, as the dashing man who rescues her from said chaise is accused of ruining her.
Super sexy, confident, and handsome Gabriel is actually quite pleased with this turn of events, as he finds Pandora's eccentricities delightful. Asking her and her family to spend a week at his estate, Gabriel hopes to convince Pandora that marriage is on the table, despite her adamant refusal to be tied down. Pandora doesn't want any man taking away her rights, especially since she is on the cusp of launching her board game empire.
Gabriel, modern way ahead of his time, is out to show Pandora that he can be a man deserving of her love.

I really liked this. Gabriel is such a doll, and what a great story. Exactly what I needed right now.