• Lord of Scoundrels

  • By: Loretta Chase
  • Narrated by: Kate Reading
  • Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,341 ratings)

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Lord of Scoundrels

By: Loretta Chase
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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i>They call him many names, but angelic isn't one of them.

Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain, is big, bad, and dangerous to know. No respectable woman would have anything to do with the "Bane and Blight of the Ballisters", and he wants nothing to do with respectable women. He's determined to continue doing what he does best - sin and sin again - and all's going swimmingly…until the day a shop door opens and she walks in.

She's too intelligent to fall for the worst man in the world.

Jessica Trent is a determined young woman, and she's going to drag her imbecile brother off the road to ruin, no matter what it takes. If saving him - and with him her family and future - means taking on the devil himself, she won't back down. The trouble is, the devil in question is so shockingly irresistible that the person who needs saving most is Jessica herself.

©1995 Loretta Chekani (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

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Perfect love story

This one made me cry...they were just the perfect couple. I loved this love story, I had read the book a couple of years ago, but listening to the story was amazing.

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Awesome book!

I usually don't go for regent romance but I'm very glad that I did with this one.
it was funny and interesting and the narration was well paced. excellent romance, would listen to it again.

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Still the best Loretta Chase

I would have preferred a male narrator, but it was still enjoyable with a female narrator. Still one of my favourite romance novels of all time.

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Good character development!

I enjoyed the book. The development of the leading characters, Jessica and Dare, throughout the story held my interest.

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A Pleasure

Where does Lord of Scoundrels rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Unlike many historical romance writers, Loretta Chase can really write. This book is a pleasure to listen to. Good narration as well.

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You will not be sorry!!!

What a marvelous story ... very powerful female also the reader does a fantastic job not annoying at all which sometimes throws me completely off I really enjoy this book and left me wanting more !!!!

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Pride and Prejudice Gone Wrong...In A Good Way

Would you consider the audio edition of Lord of Scoundrels to be better than the print version?

Only have audio version

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord of Scoundrels?

Can't tell you because it will ruin the surprise. It made me say "good for her." But not sure why she did not go to jail....smile.

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. She has narrated many of Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta books. I think she is the best narrator for them. Not as fond of her English accent, but her narration of this book was still good.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

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Cute book. Happy I got it on sale. Good listen for the price.

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GREAT STORY!

What made the experience of listening to Lord of Scoundrels the most enjoyable?

Both main characters and the plot line of the story!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord of Scoundrels?

When she got back at him by...oops don't want to spoil it!!! But I was shocked! I tell you it was very memorable!! it was so memorable, I went back to listen to that part again three times..!!. :)

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were moments when I laughed out loud while listening to the story..while other people where around, Oops..!

Any additional comments?

I wish the publisher would make loretta chase's other books into audible books! After listening to this story I went ahead and bought the rest of Ms Chase's books in print since they didn't have it in audible book format.

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best💖

it was interesting book.. my first by this author and she did an amazing work... plot and characters were wonderful...

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This may be my new favorite book❤️

Loved this book so much! Seriously my new favorite book. Jessica was such a great heroine - strong and will not be pushed around. Dain is classic - self-centered self-destructive. They fought their attraction so much and situations they got themselves into were so complex. So many times they misinterpreted each other, but didn’t drag out the process of rectifying the situation. This book was recommended by another famous author as one of her favorites. So glad I got it. Now to get more by this author.

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