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The Duke and the Lady in Red

By: Lorraine Heath
Narrated by: Helen Lloyd,James Adams
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Publisher's summary

Sparks fly in the finale of the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James Place series, as the last wicked rogue meets his match.

When Rosalind Sharpe gains the attention of the deliciously wicked duke of Avendale, she's torn between her distracting attraction to the notorious rogue and the knowledge that he - rich as Croesus - is the perfect target for a deception that will put her swindling days behind her.

However, Avendale is no fool. After he discovers the tantalizing lady packing up to leave London with his coins in tow, he confronts her with a scandalous proposition: She can have all the money she requires - for a week in his bed.

Desperate for the funds, Rose agrees but on one condition: He must never question her motives. Avendale quickly sees beneath her mask and discovers she is more than passion and pleasure - she is everything he has ever desired. But claiming her requires he unveil her secrets and lose her forever. Unless he can put his own dark past aside and risk everything for a chance at love.

©2015 Jan Nowasky (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers

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Awesome.

This is one of the best stories I have heard/read in a long time. I cried and I laughed. It was had a great message about those with disability.

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Whereas the heroine's brother is suffering from Neurofibromatosis, the same disease as the elephant man. It was just great.

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So much sadness but also love, redemption & forgiveness

The story started interesting but then became amazing in the last 1/4 of the book. Rose showed great kindness and generosity to the ones she loved and this encouraged the Duke to be able to in turn open up and provide the same. He even reconnected with his estranged family. I TRULY enjoyed the book although a small part also profoundly saddened me. Great story. The only thing that would have made the overall a 5 star would have been to cut back on some repetitive main character ramblings.

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The Duke & his secretive Lady in red

I absolutely loved this Romance.Now it took some getting use to the narration but once you allowed yourself to get involved into the story,it starts off with treachery & seduction.Two people out for their "own"gains,alot of smoldering,romantic scenes,lies & deceit start off the story only to end up with a complete change of heart,some growing up for the Duke who finds himself finding love,selflessness in a woman who is reported to be deceptive but who turns out being a Lady Robin Hood.An absolutely heart warming wonderful story.I loved it. It literally brought quite a few tears to me eyes.I highly recommend this story,it was written well & also narrated well once you get use to the gravely,English accent.I would absolutely read again in the future.Wonderful:)

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What made the experience of listening to The Duke and the Lady in Red the most enjoyable?

The story was great but the narrator's made the story telling even better. This was no light weight regency love story. I think it's post regency pre Victorian. I couldn't stop listening. I have these really great water proof blue tooth buds so the only time I wasn't listening I was either sleeping or doing something else I found annoying because it interfered with my listening

What did you like best about this story?

This story dealt with a very mature subject. It's not a hearts and flowers story.. It's serious drama.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Rose and the Duke first met

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes. When her brother died. I had to break out the tissue to dry my eyes and to blow nose

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Swoon-WORTHY!

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Overall Rating : 4.50
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Audio Rating : 4.50 (Not part of the overall rating)

First thought when finished: The mystery in The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath was compelling and the damn end made me cry.

Quick Thoughts: This was one of those stories that I would only trust in a few authors hands. The leading lady was not typical, especially for a historical. In the wrong hands she would have been down right unlikable or at least not a woman you would root for an HEA. Instead you not only love Rosalind but end up wanting to make sure that Avendale is worthy of HER! Avendale is swoon-worthy so don't get me wrong. He is every thing I want in a Historical Leading Man (yes I have different expectations depending on the type of leading man and period). In the end though it was his connection with Rosalind that makes him super worthy. Don't you love with the love story makes you go SWOOOOOOOOOOON? The mystery of why Rosalind is the way she is was the most compelling part of this story for me. It is worth reading and having that "oh my" moment without spoiling. It was compelling and felt authentic to the time.

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Narrated By Helen Lloyd, James Adams / Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins


Helen and James are a perfect example of how two narrators can work for an audiobook. They were both outstanding and balanced each other well. The pacing was steady, equal emotional output, and their voices fit these characters. I highly recommend this on audio!

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wonderful!

the narrator was not quite as good as the other I've heard read heaths books, but I still loved it. I actually cried at one point, and that is unlike me. if you want to read or listen to books with intelligence and heart, heath is definitely the way to go!

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Loved this book!

Loved the characters! Harry made me cry! Their journey was redemptive, but more about the beauty of love and how personal sacrifice is a part if that experience, for a lover and for family. The story went into directions I did not anticipate. A pleasure to read!

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Her best

I was expecting another humorous and entertaining historical. it was that and more. This book really touched my heart! I believe it's her best yet. I haven't given 5 stars to anyone in a while. I did this book. The narration was good, but I had to speed up the playback from 1x to 1.25x. Sounded normal after that. Before, she sounded a bit like she'd taken too much hydrocodone! Loved loved this story!!

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The plot. It always kept me guessing!

Wonderfully done! Had me crying one minute and smiling the next. I’ve enjoyed all of Lorraine Heaths novels but this one is especially exceptional.

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Great story

This was such a great story. Very sad over Harry. I wasn’t impressed with the narrator however, the male’s voice was much better but I would definitely read this again.

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