Everything you could want from a story.

Oh my! What a rollercoaster of emotions I went through while listening to this story! I had always liked Robert from the previous book. He was strong enough to put others first regardless of his own feelings. Robert had experienced his own share of loss and I really felt for Cassandra, to have suffered and not to have the support of her family. Little wonder she wanted to have control over her own destiny. Robert and Cassandra were just right for each other but could Cassandra let go of her demons to realise this? This story has some very tense moments, danger and passion. An excellent audiobook that fulfills all I could want in a story. The narrator, Darcy Stark, read the story very well, bringing each scene to life. He had an easy voice to listen to.

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Amazing, sensual, pleasurable!

Review of “The Damsel” the audiobook

Omg! What a story! What a drama! And what a brilliant audiobook! I couldn’t stop it! And Darcy’s voice, *swoon* Love, love and loved it! He made Robert and Cassandra come to life inside my head like never before!

Cass was more or less everything I hadn’t expected of a Vale heroine, but with Darcy’s voice and the story being told, she grew on me. I recognised some of her priggly outer layer of thorns she was wearing as protection against the world. But as the story progressed, Cass showed herself to be a strong and independent woman, with some familiar traits within the boudoir. I was so glad to follow how Cass softened, both due to her past history and her relationship with Robert.

And pretty Robert, what a mamma’s boy, but what an evolution he made throughout the story! He became a true Vale hero or lead, with a spine and a stubbornness of mind. Darcy’s voice was likely the factor which made Robert into the man I imagined in my head, especially since Robert turned out to have more layers, than first assumed.

Once again, I can only congratulate both Mistress Vale and Darcy Stark on a wonderful performance, and a masterpiece full of drama, sensuality and yet with a strong evolution of both characters.

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the story pulled me in.

I was less sure that I would like this book; I prefer a strong alpha male dominant and a female submissive. However, this book was very good as were her previous three in this series. Her two main characters were very well developed. They and the story pulled me in.

Victoria Vale’s Regency erotic romances in this series are unique and fascinating tales.

The narration by Darcy Stark was very good as in the other three books in this series.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Pleasantly surprised

After reading The Villain Duology I wasn’t sure if I was going to like a book about Robert Stanley. But I did! I really enjoyed it!
Robert Stanley was the last of the Stanley boys. Therefore he was overly coddled by his mother. Now after losing Daphne Fairchild, who he thought was the love of his life, to another man he seems lost.
Cassandra Lane was one of the women assaulted by Bertram Fairchild. She is seeking retribution, as the Masked Menace, against the men of the ton who have committed horrible crimes.
I love a good HEA! It has an interesting plot and loved that the story was full of spicy eroticism.
Darcy Stark is so good in this series. I love when a male voice can encompass both genders well.

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Victoria Vale is the best!

The Damsel was such an amazing way to wrap up this tortured universe. Darcy Stark is by far, the BEST voice over actor in all of regency romance and erotic books. I could listen to that voice all night.
I was so happy Robert got his due at the end of this series. From the prologue to the final words in the epilogue, every character has a story worth exploring. I loved Robert’s mother’s journey also. The way pain is explored in this entire series, both emotional and physical, is just brilliant. I found myself caring so much for everyone’s happy ending. I will probably re listen to this series over and over again!

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Robert & Cass - Here's to you and you HEA!

My goodness, where to start?
This is one of those books that I will have to listen to over and over and over...

First off, I listened and reviewed the Duology and as much as I wouldve liked to listen in order, I did not. I skipped The Butterfly because after Daph chose Adam and I heard their epilogue, I had to know what happened to the man I aptly called the true hero of the Dove, my darling Robert.

By the way, can someone send me a Robert? I'll take a brother, cousin, nephew..No? Ok. I'll tell you why I'd take one. He is just the right amount of romantic, mama's boy, bad ass, ride or die all rolled into one. I mean...jeez why dont Roberts exist in real life?

And while I'm asking, I need a homie like Cass. She's not playing games with the ton. She couldnt give two Fs about society and their fake pompous asses. She definitely took control, she persevered, and she gave as good as she got from beginning to end - Superwoman style (I have a few Millies on my team already, you know, the friend who takes you to a bar to help you reel one in, too bad they havent helped me in a big catch like Robert, though).

While there was darkness to be found in the story: PTSD, self-masochism, fear (in so many forms), death, and definitely self-loathing...there was also hope and joy and the idea that if you want to feel like you're alive, don't be afraid to jump into a frigid pond.

All in all, VV did it again. The only thing wrong is, this is where it ends. Oh, shout out to Darcy - well narrated.

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provocative

a very provocative and very interesting story to have and listen to I enjoyed it very much the narrator was very very good the story was sensual and very very steamy and very very good I enjoyed it quite much and overall it was a wonderful listen

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AWESOME!

I absolutely loved it! This series just keep getting better. I went through so many emotions with this story. I laughed, cried, swooned and became totally immersed in the BDSM. The narration was great and kept me entertained. This author does a great job with her character builds and plot. I love her style of writing and look forward to reading more of her books. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Dark Regency Erotic Romance

This was my first Victoria Vale's book, and this is the fourth book in The Villain Duology. Robert and Cassandra's story is an unusual and emotional dark Regency Erotic Romance. I prefer stories with an alpha man, but this story is interesting. Robert and Cassandra are both interesting characters. The story has it all: steamy scenes, emotional scenes, twists and turns, and also some funny scenes. Darcy Stark has a beautiful voice, well paced, and easy to understand. I was given a free review copy of the audiobook — at my request — and have voluntarily left this review.

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A New Fav

Wonderful and exciting! I ordered tese books back to back and still can't get enough!

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