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Band Sinister

By: KJ Charles
Narrated by: Cornell Collins
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Sir Philip Rookwood is the disgrace of the county. He's a rake and an atheist, and the rumors about his hellfire club, the Murder, can only be spoken in whispers. (Orgies. It's orgies.)

Guy Frisby and his sister, Amanda, live in rural seclusion after a family scandal. But when Amanda breaks her leg in a riding accident, she's forced to recuperate at Rookwood Hall, where Sir Philip is hosting the Murder.

Guy rushes to protect her, but the Murder aren't what he expects. They're educated, fascinating people, and the notorious Sir Philip turns out to be charming, kind - and dangerously attractive.

In this private space where anything goes, the longings Guy has stifled all his life are impossible to resist...and so is Philip. But all too soon, the rural rumor mill threatens both Guy and Amanda. The innocent country gentleman has lost his heart to the bastard baronet - but does he dare lose his reputation too?

Contains mature themes.

©2018 KJ Charles (P)2019 Tantor
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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the performance matches the greatness of the story

I absolutely adore this book, and it's hard to believe anything could enhance it but Cornell Collins does the impossible and makes An awesome book extraordinary

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Charming / a fun read

I agree with the comments / reviews that have already been made. This book is charming and fun and takes you away to another time and place. It is not action-filled but it has a nice plot. I can't help wishing there had been a great murder mystery mixed in. Oh well. Great relaxing read. The narrator, Cornell Collins, is wonderful!

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Delightfully entertaining.

A refreshing retreat from the typical best seller. Paced and performed with finesse. I hope to listen to more from the author and reader in the future.

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Great Narrator!

Good book - but great narrator!
Cornell Collins is PERFECT for this book :)
I love listening to him, especially when there's snark

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Barbara Cartland for Gays

I find these stories by KJ Charles a delightful and guilty pleasure. They are well written and the characters well developed. The steamy gay erotic scenes set in Regency drawing rooms are a delight for the imagination. I can't get enough of his books

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My favorite KJ Charles book

Her other works tend to have a lot more action and mystery and whatnot, and I love every one of them. This book is particularly satisfying for the richness and dimension of its characters, and their interactions and growth. Also, the performance is one of the best I've heard. A gem!

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Fantastic all around!

Absolutely loved the story! But the narration was perfect! Cornell Collins captured all the tones - ranging from Phillip's sardonic amusement, Guy's innocent outrage to Corvin's rakishness and John's long suffering tolerance of the foibles of his friends. Mr Collins was the perfect choice to perform the story.

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Loved it! Collins is Excellent

Just as delightful as everyone says! KJ Charles is always clever, but Philip is one of her best. Great chemistry between him and Guy and their exchanges are so funny and often poignant.

Friends have suggested that Cornell Collins' performance in the audio version is a bit too formal and staid. I can see that and I'll bet reading it would be twice as good. Hopefully I'll be able to make the time soon.

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Absolutely brilliant

I loved Band Sinister when it came out. I've been anxiously waiting for the audiobook and I must say - it does NOT disappoint. Cornell Collins is a perfect narrator for KJ Charles's wit. The voices for each character are wonderful (though I'll admit that Phillip's voice took some time to get used to). Corvin's is probably my favorite. "Make cheese!"

If you take the sex out of it, it reminds me of historical romances I read in my teens. Charles did an exceptional job of creating an MM Romance within the bounds of those older historicals. Absolutely fantastic.

I highly suggest it. Join Guy, Phillip, Amanda and the Murder for a wonderful tale.

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Another hit.

I hope there's a continuation of this story. Always love the narration. KJ is a very queer informed writer.

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