Darling Beast

De: Elizabeth Hoyt

Narrado por: Ashford McNab

A MAN CONDEMNED . . .

Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .

A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .

London's premier actress, Lily Stump, is down on her luck when she's forced to move into a scorched theatre with her maid and small son. But she and her tiny family aren't the only inhabitants-a silent, hulking beast of a man also calls the charred ruins home. Yet when she catches him reading her plays, Lily realizes there's more to this man than meets the eye.

OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES

Though scorching passion draws them together, Apollo knows that Lily is keeping secrets. When his past catches up with him, he's forced to make a choice: his love for Lily . . . or the explosive truth that will set him free.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Richly drawn characters fill the pages of this emotionally charged mix of mystery and romance."—Publishers Weekly on Duke of Midnight

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! There is enchantment in the Maiden Lane series, not just the fairy tales Hoyt infuses into the memorable romances, but the wonder of love combined with passion, unique plotlines and unforgettable characters. In Duke of Midnight, Hoyt takes a stiff, cold duke - think Batman - and turns him into a vulnerable hero, then pairs him with a bold, unconventional tigress of a heroine so they can fight together. If the end is any indication, Hoyt's ready to gift us with more."—RT Book Reviews

"Lord of Darkness...illuminates Hoyt's boundless imagination... readers will adore this story."—RT Book Reviews

"Hoyt's writing is imbued with great depth of emotion ...Heartbreaking ... an edgy tension-filled plot."—Publishers Weekly

"I adore the Maiden Lane series, and this fifth book is a very welcome addition to the series . . . [It's] sexy and sweet all at the same time . . . This can be read as a standalone, but I adore each book in this series and encourage you to start from the beginning."—USA Today's Happy Ever After Blog

"Lord of Darkness is classic Elizabeth Hoyt, meaning it's unique, engaging, and leaves readers on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next book . . . an incredible addition to the fantastic Maiden Lane series. I Joyfully Recommend Godric and Megs's tale, for it's an amazing, well-crafted story with an intriguing plot and a lovely, touching romance that I want to enjoy again and again and again . . . simply enchanting!"—JoyfullyReviewed.com

"Beautifully written . . . a truly fine piece of storytelling and a novel that deserves to be read and enjoyed."—TheBookBinge.com

Ashford McNab is BACK with Maiden Lane!!!!!

Thank goodness, Ashford McNab narrated book 7 in the Maiden Lane Series. There are a few bad narrations for a few of the books in the series. Ashford always does a great job with narration and I think she is the voice of the Maiden Lane characters. HOWEVER, I do not like the severe lisp she has given Phoebe, but all of the characters are spot-on.

I did like this book. Elizabeth Hoyt always writes a good story and a great romance. I'd definitely recommend this book.

Slight - SPOILER ALERT: Although, I REALLY liked this book, I REALLY missed the Ghost of St. Giles. I also missed the past characters. Only Phoebe and Captain Trevillion of the previous Maiden Lane characters make an appearance in this book. A couple of the characters have a few lines, but on the whole, there is no mention of previous characters that have at least made an appearance in all previous books. I found that very disappointing.

I am so excited for the next book. Finally Phoebe's story and I'm excited to see she's hooked up with the Captain. Previews show they escape to Cornwall. Wouldn't it be lovely if Charming Mickey and Silence helped out Phoebe and the Captain. (I can't remember where Mickey and Silence ended up.)

Great book! Great listen!

Foiled Again-Negative Reviewed Scared Me-Loved it!

What made the experience of listening to Darling Beast the most enjoyable?

Just a good story that I wasn't sure where it was going...I expected x scene and they went to z, and then Captain T was in it and I learned more about Duke Montgomery. DON"T listen to critics...I enjoyed this book so much that I've just used my last 2 credits for books 8 & 9. I can't wait!!!!!! :)

What did you like best about this story?

I originally didn't like the character of the Beast...I didn't id with him in the previous story, but I liked him in this story. The narrator expressed his thoughts so well...I liked Daff and Inino! And again...Capt. T and Montgomery.

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

Yes and excellently!

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

No extreme reaction...I had a lot of smiles. :)

Any additional comments?

Just an enjoyable book...helped me to relax after a stressful week at work...an enjoyable Mother's Day weekend read. Phoebe's lisp didn't overly distract since she wasn't in the book too long. I first listened to Phoebe's story due to lisp comments about this book, but the Beast was much better than I imagined. Don't be foiled by listening to stories out of order due to undue negative comments.

Another Fun Read

Absolutely love this series and have listened to all of this series through book 12 except 5 due to reviews. I read this one out of order due to reviews about the lisp... which weren’t so bad after all. Anyway, this series has provided hours upon hours of entertainment and I’ve enjoyed every minute. Another great performance by the narrator Ashford McNab.

Enjoyable Listen

I found this to be an enjoyable read and a nice addition to the Maiden Lane series. I was eager to see how Apollo got his happy ending after meeting him in Duke of Midnight and I thought Hoyt did a good job. Lily was up to the task of healing Apollo and helping him clear his name. I really enjoyed Indio and the antics of his dog Daff. If you are looking for an entertaining listen to helps time fly I highly recommend this book. I only gave the performance 4 stars because I did not like Phoebe's lisp. In no previous book was a mention of her having a lisp mentioned and I truly hope that the narrator does not give Phoebe a lisp in her book (the next book in the series).

Best in the series! laugh out loud funny

Any additional comments?

Incredible to award this THE BEST in the series because my favorite WAS #4 thief of shadows followed closely by #11 Alf's story, #10 Duke of sin, and #3 is also quite exceptional. I've skipped around, but I'm glad I read this after Duke of Midnight to better appreciate Apollo's struggle.I absolutely adore the characters, refreshing new plot, and hot life-like romance. Literally laughed out loud because the beginning is hilarious I could have read additional hours more of poor mute Apollo interacting with Lilly before he regains his voice. Write another book with these characters please!