Reckless: House of Rohan Series, Book 2

By: Anne Stuart

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's Summary

Adrian Alistair Rohan lost his faith, and now, a dedicated member of the depraved Heavenly Host, he loses himself in his only pleasure: the seduction and debauchery of beautiful women. Rich, charming, and devastatingly skilled in the arts of love, he never fails in his conquests… until Charlotte Spenser.

Charlotte is facing a desolate, passionless future, none of which matters to Adrian, who imagines her a toy until better prey arrives. But beneath her drab exterior, Charlotte is a woman as enchanting as she is brilliant, and, lured into Adrian's world, she soon becomes the seducer and he the seduced.

Pay another visit to the House of Rohan.

©2010 Anne Kristine Stuart Ohlrogge (P)2011 Tantor

Magic!

The "House of Rohan" series absolutely takes my breath away, leaves me with butterflies in my stomach, and consumes my time and thoughts.

The hero of this story, Adrian, is Francis and Elinor's son . Francis and Elinor's story can be found in the book Ruthless, and although Reckless can be read as a stand alone, Ruthless is a "don't miss" kind of book so be sure to read that one as well.

I love a good story where the tables turn and the seducer becomes the one who is seduced! What begins as lust turns into so much more as Adrian is brought to his knees by Charlotte. I loved the passion in this relationship! Anytime Charlotte and Adrian were in the same room, sparks flew. Whether fighting, conversing, ignoring, or succumbing.... this relationship is passionate.

The secondary romance is so touching and Adrian and Charlotte are so sizzling.

I also have to praise Susan Erickson for her wonderful narration. I love how she consistently and expertly narrates the "In Death" series by JD Robb (another "don't miss" series!), and she does an excellent job with the "House of Rohan" series as well. The combination is absolutely magical!

A Game Of Cat and Mouse

I really enjoyed this second book in the House of Rohan series. The characters are likeable, the story is fun and the narration was brilliant. I enjoyed the witty banter and how Charlotte and Adrian always tried to gain advantage over the other.
Some of the story is a little too much like the first book, but I enjoyed it regardless.
Good listen and worth a credit.

I liked the hero and the story

This was my first book by this author. I was pleasantly surprised by the narrator. I have heard her Nora books - not in love with that match. The book was good. The villian tiresome. The heroine had flashes of likeablity but I could not get a handle on whether I could root for her or not. I definitely cheered for the hero. The spicy dialogue was grand and the insults were superb. I liked the secondary couple very much and would have liked the book even more if they had more scenes. What a suprise at the end too. Caught me with my mouth hanging open. I recommend this book if a sympathetic well motivated heroine does not matter. There were times I really liked her but others when I could not have cared less. I should not harshly excoriate her character the hero more that makes up for any piddling complaints on my part. A devilish good time.

Very good. As good as 1st.

Anne Stuart is great. I loved the first book. I took some time before I read, thinking she couldn't do it again. But I was wrong. Sexy and engrossing

Best book in years!!! Loved it!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Reckless: House of Rohan Series, Book 2 the most enjoyable?

I realized how wonderful this book was when I was delighted and laughing out loud at the characters antics.

I love a Rake!

I loved this book. I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. It has a devilish sarcastic rake to beautiful for his own good. A heroine devoted to her sister and subjected to endure a cruel, warped mother that has been the ruin of her entire family. Their paths cross and neither will be the same again. It has the usual romantic formula but the characters are so well developed and the dialogue is so witty that it immediately grabbed me. I love Rohan and am already started on the next book. A guilty pleasure and I plan on savoring the entire series.

Sad Rehash

If you read Ruthless, book one of the series, then you have already read this one. It is just a sad rehash, same plotline, same characters (ok, they are supposed to be the next generation, but they are just carbon copies), same subplots, same result. Save your money and just reread Ruthless.

Stereotypical ugly spinster vs devilish rake

This book is probably wonderful but I didn’t give it much chance, the description of heroine put me off reading it all together.
She is an old maid straight laced spinster, unattractive, six feet tall with ginger hair and freckled face. Adding to her unfortunate looks, she is poor relation and has no illusions and no expectations....seriously??
I know Anne Stuart has a penchant for underdog ugly older heroine but does she has to be soo extreme with it? Can poor girl be at least average looking? I know at the end she will eventually bag a handsome dissolute rake of a hero but honestly how realistic it that....well, unless, he has a particular liking for overly tall, unattractive ginger haired older women.....

So Repetitive

He's a libertine. I love him. I hate him. He's beautiful and I'm a troll. I love him. He's got beautiful mistresses, I hate him. Touch me. Stop touching me. Blah blah blah.

Too much rambling

Any additional comments?

I liked the story overall but there are so many scenes where the rambling goes on and on to fill pages. Yes, well after reading Laura Kinsale and listening to narrations by Nicholas Boulton, it is hard to not compare when you have had better. Page fillers are irritating. I almost rather have a short book filled with substance than have to listen to the same lines and insecurities relayed through the main characters over and over. It is also hard to find S. Erickson’s narration any better than what I would have done as a novice. She did not add at all to the story.
I did enjoy her passionate love scenes and the intensity built in between the main characters.