Lord of Scoundrels

By: Loretta Chase

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

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i>They call him many names, but angelic isn't one of them.

Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain, is big, bad, and dangerous to know. No respectable woman would have anything to do with the "Bane and Blight of the Ballisters", and he wants nothing to do with respectable women. He's determined to continue doing what he does best - sin and sin again - and all's going swimmingly…until the day a shop door opens and she walks in.

She's too intelligent to fall for the worst man in the world.

Jessica Trent is a determined young woman, and she's going to drag her imbecile brother off the road to ruin, no matter what it takes. If saving him - and with him her family and future - means taking on the devil himself, she won't back down. The trouble is, the devil in question is so shockingly irresistible that the person who needs saving most is Jessica herself.

©1995 Loretta Chekani (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

Loved It!

This is my first Loretta Chase novel and I loved every bit of it. Good characters, lots of action and wonderful interaction between the H & H. Terrific.

Yes, it is really that good

If you could sum up Lord of Scoundrels in three words, what would they be?

Smart, sensual, and fun

Who was your favorite character and why?

The complex, tortured, hero reminded me of those created by Laura Kinsale, another writer whose smart, complicated characters elevate her books to the best of this genre. The erotic tension between hero and heroine makes this novel a pleasure to "read." You won't want to stop listening.

Any additional comments?

I, too, have listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this may be the most pleasurable one I've experienced. I've long admired Kate Reading as a reader and this book really brings out her talents. She does a wonderful job with the sharp witty dialogue. I hope Audible brings out more of Loretta Chase's novels soon.

Favorite by Ms Chase

I usually do not like women narrators but this one did an excellent job with the voices and this is my all time favorite book by Ms Chase.

By far, my all-time favorite audiobook.

What made the experience of listening to Lord of Scoundrels the most enjoyable?

Kate Reading is a superb narrator. A number of other narrators I have listened to could have easily spoiled my listening experience. She was perfect for this audiobook.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord of Scoundrels?

The wit, humor & bantering between Dain and Jessica.

Which scene was your favorite?

All scenes so far are most enjoyable. I have.not finished the book yet. Honestly, I don't want it to end.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

It is everything you never expected!

I can not believe how much I enjoyed this extremely well written and entertaining story!

Beautifully Done!

If you could sum up Lord of Scoundrels in three words, what would they be?

Aspiring...Captivating...Enlightening!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord of Scoundrels?

Their passionate first kiss in the roaring storm!

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

No. She's is Awesome, love Her.

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

Cry a little..Touching Story!

Any additional comments?

Beautifully written! Great story, awesome narrating!

Loved it!

Good characters and fast paced story. One of my favorite Loretta Chase stories. Very heartwarming with a good sprinkling of humor.

Funny and Engaging

To me this book was a solid 4 star book. I loved the first half of the story when Jess and Dain are just meeting. The interaction between the two characters was funny and sexy. Jessica is a strong minded woman who knows what she wants and goes after it. And yes, she is a virgin at 27 but remember the time period, "ladies" were supposed to be virgins if they had never been married. The hero, Dain, was captivating. You have to open up your mind a little with his character because he can come across as too brutish and whoremongering. However, his true inner self does come through as you read the novel and your heart does melt for him.

The secondary characters were ok, I wish the Grandmother would have been in it more, but I really think the focus of the story stuck with Jess and Dain. The seduction scenes were sexy and the of sex scenes although not explcit were done well.

I'm not sure how I felt about the very end of the story, it was a little too mushy for me, and also how Jess/Dain dealt with "problem" characters at the end - that is why it got a 4 star instead of 5. Also, I actually liked the original cover better because it shows both characters on the front of the book.

Kate Reading bought the book to life with her narration

Sooooooooooooooooooooo Gooooooooooooooooood!!!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Lord of Scoundrels to be better than the print version?

Yes, Yes Yes!!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord of Scoundrels?

When Jesse told Lord Dane she loved him

What does Kate Reading bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is a magnificent narrator! She brings out the true english realm in the story

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

Yes, I cried, I laughed, Such a great book!

Any additional comments?

I will seek other books from Ms Chase

listened 3 times back to back

I found something new each time I listened. The story is sad, happy, funny, I didn't want it to end. However I believe the narration made this book even better, what a delight.