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

Thoroughly engrossing

I have yet not to delight in one of Loretta Chase's books. This is no exception. Lord Dain had me at the first sentence and Jessica Trent grabbed me as soon as she stepped onto the stage. What a brilliant HEA as two exceptionally strong and stubborn characters come into love. There are so many impeccable scenes with brilliant dialogue that I might have to go back and listen again. Maybe I will buy the book so I can read it as often as I have read some of my other favorites. Then having Kate Reading narrate completely complemented every word. Stunning ability to dramatize each of the characters - and there are many. Any one who appreciates fine writing and fine narration with an interest in historical romance must listen to (or read) this book.

Terrific story- perfect banter!

Loved this story of two people who were drawn together by chemistry but kept apart by pride. The back and forth between the H and h was some of the best I have read/heard. It also contained an interesting plot. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance by Ms. Reading as it was spot on. I will definitely be listening to more of this vastly entertaining series.

All bow to Lord Beelzebub and His Lady!!

4.5 stars. This was amazing. Both Jessica and Sebastian were fierce, intelligent and absolutely merciless devils. It was impossible not to completely adore them. Their back and forth fighting/flirting built a slow burn heat for the ages. At the same time there was more to the plot than just the romantic part. There were evil schemes lurking in the background and character development in the front lines. I find myself wanting more of the pair and their witty, dark humor. A fantastic find for any historical romance fan.

My favorite book of all time!

Sebastian was a lost soul who believed he wasn’t worthy of love but he desperately needed it. Jessica’s love for him was true and pure. He just couldn’t believe it was genuine. She proved to him that her love was genuine and deep. Their’s was a beautiful love story that showed how love is worth all.

This 26 year old book is better than anything published today

What a book! Witty dialogue, interesting characters that come alive, enough plot but not too much angst. I can’t believe how many times I’ve “read” it, but it’s fresh every time.

Kate Reading is the perfect narrator for this story. She perfectly brings Ms Chases characters to life.

Outstanding

I listened to this book years ago and loved it. Since, I’ve consumed hundreds of books in this genre but this one remains THE BEST of its kind.

I love Jessica. I love Dain. I love the dialogue (sharp, witty, fast-paced). I love the story (opposites attract). I love the narration (Kate Reading deserves all the flowers). And I LOVE a smart heroine. Jessica is exactly who I imagine myself to be if I were in Regency England. She suffers no fools and takes no sh*t! She shot him for christ’s sake!

This is an exemplar regency romance novel. All other authors should follow this blueprint.

A perfect historical romance

This book is a perfection! Jess and Sebastian are the best in their own league — strong, compelling, bedazzling, entirely lovable and unexpected. The story and the writing are superb. I love this book so so much I will never shut up about it. Read it if you are looking for a top notch romance!

Likable people.

Good characters who learn and grow throughout a complex plot. Exciting plot twists. The women ar’nt stupid or vacuous and neither are the men (except for characters used for comic relief

Best of the Best!

Where does Lord of Scoundrels rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best audiobook I've listened to, and I've listened to hundreds! The narrator, Kate Reading reads this book with great subtlety, capturing the intelligence, wit, and emotional life of the characters. I can't wait to listen to it again and again! Hopefully, Blackstone will bring us more audio renditions of Loretta Chase's novels with this superior narrator.

A very well written/narrated book

This is the first and only book I have read from Loretta Chase. I am quite impressed with her writing ability as well as story telling. A very well done storyline added to great narration made it for a very pleasant listening experience. I love historical romances and am very picky with the authors I read. Similar to all other readers, if I commit my limited time to read or listen to a book I don’t want it to be a time or financial disappointment but unfortunately that is not something we can predict prior to. That is why it is always pleasant to find a book I truly enjoy that includes great pull between the hero and heroin but also the push of pride and stubborn arguments and disagreements pushing them apart. It truly makes for enough excitement to the reader to keep them interested and eager. A very well done book. Bravo!!!