Scandal's Bride

By: Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by: Simon Prebble

Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Stephanie Laurens authors USA Today best-selling historical romances such as A Rake's Vow and Devil's Bride. Lauren's Scandal's Bride is the hot and exciting third novel in her riveting Bar Cynster series.

Cynster men are invariably handsome rogues, and Catriona Hennessy, Scottish Lady of the Vale is well aware of their reputation. She is aghast when it is decreed by her guardian that she must marry the scandalous Richard Cynster within one week's time. Like her mother before her, Catriona is a beautiful, independent woman who needs no man to rule over her or the Vale. But what she does need is an heir--will the charming Richard Cynster be willing to give her what she wants? Facing unavoidable marriage, Richard savors the challenge of taming spirited Catriona. Simon Prebble's masterful narration of Laurens' tale will leave listeners feeling exhilarated.

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Another Great Story by Stephanie Laurens

Would you consider the audio edition of Scandal's Bride to be better than the print version?

I read this book, and then later on listen to it as I was driving across the country, I have to say listening to it brought more into it, that I didn't pick up from reading the book. Listening to the love scenes from Simon was another surprise, reading it is one thing, but when another person is reading this to you, and as interesting as he makes it, that was a whole other sphere.

What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?

All of it.

One of Ms. Lauren's best

Would you consider the audio edition of Scandal's Bride to be better than the print version?

I enjoyed the written version; the mystical / alternate traditions of the Vale created a wonderful backdrop. That said, Mr. Prebble's reading takes the experience to another level.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I didn't have a favorite character in this book. The main characters were enjoyable but it is their interactions with everyone else that makes this story different from the average historical / paranormal romance.

Which scene was your favorite?

Catronia's conversation with the girls in the still room brought home what the Cynster books are really all about - Family.

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

I listened to the book in two sittings and wished I hadn't had to stop; unfortunately my pillows get offended if I neglect them for too long.

becoming a favourite reread

so enjoy this author and narrator combination, great plot and subplot, no handwringing simpering fools, multifaceted characters. Warning it does have some sexually explicit sceenes, but not over the top.

Great fun and enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

This was my first Cynster book and there will be more. It is the third in the series so I srarted in the middle. The story was enjoyable on its own but had previous characters nicely woven into it. A great romance with conflict and worth the credit. Narrator was spot on both male and female voices.

He was not the scandal...she was

This is my favorite book. The passion and sex scenes in this series is starting to become more detailed. Not a problem for me, Simon Prebble makes everything sound so passionate anyway. Scandal's Bride has a twist in that she comes to him the first three times. I thought it was a wonderful twist. I like to hear the details of a marriage sometimes instead of always reading about the courtship. This was a great book!

NOT MY FAVORITE NARRATOR!!

Any additional comments?

The story was a good one and it held my interest, although I think there was too much reflection of the thoughts of each character rather than dialog between the characters. Simon Prebble is certainly not one of my favorite narrators. I feel he sounds too old to be the voices of the characters that are supposed to be in their 20's or 30's. The way he narrates the love scenes turns into a yelling frenzy by the time the scene is finished. As I have said once before, he sounds like he is announcing the Kentucky Derby!! Please Please Please authors, give great thought to who you chose to narrate the story that I'm sure took you a great amount of time to write. Thank you.

nice

Where does Scandal's Bride rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

in the middle

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

not sure

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

I liked his voice. Easy to listen to.

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

No, I could put it down.

Any additional comments?

no

A Great Hero

I really enjoyed this story and the hero's ability to let the heroine shine. Like the change of location from the other book in the Cynster series as it set this one apart from the others. Great passionate read.

Beautiful Heartfelt Love Story

I love Stephanie Lauren’s and have read and re read all of her Cynster novels multiple times. Now that I get to listen to them on audible, I am enjoying them even more. I love the voices the characters are given and the attitudes and essence listening to them interact creates. It made Richard and Catriona and ALL the others came to life even more than on the page. I cried so deeply for Richard and Catriona when he left and when he was poisoned. It broke my heart - even though I’ve read it multiple times- hearing it all made me sob deeply! I just couldn’t stop listening. Such a touching tale!

another great one

I love this whole series - it is just the thing for my morning commute. Nothing serious, although the "romantic" scenes have distracted me from driving from time to time! :) The thing I love most about them though it the NARRATOR who is nothing short of amazing! There are 6 main men (and as many women) characters in this series, and he manages to give each of them and himself as narrator a slightly different voice. A true talent as I have been listening to audio books for a long time and I can tell you not many narrators can pull that off!