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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Loved Scandal's Story

I loved everything about this book! It touched my heart and held my interest from start to finish.

WARNING!!!

Listener, beware!!!! The reading of this book will get you pregnant. Unless you are ready for your body to catapult an egg into your ovaries, do not listen!

Awesome, as usual for Stephanie Laurens

It's never boring and very romantic!!! I always love her characters and have a hard time putting it down.

The best matching of a narrator and script!

Wow. Simon Prebble and Stephanie Laurens -- what a match! Her story lines are brought to life by the voice and ability of Simon Prebble. You hear a voice and know who is speaking, what they are feeling and thinking. Stephanie Laurens' fully formed characters, with their strengths and weaknesses, their pride and humility find true expression in the rich embodiment given them by Simon Prebble. Laurens creates characters you would enjoy speaking with, dancing with, being with. Her rich sensuality and sense of humor are delightful. Thank you to both of you!

Super!

historical-romance, witches, relationships, suspense, supernatural
Read from January 01, 2013 to October 10, 2016

I liked it a lot better the second time around. Devil's brother is rootless and restless and received notice to go to Scotland where he winds up with a bride and her landed estate. Lots of erotica. The relationship falters, he nearly died, and yet they end up with their HEA. There's lots more going on, and the action moves along at a good pace.
This time the narrator was Simon Prebble, and he was perfect!

Doesn't disappoint

Would you listen to Scandal's Bride again? Why?

Yes - Richard is a great character - well written, good depth. Story line is complex.

What other book might you compare Scandal's Bride to and why?

3rd in the series and the best so far.

What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?

Lots of feeling in his voice ... although it would be great if the voices of the women were better

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Richard is poisoned - it changes the whole path of the book.

Terrific Book

Prebble is my favorite narrator. He is so talented. A voice for every character and emotion that carries you along. The story was very good as well as being very twisty and a surprise at every turn. This made it a long book but exciting. The only thing I didn’t like was Richard calling his wife “witchy”. His witchy wife this and his witchy wife that. I just disliked the adjective. Something else could have been used or how about just “his wife”!

Surprisingly Funny!!!

The first half of the book places the main characters in some really funny situations.I was listening in bed and had to get up. I laughed so hard the bed shook. Simon Prebble captures the rake's character perfectly. Loved it. Gonna buy the next one in the series.

Should have been, Richard's Scandalous Bride

If you’ve listened to books by Stephanie Laurens before, how does this one compare?

This is only my third "Cynster" novel, and I have to say that it wasn't my favorite. The beginning of the novel was whimsical and got my attention, however, as the book went on, I found myself losing interest. Richard, Scandal Cynster, is no scandal. Yes, I know that his nickname stemmed from the circumstances surrounding his birth, rather than his temperament, but, Richard is a prince of a guy. So likable, and generous. It's his wife that is scandalous, trying to trick him into providing her with an heir. I realize that she is young, but she is clueless. Her idea of "giving" to Richard is demonstrated in a very selfish way of withholding from him. I didn't love her character. Also, while the first two Cynster Novels were centered on the whole Cynster family, they were basically absent from the first 75% of the book. It seemed like this book didn't quite fit into the Cynster's way of living. It almost seemed that this would have been a better stand-alone novel, editing out the Cynster family altogether, and guiding it into a different direction. I think Richard's story could have been better. He, somehow, deserved better.

I still see Stephanie Laurens' as amazingly gifted. She is a real talent. This 3rd installment of the Cynster Novels is still worth the credit; I think, though, that it lost its' direction along the way.

I have already purchased book 4 with high hopes...

Liked it but a little disappointed

As some other reviewers have said, this story line was a little disappointing. Still like this series and the narrator. But I had trouble liking this female. I also found the main premise a little 'out there'. And, I got really tired of the use of 'humph' ad nauseum. That said, I still recommend this listen, and the series is great. You need to listen/read this one to get the whole feel of the series. I really liked Richard's character. I enjoy hearing updates of the previous men and their families throughout this series. As usual, Simon Prebble does a great job with the different characters.