Wooed by a Wicked Duke

A Regency Romance (Seductive Scoundrels, Book 5)

By: Collette Cameron

Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman

Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's Summary

He’s betrothed…but not to the woman who holds his heart 

She’s hiding from the past....

Hoping to put the shame of her father’s disgrace behind her, Jessica Brentwood is determined to be the epitome of decorum and propriety her first London Season. All is well until she’s discovered naked in the arms of a notorious rake, Crispin, the wicked Duke of Bainbridge. 

Though thoroughly compromised - through no fault of her own - Jessica refuses the enigmatic nobleman’s obligatory marriage proposal. She’d rather face certain scorn and ridicule than be forced into a marriage of convenience. Or rather, inconvenience. 

He’s avoiding his future....

Betrothed since childhood, Crispin has no interest in wedding the woman he’s expected to marry before Season’s end. The lovely country miss, Jessica Brentwood, holds the key to his heart, though he’s never hinted at his feelings for her. 

When they are the victims of a cruel hoax, Crispin isn’t at all unhappy that he’ll have to break his unwanted betrothal to marry Jessica. Except, his betrothed isn’t willing to release him from their agreement, and the vengeful villains who conspired to ruin Jessica and Crispin aren’t finished plotting mayhem. 

How can he convince Jessica his rakehell’s reputation is mostly conjecture and that he’s adored her from afar? Dare Jessica believe the scoundrel who swears he’s not a rogue and vows he wants to protect her? 

This heartwarming secret admirer historical by a USA Today best-selling author will make you sigh and have you rooting for Jessica and Crispin to outwit those conspiring against them. 

If you enjoy reading class differences, lovable rogue, duke, and intrepid heroine love stories with a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and gripping emotion, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s enthralling Seductive Scoundrels series. Buy Wooed by a Wicked Duke and settle into your favorite listening nook for a addictive, entertaining Regency world adventure you can’t put down. 

Though this book can easily be heard as a stand-alone, most listeners prefer to hear the series in order. 

Seductive Scoundrels Series: 

A Diamond for a Duke 

Only a Duke Would Dare 

A December with a Duke 

What Would a Duke Do? 

Wooed by a Wicked Duke 

Duchess of His Heart ~ Coming Soon! 

Never Dance with a Duke ~ Coming Soon! 

To Lure a Duke’s Lady ~ Coming Soon! 

Loved by a Devilish Duke ~ Coming Soon! 

Wedding Her Christmas Duke ~ Coming Soon! 

When a Duke Loves a Lass ~ Coming Soon! 

How to Win a Duke’s Heart ~ Coming Soon! 

To Love an Irredeemable Duke ~ Coming Soon! 

Check Out Collette’s Other Series: 

Castle Brides 

Heart of a Scot 

Highland Heather Romancing a Scot 

The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses 

The Honorable Rogues™ 

Wicked Earls’ Club

©2019 Wendy C. Herrington (P)2020 Wendy C Herrington

Easy listen with story twists and turns

Crispin, Duke of Bainbridge is betrothed to a lady who he has no intention of marrying.

Jessica Brentwood is trying to fly below the radar hoping to get this season over and go home, all she needs to do is keep out of trouble.

These two people end up being thrust in front of the ton through no fault of their own. One drugged the other knocked out then set up to be humiliated. It doesn't take long to figure out who set this whole thing up, and the two perpetrators are keeping their mouths shut.

With the help and support of Jessica's family (her sister & brother-in-law), her own older brother and Crispin's lawyers they work to get it all sorted out. When it comes to Jessica however, it's up to Crispin to show Jessica that it has always been her he has loved, not the lady who was his fiancé (that bethrothal being drawn up when they were both children). I think Crispin can do it, if Jessica will give him a chance.

Stevie Zimmerman does a wonderful job narrating this Collette Cameron story.

Great Story

Audio did weird things. Could even hear narrator sniffing and fumbling with things. Otherwise a great listen.

Crispin and Jessica

Crispin, Duke of Bainbridge, hasn’t been able to think of any way to get out of his betrothal. Apparently, his betrothed is as opposed to the match as he is, and she has found a way out. She and her cohort perpetrate a hoax that sees Crispin and Jessica Brentwood are compromised. This should make both of them happy, but things are never that easy.

Terrific characters and an interesting plot keep your attention from beginning to end. Stevie Zimmerman brings this great story to life. (There are some flaws in the recording.) The Brentwoods and their friends and family pull together; villains pop up from all sides. There are twists, turns, mystery, betrayal and revenge, and definitely a few surprises (the one at the end is a doozy).

Stevie Zimmerman brought a great story to life

I really enjoyed this story. Jessica had the strength within to be willing to put up with the scorn of the ton rather than be married without love. Crispin knew what he wanted, and he wanted Jessica despite her family history. His determination to win over Jessica kept me reading. The secondary characters were just as wonderful and supportive to these two. I recommend this story.

Now I have had the opportunity to read the book and listen to the audiobook. I found that Stevie Zimmerman did a wonderful job of narrating this story that I found enjoyment once again.

Recording needs serious editting

My view of this book was influenced negatively by the fact that from about a third of the way through it seems not to have been edited. Stevie Zimmerman did an excellent reading as usual, but quite a lot of stops and starts, errors re-read and other odd sounds have not been edited out. I am returning this book and will buy it again in a few months' time when hopefully Audible will have rectified these problems.