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Annoying, repetitive, silly and predictable

Revisado: 11-04-19

An implausible switch, repetitive inner-thought dialouge, rather unlikable characters and silly, predictable misunderstandings plague this story. I'm surprised it has a four star rating. There are a lot of loose ends at the end-- the ending seems to occur just when things will begin to get difficult. If you have Audible Escape and 11 hours and 28 min to spare, then try it out. Otherwise, pass.

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What just happened??

Revisado: 08-30-18

What is up with that last chapter?? AWFUL and totally ruined everything I reconciled in my head about the characters and their flaws. Was a decent story (albeit a bit dark and not for everyone) until the last chapter. But hey, others don't seem to mind it so don't listen to me and see for yourself.

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Not All I Had Hoped For

Revisado: 10-26-17

I really wanted to like this. Laura Kinsale said "read it". Nicholas Boulton narrates it. Perhaps expectations were too high. I just never "connected" with the characters. Perhaps the characters were too authentic to the time/era. I'm not fond of a hero that is "shocked" by non-conforming women but if you don't mind then try it out. I will definitely be trying another story and hope it will be better.

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Best Story in Series

Revisado: 04-01-15

Yes the narrator sounded like she should've been Gollum from The Lord of the Rings but the story itself was so engrossing that the poor narration can be overcome. At least she read the main characters with feeling. This story was by far my favorite in the series. Smite is so damaged that you can hardly fathom how Miranda will get through to him. Watching their story unfold was very emotional. If you like damaged and tortured heroes then this one's for you.

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Same formula as Potent Pleasures

Revisado: 03-05-15

I was disappointed that the story was the same "formula" as the first in the series. I also found the resolutions along the way to be a bit too neat and quick. I was however impressed with Eloisa James' presentation and exploration of real life and the heartache and loss that is ever present. I'm glad Susan Duerden narrated - I believe it is her presentation that kept my interest over the actual storyline.

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First and not last Georgette Heyer

Revisado: 12-15-14

For over 30 years I've heard nothing but wonderful things about the Grand Dame of novels, Georgette Heyer (My mother has EVERY book.) I was cautious going in to this as I've heard her novels are a bit wordy and that they adhere strictly to social conventions of the times. Well, call me pleasantly surprised when I found myself giggling at scenes and even wordy dialogue (I guess I've matured!!) And although it was difficult to distinguish some characters with Nicholas Rowe's narration overall I found he really brought life to the dialogue and it was specifically his reading of many of the characters that made me giggle. Will be trying another Georgette Heyer soon.

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Best in the Series

Revisado: 12-15-14

I really enjoyed this story. And truly no one writes a love scene as beautifully as Gaelen Foley. As in the first book, I found myself disappointed with narrator's male voices and accents - very distracting -- but her reading/acting is done well and not a reason to pass this by. The story line was full of highs and lows for this star-crossed pair and Darius' love for Serafina was heart-breaking.

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Very moving story

Revisado: 10-05-14

This story is intense and not for readers who are easily offended (or for young readers.) There truly are mature themes but they are handled so expertly by the brilliant Gaelen Foley. She can write a scene in a way that makes you feel as if you're experiencing the emotions right along with the hero/heroine. Elizabeth Wiley does a good job with the narration EXCEPT for the strong male leads. It was a real negative for me. Hard to get into the scene when the hero sounds like a caricature or more accurately an old peasant woman. Sometimes I wasn't sure if the accent was italian or russian. But, that being said, this is definitely a credit-worthy story and I'm excited for my 5-hour drive tomorrow so I can start on the next book in the series.

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Another great story from Loretta Chase

Revisado: 10-05-14

Ignoring the poor production quality is a must. I really wanted Jack to stop being so proper in Viscount Vagabond and felt bad for him when he lost the girl. So I really enjoyed that he gets his own story and all his moments of "losing his cool" in The Devil's Delilah. I found it quite comical that Delilah could really get under his skin and shake up his composure. It was a fun story and as always the dialogue really draws you in.

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Excellent story but not great audio production.

Revisado: 10-05-14

I'm very upset that the production quality was so poor. I ADORE Loretta Chase and her sublime story telling. The sound quality was very bad and the recordings of the main hero made him sound like he was shouting. I was half way through the story before I was able to "get into it" and not be so distracted by the sound quality. And of course, once a Loretta Chase story grabs you it's wonderful. Probably could've been a 5 star story if I hadn't been so distracted. I immediately listened to book #2 while I was still accustomed to the production quality. But bottom line is I'd rather have poor production quality than no new Loretta Chase audiobook so I'll take whatever Audible's offering. She's too great a story teller to ignore.

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