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  • Her Beautiful Bastard: A Regency Erotic Romance

  • Scandalous Ballroom Encounters, Book 6
  • By: Victoria Vale
  • Narrated by: Simon Philips
  • Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (74 ratings)

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Her Beautiful Bastard: A Regency Erotic Romance

By: Victoria Vale
Narrated by: Simon Philips
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A kiss neither will ever forget...a forbidden attraction that can’t be denied...

After a disastrous first Season, Lydia Darling abandons all hope of love and marriage. A simple country girl, she does not belong among the debutantes of the ton. Rather than rely on her family for the rest of her days, she chooses to find work as a governess, a position that allows her to hide away from the society that shunned her. However, she cannot seem to forget the mysterious stranger she encountered at a ball during her Season...a man whose kiss haunts her dreams. He never even told her his name, yet Lydia cannot forget the one man who made her crave his touch in a way no other has been able to since.

Sinclair Clayton thought he’d never see the young lady he kissed in a garden during a London ball four years ago...until she turns up on his doorstep applying for the position of governess to his young son. He finds his heart quickly ensnared by Lydia, the strength of their attraction growing more powerful the longer she remains in his home. The illegitimate son of a viscount, he’s always stood on the fringes of society, never feeling as if he belongs. All that changes when he is in Lydia’s presence, and with her becomes the place he knows he should be.

Yet Sinclair’s loveless marriage to a woman who has made his life a living hell from the moment he said "I do" prevents them from being together. That does not stop them from wanting one another, despite how hard they fight to resist their visceral connection. Will the whims of fate ever allow them to spend their lives together, or are they doomed to long for each other while remaining apart?

©2018 Victoria Vale (P)2018 Victoria Vale
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Ms Vale does it again!!

I am new to listening instead of reading... however given that It’s a Victoria Vale book that only makes it better! Her Beautiful Bastard isn’t the typical historical romance. It is a wonderful story of angst and love. I cannot express strongly enough how great this book is. I did read it first then listened... however listening brings a whole new nuance to the story. You will not be disappointed with this one!

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excellent!

I loved this story. The characters felt like they were alive which made you feel right there with them..

The narrator was good except his voice never changed, other than women's voices. between anger and joy, his voice didn't change

I was provided a copy of this audible free at my request and am happy to leave my review

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Probably a good story, but the narration is so BAD

This has a nice story line and the sex is great, but the narrator on this book is bad, it's unbelievable.

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A love so true

I loved this heartbreaking tale of a love and devotion to one another across years. Sinclair and Lydia were well developed. I fell in love with them both and young Henri as well. Narration was well done.

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modernly sexy historical

Very sexy historical romance. Recommend if you like historical romance; or romance with a physical side, but definitely written with a modern outlook.
Philips has a good voice for this story. I can imagine him reading an English classic.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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A Beautiful and Steamy Story

I have to admit, I’ve listened and read this multiple times. I love the story and the characters... the steamy scenes are a bonus.

I will say this about those steamy scenes though... The wording and word choices used to narrate and describe those scenes felt jarring and that it took away from the romance, intimacy and excitement of the moment.
It could have been in the narrators performance as well not just the writing.

The narrator is really good, with the exception of when he’s narrating... meaning his character readings and dialogue parts are AWESOME. He does an amazing job of bringing moments to life and filling your imagination with rich visuals through his voice and performance. BUT the “Narrator” parts of his reading sound very robotic and flat. Greatly taking away from the story and causing it to loose... something. As well as it being annoying as hell. I almost stopped listening it annoyed me so badly, but the story kept me and I’m extremely glad I stayed with it.

The story and character performances, out weighed the narrative performance and hooked me.

If you want to cry, laugh while feeling an array of emotions, and don’t mind getting a little hot and bothered... this is for you.

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Her Beautiful Bastard

What a nice way to spend a day. I enjoyed the story very much. The author did a good job making the reader feel the love and longing between the main characters. The narrator did a great job with the voices. This is definitely worth a read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

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WOW!!

I loved this book! Excellently written story! Characters were well developed and the plot was fantastic! The romance HOT!! The narrator Simon Philips... GOOD job! Beautiful and sexy voice!! Well done!!!

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Nothing Shy About This Girl...

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In a hot sensuous developing love story, started by chance but strong enough to change the life of two people, we get to know the two main characters as they try to live their separate lives, knowing very little about each other, but pining for one another. Their chance will come when fate or destiny brings them together once more. Can a wife that doesn't appreciate her husband be enough of an obstacle to come in between these two desperate lovers? The tormented couple need to overcome many doubts and moral situations before it can come together in a fiery relationship that cannot be denied. A perfect sample of this genre, pleasantly written and narrated.

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GREAT READ!

I loved this book! This book was very emotional and full of romance. The narration was very good. This author did a great job with her characters builds and plots. This was not my first book by this author and definitely will not be my last. I love her writing style, she really draws you into her stories. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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