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Cold-Hearted Rake

By: Lisa Kleypas
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance!

Listeners have long waited for the return of New York Times best-selling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance - and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet.

A twist of fate...

Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities...and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house - along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.

A clash of wills...

Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny - and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:

Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

©2015 Lisa Kleypas (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Series Essentials Victorian Heartfelt

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Chef's Kiss

I have re-listened to this book (and series) multiple times now. MJW was absolutely perfect and can beautifully deliver scenes regardless if they are steamy, funny or action packed. Her character voices are distinguishable, and are consistent throughout the series.
Lisa Kleypas can really set up a great character story line. Each character is written in to the story very naturally and holds my interest. My least favorite character ends up becoming my favorite character as the series continues (I'm looking at you Pandora).
Her characters also do not follow a familiar trope. There isn't a typical eye rolling frigid lady that must be thawed out by the rake. They feel like real people with real back stories and the chemistry and interactions are entirely believable and understandable.
The story line doesn't feel like a layout of a familiar trope formula where characters and events are plugged in. This story sets up many of the characters for the other books but it doesn't feel like an obligatory introduction book that is so caught up in setting up the series it lacks substance in it's own story. It certainly stands alone beautifully, but I became voracious for more.
I wish this had not been my introduction back into regency romance since my teens because while I enjoy other authors, LK somehow can always make me laugh, cry, rage, clutch my pearls and fan myself. I have been chasing this kind of writing for while and cannot find another authors that delivers stories with so many of my favorite elements seamlessly woven into a novel. The scenes can be HOT but this isn't an erotic novel. There is great humor but it isn't a comedy. It is a regency romance but there are so many other non-romantic relationships that captivate me in this story as well.

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Another engrossing love story

Lisa Kleypas continues to share with us the world of the Ravenels. The characters are unique and so well described , you feel like you know them and delight in them. The story is intricate and everything falls into place delightfully. Another book I couldn’t put down. The narration is a pleasure to listen to.

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I loved yet another book by Lisa.

Excellent.this is the second time I read it.great. Can not wait to read about Helenn. Easy to follow. Likable characters.

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Sweet but satisfying

Well written and engaging, with excellent character development.

Narration was excellent with each voice clearly recognizable and both genders well done.

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Love the narration

Great story, plenty of character development, plausible enough for this genre. The narration is breathtaking. Mary Jane brings each character to life.

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Good Story

I enjoyed the story and excellent narration.
However the main character is to uptight and annoying.

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Wonderful story and superb performance!

This story is delightful, with engaging characters and believable conflict. Love strong female characters! Mary Jane Wells is among the best narrators! Lisa Kleypas never disappoints!

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Cold Hearted Rake

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I couldn’t put the phone down listening on Audible. From the car to the house I listened. It was well written and flowed to a crest and down and back to a crest. I like that all characters had a rolled including the butler.

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One of the better written books by LK

This book is one of my favorite books by LK in the writing sense. Very well written and clever. Characters were developed nicely and the change in personalities was also very well delivered as the story took shape. My only disappointment? Well I hate an unfinished ending. Forces one to wait for the next book to determine what the fate of the characters involved truly is. Other than that I LOVED this book

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Awesome as usual

I'm very fond of Kleypas books. This was another good book. Sweet characters and charming endings.

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