The Duke of Ruin

Reluctant Regency Brides, Book 1

By: Claudia Stone

Narrated by: Duke and Duchess DeFoix

When Lord Greene wagers his daughter's hand in marriage in a card game, no one is less surprised the woman herself. The only thing that shocks Olive is that the man that he has gambled her away to is none other than the Duke of Ruin.

Rumors abound that the Sixth Duke of Everleigh callously murdered his late wife and killed her lover in a duel - and now Olive is to become his bride.

Ruan Ashford took one look at Olive Greene and knew that he had to have her in his bed. The beautiful, auburn-haired temptress will make a perfect Duchess; there's only one problem - his new wife despises him.

When a chance arises for Olive to disappear, she readily grabs hold of it, and soon, the Duke of Ruin is hunting the Cornish countryside for his runaway bride. When he finds her, can he convince her that he's not the dreadful villain the world thinks him to be and that his love for her is real?

©2017 Claudia Stone (P)2018 Claudia Stone

Review at half way.

I’m enjoying this story but am about to give it up. The female narrator yells her performance and it hurts my ears. The male narrator has a deep yummy sort of voice that I could listen to all day. I’m just not sure I can listen to the overly loud, exaggerated exclamation and ear piercing voice of the woman narrator. Nails on chalkboard should not be a style!

A playful romp!

Prim, proper and mysteriously seductive. This book's two narrators are wonderful and bring the story to life in a dynamic way. If you like British romance and intrigue you will love this book.

Great and suspenseful Regency Story!

This was my first Claudia Stone's book. I love Regency Romance. This one is a great story, well written, suspenseful, funny and fast-paced, with a beautiful HEA ending. The storyline is very interesting, filled with twists and turns. I like Olive because she's strong and she does what she could to find her way in her life. I love the Duke! He's an alpha man, protective, caring and with a soft heart. The two main characters fit so well together. I'm looking forward for the next book in the Series (Jane's Story).

Duke and Duchess DeFoix did a great job with the narration. Olive's voice is really good, Duke's voice is really pleasant to listen to. I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

* Review revised after a second listen

Should be re-named The Duke of Triumph

What made the experience of listening to The Duke of Ruin the most enjoyable?

What a wonderful surprise! Two voices for the price of one. The verbal play between the two readers is playful, sexy and dramatic. Loved it.

What other book might you compare The Duke of Ruin to and why?

This is my second book in the genre, but the same voice, so it made it a pleasure once again to listen to.

Any additional comments?

Having two characters read the voices makes it so much more enjoyable to listen to. Looking forward tot he next one!

Finally!

A book where a female narrator speaks for all the women and a male narrator speaks for all the men. This makes it far more enjoyable and much less jarring than a person trying to sound like the opposite sex.