London’s Perfect Scoundrel audiobook

Re-read/listened to audiobook format 1/9/21:This time reading it the heroine drove me nuts, but I still loved St. Aubyn.Original review/rating from 2011:5+ stars – Historical/Regency RomanceWOW! I loved this, especially devilishly charismatic rake, the Marquis of St. Aubyn. Saint is a deliciously debauched scoundrel who glories in his depraved ways and pursuits, but he meets his match in caring, headstrong Evelyn. She’s determined to save the Heart of Hope Orphanage and teach Saint a lesson in compassion in the process; even if it means engaging him in a provocative battle of wills and indulging in his dangerous game of seduction. But who will be the victor of their passionate “lessons in love”? St. Aubyn reminded me a lot of Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent from Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (one of the sexiest, yummiest romantic heroes, ever!), and both heroines have the same informal name, Evie, strong countenances, and kindhearted natures. Hmmm...interesting...But the stories are decidedly different and each have their own charms. If you enjoy romances with unrepentant rake heroes who just love to be bad and spirited heroines who give as good as they get, then don’t miss this wonderful, engaging read. It’s a keeper! Big 5 stars!My ode to Saint:S-infully scrumptious, seductive scoundrelA-morous, amusing, and amoral rakeI-rresistibly charmingN-efariously naughtyT-enaciously wickedI love Evie’s musing of Saint’s sex appeal. His smooth panther’s stalk was magnetic even when he wasn’t hunting. With an entire room full of willing game, then, why was he after her?This is my favorite sigh-worthy moment.(view spoiler)[ “I told you that I didn’t have a heart,” he continued as he gazed up at her, his voice shaking just a little. “I do have one. I just didn’t know it until I met you. You are my light. My soul craves you, and I love you with every ounce of the heart you’ve awakened in me. I...I could live without you, but I wouldn’t want to.” (hide spoiler)]This is my favorite steamy moment. (view spoiler)[The scene where Evelyn shaved Saint while he was chained up and then finally gave in to his wicked seduction was smokin’ hot! (hide spoiler)]

I read this book, based on someone's recommendation and my first by this author, without knowing it was the 2nd in a series. What a nice surprise it turned out to be! It had some of the best sexual tension, hot sexual encounters, and sweetest romance I've read in a historical in a long time. The formula is pretty basic: rakish, devilishly handsome hero who works at making people dislike him, and a beautiful, but serious, intelligent and benevolent heroine whose brother insists or her making the right "match" to further his political aspirations. The growing fondness, then love, betwen the two, coupled with their physical attraction to each other plays out without using the devices of TSTL or agravating misunderstandings. And, as a teaser, there's an unusual kidnaping scene that I found refreshingly original. Not much to offend anyone, but avoid if you don't enjoy steamy and fairly frank love scenes and dialogue.

This series just keeps me going. I am hooked. Even though it is kind of bonkers.A heartless Marquis, a timid do-gooder, and orphanage full of troubled children, and a fiery passion. This was quite a ride.4/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book so much more than the first in this series! How can two books be so different? I gave this four stars only because I would have liked an epilogue - it ended much to abruptly for me.So - I had to suspend my disbelief of course regarding hygiene and questionable decisions - but it’s an escape book and it served it’s purpose.I like a morally gray figure and that’s what we find in Saint. Gave me Sebastian and Evie vibes IYKYK. Evelyn (funny her name is like Evie’s) wants to teach a rake a lesson and it turns out it is Saint - head of an orphanage Evelyn is going to help and later try to save.At first Saint plays along because he showed Evelyn as a challenge, but of course he starts caring for her and well you know how it goes.I could take Evelyn or leave her - same as her awful family (nobody in her corner) - I loved the book because of Saint and hope the next in the series is just as good.If you love a rake and smart banter and the usual stuff that goes along with these books - you will love it!