The Rogue (Devil’s Duke #1) by Katharine Ashe (audiobook) – narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

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This title is available to download from Audible.

Lady Constance Read is independent, beautiful, and in need of a husband – now. The last man on earth she wants is the rogue who broke her heart six years ago, never mind that his kisses are scorching hot.

Evan Saint-André Sterling is rich, scarred, and finished with women forever. He’s not about to lose his head over the bewitching beauty who once turned his life upside down. But Constance needs a warrior, and Saint is the perfect man for the job. Only as a married woman can she penetrate Scotland’s most notorious secret society and bring a diabolical duke to justice.

When Constance and Saint become allies – and passionate lovers – he’ll risk everything to protect the only woman he has ever loved.

Rating: Narration – B; Content – A-

I was so pleased when I saw that The Rogue was coming out in audio format. I read and loved the book earlier this year; it’s a beautifully written, sensual and tender romance combined with a dash of mystery and boasts one of the most wonderful romantic heroes I’ve read in quite some time. While it’s a continuation of the author’s Falcon Club series, the book also marks the beginning of the Devil’s Duke trilogy; so while some of the characters from the earlier books are referenced and make cameo appearances, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy The Rogue as a standalone.

Six years before the start of the story proper, Lady Constance, eighteen-year-old daughter of the Duke of Read, meets and falls in love with a mysterious, stunningly handsome young man. They enjoy a gentle flirtation and exchange some passionate kisses during the two weeks they manage to meet in secret, but it’s not long before they are discovered and Constance’s love is sent away.

You can read the rest of this review at AudioGals.

4 thoughts on “The Rogue (Devil’s Duke #1) by Katharine Ashe (audiobook) – narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

  1. As you know, I loved Ashe’s THE ROGUE too! And for the reasons you outline here: Saint, Saint, Saint … I loved what you said about a man who possesses the stereotypical romance-heroic qualities and is still able to show his vulnerabilities. I may have liked Constance a teensy bit better. 😉 Great review: made me love the book over again!

    1. Sometimes that’s what’s so great when an audiobook comes out some months after the book – you get to enjoy and fall in love all over again 🙂
      And btw, I just read the follow up book, The Earl which I also loved. Make sure you grab a copy asap!

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