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Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

6 reviews

soph's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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trashbinfluencer's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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zimmerlemon's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I didn’t mind this! There were some tropes that I love and some tropes that don’t do it for me. The very very beginning gave me a bad taste and almost put me off it but then it felt like the vibe settles in once Dain and Jess meet and then it was better. Her brother and Dain and Jess’ banter cracked me up for sure. I didn’t love
the story line with Dain’s other son and Chastity, but it was well written. I’m just meh about the concept. And Dain’s emotional struggles and mommy issues and self hatred got a little annoying after a certain point. I liked that Jess had a take no shit attitude though that was fire.
The spice was spicin’ though and I loved Jess and Genevieve’s relationship that really made me giggle. 

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allingoodtime's review

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emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 
Another book recommended through the Fated Mates podcast (season 2 episode 12) and another winner. I adored this story! Jessica is tough and pragmatic. She does what needs doing with no fuss or muss. Unfortunately for her, that means often cleaning up the messes the men in her family make. In this case, her brother has gotten involved with a friend group that is not so great for his finances. The “leader” of said group is the notorious blackguard Lord Dain. The Marquess has a reputation for living life his way no matter who gets trampled in the process.

The pull Jess and Dain have from the moment they meet is electric. They want to hate each other but cannot help but be fascinated instead. No matter how much of a thorn in his side Jess is, Dain finds himself trying to earn her respect while acting as though he could care less what she thinks. Jess has a hard time hiding her attraction to Dain when he keeps slipping and being sweet with her.

When it comes to backstory, neither character had an easy life. While Dain had nobody in his corner and was beaten down, both physically and emotionally, Jess at least had her grandmother (such a fun and interesting character!) to bolster her confidence as she grew up. Dain trying to see himself the same way as he’s seen by Jess and others in his very inner circle is a big part of this story. He was told at a very young age that he was bad and even evil, over and over again, until that is all he believed about himself. That is a lot to dig out from underneath.

One of my favorite things in this story is the banter between Dain and Jess. Sometimes they got so into their zings at one another that it was as if anyone else in the room ceased to exist. It was fun and had me laughing out loud. I would be laughing one moment and sucked into the sexual tension the next. It was wonderful.

I cannot adequately explain how these two end up in a marriage of convenience without giving too much away, and you wouldn’t believe me anyway. It’s outrageous but perfect for this couple. It just works when it really shouldn’t. Just as there are too many layers to this story for a mere review to do it justice. Both of these characters grow so much throughout this story and it’s lovely to read about their journey. 

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beccaand's review

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

this book combined some of my favourite things in HR. so much fun.

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bee94's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Loretta Chase said men should and WILL be pegged, and I, for one, thoroughly agree.

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