
The Beast Takes a Bride
The Palace of Rogues, Book 8
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Julie Anne Long
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In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, an estranged couple decide to fake their way through the London season to repair their good name… but neither are prepared for the genuine sparks that begin flying between them.
A blue-blooded beauty bartered to a Beast…
He would pay any price to possess her. But even though Alexandra Bellamy sacrifices herself to save her family’s fortunes, a shocking betrayal sunders her marriage to a taciturn brute of a war hero, Colonel Magnus Brightwall, before it even begins. Five years of icy separation later, a scandal—with Alexandra at the middle—reunites them, and Magnus issues an edict: they will confront the ton, rescue their reputations, then Magnus will banish her to another continent—forever.
But alone in a suite at the Grand Palace on the Thames, a new battle begins—between pride and the unexpected volcanic passion stirring between them. The danger is real: Magnus rediscovers why Alexandra is the only woman who could ever break him. And even as she lays bare the beautiful heart beating beneath the battered hide of the near-stranger she married, Alexandra knows she may have already lost him—even as she finally falls fatally, irrevocably in love.
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- By: Joanna Shupe
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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Lady Honora Parker must get engaged as soon as possible, and only a particular type of man will do. Nora seeks a mate so abhorrent, so completely unacceptable, that her father will reject the match—leaving her free to marry the artist she loves. Who then is the most appalling man in Manhattan? The wealthy, devilishly handsome financier, Julius Hatcher, of course….
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Gilded Age Story
- By K. M. on 01-26-23
By: Joanna Shupe
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His Secret Mistress
- A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women Novel, Book 1
- By: Cathy Maxwell
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Brandon Balfour made the mistake of trusting his heart to the exquisite, strong-willed actress, Kate Addison, with whom he shared one intimate night before fate intervened. Now a decade later, Brandon is a leading member of the Logical Men’s Society - for no woman since Kate has managed to captivate him. To Kate, the memory of that night still burns strongly, because it was followed by a stunning betrayal. A chance encounter may have brought Brandon back into her life, but that doesn’t mean Kate will ever forgive him.
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boring!
- By AmazonianCat on 04-05-20
By: Cathy Maxwell
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How to Be a Wallflower
- A Would-Be Wallflowers Novel
- By: Eloisa James
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Miss Cleopatra Lewis is about to be launched in society by her aristocratic grandfather. But since she has no intention of marrying, she visits a costume emporium specifically to order unflattering dresses guaranteed to put off any prospective suitors. Powerful and charismatic Jacob Astor Addison is in London, acquiring businesses to add to his theatrical holdings in America—as well as buying an emerald for a young lady back in Boston. He’s furious when a she-devil masquerading as an English lady steals Quimby’s Costume Emporium from under his nose.
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Laid Back and Sexy
- By Jasmine Arnold on 04-08-22
By: Eloisa James
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Beyond Scandal and Desire
- Sins for All Seasons, Book 1
- By: Lorraine Heath
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a successful businessman, but all his wealth hasn’t satisfied his need for revenge against the man who still won’t acknowledge him. What else can Mick do but destroy the duke’s legitimate son - and woo the heir’s betrothed into his own unloving arms.... Orphaned and sheltered, Lady Aslyn Hastings longs for a bit of adventure. With her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to a handsome man who seems to understand her so well.
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Excellent
- By karen on 08-27-18
By: Lorraine Heath
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My Last Duchess
- A Novel
- By: Eloisa James
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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Hugo Wilde, the duke of Lindow, has a drafty castle, eight naughty children - and no wife. Ophelia, Lady Astley, has a fine house, one well-behaved daughter - and no husband. Hugo takes one look at Ophelia and loses his heart, but she doesn’t want more children or a castle. She takes one look at him and heads for her carriage. Desperate to find a duchess, Hugo identifies an appropriate lady to woo. Yet when he meets Ophelia again, the duke realizes that he will marry her, or no one.
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Delightful!
- By Beckymmoe on 11-02-20
By: Eloisa James
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About a Rogue
- Desperately Seeking Duke
- By: Caroline Linden
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Bianca Tate is horrified when her sister Cathy is obliged to accept an offer of marriage from Maximilian St. James, notorious rake. Defiantly, she helps Cathy elope with her true love and takes her sister’s place at the altar. Perched on the lowest branch of his family tree, Max has relied on charm and cunning to survive. But an unexpected stroke of luck gives him an outside chance at a dukedom - and which Tate sister he weds hardly seems to matter. Married or not, Bianca is determined to protect her family’s prosperous ceramics business, even when Max shows an affinity for it.
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Story through internal thoughts and over-telling
- By Laurie S on 08-01-21
By: Caroline Linden
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The Rakess
- Society of Sirens, Volume 1
- By: Scarlett Peckham
- Narrated by: Sienna Frances
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
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Seraphina Arden’s passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights. To raise funds for her cause, she’s set to publish explosive memoirs exposing the powerful man who ruined her. Her ideals are her purpose, her friends are her family, and her paramours are forbidden to linger in the morning.
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Feminist Historical Romance
- By Elisabeth Ann Elling on 12-03-21
By: Scarlett Peckham
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The Duke Gets Even
- A Novel (The Fifth Avenue Rebels, Book 4)
- By: Joanna Shupe
- Narrated by: Kit Swann, Timothy Campbell
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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To escape the shackles of marriage, Nellie Young purposely ruined her reputation a long time ago. Now she dedicates herself to hedonistic pleasures only, like kissing a handsome stranger in the ocean under the moonlight...
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Great ending to this series!
- By Placeholder on 01-25-23
By: Joanna Shupe
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The Perils of Pleasure
- Pennyroyal Green Series, Book 1
- By: Julie Anne Long
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
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Scandal has rocked the city of London. Colin Eversea, a handsome, reckless unapologetic rogue is sentenced to hang for murder and, inconveniently for him, the only witness to the crime disappears. Then again, throughout history, the Everseas have always managed to cheat fate in style: Colin is snatched from the gallows by a beautiful, clever mercenary. Cool-headed, daring Madeleine Greenway is immune to Colin's vaunted charm. Her mission is not to rescue Colin but to kidnap him, and to be paid handsomely for it.
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Pennyroyal Green comes to Audible! Don't miss it!
- By Kate on 11-18-19
By: Julie Anne Long
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The Jewels of Halstead Manor
- Ladies of Devon, Book 1
- By: Kasey Stockton
- Narrated by: Victoria Brazier
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
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When a cryptic invitation brings Giulia Pepper to her uncle's remote estate in Devon, she arrives in dire need of a benefactor, only to discover that her uncle never sent her any invitation—nor does he want her there. Forced into a corner, Giulia must contrive a way to convince him to allow her to remain, just long enough to figure out where to go next.
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wonderful clean romance
- By suerafuls on 06-19-23
By: Kasey Stockton
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To Have and to Hoax
- A Novel
- By: Martha Waters
- Narrated by: Anais Inara Chase, Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and got married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since. Their once-passionate love match has been reduced to one of cold, detached politeness. But when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse and rendered unconscious at their country estate, she races to be by his side - only to discover him alive and well at a tavern, and completely unaware of her concern.
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Couldn’t finish
- By Quinn on 03-14-21
By: Martha Waters
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- Leighanne Morton
- 03-06-25
Charming romance!
Full of twists and turns, this story was charming, romantic, and overall a blissful way to spend time. The narration was impeccable as always with Justine Erye! It was nice to have characters from other stories by this author woven into the fabric of the tale. Truly enjoyable series.
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- Beautylovenature
- 03-15-25
Love the ending!
The story was beautifully told. The letter at the end was just perfect. Also, Ms. Long is fantastic at weaving together the storylines and details of her series together and I simply cannot wait for the next book. I must know what happens with Dot and Mr. Pike!
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- Sue
- 02-02-25
Falling in Love Twice
I read earlier reviews in which someone indicated that they didn't connect with the Hero until half way through. Not me. My heart was broken for him right away & I felt myself rooting for him throughout. Conversely, I found the Heroine so hard hearted that I almost felt she didn't deserve him. I didn't like her at all until she came to realize how little she really did deserve him. Then, I found myself truly rooting for them both. The satisfaction of taking the journey with them & being able to rejoice in their HEA together finally loving each other is what every romance should be. It did sometimes feel a bit slow and wordy at times, but the masterful weaving in of the hotel's characters & perspective-shaping interactions made up for it. Can hardly wait until the next bunch of guests in this hotel series emerge...& of course, I'm ever rooting for simple clumsy Dora. :)
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-23-24
spectacular and amazing per usual from this series
Julie Anne Long is right up there with Lisa Kleypas as far as I am concerned with writing regency romances full of compelling, loveable, flawed characters. This latest edition to her Grand Palace on the Thames series is as good as anything she has ever written. I love the whole series and cannot wait for the next installment.
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- F Elisabeth Wise-Wideman
- 01-07-25
When a good love story is made better still by beautiful writing
The Beast Takes a Bride is one of the most beautifully written romances that I have read in a long while. The language is lyrical and moves us along the story with charm and fluidity. It becomes one with the evolution of the storyline and enhances the plot development.
Not only is the story entrancing and compelling but the characters that represent the protagonists fit perfectly together in the proverbial ying and yang of a relationship. One roots for them to overcome their differences and to acknowledge that they do belong together. No other option exists! One can only cheer when the only solution becomes the perfect solution.
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- Sandy
- 10-27-24
Oh, to have a beast of one's own. ;-)
It’s always a delight to return to the cozy setting of the Grand Palace on the Thames, and reunite with my favorite cast. The Beast Takes a Bride is an entrancing tale of love, forgiveness, and second chances. Alexandra and Magnus are both flawed and vulnerable protagonists. Despite Alexandra’s mistake, I was more sympathetic to her feelings. On the contrary, it wasn’t easy for me to warm up to Magnus for nearly half the book. Yes, I have been spoiled by Hawkes, Lorcan, and Kirke, in particular, from the past three books. Nonetheless, Magnus is magnificent once he exposes his emotional vulnerability and bares his soul. Also, Justine Eyre is indispensable to this series. I enjoy how she depicts each character. Given the large cast of characters, her range is insane.
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- Abel J Werito Sr
- 12-07-24
twas fairly alrightly entertaining
I enjoyed the romantic energy yet it takes a patient listening until the first troughs of intimacy.
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- ME
- 10-25-24
Another winner!
This is one of my favorite series of all time. Every time a new installment of The Palace of Rogues is released, I hope that it’s not the last. The recurring characters are wonderful and the new ones are always interesting and fun to root for. Justine Eyre’s narration is brilliant. The Beast Takes a Bride is an absolutely delightful read!
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- Sandra
- 12-16-24
Love this series!
I truly loved this series and I hope the author continues to write more stories within this series.
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- EJL
- 01-07-25
Another Brilliant One
How does JAL continue to do it? This book is lovely, heartbreaking, laugh-out-loud funny, beautifully written. I loved both the main characters and their story, but we also get to enjoy our reoccurring cast as well as some side characters. I never want Palace of Rogues to end.
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