The Ruin of a Rake

By: Cat Sebastian

Narrated by: Gary Furlong

Rogue. Libertine. Rake. Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. But after the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Unable to see his nephew, he is willing to do anything to improve his reputation, even if that means spending time with the most proper man in London.

Julian Medlock has spent years becoming the epitome of correct behavior. As far as he cares, if Courtenay finds himself in hot water, it's his own fault for behaving so badly - and being so blasted irresistible. But when Julian's sister asks him to rehabilitate Courtenay's image, Julian is forced to spend time with the man he loathes - and lusts after - most.

As Courtenay begins to yearn for a love he fears he doesn't deserve, Julian starts to understand how desire can drive a man to abandon all sense of propriety. But he has secrets he's determined to keep, because if the truth came out, it would ruin everyone he loves. Together, they must decide what they're willing to risk for love.

©2017 Cat Sebastian (P)2017 Tantor

Oh man did I cry

I relate far too much to both characters. Especially Julian because I've had a reoccurring illness since childhood. If you've got an invisible illness, this story will make you feel worthy of love and care. 💖

The narrator has a charming voice but started out with a few problems modulating their voice for different characters. Don't let that discourage you from listening. They quickly improved and finished strong!

I adore Cat Sebastian

I absolutely love reading all of her historical romances and I love knowing that they'll have a happy ending. This on was no exception.

If you're looking for a good story that's not overly serious this is a great pick.

This is the first of her books that I've listened to and the reader did a good job. I would definitely listen to more done by him

I loved this!

Courtney is the annoying, sexy, difficult rake who falls in love with Julian. Courtney constantly tries Julian's patience, but they fall in love regardless.

Courtney constantly tries to unhinge Julian's perfect manners. I love Julian's go to "oh shut up!" when he's dealing with Sassy Courtney.

Julian is very competent when it comes to business and seems to have a quick counterintuitive personality for manipulative leeches like Courtney's mother for example; the one person who makes Courtney lose all confidence and sass, this causes Courtney to see Julian as a very sure and decisive man, which brings to the forefront Courtney's vulnerabilities where his family is concerned.
They fall in love... the end xo

Addicting

I simply adore this book - after reading it, I listened to the audiobook, and the performance was elevating and so charming. Highly recommend.

One of my favorites

I love the writing, there are great descriptions, funny parts, character growth. The only part I get stuck on is it never describes why no one else got malaria and he was repeatedly infected in India, It also never describes why his sister was mad at him. I just assume because he wasn’t understanding her, but it never says.