The Scandalous Lady Sandford

Lost Ladies of London, Book 3

By: Adele Clee

Narrated by: Liisa Ivary

When a lady discovers stars shine even in the blackest sky.

Ruined by a lord purely as a means to exact revenge on her brother, Lady Lillian Sandford has given up all hope of ever finding love. The two years spent abroad did nothing to quell the gossips. And with her brother’s notorious reputation, it’s hard to hide in the shadows. Vane is viciously protective and threatens any man who so much as glances her way.

Only one man has the nerve to defy him. The one they call The Raven.

After inheriting an estate on the verge of bankruptcy, Fabian Darcy, Baron Ravenscroft, made his fortune sailing the high seas. Haunted by the death of his sister, he lives far away from the society he detests, in a castle on an island off the Devonshire coast. But when he receives information that his sister may not have perished in the shipwreck, the search is on to find his missing sibling. Where better to start his investigation than with the scoundrel who ruined her life? But Vane’s refusal to respond to his missive forces Fabian to take drastic action.

Kidnapping Lillian Sandford serves Fabian’s goal on numerous counts. Vane will have no choice but to offer his help. Marrying the chit will prove a fitting retribution. What lady wants to live on a desolate island with a crew of seafaring men? What lady wants a loveless marriage to a rogue?

Regency historical romance of approx 70,000 words.

©2018 Adele Clee (P)2018 Adele Clee

An exciting mystery romance

A pirate and his lady, her brother and the pirate's missing sister combine to make this story a captivating mystery romance.
There are so many exciting twists and turns in this page-turner and because they have been well plotted and cleverly written and equally well narrated, I found myself listening with the thought of "just one more chapter and...", but it became more and more difficult as the story unfolded to get on with the mundane everyday tasks.
I just love it when this happens! To me it means that I am reading or listening to a story that is really worth raving about.
Did I enjoy this story? Most definitely!
Am I happy to recommend it? Again, most definitely!
Should you read it? I think you should.
Why? Well, you might be very pleasantly entertained and that makes it worth your while.
I requested and received a free copy of the audiobook and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.

Another hit by Ms Clee

Ms Clee has written another hit! Like in all her other books there is love and more than one mystery. The chemistry between H and h is unbelievable. And I thoroughly enjoyed their verbal battles as well as all references to sea and sailing. The story is fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The narrator did a wonderful job. It's a joy listening to her performance. I highly recommend this book!

Has become my FAVORITE book!

Mystery, heart-felt emotions, true love, and passion are interspersed throughout the story with humor, danger, suspense, and lots of action, making it an absolute page turner. The HEA is both heart-felt and romantic.

The plot will keep you mesmerized, thrilled, and exhilarated. The characters are the most "human", multi-dimensional, emotion-invoking (of all kinds) I have read.

I cannot over emphasize how much you will enjoy this OUTSTANDING book!

Liisa Ivary narrated and did an admiral job of bringing out the emotion in the book.

I received an Audible copy, and after listening to it (TWICE!), I am pleased to voluntarily give this review with my honest opinion.

Full of Heart and Adventure!

Lady Lillian Sandford will never be accepted by polite London society again. Her reputation is ruined by a lord taking revenge on her brother, Vane, and now she has no chance of marrying or finding love. Witnessing Vane's pain and guilt is tearing Lillian apart inside. Although he tries, Vane can't protect Lillian from everything, and she's kidnapped on a visit to Vauxhall Gardens and taken by ship to a remote island.

Fabian Darcy, Lord of Ravenscroft, has been living the life of a pirate after his sister's death and the loss of his family estate. Fabian blames Vane for his losses. When Fabian hears that his sister might still be alive, he asks Vane for help finding her. After Vane refuses, Fabian kidnaps Lillian, and to give Vane an extra incentive to help, Fabian asks Lillian to marry him. When he offers marriage, Lillian glimpses freedom for the first time.

This was a fast paced read with plenty of heart and adventure! It's a mildly steamy read that kept me hooked on each new revelation. I really liked both main characters, Lillian was such a strong and determined heroine, with some major skills. And Fabian never acted domineering or patronizing to Lillian. Of course, Mackenzie was a treat, and I enjoyed the dynamics of the little island.

The narration was done well, with different voices for the characters. It was a great immersive listen. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

Grand Adventure!

This was a great story that grabbed me from the beginning. Lillian has a lot of past to overcome that makes her undesirable as a wife. I loved her strength of character through all her hardships. Fabian has so many layers to his character and I loved finding out each layer. When the two came together the sparks flew. I enjoyed how they parried with one another. The narrator does a wonderful job throughout the book. She captures the moods of the characters and the situations that they find themselves in. I recommend this book to those that love adventures and passionate love scenes.