To Love a Scandalous Duke

Once Upon a Scandal Series, Book 1

By: Liana De la Rosa

Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker

Driven into exile years earlier, due to family scandal, Declan Sinclair is called home, devastated to discover his brother has been murdered and he's the new Duke of Darington. When clues point to the man he blames for both his exile and his brother's death, Declan resolves to ruin the culprit. If only the daughter of the man's business partner, lovely Lady Alethea Swinton, didn't tempt his resolve.

Lady Alethea Swinton has cultivated her pristine reputation in the hopes of winning her father's praise. When her childhood friend returns, Alethea finds she's willing to court scandal and defy her father to help the handsome Declan uncover the truth behind his brother's death. Until she realizes Declan's redemption will mean her family's ruin.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Liana De la Rosa (P)2021 Tantor

Enjoyed!

I loved this story, it was different with conflicts coming from all directions. Didn’t love some of the narrator’s male voices but otherwise very enjoyable.

Great story

I really enjoyed the story and the characters the narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life

A nice story with mystery

First of all, pay no attention to the reviews that say the narrator has a lisp. She does not. I think they want the name of the heroine to be Althea but it is Alethea, which probably makes them think that is a lisp when pronounced properly. I enjoyed the mystery part of the story and how it unfolds. Not your usual romance story.

One of the few romance novels to retain the mystery throughout

Liked heroine, brother and hero. Lovely romance and friendship. Mildly interesting mystery to the scandal. Narrator lisps but is otherwise good. The mother’s diary not a model of clarity—seemed random at times.

Great book

Great storyline till the end of the book with multifaceted characters that have depth. it is an enjoyable listen.