Beast

Name: Beast
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Judith Ivory
ISBN: 9781436142922

Author: Judith Ivory

Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat

Unabridged: 12 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/18/2008

Categories: Fiction, Fairy Tales & Legends, Romance, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Judith Ivory's tantalizing romances are a hit with critics, readers, and fellow writers alike. "Judith Ivory is irresistible," hails best-selling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips. When the brainy, luminous Louise Vandermeer embarks on a transoceanic quest to marry an aristocrat, she dives into a scorching affair with a stranger on the ship. Their trysts take place in darkness, so Louise does not know her lover is Charles d'Harcourt, the passionate European playboy who just happens to be her intended! Charles is playing a game, but his plan has unexpected results. Louise has fallen for her shipboard Casanova, and Charles will have to open her eyes to his own charms if he expects to win her heart. With exotic tales featuring radiant women and vigorous men, Ivory builds her legions of fans every day. Narrator Barbara Rosenblat delivers a rousing reading that deliciously amplifies the intensity of Louise and Charles' search for love.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sherry on January 19, 2009

Beast by Judith Ivory is one of my two all-time favorite romance books and also simply one of the best books I have ever read. When I read books or watch movies, afterwards I have a certain feel for them, a textural sensation. Beast has left me with one of the richest, most voluptuous "feels" ever.......more

Goodreads review by WhiskeyintheJar on March 28, 2020

3.5 stars I did a buddy read for this, so for all of my thoughts, comments, and quotes: Beast buddy read "With him, I became aloud the person I had always been silently inside myself." This quote right here is what I want to read about and feel when I pick up a romance book. Beast is obviously a play o......more

Goodreads review by Jan on January 29, 2023

3.5 to 4 stars. An enjoyable read that is not the usual cliche historical romance. The 'beast' of the title, Charles, has a facial disfigurement and a limp, and he's also self-conscious about his looks (understandable) and rather vain. Luckily, he's also basically kind-hearted and loving, as well as......more

Goodreads review by Petra on April 07, 2020

5 stars of the most top notch stars. This is one of few high quality books that hide behind all those generic romance covers. There is nothing generic about this story well,... maybe representation of wealth but even that has a lot of differentiating flavor. The time is beginning of 20th century wit......more