Devil's Bride (Cynster, Book 1) [Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Stephanie Laurens (Author), Simon Prebble (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2008

Bold, daring, larger-than-life heroes and feisty, intelligent heroines burst from the pages of Stephanie Laurens' exciting historical romance novels. Devil's Bride is rich with engaging plot and sensuous character development. Governess Honoria Wetherby values her independence. She would rather travel the world than marry and give some man control of her life. Then one stormy evening fate changes all her plans. She stumbles upon a mortally wounded young man in the woods. When the stranger dies, she is trapped in a cabin with his body and with his newly-arrived cousin, Devil, whom she soon learns is aptly named. He insists that their unchaperoned night together has compromised her honor, and, therefore she must marry him. Narrator Simon Prebble tantalizes listeners as he breathes life into these intriguing characters. Tension levels run high as Honoria plots to thwart Devil's marriage plans and tries to help him find his cousin's killer...the same madman who is now plotting to murder Devil.

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• ISBN-10: 1436108241
• ISBN-13: 978-1436108249
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,910,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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62 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!, April 27, 1999

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This review is from: Devil's Bride (Cynster Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

In DEVIL'S BRIDE, we meet Honoria Wetherby, a woman determined to enjoy life to it's fullest without the shackles of marriage. One stormy night she encounters a young man who is dying of a gunshot wound. While trying to help him, she meets the young man's powerful cousin, who she later finds out is Sylvester "Devil" Cynster, Duke of St. Ives. Due to the storm and the circumstances, they end up spending the night in a cottage. Young Tolly Cynster dies during the night never being able to reveal what happened to him. Unfortunately, when Honoria and Devil are found, she is compromised. Devil immediately decided to have her as his duchess. But first he has to convince her into marrying him. This starts off a delightful cat and mouse game. We also meet the other wickedly handsome and rakish Cynster cousins, Vane, Scandal, Gabriel, Demon and Lucifer. The six are called the Bar Cynster . I nearly passed out because this book got soooo HOT! Devil is an absolute dream! Add an unknown murderer on the loose, coincidental "accidents", steamy erotic sex, and a mushy romance and you've got yourself a winner!

You just have to read A RAKE'S VOW, Vane's story, and SCANDAL'S BRIDE, Richard's story. Talk about HOOOT!!! I can't wait for the other Cynster novels to come. We still have three Cynster rakes to go.

DEVIL'S BRIDE is a wonderful romantic read filled with humor, mystery, suspense, and a passionate love. I recommend it and the other Cynster novels. You'll love them! Trust me!

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the style of Julie Garwood, January 27, 2000

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B. Young - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil's Bride (Cynster Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

In the style of Julie Garwood, this story has an interesting plot, entertaining supporting characters, a strong hero to fall instantly in love with and a lovely heroine who can go toe-to-toe with him! What a terrific book! Even though the "whodunit" was really obvious, and the intrigue was not as clever as some of Amanda Quick's novels, it's forgiveable because I doubt Laurens intended to write a true suspense. The murder plot is an interesting (albeit not compelling) vehicle for the characters, allowing the romance to ignite and the love to mushroom with an entertaining amount of relationship conflict. (I detest books that have the hero and heroine constantly acting hateful to eachother all in the name of "sexual tension." Baloney!)

This is my first Laurens book, but will not be the last. It was a terrific read. After I devoured all of Julie Garwood's books I was left bereft of a comparable historical author, and I've read several. As much as I've enjoyed Amanda Quick, Judith McNaught, et al, Devil's Bride is better. As a historical to "fall in love with," this book is nearly up to the standard of Julie Garwood. I'm leaving now for the bookstore -- must order the rest of the Bar Cynster series...

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect regency romance!, May 6, 2001

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This review is from: Devil's Bride (Cynster Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

This first novel in the Bar Cynster series is a tour de force for Stephanie Laurens. Devil Cynster, the Duke of St. Ives, is a great regency romance hero - aristocratic, extremely masculine, very sexy. He's made up his mind that Honoria Prudence is the wife for him, and he doggedly sets out to win her. Honor is a refreshing change from most regency heroines. She's sophisticated, not spunky; commanding, not wilfull; elegant, not dainty. It's easy to see why Devil (yes, the names of the Bar Cynster cousins are silly - do your best to ignore it) is so determined to have her as his duchess. Their courtship is wonderful - lots of tension and steamy love scenes. Even better, we get to see their relationship mature after their marriage. I'll be reading this one again and again!