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The Ruthless Gentleman

By: Louise Bay
Narrated by: Shane East, Erin Mallon
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As a chief stewardess on luxury superyachts, I massage egos, pamper the spoiled, and cater to the most outlandish desires of the rich and famous. I've never had a guest want something I can't give them. Until British businessman Hayden Wolf comes aboard - all sexy swagger and mysterious requests.

He wants me. And Hayden Wolf's a man who's used to getting exactly what he demands. Despite being serious and focused. Demanding and ruthless. He's also charming when I least expect it as well as being devastatingly handsome with an almost irresistible smile.

But guests are strictly off limits and I've never broken a rule. Not even bent one. My family are depending on me and I can't lose my job. Only problem is Hayden Wolf is looking at me like I just changed his life. And he's touching me like he's about to change mine.

The Ruthless Gentleman is a standalone romance.

©2018 Louise Bay (P)2018 Louise Bay Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy
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have now read both in series, hope the author has many more the same

Wonderful

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another fantastic louise Bay. great original story louise. narration perfect. Hot Hot 🔥 🔥

fantastic

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Definitely love reading Louise Bay novels .. you will always get what you want .. two very strong characters and there family .. with romance and love and beautiful places they go to and full on hot sex scene ..definitely worth a read.. you will not regret it.... ❤️💕❤️

Brilliant 💕💕💕

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This was an amazing story, filled with growing love and trust. Even when that trust is treated and he fails. He knows he will stop at nothing to gain her trust again. I loved it.
Narration was awesome.

Wow

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What a brilliant storyline. The ruthless gentleman was superb! the characters were so real I felt like I was with them. The narration was excellent I look forward to the next book.

Awesome

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Loved this book! Well written, I didn’t want to put stop listening. A great story line and lead in to the next book ‘Wrong Gentleman’.

Couldn’t stop listening

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Fifty shades in another form. A romantic tale, an easy book to read or listen to when head space is too cluttered

Just a perfect easy chick flick

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Bit slow in bits but smooth flowing. enjoyed it. narration was great. loved these 2 voices together

Nice story line

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Easy listen romantic tale, nicely narrated and good story line. Chick flick by audio 🤪 Worth listening when you don’t want something too complicated in your head and a bit of hot content.

Easy listen, romance

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MY THOUGHTS ON THE STORY:
I loved the idea of the story and enjoyed the read however I wanted more hot and heavy built up angst, more of the “forbidden” to affair. After the initial hook up there was very little after that, that connected the two characters gravitating from lust to love. This would have made for some hot and naughty sex scenes about the yacht. Had it played out. (late night time skinny dipping, I’m sure you can use your imagination here, blush, blush) That lure of danger of being caught wasn’t dominant enough to be too convincing for me.

I felt Avery was too easily forgiving considering the length of time it took Hayden to come and apologise not to mention he had to get solid evidence first that she was telling the truth before he came to reclaim her.

The HEA was sweet and more realistic then the usual love declaration followed by a bang of wedding and babies. I didn’t love it or hate it so I will mark a 3 Stars because the potential is there it just didn’t divulge deep and emotional enough for me.

MY RATINGS: (All ratings are out of 5)
HERO RATING: 3
HEROINE RATING: 3
BLUSH RATING: 3
ROMANCE RATING: 3
PLOT RATING: 3
OVERALL: 3 Blushing Stars

THE NARRATION:
Shane is brilliant narrator for Hayden’s characters due to his natural British accent but my God was he terrible narrating the female monologue. It was actually cringe worthy to be honest.

Erin was a perfect fit for Avery’s characters, she really draws you in with her emotional impressions and is easy to listen to, she has an ok male portrayal but her British male narration was humorous and not at all appealing.

This would have suited a dual narrative where each narrator speaks only their monologue.

DO I RECCOMEND THIS BOOK?
This is more of an individual choice, if you’re after an emotional, deep and meaningful romance with a defined message than no.

A BLUSHING AUDIO REVIEW

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