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Mastered by Love: A Bastion Club Novel Audiobook
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The men of the Bastion Club proved their bravery secretly fighting for their country. Now their leader faces the most dangerous mission of all: finding a bride.
As the mysterious leader of the Bastion Club, known as “Dalziel,” Royce Varisey, tenth Duke of Wolverstone, served his country for decades, facing dangers untold. But as the holder of one of England’s most august noble titles, he must now take on the gravest duty of all: marriage.
Yet the young ladies the grande dames would have him consider are predictably boring. Far more tempting is his castle’s willful and determinedly aloof chatelaine, Minerva Chesterton. Beneath her serene façade lies a woman of smoldering sensuality, one who will fill his days with comfort and his nights with sheer pleasure. Determined to claim her, he embarks on a seduction to prove his mastery over every inch of her body—and every piece of her heart.
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"This is one of the best of the Bastion Club series. I adored Dalziel and his wooing of the woman who had ruled his home for so long. Their passion is hot, and the way in which he convinces her that nothing is more important for his happiness than her is beautiful. I really enjoyed this book."
— Tasneem (5 out of 5 stars)
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“An outstanding story of love, honor, and commitment. The characters’ behavior reflects the deepest meanings of these words. The depth and intensity of their feelings show what romance and love really mean.”
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“Laurens brings her Bastion Club series to a splendid conclusion with the story of the club leader’s own romantic comeuppance. Composed of equal measures of sexy romance and dangerous intrigue, Mastered by Love is irresistible.”
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“Erotically specific yet emotionally touching and infinitely romantic, this electrically charged, danger-tinged romance deliciously concludes Laurens’ Bastion Club series.”
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“Vintage Laurens: excellent plot, erotic love scenes, mystery, and danger.”
— UK Historical Novels Review -
“Mastered by Love is what historical romance is all about! A spellbinding story. This one is definitely a keeper.”
— TheRomanceReadersConnection.com -
“The humor, romance, and intrigue kept me flipping the pages to discover the next secret hidden within its covers. Stephanie Laurens has another winner on her hands.”
— Coffee Time Romance, 5 Cups rating
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
Mastered by Love Listener Reviews
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" Now we learn who Dalziel is; a great conclusion "
— Brenda, 2/17/2014 -
" One of the better ones in the series but still a bit too long. "
— Freya, 2/6/2014 -
" Though it was a good book kindof fell same old same old. The story with different characters seems a redo of Beyond Seduction (#6). I have to confess i have not read all the books in order or when they released just as they appear/available on the library book shelfs, so that is coloring my impression. But I do think as the gist of it the story lines were very very similar. The only thing that had me reading to the end to figure out if the traitor dies. U can kindof say who is the traitor before the end as he is sleeping with the sister. "
— Anna, 1/24/2014 -
" Another wonderful book by Stephanie Laurens. It completes this series wonderfully. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romance! "
— Freida, 1/21/2014 -
" Formulaic, stilted end to the 'Bastion Club' books. "
— Pamela, 1/17/2014 -
" A great conclusion to the Bastion Club series, with a strong heroine to match the equally strong hero. An interesting story all around as readers finally get answers to the questions they had about the mysterious Dalziel, spymaster and leader of the Bastion Club. "
— Greta, 1/15/2014 -
" Good book to end the Bastion Club series with. This was a long book and did not hold a lot of surprises. The lead character's did not have a whole lot of spark! "
— Becky, 11/27/2013 -
" My first read by Stephanie Laurens. Enjoyed it, will read more. "
— Michelle, 11/23/2013 -
" 4.5 What a great ending to the Bastion Club Series!! Dalziel's story. HOT. HOT. HOT. "
— Danette, 11/19/2013 -
" Glad this series is over. "
— Frances, 11/7/2013 -
" I loved the whole series, This was my most favorite out of the series "
— Jamie, 10/27/2013 -
" Loved the romance in this one. Worked quite well. "
— Dolly, 8/21/2013 -
" Another series ended,The Bastion Club, but the characters will return in a new series. Laurens' books are better than the average bodice-ripper, so I always look forward to them. "
— Joan, 5/14/2013 -
" bikin gemes pas lagi beduaan di menara, eh ketauan sama grandes dame, malunya wekekeke, tapi ya seperti biasa, Dalziel bisa mengelak dengan cool... "
— Titis, 4/24/2013 -
" My favorite Bastion Club novel. Perfect ending to the series. "
— Jacqueline, 2/11/2013 -
" bosen bacanya, alurnya lambat, konfliknya datar. "
— Yessyamarilis, 10/27/2012 -
" loved this book, could not put it down. A great finish to the Bastion Club which now leads to her new series. "
— Lynne, 8/7/2012 -
" I liked the story (Dalziel's story) and the characters. Their interactions and foreplay were very well done. The running of the estate was the strongest part of the book. But, by the 6th night of Unbelievable sex, I'd had enough. "
— Rachel, 6/7/2012 -
" I would have rather given Mastered By Love 2 and 1/2 stars -- I liked both the h/h -- liked all the walk-ons from previous books but there was just too much between the sheets and it did nothing, after a while, to advance the plot. But she's still a must read for me, even if it's from the library. "
— Janet, 3/30/2012
About Stephanie Laurens
Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her New York Times bestselling novels, set in Regency England, have made her one of the romance world’s most popular authors.
About Steven Crossley
Steven Crossley, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, has built a career on both sides of the Atlantic as an actor and audiobook narrator, for which he has won more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a nominee for the prestigious Audie Award. He is a member of the internationally renowned theater company Complicite and has appeared in numerous theater, television, film, and radio dramas.