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    Darius: Lord of Pleasure
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    Darius: Lord of Pleasure

    Written by Grace Burrowes

    Narrated by Roger Hampton

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    The elderly and ill fourth Viscount Longstreet summons Darius Lindsey to a discreet meeting, where he proposes the means for Darius to extricate himself from a life of shame and repay his family's debts. William offers him a chance at redemption: Spend a month with his wife, Lady Vivian; get her with child; and he can retire from his life of degradation.



    As weeks pass, Darius makes love to Vivian but also teaches her how to deal with the world after William has died. Vivian cannot comprehend what Darius has done to safeguard his family or why he protects her from those who would cause her harm. When the time comes, will he be able to prove the depth of his love for her and their child?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Audio
    Release dateJan 20, 2015
    ISBN9781494578510
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    Darius: Lord of Pleasure

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    • 4/5
      What an unusual story and an unusual pairing. I almost gave it five stars, but some of the jumps in time were disconcerting.
    • 5/5
      Excellent book with a very different premise. Darius is the second son of an earl, one whose father has cut him off financially. He has a small manor house and some land, and people he cares for and feels responsible for. The only way he can make any money is to make himself available to bored society women.Vivian is the young second wife to elderly Lord William Longstreet. He married her after the death of his first wife, in order to protect her from her nasty stepfather. William is still in love with his first wife, and realizes that he's nearing the end of his life. If he dies without an heir, his lands and wealth will revert to the Crown, something he cannot accept. So he goes to Darius and offers him a large sum of money to get Vivian pregnant. Though not entirely comfortable with the idea, Darius is desperate to escape the clutches of the two women he is currently employed by. Vivian is also uncomfortable, but she cares for William and understands what he is trying to do. The initial meeting between Darius and Vivian is awkward, but they agree to terms and make their arrangements.I really liked Darius. He hates what he does, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to provide for his family. When Vivian arrives at his home in Kent, he is quite sensitive to her fears and discomfort. I loved seeing the way he worked to show her that it could be a pleasurable interlude for both of them. Normally he is able to keep his emotions out of his encounters, but with Vivian he isn't able to do that. I loved the way that he was determined that she feel all the pleasure that is possible, and also to show her that she is an intelligent and capable woman who can do anything. He can see that she will need the skills to stand up for herself and protect her child once her husband is gone. He doesn't expect to fall for her, and the thought of having to give her up at the end of the month is tearing him up.I also liked Vivian. She starts out as very shy and self-effacing. She is wary of the things that Darius makes her feel. They spend the first few days just getting to know each other, and she discovers that there is much more to Darius than she expected. Seeing the way he cares for the people who inhabit his home makes her realize that he is a man she can trust. That trust makes it a little easier for her to accept what they must do, and she soon learns much about her own feelings and responses. The "baby-making" scenes are both incredibly sexy and really sweet. I loved the way that she saw the good in Darius and tried to show him that he is better than what he has been forced to do. Leaving him at the end of the month is hard, and the reality of not seeing him anymore is hard for her to take.Once they are back in London, they are not supposed to see each other again. Vivian doesn't want to accept that and manages to find ways to encounter Darius. But seeing him return to the two society women hurts terribly, and she is torn about how to handle it. Darius wants to escape them, but their threats against his family have his hands tied for awhile. I loved seeing him finally muster up the determination to escape, and how he did it was extremely satisfying. Though they do have several meetings, both Darius and Vivian are honorable people, and they are very careful to stick to friendship. I loved Lord William. He has never loved anyone but his first wife and misses her desperately. What he has with Vivian is actually a beautiful friendship, but he knows without an heir she will be in dire straits when he dies. Even though what he was doing was basically dishonest, his reasons were good. I really liked his treatment of Darius, and as the book went on it became obvious that he also had a secondary motive for his actions. I loved the way that he mentored Darius through some financial waters, and how he made sure to keep Darius involved in Vivian's life. It became obvious that he had a secondary motive to his actions, and one that he had great confidence in.Darius's protective nature comes fully to the surface once Vivian has the baby. I loved seeing him with the child and the obvious adoration he has for it. It only serves to make Vivian love him more. And when William dies, it is up to Darius to keep Vivian and the baby safe. I loved seeing how he did it, and the confrontation with Vivian's nasty stepfather was so very satisfying.
    • 4/5
      This is not a plot I would have picked up if I didn't already know and like the author. And I had to suspend disbelief pretty hard. That said, however, it was an enjoyable read, albeit one I'm unlikely to reread.
    • 4/5
      'never give up hope' I found the idea, the description of Darius as an object, quite painful. The way he closed himself off from his associations with bored wealthy women, who are a means to an end was distasteful. The premise of Darius Lindey's relationship with Lady Vivian Longstreet is at once believable and yet thoroughly unbelievable.As I read I became more understanding of the demons that drove Darius and thus more accepting. This in turn increased my enjoyment of the novel. Perhaps Burrowes' dedication says it all,'This book is dedicated to anyone whoever made a poor choice and felt overwhelmed by the consequences. Maybe you can't overcome all those consequences today, but never give up hope.'And there you have it hope and redemption are available and fortunately for Darius this becomes his reality.In the end I was intrigued by Darius the person, but despite this, I am still somewhat ambivalent about Darius the novel, although I read it twice. Mmm!
    • 5/5
      Grace Burrowes is one of my favorite authors to read. After reading some of the Wyndham series, she was bumped up to the top of my list. In the past, her stories have been emotionally driven stories with powerful characters. Darius is the first in this series, and by reading the synopsis I was beyond intrigued. Darius is definitely a bit different than Burrowes other stories. As I first started reading Darius, I wasn't sure how much I would end up liking it. How Darius and Vivian meet and get together isn't the exact situation I am normally comfortable with. However as I continued to read through it, I found I was captivated by this sweet story that ended up putting my emotions through the ringer.Darius, finds himself being put in a bad situation. Penniless and desperate to protect his sister, decides to offer himself up in return for money. Each and every time he gives his body, he can barely live with himself, but he does what is necessary in order to survive. Then one day a titled lord approaches him with a offer with a huge amount of funds in exchange for get his wife pregnant, to secure her future. Vivian loves her husband, but not in a way of passion or romantic love. She was a friend of his first wife, and agreed to marry him when she had no one to turn to. Now he has persuaded her that since he is older and unable to give her a child, that she will need one after he has died. In the beginning Vivian refuses to do so, but knows it is her only option. When she goes to their country estate and meets Darius, she finds herself captivated by his touch. She has never felt passion until now, and now that she has found a man that she could come to deeply care for, she will have to let him go and act as if they are mere acquaintances. When she does find that she is pregnant with Darius's child, she doesn't know if she can let him go. Will Darius and Vivian be able to find their happy ending?Overall I found Darius to be a astounding read and a great beginning to the Lonely Lords series. I found this story enriching and deeply provoking. I loved seeing Darius and Vivian and seeing how their relationship turns out. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I loved Darius from the beginning despite his being a man ho of sorts. But I loved how protective he was of Vivian. There was such a tender connection between these two that I admired from the start. The intimacy that grows between them was endearing and I couldn't help but fall in love with these two. Even Vivian's husband I admired as well, such a sweet caring that you are bound to love as much as I did. A intoxicating read full of a complex plot, lively characters and a story that will break your heart!! A KEEPER TO PUT ON THE SHELF!!!
    • 5/5
      This book was ridiculous and amazing and I kind of want to build a shrine to it for taking such a ridiculous/insane trope and making it damned good.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this one, whore falls in love, awww true love. But they sure gotta work for it.

      Right, the whore, ok escort, cos there are certain things he just wont do. Until the gets the right price. Darius must knock up Lady Vivian, cos her nice husband pays for it. Drama!

      Lady Vivian is so sweet, so kind, a bit clueless, not seeing what she is worth and I like her. Because she is just truly innocent. She will also do whatever her husband tells her (to save the title when he dies).

      Darius is an escort *coughs whore*. He is kind too and he does want to do right by her. But the situation he is in, sticky. I felt sorry for him too.

      This book is, well I do not want to say too much. She needs to get pregnant. She is married. This is a month only and then they will part. Darius has his own problems. There is an ass waiting in the shadows (isn't there always). And there will be more drama, heartache and happiness promised.

      A very sweet story about longing.
    • 2/5
      It was not my cup of teaThe best word to describe my feelings about this book is… Conflicted. One minute I’m bored and skipping pages and the next it has me rapt.One minute Darius adores his sisters, the next their situations are “problems.” The whole book was filled with inconsistencies of character such as this, which really bothered me. Characters were introduced only to disappear off screen, without a thorough description of events. Why spend time developing characters to have them die or move or marry out of sight, with these momentous life events meriting a mere sentence of explanation.It was shallow, vapid, and scraped the surface. I’m not sure how many ways I can say that it was not complex enough, but I mean all of them. This book had a very interesting premise, and with the help of a strong editorial hand it could have been a 5 star romance. This book seems to me a regression from Grace Burrowe’s usual skill, though perhaps her books (take Lady Eve’s Indiscretion) are best serviced by a short time-span. After all, conceiving and having a baby takes well over ten months, and that is a long time to cover in a romance, most of which usually seem to take a week to a few months.I am disappointed and I don’t particularly recommend it to anyone who wants a fully fleshed out and developed romance. An interesting idea, a male take on the hooker with the heart of gold, but ultimately the gamble did not pay off. I don’t want to put out any spoilers, but the ultimate resolution was so vapid and somewhat contrived that I could no longer connect with either of the characters.