 Elissa Petruzzi of RT Book Reviews wrote in 2014 , " Some consider Loretta Chase ’ s epic tale to be the best Regency ever written " . Novelist Eloisa James recommended Lord of Scoundrels for readers interested in trying historical romance for the first time , saying the novel is " just brilliant , hysterically funny , sexy dialogue " . Chase herself has expressed surprise at the novel 's enduring popularity , writing that she " saw no indication it would become such a reader favorite " . On January 23 , 2015 , fans discussed their views and favorite parts of the novel on Twitter , using the hashtag # LOSlove , and Avon Books randomly gave away signed copies to those participating . 
