The Countess of Marsden invites you to her house party! Seven nights and days of frolic, gossip, dancing¿and match-making for her three nieces. Sad, isn’t it, that none of the Craymore sisters wishes to wed?Exciting, isn’t it, that three war heroes arrive who know precisely what they want for Christmas? Wonderful, isn’t it, that each might gain the most precious Christmas gift of all?She’s … through with love.Miss Delphine Craymore fell in love once and she’ll never fall again. Actually, she likes men, talking with them, dancing with them-and dreaming of what might have been. Most think she’s a flirt. Del’s merely intent on allowing herself a few happy minutes to substitute for the one lover she cannot forget. At her Aunt Gertrude’s Christmas house party this year, the one man she does not wish to charm walks in and declares he’s ready to make amends. He’s wounded, charming and intent on wooing her.But can she trust him? And if she falls for him again and he asks her to marry him, can she desert her two sisters who have been her stalwart companions through countless tragedies? He’ll never want any other woman.Neville Vaughn, Viscount Bromley, asks his friend the Earl of Marsden if he might accompany him to his step-mama’s house party in Brighton. It’s Christmas and Neville’s probably intruding, but he’s in a rush to change every aspect of his life. Years ago at another house party, he fell in love at first sight with delightful Del Craymore. He asked her to marry him-and then had to abandoned her. Now he’s free of the shackles that bound him to a woman he did not love. And before he returns to France to a marvelous future with prestige and wealth beyond his dreams, he must convince Del to forgive him. But she’s changed. Can he not prove he’s a better man? And can the two of them make a stable future from the ashes of their past mistakes?
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There is no denying I love Ms. DeLand’s stories. Her characters are lovely. I do love second chance romance. Neville and Delphine are caught up in family problems which leave them to be driven apart. Oh and a scarred hero, yep, right on board with that. Even though Neville is scarred he vows to regain his only love’s favor. A very sweet story.
The Countess of Marsden invites a group of people for a house party for Christmas at her home. The purpose of this house party is to marry off her three nieces. Which none of them appear to want. Miss Delphine Craymore has no plans to marry anyone regardless of what her aunt wants. As Del, her aunt, and her two sisters began to greet the guests three gentlemen enter the house Neville Vaughn, Viscount Bromley. Neville and Del were to marry at one time and he married another woman. To find out everything that’s going to happen to them you have to read the book it’s a good book.
The Viscount’s Only Love is a fine addition to the Christmas Belles series begun in the first novella, The Earl’s Wagered Bride. Cerise DeLand excels again at creating a believable storyline with engaging characters whom you fall in love with. There were three heroes that returned from war, intent on wooing three sisters. Three sisters who didn’t plan to marry but find out that plans do change. In The Viscount’s Only Love, our second sister learns that she can give love a second chance. This was a lovely romance enhanced with some sweet passion…a great combination to enjoy.
Three sisters. Three war heroes. A seven day Christmas House Party given by Aunt Gertrude! The writing of Cerise Deland with her wonderful characters and descriptions that make you feel you are in Regency, England! Perfect!
Delphine Craymore and her two sisters were living with their aunt after losing their father and brother just weeks apart. Having to find a refuge after their blackguard cousin made them leave, they turn to their aunt. But they were determined to marry in order to not be a burden on her.
A broken heart by the man she loved, Del still remembered how she and Neville became betrothed and then he broke it off. (you will have to find out those details!) But what should happen? Neville shows up and is determined to win her back. Wounded from the war, he only has a few weeks until he has to report back.
Can Del forgive and trust him? Will Neville convince her of his sincerity and help her understand what happened? Sit back and watch this story unfold that will make your romantic heart smile!!
Oh how I just love attending a Regency Christmas House Party. The Viscount’s Only Love by Cerise DeLand is book 2 in the Christmas Belles series. This is the first book that I have read of Cerise but let me tell you it won’t be the last. What a great surprise and there is nothing better than finding a new author. Though in a series this regency story can be read as a standalone. Cerise characters are truly wonderful and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Her descriptions are vivid and I felt like I was back in the 1800s. Cerise is a very talented writer with an amazing imagination. This story has wounded from war, heartbreak, endurance, a forced marriage, a holiday house party, misunderstandings, surprises, forgiveness, understanding, caring, kindness, a loving family, destitute, thoughtfulness, old scars and yes, love. I highly recommend this book, you won’t be disappointed.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Miss Delphine Craymore fell in love once and she’ll never fall again. Actually, she likes men, talking with them, dancing with them—and dreaming of what might have been. Most think she’s a flirt. Del’s merely intent on allowing herself a few happy minutes to substitute for the one lover she cannot forget.
Neville Vaughn, Viscount Bromley, asks his friend the Earl of Marsden if he might accompany him to his step-mama’s house party in Brighton. It’s Christmas and Neville’s probably intruding, but he’s in a rush to change every aspect of his life. Years ago at another house party, he fell in love at first sight with delightful Del Craymore. He asked her to marry him and then had to abandon her.
This is the second of the Christmas Belles trilogy & is a lovely read of second chances & righting misunderstandings. Del & Neville have always loved each other but circumstances pulled them apart, then there was the Battle of Waterloo & Neville was injured. The road to their HEA was a delightful engrossing read.
This is a lovely, very romantic read. It is well-written and the characters are fun, three-dimensional, well-developed and very likable. The first novella in the series set up the stories for all three Craymore sisters and the war heroes who love them.
The Craymore sisters, Bee (Belinda), Del (Delphine) and Marjorie are living with their aunt, Countess Marsden because their father and brother died within weeks of each other and left them at the mercy of an avaricious cousin. He put them out and didn’t even let them keep a memento of their mother. They love their aunt and appreciate the largess of her and her step-son Griffith Harlinger, the fourth Earl of Marsden. However, they don’t like accepting charity and each of them is actively looking for a way to support themselves. Marjorie and Griff’s romance was featured in the last book and this one features Del and Neville Vaughn, Viscount Bromley.
Neville received a letter from his aunt Penelope (Penn) saying that her good friend, Gertrude, Countess Marsden, is having a Christmas house party with the express purpose of marrying off her three nieces. Neville met and fell in love with Del a couple of years prior. He proposed and she accepted. That same night, his nasty piece-of-work father appeared and announced Neville’s betrothal to another woman. Neville refused, but his father had the means to force him into the marriage. Needless to say, Neville and Del’s parting was not a pleasant one. Now, Neville’s father is dead as is his wife, and he’ll do whatever is necessary to make amends and win Del’s hand in marriage. Neville begs for a three-week leave from his post in war-torn France and seeks out the Earl of Marsden at Wellington’s headquarters in Paris. He asks Marsden for an invitation to the house party and tells him why it is so important to him.
Del was shocked and dismayed when the crowd parted on the first day of her aunt’s house party and she saw the man who broke her heart. She’s never forgotten nor forgiven him. He’d proposed to her and crushed her heart all in the space of a few short hours. She is still angry, but she can’t be rude at her aunt’s party – besides – she’s a sweet and kind young woman and he’s a wounded war hero. He comes straight to her and the wooing begins. She’s distrustful, but she still cares.
It was lovely to watch Neville woo Del. I think we’d all like to have our loves woo us that way. He’s sweet and thoughtful and caring and slowly wears her down. I loved watching their story unfold. Now, I can hardly wait to see Bee and Alastair’s love story.
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This book was just as great as the first one.. I definitely look forward to the rest of the series.. A wonderful 2nd chance romance.. Amazing characters great details and just overall an amazing story..
One thing is for sure, I do wish I could have been at Aunt Gertrude’s Christmas party! lol Soooo much going on!! The stories in this series revolve around 3 sisters who live with their aunt and when she hosts a Christmas party, the last thing they expected is for their past loves to make an appearance and who want a second chance. This one is Delphine and Neville’s story….
Delphine had never recovered from the hurt Neville had caused her when he had ended up marrying someone else. Now back from the war and a widower, he shows up at Aunt Gertrude’s Christmas party and begs Delphine for a second chance. I loved the way he wooed her and what a wonderful character he was!! She is not so quick to forgive him but once she hears what had truly happened, it doesn’t take long before she gives in to passion and the love she never forgot.
It felt a bit odd reading some of the same scenes that happened in the first book but then we must remember that each story happens at the same time and is seen from a different perspective. I always enjoy the epilogues as well:)
This is the second book in the Christmas Belle’s Series. The three young daughters, of the disgraced and deceased Viscount, have vowed to never marry. The youngest, Del Craymore, was to be married years before, to Neville Vaughn, Viscount Bromley. Due to unforseen circumstances, Neville broke Del’s heart and married someone else. Now years later Neville has returned, injured and wanting a second chance with Del. An invitation to a Christmas party from Countess Marsden arrives for a friend of Neville’s. Attending the party as a guest would put Neville back in touch with Del. But is it too late? Will old wounds heal so this young couple can find their way back to the love they once shared? Author Cerise DeLand has written another novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and hoping for love to win again!