When Lavinia Beaumont, the second daughter of a privileged Baron, attends her first London season, her expectations are not high. Being rather spirited and bookish, high society bores and frustrates her. She believes that a man’s character is more important than his wealth, so when she meets a handsome commoner with refreshing ideas her heart will shiver for the first time. But what if this … charming man is hiding something? Will Lavinia have the courage to accept the truth when it comes to surface?
Samuel, an honorable Viscount, is tired of ladies chasing him just for his title and wealth and wishes to avoid this season at all cost. When the time comes, he and his friend concoct a marvelous plan: Samuel will disguise himself as a commoner, and find out who likes him for his character and not for his title. His plan will change unexpectedly when he meets a beautiful lady, who disdains nobility… Does he have any chance to change her mind and win her heart, without revealing who he truly is?
Samuel knows that he is playing with fire, with the beautiful and opinionated Miss Lavinia Beaumont. But as the stakes are raised, and the deception deepens, they must face the truth about themselves or risk losing any chance of love or happiness. Can they find a way to finally resolve their differences and eventually reveal themselves, as they truly are?
“Falling for the Mysterious Viscount” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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A great read, I was right there with the characters, the feelings and tears as well as laughter were very real. Many frustrations along the way with unexpected twists and turns cause the story to almost turn upside down. There are some repeat information that slows the narrative at times but it picks right back up to run this adventure for two sisters who think they know what they want from their season in London. Can deceit be the way to get through the season for two gentlemen who have had enough of being ingenuously pursued, one for title and wealth and the other not at all for the lack thereof? Read and find out. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This family-friendly Regency romance demands either one EXTREMELY long day or dividing up to follow Miss Sophia Beaumont and Miss Lavinia Beaumont in their encounters with Samuel, Viscount Pemberton AKA Samuel Hunter and Mr. Walter St Clair, solicitor’s assistant, during the London Season of 1816.
Two sisters, two different desires for their lives only to find that their assumptions, pride and prejudices kept them from falling in love with their eternal soul mate. There is so much emotional upheaval, so many reality checks, the fight of the conscience from staying with the expected or following their heart that went against what they always believed. I loved the storyline and subplot. The main characters and the secondary supporting characters were very realistic and easy to relate to. They were well written and had wonderful personalities. An exciting tale. One not to miss and I do recommend it.
What a great regency romance. Have you ever wanted to pretend you were someone else? In this story, a viscount is tired of people acknowledging him just because of his society status. He pretends to be a middle class gentleman. Lavina falls in love with Samuel Hunter. Will she forgive him when she finds out he is a Viscount? Will Samuel come clean and tell her who he really is? Even if Lavina despises the uppity noble class? What of Lavina’s older sister, Sophia? Will she be able to find true love? Can she be happy with someone who is not of the noble class? Find out in this beautifully written story! I highly recommend it! Happy Reading!
Bridget Barton’s Falling for the Mysterious Viscount is a delicious historical Regency Period romance. I totally understand why Samuel felt the need to go undercover (red the publisher’s blurb to know what I’m talking about), but it’s fun seeing how it backfires and how his romance with the lovely, bookish and beautiful Lavinia proceed. An absolute pleasure to read, and one that I highly recommend.
This is a most enjoyable double romance about two sisters, Livia and Sophie, who have very different opinions on love and marriage. The characters are all interesting and fun and the plot is reasonable and twisty. Very entertaining!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Bridget Barton has created rich characters who wrestled with their emotions and expectations, and I was fully engaged with them all. I devoured the book in one sitting because I just couldn’t wait to find out which way each would decide to go. The dialogue is written exceptionally well, not stiff or too formal like a lot of Regency Era books tend to be. Conversations flow smoothly, and inner thoughts are a natural part of the characters’ personalities. Their mental anguish was palpable.
The story moves at a nice measured pace as it unfolds. If you like Regency Romance, I believe you’ll enjoy this book. Not too heavy, and with HEA.
On a personal note, I’m sad that the author has opted to join others in the practice of manipulating readers into giving their email address to read the entire story. It’s not right. I didn’t read the extended epilogue.
This Historical Regency romance was created with well developed characters and a storyline that was so well written that I was totally captivated as each and every page was turned until the very end!