“He’s completely unsuitable… he’s a rake.” Part of The Beauchamp Heirs: after being plucked from peril by resolute bachelor Lord Hugo Alastair, Lady Olivia Beauchamp is secretly outraged that he doesn’t even try to steal a kiss! He’s a notorious rake among the ton, and as a result, utterly forbidden to an innocent debutante like her. But their attraction is magnetic. Will she risk her … she risk her reputation for a passionate encounter?
The Beauchamp Heirs
Book 1 — Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake
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Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake is first in a new series The Beauchamp Heirs by author Janice Preston. This series will focus on the Duke of Cheriton’s three children by his first marriage. We’ve met all three siblings in the previous series The Beauchamp Betrothals which focused on their father, uncle and aunt.
I’ve been looking forward to Olivia’s story since we first met her in the previous series. She’s the youngest of the Beauchamp children and the only daughter. Olivia is young being just 18 and in some of her actions her age shows. In the previous books Olivia is know for getting into mischief. But in this book we see she also has a vulnerable, insecure side with a big heart and you honestly can’t help but fall in love with her.
Lord Hugo Alastair is our hero. Hugo is a well know rake among the ton, but in the last year or so he has been changing his ways. Coming from a home with an abusive father Hugo also has his vulnerabilities and insecurities and doesn’t feel he’s good enough for a duke’s daughter. I absolutely loved Hugo’s interactions with Leo, the Duke of Cheriton and the proposal was fantastic!
This was a fabulous beginning to this new series and a wonderful addition to the entire Beauchamp family of stories. This story like all the previous stories in the two Beauchamp Series flows well and has extremely entertaining characters. I love how we get to see characters from previous books and can’t wait for Alex and Dominic’s stories! I would highly recommend any of Janice Preston’s books and absolutely loved this one!
Lady Olivia Beauchamp may be a debutante but she’s also used to manipulating her brothers & so she finds herself at Vauxhall Gardens & in a pickle, she not only loses her late mother’s ruby necklace but finds herself surrounded by a group of men. Luckily for her she’s rescued by rakish bachelor Lord Hugo Alastair, Olivia is secretly outraged that he doesn’t even try to steal a kiss! He’s a notorious rake amongst the ton and as a result, utterly forbidden to an innocent debutante like her. But their attraction is magnetic. Hugo decides to keep a close eye on Olivia & her brother Alex as both are in danger.
A well written entertaining book. The characters have depth & are likeable. Hugo is the misunderstood rake who had a horrid father but has now grown up & is forging a new & better life, he’s very likeable & his attraction to Olivia is well handled. Olivia is the spoilt Duke’s daughter who puts on a brave face but she reminded me of a swan cool, poised above the water but pedalling like mad under the water. She’s very attracted to Hugo but starts to feel he’s not interested in her. Although the story was a well used trope, it flowed well & kept my interest all the way through. The secondary characters were also well portrayed & I hope Alex has his story.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake is book one in the Beauchamp Heirs series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lady Olivia Beauchamp is a spoiled and manipulative brat. She spends most of her time stirring up trouble to gain her family’s attention. When she meets Lord Hugo Alastair, she is infatuated with his rakish personality. But their union is an impossibility. How could a Duke’s daughter marry a known rake of the Ton?
Preston spins a tale of wonder, heartbreak and love. Looking forward to the next Beauchamp Heirs tale.