After three months of marriage, the husband of Lady Rosalind Branson falls to his death down the stairs of a brothel and Rosalind has but one feeling — relief, as she is now free. She soon learns, however, that her dowry has been spent and the estate in ruin, leaving her destitute. The only option presented to her is marriage to her husband’s cousin, a fate she refuses to accept.William Elliot, … accept.
William Elliot, Viscount of Southam, has a life of which many are envious. He has a fine estate, a pleasurable life in society, good looks, and charm. He also has a meddling mother, a trying brother, and headaches that plague him for days on end. When the woman he always wanted marries another, he agrees to allow his mother to host a house party in order to find him a wife.
When William’s brother gets himself into yet another spot of trouble, William resolves not to help him this time, until he recognizes the victim of Alfred’s latest scheme — Rosalind Branson, a woman he has known since childhood, yet has never particularly noticed before. He is determined to right his brother’s wrongs and help the woman. Seeing no other option, Rosalind accepts the offer to stay for the Southam house party, and both she and William are surprised when they find themselves falling for one another. Their growing attraction, however, is tested by Rosalind’s mistrust of men, William’s former attachment to Lady Olivia, and his mother and brother, who conspire against them. Can they overcome all that stands between them to find love?
Loved by the Viscount is a 61,000-word romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after! For readers over 18, due to some steamy content.
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I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and the story is engaging. It never dragged.
I received this book as an ARC for a honest review. I really enjoyed this book. Both hero and heroine were very lovable. Many villains in this story. I will definitely be reading more from this author. Would recommend this book to anyone.
I totally enjoyed the story of William and Rosalind by Ellie St. Clair. The characters are most likaeble and I was cheering for them from the first chapter. This book is a real page turner, hard to put down. I totally enjoyed the book and r ecommend to any and all fans of Regency romance! I plan to read more by Ellie St. Clair.
This is a very good read and will keep you entertained for hours. The author did a great job with her characters and the interaction between them.
Rosalind decided to travel to her best friends house after a year of morning In order to escape a marriage she does not want to her late husband’s cousin. Who happens to be just as bad as her first husband whom she was married to for two months before he died in a brothel and left her penniless. Her coach is held up and she is taken hostage for money by Alfred Williams no good brother. When he finds out there is no money and not even her parents want her, he decides his brother William can get him out of another mess. William knows Rosalind from when they were children so he does the right thing and provides her shelter until her friend gets back from her trip as he feels he owes her after what his brother did to her. William comes to know Rosalind better during a house party and they start to have feelings for one another. However, his family is against the the union and does everything they can to prevent it.
This is a great story of two people that have dysfunctional families and will discover that love can cure all if you are willing to let it in.
I received this book for an honest way review.
A sweet romance with few twists and surprises.
Well developed story and fantastic characters… a young widow, an old childhood friend and some evil persons.
A book for all that love regency… and that you will love it!
I received an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
4.5 Stars
After three months of marriage, the husband of Lady Rosalind Branson falls to his death down the stairs of a brothel and Rosalind has but one feeling relief, as she is now free from a brute of a husband. She soon learns, however, that her dowry has been spent and the estate in ruin, leaving her destitute. The only option presented to her is marriage to her husband’s cousin the new Lord Templeton, a fate she refuses to accept. William Elliot, Viscount of Southam, has a life of which many are envious. He has a fine estate, a pleasurable life in society, good looks, and charm. He also has a meddling mother, a trying brother, and headaches that plague him for days on end. He also thought himself in love with his childhood friend Olivia but isn’t broken hearted when she marries a Duke, so William agrees to allow his mother to host a house party in order to find him a wife.
When William’s brother Alfred gets himself into yet another spot of trouble, William resolves not to help him this time, until he recognizes the victim of Alfred’s latest scheme, Rosalind Branson, a woman he has known since childhood. He is determined to right his brother’s wrongs & seeing no other option, Rosalind accepts the offer to stay for the Shandol house party
A delightful romance, this is the fifth in the series it could be read on its own. William had known Olivia (book 4) she doesn’t feature in person but Tillie (book2) is a house party guest & it was good to catch up with her it no way impinges on this story. William is a strong likeable man, Rosalind is sadly lacking in self esteem but during the course of the book she gains confidence & her true character emerges. I read the book in under a day as I was captivated by the story which flowed really well & the characters were well fleshed. I absolutely loved Bart & Hesters’ comeuppances a big Yes! from me
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Enjoyed this romantic tale of a widow, finally freed by the death of her emotionally abusive husband, only to have his cousin, who is worse, try to force her into marriage. Things get interesting when, through circumstances beyond her control, she ends up taking refuge at the house party of her secret love.
Brilliantly written with touching and loving characters and scenes. I loved the detailed descriptions of the scenery in the countryside and the little nuances that made the characters come to life. Well done Ellie!
I really enjoyed this book – it had wonderful characters (evil & good), a lovely story, some sad & emotional moments & many happy instances. Lady Rosalind Branson is married to a man she doesn’t love but her parents want her married to the titled gentleman, who turns out not to be a gentlemen at all. They are married for 3 months & he falls down the stairs at a brothel & dies; & Rosalind finds her only emotion in his death is relief. Her dead husband has used all of her dowry & his cousin now has the title & estate – she is destitute! The cousin wants to marry her & she refuses & leave to try & find her way to freedom.
Rosalind heads for a friends estate, Lady Olivia, to seek safety from the cousin but on the way is kidnapped by the brother of a childhood friend, William Elliot, Viscount of Southam. William discovers what his brother has done & that’s when all the fun, adventure, romance & lies begin – there’s a house party, an overbearing mother, a difficult brother plus headaches that plague the Viscount for days on end that he has no cure for. After William discovers Rosalind at his estate, the only option is for her to stay for the house party. They are both surprised when they find the are attracted & falling in love. Their HEA is tested; however, with Rosalind’s distrust of men, her worry over William’s childhood infatuation to Lady Olivia, his bothersome brother & conniving Mother. Will they find their happiness – will love win over evil. I was gifted this ARC & I am happy to highly recommend it!
Very enjoyable read, twist and turns throughout Rosalind is widowed with few options for the future quiet and shy she is at a lost of what to do, the normal answer was to marry again and an offer or order to do just that can’t be born by her. She decides to stay with a friend until the problem can be solved but on the way, her coach is held up and a new path begins for Rosalind not of her making but one she finds she wants very much if childhood friend, William is waiting at the end.
This is a story of a woman plagued by self doubt resulting from an abusive spouse and cold parents. In spite of her treatment, the newly widowed heroine struggles through it all to accept herself with the aid of a sweet and charming man. A great read and highly recommended!
I this is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I loved it! The characters of Rosalind and William were so real, I felt I knew them. The story was so moving that I couldn’t put it down, finishing in the wee hours of the morning 😉 Rosalind was a classy lady and I could easily see that she was just what William needed, and who she needed. There were several villains and the story evolved and handled each one to lead to a wonderful happily ever after. I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
A great series marches on
This another brilliantly thought out story that continues a great series. The spicy plot is one of emotional turmoil and wonderful characters.
This novel was a delightful whirlwind of activity and romance. I absolutely loved the multi-faceted characters and enthralling plot line. Rosalind and William certainly have some obstacles to overcome on the way to their HEA… namely his meddlesome family. I REALLY like a love that defies the odds, and St. Clair delivers that trope so-very-artfully and interestingly in this book!
Rosalind has been left destitute and embarrassed by her awful husband Harold, the Earl of Templeton when he dies at a brothel. Then her unfeeling parents and Harold’s dastardly cousin and heir try to force to marry him once her year of mourning is up. William, Viscount of Southam, has a crush on Olivia, who recently married Duke of Breckenridge for years. He knows he needs to get past this and marry someone else to continue his line. He certainly doesn’t want his selfish and foolish brother Alistair to inherit. It’s not bad enough Alistair has taken to robbing coaches for money, but he kidnaps Diana twice in his quest to try to control William. William falls in love with Diana even though with her quiet ways she is nothing like Olivia and not the type of woman that he ever expected to marry. But she loves books and dogs and just wants to be loved in return. Nice Regency romance with plenty of drama.