Rand, Viscount Aylesford, needs a fiancée, and he needs one now. His requirements are concise: she must not embarrass him, and she must understand he has no intention of ever marrying her.Miss Grace Winter is the most stubborn of the notorious Wicked Winters. When her brother decrees she must marry well, she is every bit as determined to avoid becoming a nobleman’s wife. She would never marry a … never marry a lord, especially not one as arrogant and insufferable as Aylesford.
But pretending is another matter entirely. She has to admit the viscount’s idea of a feigned betrothal between them would not be without its merits. Until Aylesford kisses her, and to her dismay, she likes it.
Soon, their mutually beneficial pretense blossoms into something far more dangerous to both their hearts…
Length: Novella
Heat level: Scorching Hot
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This shorter read is a whole lot of fun. The Winter’s sisters are not for the faint of heart – and their brother Dev, sure has his hands full. The sisters have in their possession, a set of books that have stories that they could never let their brother know they have, with the hot scenes and images. When Grace is caught reading one of the books, she becomes the target from Rand Aylesford, who needs a fiancée and he uses the book and his knowledge of Grace reading it to his advantage
I won’t tell the outcome, or the story itself, but this is a fun afternoon interlude with a bit of humor and some steamy scenes to warm you up. The chemistry between the main characters is spot on and the sisters are a hoot. The more I read from this author, the higher on my list of favorite authors she goes.
Willful in Winter is the fourth book in the new Wicked Winters series. The Winter family was wealthy, and Dev Winter’s was willing to use money to find his five sister’s spouses that are titled gentlemen. He wants the Winter’s name to be respected and his sisters to have good marriages. Lady Emilia, Dev’s wife, was hosting a Christmas house party and had invited several single gentlemen. Grace Winter was determined not to marry a nobleman, especially an arrogant one like Rand, Viscount Aylesford. Rand needs a fiancée in order to receive a property in Scotland from his grandmother. He decides that he will find someone to enter a fake betrothal and once he acquires the property, they can break the betrothal. Unfortunately, he was not expecting to be captivated by Grace. Will he realize that he wants a real engagement and marriage before it is too late?
This is a fun series, and this was a great book to read. It was well written, had wonderful characters, and had an interesting plot. Rand and Grace were perfect for each other. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, desperately wants Tyre Abbey, the Scottish country estate his grandmother promised him when he becomes betrothed. Marriage is the last thing on Rand’s mind but he had to attend the Winters’ Christmas country house party, and that’s where he got a brilliant idea. The beautiful Grace Winter hates the likes of him: he’s a conceited, unrepentant rake; he represents everything she doesn’t want in a husband, so he’s totally safe, she’ll never want to marry him. They are physically attracted to each other, so their feigned betrothal will be convincing. Alas, Grace wants no part of it. Until she reluctantly has to agree to the deception.
Those of us who had read Wanton in Winter, the previous installment, had a peek into what was to happen in this book. I couldn’t wait for Rand and Grace’s story and it was even more fabulous than I hoped! It’s a wonderful take on the fake fiancés trope. I love how the characters were written: Grace is seriously willful and doesn’t fall for Rand’s beauteous person or his practiced seduction. He is so full of himself, it’s hilarious! How dare she not fall for him! The dialogues between Winter sisters are marvellous, as are the exchanges between Rand and his friends Lord Ashley and the ever-intriguing Duke of Coventry.
The book crackles with sexual tension, the writing is positively outstanding, and the characters experience much growth. Considering the limited number of pages, I was much impressed with how the romance progressed and Scarlett Scott showed us things shift between Rand and Grace, little by little, in words, thoughts, and gestures. I enjoyed every moment of the fake courtship but even more so when it became real, because it’s entirely believable; I felt the changes happening. The rake turns out to be a most honourable man, and there were some fabulous and somewhat unexpected giggles towards the end. WILLFUL IN WINTER is spectacularly well done; pure delight from the first page to the last!
Rand, Viscount Aylesford needs a fiancée of convenience due to the stipulations of his inheritance, so he sets his sights on Grace Winter. Rand knows she is just the sort of lady who will cry off when the time is right due to her willfulness and independence. Rand has a strong aversion to marriage and can’t imagine being stuck in matrimony with anyone. He has no problem getting women to give him what he wants and to him, that is the extent of a woman’s usefulness! Grace is the first woman Rand encounters who resists his charms at every turn, spurns his fake proposal, and outright insults his looks. This motivates Rand to doggedly pursue Grace and convince her to cooperate!
Despite her brother Dev’s insistence that she marry a title, Grace holds to her convictions that she does not wish to marry for reasons other than love. She declares herself “on the shelf” and she is fine with that label. Rand has to get creative with his methods in order to get Grace to hear out his devious scheme. Grace reluctantly agrees, even though she risks her own ruin. Rand really is quite selfish.
There are kisses in quiet corners and seduction that lead Grace and Rand to realize that their fake betrothal could become less of a deception than intended. Will Rand realize that what he always wanted is right in front of him or will he ruin her and discard her?
The Winters are such an enchanting family. Their loyalty and protectiveness of one another is a portrayal of how a truly loving family operates. This book in the series certainly did not disappoint. I devour all of Mrs. Scott’s books.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
How can you be Willful in Winter when the steam is melting the cold!
Two people determined not to get married. But each being pushed in that direction. Rand, Viscount Aylesford (can I just sigh?) needs a fake fiancee to make his grandmother think he is getting married so he can get his land.
Miss Grace Winter is being pushed by her brother to marry and wants to dig her heels in not marry. But when she and Aylesford cross paths, he has something to hold over her and it seems the best for both is the pretend bethothal.
But what could change it from pretend to real attraction? Well I have to say, it is going to be fun for you to find out! Great banter, steamy encounters (get the fan) and an attraction that cannot be denied!
Another great addition to this series that will keep you enthralled until the last page is turned!!
This is another book in the Wicked Winter series, and another book I loved. You can read each of these books alone, but why not read them all – they are that good. Grace and Rand are wonderful together. I loved they way they communicated and how Rand wanted Grace to be his fake fiancé and no one else. The hint in this book about the next two books in the series make me want the time to go faster and for Scarlett Scott to write quicker. I adore this Winter Family.
Ahhhhhh, an intoxicating, heart warming reformed rake!
Grace Winters, is opposed to marriage. She has no real direction in life at the moment, but knows she wants her freedom to live as she wants. Her brother has other plans. He wants all his sisters married to titled gentleman who treat them well, maybe even a love match.
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, is a rake with a secret who wants his Scottish holding. So he plans to feign a betrothal so his Grandmother acquiesces and gives him the property. He is sinfully handsome and oozes charm. How can she resist?
So bribery it is. He cannot get Grace to agree to the feigned betrothal until he bribes her with a naughty book that he finds in her possession. And then the fun begins……… Each time I read a book in this series I find myself saying this one was even better than the last. But seriously these two had me enthralled. They are sizzling hot and their banter is both spicy and witty. So you end up fanning yourself and laughing! I received an ARC of this story and chose to post my review.
Some steam and some laughter. “Women do not tell me no.” But Grace does. Grace is determined not to give in to this rakes request. Rand and Grace give us a fun, romantic story that makes you want for more. Thankfully there are more sisters and gentlemen at this house party to entertain us.
In order to get his grandmother to relinquish Tyre Abbey, the childhood home that is rightfully his, Rand, Viscount Aylesford must become betrothed. He has no plans of actually marrying, he just needs a fake fiance long enough to secure the Abbey and Miss Grace Winters seems the perfect solution.
Grace is perhaps the most stubborn of all the Winter siblings and she is determined never to marry an aristocrat and certainly not the entirely too self-assured Lord Aylesford, no matter how attractive she finds him. But when he wrests a naughty book from her possession, Grace is forced to go along with the feigned betrothal to keep Rand from revealing the illicit literature to her brother. Grace soon sees the benefit of the arrangement in keeping money honey suitors at bay, but when Rand finally kisses her, Grace is appalled by her favorable reaction to his attentions. Soon the connection between Rand and Grace becomes all too real. Too bad their engagement is still fake.
I really enjoyed this latest installment of the wicked Winters. I found Grace to be rather too prickly and over the top in her missishness, but it was nice to see Rand’s arrogance taken down a peg and to see him open his heart again. These two had great chemistry and made a lovely couple. I can’t wait to read Pru’s and Christabella’s stories now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are our own.
Do reformed rakes make the best husbands? Well, we all believe they do and this book reinforces that belief. I love a randy-talking male like Rand. They are just so fun. No, don’t use your mind-meld on me – okay, it worked. Grace has no chance against Rand. This couple was just too cute and I loved their story.
I received a complimentary copy from the author.
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, needs a fiancée, and he needs one now in order that his grandmother will give him the estate he loved as a child. Miss Grace Winter is the most stubborn of the notorious Wicked Winters. When her brother decrees she must marry well, she is every bit as determined to avoid becoming a nobleman’s wife. She would never marry a lord, especially not one as arrogant and insufferable as Aylesford.
But pretending is another matter entirely. She has to admit the viscount’s idea of a feigned betrothal between them would not be without its merits especially when he confiscates a book the sisters definitely don’t want Dev to see.
Another unputdownable read, I loved both Rand &Grace, their verbal bantering was priceless & their attraction was so hot I thought my kindle would combust, I read this lovely novella on a train journey & I was willing for there to be a delay as I didn’t want to put it down until the final page
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Starring Grace Winter and Rand, Viscount Aylesford. Fake betrothal trope.
Omigosh, right off the bat Grace and Rand had me laughing… and making me want to eat pie (haha). Grace is a very feisty heroine who gets blackmailed into a fake betrothal with Rand. Rand is a wonderful rakehell who’s about to be taken down a peg or two by a slip of a girl with a heart- shaped beauty mark. Together these two were absolutely delicious. Their road to HEA had me bawling and giggling (thanks to her sisters)… loved it!!
I am absolutely enjoying the Wicked Winters series. And I can’t wait for Pru’s and Christabella’s stories!!
Another fantastic read by Scarlett Scott!! She is so firmly on my keeper shelf.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily reviewed it and the comments are 100% my own.
My star system:
5 stars: Ugly cried AF… major book hangover… characters were amazing… made me wanna hug the author for writing a book that gave me all the feels!! Will be re-reading this story over and over and over again.
Scarlett Scott has turned up the the heat in another Winter story! All of the Winter siblings have been such fun & each one is unique in their own way. The stories are all fun, interesting & full of humor with some spicy romance on the way to their HEA!
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, is know around society as a handsome rake that the ladies are mad about – he is arrogant, full of humor, & heir to the financially healthy Duke of Revelstoke title. His only problem, his grandmother, the dowager duchess had a stipulation that he would not be given Tyre Abbey the wealthy Scottish estate until he was betrothed. Rand needs to find a faux fiancée & he has just the lady picked out, Grace Winter.
Grace Winter is the most opinionated & stubborn of the Winter sisters – her brother Dev, has declared that she & her sisters must marry noblemen to bring their family in to acceptance by the Ton since their money has been earned as very successful merchants. She has set her mind to avoid becoming a nobleman’s wife – especially the arrogant Viscount Aylesford & she would definitely not become his feigned betrothed. Until he kissed her!
The bantering, humor, blackmail, jealousy, romance, discovery, spicy lovemaking & a HEA make this a most enjoyable story with loyal sisters helping out & many other secondary characters adding to this wonderful couple’s story.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
I have just finished Willful in Winter the Winter ladies have it going on they have each other back but loved what they put Rand up to to prove his love for Grace .
Grace and Rand captivate you from the beginning with their hilarious, heartwarming dialogue that only deepens into steamy, passionate exchanges as they learn more about one another. I absolutely loved their story and could not put this book down. Scarlett brings her characters to life with fun and witty dialogue and intimate moments. This was the first of the Wicked Winters series I have read and I cannot wait to read the others. Highly recommend!
Another wonderful book about the Winter’s family. These books are GREAT and this is no exception. Scarlett somehow makes all the characters unique in each book, even in a series, so you never feel like you are reading the “same book” with different character names. This cannot be easy in this series, when the setting is the same for each couple—a Christmas house party. (Except for book 1, that did not take place at this event). All the stories are interwoven wonderfully!!
Grace and Rand’s story is very entertaining. It has humor, wit, updated tidbits from prior books/family members and of course, love and steamy scenes. . I look forward to the next book.
I highly recommend this book to all! I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, is desperate for a fiancé but not a wife. He longs for Tyre Abby in Scotland that he used to visit as a child that his grandmother refuses to give him unless he settles his rakish ways.
Grace does not want to marry, despite her brother’s intentions. She does not know what she wants to do but it does not involve faking an engagement with Lord Rand.
Grace is cynical but beautiful with auburn hair and startling green eyes. Rand is positive no other false-fiancé will do. He is unsure why but it must be her.
This book is fun, amusing and of course super steamy. Love how Rand doesn’t know how to handle Grace.
Favorite scene: When Rand is horseback riding thinking about Grace and their debauching lessons. AND that it ends with kittens and not babies.
Love that this book is tied in with Wanton in Winter, Eugie’s story.
What I will say for every single book: I love the lust, steam and the lack of angst. It makes me tingle and happy.
I just started reading this series in the early hours of the morning today! They are short novellas so this is the fourth I have read today! I really wish that they were longer. The story was passionate, romantic, and super steamy. The plot was well paced and engaging. I love the backdrop of the house party. I also love Dev and all his sisters. Just a great series all around.
Another amazing story in the series
This is another amazing story in a series that just keeps on getting better. The plot is brilliantly crafted, and the characters are beautifully portrayed. This book will suit all those who love hot steamy historical romances
Loved the series