Bryson Courtland, Viscount Rainsleigh, wants nothing more
than his cruel father to be a distant memory. After
rebuilding the reputation of the Rainsleigh
name Bryson is ready to find a suitable bride above
reproach. When he is invited to a house party he falls
instantly for the beautiful, mysterious Lady Elisabeth
Hamilton-Baythes. He believes she will make the perfect
bride. But when Bryson hears rumors of Elisabeth and his
father he lets his temper runaway with him. And his mistake
may mean losing the only woman he's ever loved.
THE VIRGIN AND THE VISCOUNT is the second book in Charis
Michaels' The
Bachelor Lords of London series. The story is
lighthearted, and an easy read with surprising and familiar
characters. Bryson is a wonderful hero with a troubled past
that doesn't always bring out the best in him. However, he
shows compassion and growth throughout the story, and his
desire to be a decent person who treats others well will
appeal to readers. Elisabeth also has a troubled past, and
this makes her confident and fearful. The conflict
might have been resolved sooner if Elisabeth had triumphed
over her fear in the first place, but this did allow her to
grow and accept herself, which readers will appreciate.
Bryson and Elisabeth together, at times, are a frustrating
couple as their misconceptions and fears often get in the
way of a true relationship. But readers will also be rooting
for them to succeed, because they fit rather well
together.
Michaels has not forgotten characters from the first book,
and readers will be delighted when the
Marchioness of
Frinfrock makes an appearance, and as usual she is filled
with spunk and wit that will have readers laughing out loud.
Elisabeth's aunt Lillian is a wonderful addition to the
story as are Stoker and Bryson's brother, Beau. The conflicts
bring the characters closer together and help them grow, and
a few plot twists, like cousin Kenneth, will have
readers eagerly turning pages. THE VIRGIN AND THE VISCOUNT
is a delightful romance and an enjoyable read.
American heiress Piety Grey is on the run. Suddenly in
London and facing the renovation of a crumbling townhouse,
she’s determined to make a new life for herself—anything is
better than returning to New York City where a cruel mother
and horrid betrothal await her. The last thing she needs is
a dark, tempting earl inciting her at every
turn…
Trevor Rheese, the Earl of Falcondale, isn’t
interested in being a good neighbor. After fifteen years of
familial obligation, he’s finally free. But when the
disarmingly beautiful Piety bursts through his wall—and into
his life—his newfound freedom is threatened…even as his
curiosity is piqued.
Once Piety’s family arrives in
London, Falcondale suddenly finds himself in the midst of a
mock courtship to protect the seductive woman who’s turned
his world upside down. It’s all for show—or at least it
should be. But if Falcondale isn’t careful, he may find a
very real happily ever after with the woman of his dreams…
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