THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE is set in the world of Jo
Beverley's "Company of Rogues" series but is a stand-
alone novel, and can be enjoyed by readers new to her
books. THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE is an engaging story
about a marriage of convenience due to a very
inconvenient viscountcy. I love marriage of convenience-
themed romances, and the witty dialogue between the hero
and heroine really make THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE one of
the best historical romances I've read. The heroine often
describes the hero as a kind of master chess player, but
their amusing verbal sparring is like watching a superb
tennis match.
I love the novel idea, in THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE, of
having an unexpected viscountcy thrust upon a hero and
have that be one of the worst things to ever happen to
him. Right away, after learning how much Beau Braydon
does not want a title and everything that comes with it,
he immediately becomes a more interesting character to
me. I like both main characters immensely -- Braydon with
his suave urbane persona, and Kitty with her pragmatic
and romantic balance. I love having the story told from
both perspectives and getting a peek at their innermost
feelings. The divine verbal back-and-forth between
Braydon and Kitty makes for delicious sexual tension, and
makes the eventual love scenes more intense.
The evolving relationship between Braydon and Kitty and
their love story always takes precedence, but Jo Beverley
also throws in two mysteries to shake things up a little.
For readers who enjoy stories about spies and political
intrigue, Braydon investigates a plot that seems to be
directed at the royal family. For me, the best thing
about this aspect of THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE, is how
Braydon eventually goes to Kitty as a sounding board, and
it's one more thing to bond them together. Likewise, when
Kitty becomes involved with a puzzle regarding the
previous viscountess, not only is it a fascinating
mystery in it's own right, but Braydon is eventually
drawn in and they become closer as a result.
THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE is a masterfully written mix of
good storytelling, witty dialogue, and amazing chemistry
between the hero and heroine. I love the attention to
detail and the many parallels in THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A
WIFE. The overbearing mothers and the shadows of their
late sons loom large in THE VISCOUNT NEEDS A WIFE, but
Kitty's friends and devoted dog help lighten the mood at
times. I very much look forward to the next book by Jo
Beverley.
The New York Times bestselling author of Too Dangerous
for a Lady returns with another roguishly delicious
Regency romance...
Since being widowed two years ago, Kitty Cateril has been
trapped in her late husband's home, where she is expected
to mourn forever. Desperate to escape, Kitty will
consider any option—even a hasty marriage to a stranger
with no intention of abandoning his bachelor ways.
London life suits Beau Braydon, especially his work
keeping Britain safe. So when he inherits the title of
Viscount Dauntry, he has no intention of resettling on a
rural estate. He can’t resist the opportunity to marry a
sensible widow who can manage Beauchamp Abbey for him—
until he realizes Kitty is more than he bargained for...
Before Kitty and Dauntry can adjust to each other, a
threat to the royal family takes them to London. Soon
someone is determined to prevent Dauntry from exposing
the villain, and secrets in Kitty's past threaten their
growing love...
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