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The Unwilling Viscount and the Vixen

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0473477483
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (734 download)

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Download or read book The Unwilling Viscount and the Vixen written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2019 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A betrothal made without his permission… …the determined bride who refuses to renege. Who will win this battle? Lucien, Viscount Hastings, has no time for the English mouse his family has arranged for him to marry. He’s focused on locating the man responsible for the attack and murder of his wife and unborn child. Once he discovers their whereabouts, he’ll wreak revenge. Cursed with the sight and rumors of witchcraft, Rosalind’s only chance at an ordinary life is marriage to the viscount. She doesn’t expect love, only security, and children of her own. Life at Castle St. Clair is wrought with danger and secrets, and when Rosalind is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents, she turns to her husband for protection. Forced to keep Rosalind close, and tempted into passionate kisses, Lucien soon finds himself in grave danger of falling in love with his own wife… You’ll love this gothic romance with a marriage of convenience, second chances, and two lost lovers who learn their destiny is to live together rather than apart.

The Viscount and the Vixen

Author : Lorraine Heath
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062391062
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book The Viscount and the Vixen written by Lorraine Heath and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love begets madness. Viscount Locksley watched it happen to his father after his cherished wife’s death. But when his sire arranges to marry flame-haired fortune hunter Portia Gadstone, Locke is compelled to take drastic measures to stop the stunning beauty from taking advantage of the marquess. A marriage of mutual pleasure could be convenient, indeed . . . as long as inconvenient feelings don’t interfere. Desperation forced Portia to agree to marry a madman. The arrangement will offer the protection she needs. Or so she believes until the marquess’s distractingly handsome son peruses the fine print . . .and takes his father’s place! Now the sedate—and, more importantly, secure—union Portia planned has been tossed in favor of one simmering with wicked temptation and potential heartbreak. Because as she begins to fall for her devilishly seductive husband, her dark secrets surface and threaten to ruin them both—unless Locke is willing to risk all and open his heart to love.

The Viscount and the Vixen

Author : Ava Devlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781686216619
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book The Viscount and the Vixen written by Ava Devlin and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Deadly Debutante Twice engaged and twice bereaved, Rose d'Aubrey is prime fodder for the gossips of London. Though she has resigned herself to a spinster's life in service of her family, she has agreed to return for one final Season, to ensure her beloved cousin has the perfect debut. When it is revealed that there will be no debut at all, but rather a hasty marriage to a wealthy viscount, Rose is tasked with managing the explosive fallout within her family, and rescuing her cousin from a life she does not want. A Venerable Viscount Lord Gideon Somers has dedicated his life to rebuilding his family's honor, often at the expense of his own happiness. When his wild little sister finds herself compromised out of wedlock, he must find a way to mitigate the damage. An old marriage contract, engineered by his drunken wastrel of a father, might be the only way to save House Somers from ruin. What he didn't foresee was the involvement of Rose d'Aubrey, a favorite of the gossip sheets and the only woman he's ever truly wanted. Scandals Upon Scandals An unwilling bride, an explosive secret, and an unresolved infatuation drive Gideon to his breaking point. No longer able to deny his desires, he strikes a devil's bargain with Rose, a proposition that will change both of their lives forever. A mad flight under the cover of darkness sends them racing toward elopement and the unknown. Thrown together, away from the demands of their families and the judgmental eyes of Society, Rose and Gideon find themselves with no one's wants to consider but their own. Years of restraint are tested, secrets unravel, and temptation burns hot in this steamy adventure of duty and desire. The Viscount and the Vixen is Ava Devlin's debut novel, and the first installment in The Somerton Scandals series. If you enjoy steamy love scenes, passionate romance, and a sweet happily ever after, grab your copy today!

Evening Tryst

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0473331233
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Evening Tryst written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer, 1940. Britain is at war, and her brave fighter pilots attempt to keep the enemy at bay. To escape horrid memories and her managing mother, Pamela Allison leaves London and accepts a job from her aunt, working in the family store in the village. The last thing Pamela wants is a man, especially one who reminds her of her brutal, now deceased husband. Enter Michael Stedman, a Spitfire pilot based at the Biggin Hill airbase. Depressed and a little drunk after the death of his best friend, he doesn’t expect to meet a beautiful woman, but something about Pamela tempts him. He’s not looking for anything permanent since a pilot’s life is fraught with danger, just a little feminine company to take his mind off the war. Kisses. Caresses. Walks in the moonlight. London is under siege. Bombs drop every night and the danger increases for everyone. Michael and Pamela’s relationship deepens and they become lovers but gossip and the past intrude and threaten to destroy everything, including her good reputation.

Mistress of Merrivale

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995102619
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Mistress of Merrivale written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2017 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marriage of convenience…full of inconvenient secrets. Jocelyn Townsend’s life as a courtesan bears no resemblance to the life she envisioned in girlish dreams. But it allows her and her eccentric mother to live in relative security—until her protector marries and no longer requires her services. Desperate to find a new benefactor, one kind enough to accept her mother’s increasingly mad flights of fancy, Jocelyn is nearly overwhelmed with uncertainty when a lifeline comes from an unexpected source. Leo Sherbourne’s requirements for a wife are few. She must mother his young daughter, run his household, and warm his bed. All in a calm, dignified manner with a full measure of common sense. After his late wife’s histrionics and infidelity, he craves a simpler, quieter life. As they embark on their arrangement, Leo and Jocelyn discover an attraction that heats their bedroom and a mutual admiration that warms their days. But it isn’t long before gossip regarding the fate of Leo’s first wife, and his frequent, unexplained absences, make Jocelyn wonder if the secrets of Merrivale Manor are rooted in murder… Warning: Contains mysterious incidents, a mad mother who screeches without provocation, scheming relatives, and a captivating husband who blows scorching hot and suspiciously cold. All is not as it seems…and isn’t that delicious?

Unforgettable

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 099414833X
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (941 download)

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Download or read book Unforgettable written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2017-04-12 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1941. Britain is at war and under threat from the enemy. Life is fragile and love is more important than ever. Margo can’t forget Johnnie. A chance meeting brings an opportunity to correct past mistakes, to show him they belong together. Bombs rain down on the city and they take refuge. It’s a night of discovery, of passion and bittersweet love laced with danger and the realization that Johnnie must return to fight the enemy. Margo is thrilled they’ve become lovers, but in the morning old problems resurface and she faces one final test to prove their love is unforgettable.

The Viscount's Vixen

Author : Joan Overfield
Publisher : Avon Books
ISBN 13 : 9780380769223
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (692 download)

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Download or read book The Viscount's Vixen written by Joan Overfield and published by Avon Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dragon Isles: Liza

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995139504
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Isles: Liza written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2020-09-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dragon shifter and a human woman meet… …Two worlds collide. The encounter shouldn’t have occurred, and the dragon species must battle the consequences. Elizabeth Carrington: single-mother with a daughter and an obnoxious ex who refuses to leave without a chunk of her inheritance. An aspiring writer, she glimpses the unbelievable during a research trip, and when she awakens after the resulting car crash, she isn’t in England any longer. Not that she understands this calamity, because a knock to the head has stripped her memories. She is a woman with no past and no perception of dragons or their danger to her. Dragon shifter Leonidas, Champion of the Skies, is the youngest son, and his parents have arranged a betrothal for him with Nan, The Strongminded. He rejects this betrothal his parents insist will bring peace and cement bonds between the Dragon Isles. Once Liza crashes into Leo’s life, everything changes. While his family, friends, and neighbors are baying for her death, instinct propels Leo to protect this attractive stranger. Their friendship deepens from respect to love as they attempt to discover how and why they met. What they learn will rip apart the dragon world and propel the inhabitants of the Dragon Isles into an unknown future. You will love this first book in the Dragon Isles trilogy because it introduces a courageous and sexy dragon, a feisty human battler, and a new world full of mystery, magic, and mayhem. Plus one or two dragon-caused infernos when tempers race out of control.

Alien Shenanigans

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995139547
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Alien Shenanigans written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2020 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three alpha heroes. Triple the trouble. From a USA Today Bestselling author comes a bundle with three first-in-series action-adventure alien romances featuring abductions and visits to Earth, shapeshifters, fated mates, and feisty bodyguards. Alien Shenanigans includes: Snared by Saber, Middlemarch Capture 1 When a feline virus on Earth wipes out much of his race, Saber Mitchell moves his shifter family to the jungle planet of Tiraq. To provide an income—and keep the testosterone-fueled males from killing each other over the lack of mates—Saber opens Middlemarch Resort, specializing in women’s capture fantasies. Unbeknownst to the women, some captures will be more permanent than others. Janaya, Alien Encounter 1 Janaya is a bodyguard on a mission. She must protect her Aunt Hinekiri from mercenaries and return to Dalcon in time to take her captain’s exam. A simple assignment for an officer of her caliber—except nothing goes as planned. Their spaceship crash-lands on Earth. No spare parts available. Big problem. Captured & Seduced, House of the Cat 1 Jockey Camryn O’Sullivan is on a downward spiral after the death of her husband. When aliens kidnap her, she’s both terrified and reluctantly fascinated by Ryman Coppersmith. She’s positive the weird attraction to her abductor is an anomaly. Something to ignore. She’ll train the aliens’ horse, and they’ll return her home. Simple. There’s no need for sex or a stubborn male kitty-cat to replace the precious memories of her husband. You’ll love this paranormal alien shapeshifter romance box set because it contains sassy women who know what they want and strong, alpha men who will protect them to the end. Oh, and a little humor, a few secrets, and some danger and suspense to keep things interesting. Keywords: sci-fi romance, action and adventure, alien abduction, shapeshifter, feline shifters, alien contact, bodyguard, explorer, aliens on earth, sexy romance, second chance romance, fated mates

Snow Moon Dragon

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995139571
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Snow Moon Dragon written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2021 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love is a curse but also a blessing… Dragon shifter Nyree Wirihana escapes an abusive relationship and travels to the far-flung island of South Georgia for a fresh start. No more dating for her. She’s finished with men. Instead, she’s content to work and explore the island while photographing the cute penguins and seals. Dragon shifter Tāwera suffers from a curse, and for hundreds of years, he has lain in a rock pool with no hope of escape or revenge on the brother who turned him to stone. A chance encounter changes everything, and suddenly Nyree is experiencing unique problems. Dragon problems. Romantic problems. Her peaceful man-free life becomes complicated, then danger strolls into her sanctuary and the situation becomes so much worse. You’ll enjoy this dragon romance because it contains a sexy tattooed warrior from the past plus a strong heroine who has regained her mojo and isn’t afraid to kick dragon butt and face threats head-on. Sit back and enjoy the sensual sparks. Keywords: dragon romance, shapeshifter, shifter, time travel, paranormal romance, curse, New Zealand,

Dragon Isles: Sasha

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995139539
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Isles: Sasha written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2020 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of options. Out of time. Sasha, The Lionhearted, is the youngest child and only daughter of one of the main Perfume Isle clans. After Sasha rejects every marriage candidate presented to her, her frustrated parents organize a betrothal to Bruceous, The Businessman. He’s much older, and yuck! Worst contender ever. The notion of living with this bum-pinching, leering dragonman appalls Sasha. Furious, she leaves to visit her best friend and never arrives. Her routine flight becomes an adventure when she breaks through the protective barrier surrounding the Dragon Isles. Now, she’s trapped on the mainland where humans supposedly persecute dragons. Maxwell Lombardy is drowning under commitment. After his parents’ sudden death, he’s responsible for his much younger brother. Max’s grandparents have started legal proceedings to gain custody of his brother, and his busy job leaves him with limited time. The nanny option isn’t working either until he meets the gorgeous and mysterious Sasha. Sasha needs a job and accommodation, and Max requires a fake fiancée to present to his grandparents and the court. Problems sorted, except for one slight difficulty. Sparks fly between the pair. Maxwell becomes as enamored as his brother, but his sexy fiancée harbors secrets, and when he discovers what they are—let’s say they have the potential to blast his house of cards apart with the force of dragon fire. Keywords: Single father, dragon shapeshifter, stranded, alpha hero, fake engagement, paranormal romance series, myths and legends

Dragon Isles: Cherry

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0995139512
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Isles: Cherry written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2020 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love is a mystery, but dragons are real. Cherry is gutted when her friend Liza disappears, presumed drowned. She has no time to mourn, however, since she must keep Liza’s daughter safe from Liza’s ex. Cherry sneaks away to Holy Island, where she meets a big, sexy, tattooed man washed up on the beach. A big, sexy, deluded man since he insists he’s a dragon. Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Martinos has escaped the dungeon only to wash up on the mainland. Returning to the Dragon Isles is not his most immediate problem, though, since his dragon is bound, and he cannot shift. Unlucky in love, Cherry is surprised when Martinos returns her growing lust and camaraderie. While the man has a flawed mind, he’s excellent with Liza’s daughter and not one of Cherry’s internal alarms ping. With Martinos, her life is stimulating, and she’s falling for him. Then, everything she thought she understood about dragons pops like a balloon, and her real adventure begins. You will love this second book in the Dragon Isles trilogy because it introduces a courageous and curvy human, a sexy dragon suffering through hell through no fault of his own, and an unfamiliar world full of mystery, magic, and mayhem. Plus one or two dragon-caused incidents when tempers race out of control.

Josh's Fake Fiancee

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0473497611
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (734 download)

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Download or read book Josh's Fake Fiancee written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fiancée fabrication might just save her life… Ever since she was a five-year-old with pigtails, Ashley Townsend has dreamed of becoming the prime minister of New Zealand. Now, with a career in politics, she’s well on the way to achieving her goal until a stalker threatens her life. Josh Williams is taking time off after retiring from the military. A favor for a soldier friend? No problem. A pretend engagement? Okay, it’ll allow him to assess his future. Hands-off? Sure, he’ll treat Ashley like a sister. After his first glimpse of his temporary fiancée, Josh admits he’s in trouble, and suddenly this easy assignment is a mite trickier. Soon Josh is dealing with the stalker, protecting his sexy and smart fiancée, and his heart is on the line. The press is asking nosy questions, the gap between pretense and reality is blurring, and Josh is wondering if granting his friend this favor is such a bright idea. You’ll love this romantic suspense because it features an intelligent heroine and a protective soldier determined to keep his lady safe. Oh, and a little of New Zealand politics for spice and seasoning. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, political romance, military romance, series romance, prime minister romance, best friend's sibling, fake relationship, heroine in peril, stalker, revenge, alpha hero, fake fiance, bodyguard,

The Viscount's Vixen

Author : JoMarie DeGioia
Publisher : Bailey Park Publishing
ISBN 13 : 194418113X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book The Viscount's Vixen written by JoMarie DeGioia and published by Bailey Park Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gentleman determined to regain his family fortune A lady who is as bold as she is beautiful Runaway attraction…tender affection And a mystery that could tear them apart Michael Reed, Viscount Balsam, inherited little but his ancient home in Cornwall when his father passed away a year earlier. He partners with his good friend to train and race horses, intent on remaking his fortune. Lady Elizabeth, Betsy, Bridgewater is tempted to accept an older gentleman’s proposal, if only to curb what her mother calls her wild streak. When Michael and Betsy meet at the Derby, sparks fly. When they reconnect at Bridgewater Park weeks later, they can’t ignore their attraction or their affection. Despite Betsy’s imminent betrothal and Michael’s troubling finances, neither can imagine life without the other. Once back at Michael’s Cornwall estate, Betsy begins to look into his family mystery. He doesn’t want her interference, or for her to learn of the unsettling childhood memories that haunt him. Can Michael accept Betsy’s help to learn the truth? Or will his reluctance cause an estrangement that can never be mended?

Shifter Shenanigans

Author : Shelley Munro
Publisher : Shelley Munro
ISBN 13 : 0473510782
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Shifter Shenanigans written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three shifters walk into a bar… After a few drinks, the black leopard shifter says, “I met my mate at the Middlemarch Ball. She wanted a one-night fling—one perfect night of passion, she said. One look was all I needed to know she was my fated mate. My Emily is a human, and she had no intention of taking a second chance on love.” “That’s nothing,” the dragon shifter retorted. “I had only one use for women, but my human mate had a long-term crush on me. Talk about determination. We ended up working on an investigation together—a fake engagement thing—and haven’t been apart since.” The leopard and the dragon turned to the polar bear. “I met my lady at a train station,” the bear shifter shared. “She came for a vacation in our small town, and she never left.” He grinned. “She calls me her alpha male, and I call her my fish-out-of-water.” You’ll love this paranormal shapeshifter romance box set because it contains sassy women who know what they want and strong, alpha men who will protect them to the end. Oh, and a little humor, a few secrets, and some danger and suspense to keep things interesting. Shifter Shenanigans contains: My Scarlet Woman, Middlemarch Shifters book 1 Blue Moon Dragon, Dragon Investigators book 1 Fiona’s Mates, Churchill Polar Bears book 1.

The Unwilling Viscount

Author : Suzanna Medeiros
Publisher : Suzanna Medeiros
ISBN 13 : 1988223199
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (882 download)

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Download or read book The Unwilling Viscount written by Suzanna Medeiros and published by Suzanna Medeiros. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Viscount Ashford has no immediate plans to wed. But with a mother determined to see him settled by the end of the Season, he must do what he can to salvage his freedom. Which leaves him with one choice—convince Miss Mary Trenton to accept his pretend suit. The woman he’s come to think of as a friend is impervious to his charms, and that makes her the perfect choice for this pretend courtship. Mary has no illusions that Ashford would look twice at her under normal circumstances. Agreeing to help him will allow her to experience what it is like to have a man pursue her. But somewhere along the way, while enjoying the gossip they’re stirring, the line between fiction and reality becomes blurred. Is it possible the attraction she’s feeling for Ashford might be reciprocated? THE UNWILLING VISCOUNT is a Regency Historical Romance. It contains the themes of friends to lovers, pretend courtship, masquerades, spinster heroine.

The Vixen of a Viscount

Author : Linda Rae Sande
Publisher : Twisted Teacup Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1946271411
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The Vixen of a Viscount written by Linda Rae Sande and published by Twisted Teacup Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-19 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flirtatious behavior isn’t to be tolerated… said no man ever! Despite having been raised in a proper home with a proper nursemaid and then an even more proper governess, prim and proper Vivian wants anything but to behave properly when it’s been years since her come-out—especially since the man she has set her sights on is legendary rake Sebastian Peele, heir to the Weatherstone earldom. After a lengthy stay in a monastery in the Alps, Sebastian has returned to London a reformed man. He knows it's past time he take a wife, and he has a young lady in mind. A perfectly prim and proper young lady. At least, she was. He's shocked by Vivian's behavior and a bit bothered at how she reawakens his bad boy tendencies. He's not the only one who is surprised by Vivian's new persona—her best friend Christina is appalled by her unladylike behavior during a dinner with new viscount Richard Hartwell. Christina is secretly glad he shows no interest in Viv, though—she's quite taken with him, even after she learns the secret of how he came to be Viscount Hartwell. If only he could accept the truth of his identity, Richard might learn it's far better to accept a family who loves him than live a lonely life.