(Dec) 3.5* Sophie has been left alone with her nanny after her sisters took off to try and find out what happened to their father and their money. After Nanny has an accident and is laid up for a while, she decided to go spy on the man now living in her family's home, one who she believes may hold the key to her family mystery. Alexander is living with his hated step mother, mourning the loss of his half brother. When Sophie arrives in the guise of a cook, he believes she is in fact the mistress he's ordered from a well known procurerment house. There are several witty lines between the two, as Sophie promises to deliver satisfaction beyond his wildest dreams - she meaning food, he thinking sex! Sophie is not a very good spy, as she does not really ever get a chance to search the house for evidence that Alexander had something to do with her family's misfortunes. She is also horrified at herself as she falls deeper and deeper under the Dark Lord's spell. This was the ending of this series, and it left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. While the first book in the series, Never Kiss a Rake, was a bit dull and felt incomplete, and the second, Never Trust a Pirate, was so much fun, this one fell somewhere in between. I did like Alexander, even though he was a jerk. I didn't really feel the love between them - I never saw him as truly being in love with Sophie, nor she with him. And the ending, like many I've read recently, was rushed and again felt incomplete. I did like the banter between Adrian and Luca (Adrian is more enjoyable in this book than in his own, ditto Bryony), I just feel like more of a wrap up was needed. But, the villian got his nasty ending, and love surrounded all 3 Russell girls, so while not totally satisfied, it was good enough. Never Marry a Viscount is vintage Anne Stuart, even if it is a recent work. The viscount, Alexander is the brooding, dark, flawed reluctant hero and Sophia is the innocent yet irresistible heroine. Opposites attract in this story concerning an impoverished gentlewoman and the viscount who moves into her former family home. This is what Anne Stuart writes best no matter the time period in which she places the characters. This time she has written a historical story that draws the reader back into that time to that estate. I wanted to understand the conflicting nature of Alexander. Also, I wanted Sophia to wise up some in the beginning. I loved the chemistry between the two, the misunderstandings and the dialogue. Even more the supporting characters added spice and humor to this tale. I have not had the pleasure of reading the first two sisters’ stories but that in no way diminished the enjoyment of reading this book. However, it does continue the mystery concerning the death of the three sisters’ father. Anne Stuart, you still have what it takes to write emotional romance.NetGalley provided a copy.
What do You think about Never Marry A Viscount (2014)?
Nice book
—ABC
This was a nice romance. I would reccomend it to any historical romance lover!!
—shorty
Just all over the place; didn't make sense and never got to the point gave up.
—puff
