The Viscount Who Lived Down The Lane (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
This is really just a charming book with a cover that makes me laugh, but it was really a delight to read. Perhaps my only complaint is that the resolution on Wakefield's side seems a little too convenient and easy, considering the earlier brooding. One other note, I sort of wish there was a book on Lady Aveley, which won't happen because she isn't from Kempton, but I feel like she really deserves her story told. When Louisa Tempest arrives in London with her marriage-minded twin sister, Lavinia, and her trouble-making cat, Hannibal, all she wants is to make it through the Season unscathed and return to her small town existence in Kempton. She has absolutely no aspirations of shopping for ball gowns and paying social calls or dreams of falling in love and marrying. She's set on remaining on the sidelines and letting her sister enjoy London-life for the both of them. But when Hannibal bolts from the carriage and straight into the home of a reclusive Viscount, Louisa can't help but get involved. After losing his best friend and wounding his leg fighting Napoleon, Pierson, Viscount Wakefield, returns home only to have his fiancee dump him. The weight of his guilt and grief cause him to drink his days away, wallowing in his misery and letting his house and relationships go to ruin. But when a cat-like beast comes tearing into his house, followed by its beautiful, managing mistress, Wakefield is finally roused from his despondent daze. Ms. Tempest, much as her name implies, seems to leave a path of destruction in her wake. She disrupts Pierson's routine of drinking all night and sleeping all day, and once his eyes are open he finally begins to notice the shambles he's living in. Shambles which that meddling woman seems intent on repairing. Louisa is a distraction that's much too tempting to refuse and the passion that flares between them when they get into a room (or linen closet) together is much too strong to resist. Between the matchmaking cat and the meddling servants Wakefield and Louisa just can't escape each other and the draw they feel for one another. I love that the heroes are both homebodies who had no aspirations of marrying and that they're able to pull each other out of their shells. Louisa is a heroine who takes charge of situations and doesn't get intimidated by blustering Viscounts who don't know what's good for them. Wakefield is a hermetic reformed rake with a good heart and an even better kiss. They both just needed that special someone to come into their lives, shake them up a bit and ignite their passion.The Viscount Who Live Down the Lane is everything I look for in a regency romance and a wonderful new take on Beauty and the Beast. I loved this book and Elizabeth Boyle's writing style and I can't wait to read Lavinia's story and get her perspective.Disclaimer: I received this book free in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions shared are my own.
What do You think about The Viscount Who Lived Down The Lane (2014)?
I absolutely loved this book, especially the heroine. It made me laugh out loud.
—surpra
Holy cliff hanger!!!!! Ugh wonder how long into 2015 it'll be
—yhtam1033
