The Viscount Without Virtue: An Opposites Attract Historical Romance

Name: The Viscount Without Virtue: An Opposites Attract Historical Romance
Rating: 4.333333492279053 (9 reviews)

Katherine Grant

Oct 2021 · The Prestons Book 1 · Katie Flanagan

4.3

9 reviews

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When she discovers her family's enemy is hiding in plain sight, what choice does a lady have but to seduce him?

Maximilian Hainsworth, Viscount Berwick, is on a mission: to write a scathing expose of England’s most famous country estate, Northfield Hall. While much of England praises Northfield Hall for its egalitarian economy and boycott of foreign imports, Max knows that the Preston family must have an alternative hidden income to explain Northfield's prosperity. Max is determined to uncover their secrets and humiliate the Prestons with an inflammatory report.

Disguised as a carpenter, he gets himself hired so he can learn Northfield Hall’s secret ins and outs. A few things quickly go wrong with his plan:

1. He doesn’t bring his own tools

2. No one is willing to speak ill of the Prestons

3. He keeps accidentally flirting with Miss Ellen Preston

Ellen can see plain as day that the new carpenter’s assistant lied about his experience with woodwork. She is willing to overlook this, especially since he is handsome and easy to talk to. However, when she overhears him asking strange questions, she does some investigating - and discovers he is one of her father’s biggest political enemies. Taking the matter into her own hands, Ellen vows to delay Max’s report any way she can.

Even if that means kissing him again.

Working against each other, Max and Ellen begin asking difficult questions about Northfield Hall. What they discover forces each of them to rethink their own assumptions and answer for themselves: are their principles more important than love?

“5 Stars - Come for the sex, stay for the economic debate, and stick around for more sex? Yes please.” - Plot Trysts Podcast

This steamy opposites attract romance is perfect for fans of Emily Windsor, Fanny Finch, and Eva Devon! Dive in for enemies to lovers vibes, a big family facing big drama, and a strong heroine teaching the rake a lesson. This full novel includes on-page intimacy for fans of spicy romance!

Ratings and reviews

4.3

9 reviews

Jamie Brydone-Jack

November 26, 2021

Couldn’t Get Into It I gave this book an honest shot, but I just could not get into it. The characters seemed peculiar. The heroine is the daughter of a local baron, yet she seems to be into heavy-duty carpentry. I don't believe a young gentlewoman of the time would have had such a hobby. Such would have been exceedingly rare. If she did have such a non-genteel interest, it probably would not have been not allowed by her parents. I didn't get far enough to draw a bead on the hero. Supposedly he's a viscount, but he's going undercover as a carpenter for some reason that wasn't gone into in the first several chapters. This book just strained my credulity too much, and I stopped reading. -- I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

Lorraine Cooper

October 20, 2021

An arrogant man sees the truth. This is a tale of a young man who set out to do one thing and finds that things are not what he expected. Max set out to find out the secrets of Northfield Hall while there he encounters Miss Ellen. Max lies but there is one problem he did come prepared that is just his first mistake. The only question is will he learn from his mistakes and grown or turn his back on something truly wonderful. I liked the story both of the main characters were very determine and I loved their interaction. Yes we have steam for all of us you like that. I am happy to recommend this one. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

Michelle Holthouse

October 25, 2021

To impress his father Max agrees to write a newspaper story condemning the Prescott family. He goes undercover as a former convict carpenter. It quickly becomes obvious that he hasn't a background in carpentry. Ellen teaches him planing but she soon discovers that there is something he is not telling her. Ellen is very attracted to him daring a kiss. When she finds out exactly who he is .... This is such an AMAZING story I LOVED how idealistic the Prescott's are and how they tried to make a change in the lives of people who need second chances and how they treated their employees. The story is well written, fast paced, with steamy scenes that are sensually written. Told from dual POVs reveals intimately their thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they explore their relationship and overcome obstacles twists and turns. There's an epilogue and a HEA

About the author

Katherine Grant writes award-winning Regency Romance novels for the modern reader. Her writing has been recognized by Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Romance Slam Jam Diverse Book Awards, and the Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards. If you love ballgowns, secret kisses, and social commentary, a book hangover is coming your way.

Katherine also hosts the Historical Romance Sampler podcast! Find out more at www.katherinegrantromance.com

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