Book Review: The Viscount and the Vicar’s Daughter by Mimi Matthews
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What is this book about?
A World-Weary Rake – After years of unbridled debauchery, Tristan Sinclair, Viscount St. Ashton has hit proverbial rock bottom. Seeking to escape his melancholy, he takes refuge at one of Victorian society’s most notorious house parties. As the Christmas season approaches, he prepares to settle in for a month of heavy drinking…until an unexpected encounter changes his plans–and threatens his heart.
A Prim Vicar’s Daughter – Valentine March is not the drab little spinster she appears to be. When her new job as a lady’s companion lands her smack in the middle of Yorkshire with England’s most infamous rake, she resolves to keep her head down and her eyes fixed firmly on her future–a future which most definitely does not include a sinfully handsome viscount.
A Match Made in Scandal – A friendship is impossible. An affair out of the question. But when one reckless act binds them together, will two star-crossed souls discover there’s more to each other than meets the eye? Or will revelations from the past end their fragile romance before it begins?
My review:
I loved this story. I’m a sucker for the redeemed rake trope in historical romances, when it’s done right, that is. And this one was absolutely done well. I think my favorite part of Valentine and Tristan’s story was that they developed a friendship out of mutual respect and the ability to see past what society tells them to the heart of each other.
Even though Valentine was stuck in circumstances that would bring anyone down, she still maintained a level of strength that I admired. There were times when I wanted to steer her away from taking too much stock in what nasty people said but I could easily understand why she would struggle with her self-confidence.
I wasn’t sure I would like Tristan. He was a rake, after all. But the moment he comes in contact with Valentine and a sliver of humanity peeks out, I knew I was in trouble. This was not a story were Tristan’s character changed dramatically, rather a story of his hiding his true character from society.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Wonderfully sweet romance
What I didn’t like about this book:
Nothing.
Would I recommend this book to others? Absolutely. Strong hero and heroine, believable struggles, and sweet (sigh-worthy) romance. This is a standalone story.
Note: I received this book complimentary from a giveaway. I was not required to give a review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
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