The viscount's promise

The viscount's promise

Christina Britton

Book - 2018

Lady Emily Masters has harbored a secret infatuation for the dashing Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley since a childhood accident claimed the life of her twin brother and left her own face scarred. But when fate brings them together again for her brother's wedding, she is dismayed to find instead of the brave gentleman who sheltered her after the tragedy, a surly rogue quick to quip and slow to trust. To the cosmopolitan and haughty Malcolm, few engagements could possibly be more punishing than attending his friend's country wedding--until the groom requests he watch over his timid sister during the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Fearful of her scar making her the center of attention to the visiting lords and ladies, Emily proves... to be a difficult charge for the irascible bachelor. Her diffidence an insult to his sensibilities, he finds a new purpose within his role: to bring out the bold woman within. But how can such a gentle creature as Emily abide his own coarseness? At odds with their natures, will these two willful souls be able to look beyond their past hurt to build a promising tomorrow?

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Subjects
Nobility > Fiction.
Disfigured persons > Fiction.
Man-woman relationships > Fiction.
Great Britain > Social life and customs > 19th century > Fiction.
Great Britain > History > Regency, 1811-1820 > Fiction.
Romance fiction.
Historical fiction.
Genres
Romance fiction
Historical fiction
Published
New York, NY : EverAfter Romance 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Christina Britton (author)
Edition
First EverAfter Romance edition
Physical Description
286 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781635764628
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

A viscount's reluctant promise to his best friend leads to love in Britton's irresistible second Twice Shy Regency. Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley, agrees to feign an interest in his best friend's timid sister, 22-year-old Lady Emily Masters, whose face was disfigured in a tragic accident. Unlike most of society, Morley sees past Emily's scar and, despite his best efforts to stay distant and not be hurt by anyone again, finds himself falling in love with her. Britton quickly captures the mores of society where a woman's physical appearance is vital to secure a good husband. Malcolm's boorish attention and Emily's increasing self-confidence create a dynamic relationship as both struggle to overcome their anxieties. The appearance of Lydia, Malcolm's devious former lover, adds plenty of drama that fuels both his lingering resentment of her and his increasing love for Emily. The passion between Malcolm and Emily simmers for most of the novel, culminating in an intense and erotic interlude that is anything but proper, and adds to a satisfying happily-ever-after ending. Britton's historical romance is deeply gratifying. Agent: Kimberly Lionetti, Bookends Literary. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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