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The Viscount's Lady Novelist
by Alissa Baxter
The Viscount’s Lady Novelist is my first read by Alissa Baxter but it most definitely won’t be my last. I was quickly charmed by the swooniness of the romance and by the wittiness of the banter between Harriet and Oliver. It also made me smarter. For instance, did you know that a ha-ha is not just a laugh? It’s also a landscaping term!
Harriet is a reader and a writer in a family of more scientific pursuits, a difference which frequently makes her feel like the odd one out – though that’s never her family’s intent. This makes it difficult to believe that Oliver (also a scientist) would be attracted to her for her, not for her inheritance. For his part, Oliver is instantly besotted with Harriet but unwittingly complicates the road to win her heart with some plans that play into her insecurities.
I adored Oliver – he’s respectful, he’s witty, he’s protective but not overbearing, he appreciates Harriet’s strength & personality as much as he does her appearance, and he’s a very swoony kisser (#priorities lol). The author has drawn both characters vividly without outright telling us too much, leaving us to discover their personalities as we walk through the story with them. I loved that we get to see both of their perspectives, too. It added a lot of dimension to Oliver’s character, in particular, and kept the reader on his side even when Harriet believed the worst.
Bottom Line: The Viscount’s Lady Novelist by Alissa Baxter is warm and witty, with swoony romance and engaging characters. Readers will love Oliver and Harriet and will cheer them on as they move closer to a happily-ever-after, despite the obstacles in their way. A dash of suspense adds layers to the story, and the author’s attention to the Regency era in mannerisms, conventions, and language completely immerses you in the narrative. Picking up this book will give you a thoroughly delightful read full of reasons to smile!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. In the interest of full disclosure, the company I own was also paid to promote this title on social media. This in no way affected my review.)
Harriet is a reader and a writer in a family of more scientific pursuits, a difference which frequently makes her feel like the odd one out – though that’s never her family’s intent. This makes it difficult to believe that Oliver (also a scientist) would be attracted to her for her, not for her inheritance. For his part, Oliver is instantly besotted with Harriet but unwittingly complicates the road to win her heart with some plans that play into her insecurities.
I adored Oliver – he’s respectful, he’s witty, he’s protective but not overbearing, he appreciates Harriet’s strength & personality as much as he does her appearance, and he’s a very swoony kisser (#priorities lol). The author has drawn both characters vividly without outright telling us too much, leaving us to discover their personalities as we walk through the story with them. I loved that we get to see both of their perspectives, too. It added a lot of dimension to Oliver’s character, in particular, and kept the reader on his side even when Harriet believed the worst.
Bottom Line: The Viscount’s Lady Novelist by Alissa Baxter is warm and witty, with swoony romance and engaging characters. Readers will love Oliver and Harriet and will cheer them on as they move closer to a happily-ever-after, despite the obstacles in their way. A dash of suspense adds layers to the story, and the author’s attention to the Regency era in mannerisms, conventions, and language completely immerses you in the narrative. Picking up this book will give you a thoroughly delightful read full of reasons to smile!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. In the interest of full disclosure, the company I own was also paid to promote this title on social media. This in no way affected my review.)