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The Viscount's Lady Novelist
by Alissa Baxter
The Viscount’s Lady Novelist is a charming and entertaining historical romance by Alissa Baxter that follows Harriet Linfield, a novelist, and Oliver, Viscount Wentford, as they meet and fall in love. Oliver has many plans to restore his family fortunes, and marrying Harriet is a step toward achieving his goals. However, Harriet doesn’t wish to be married and is determined to open a refuge for orphans on the estate she owns. She has much more romantic notions than Oliver, and when she hears of his plans for her land, which will foil her own dreams, Harriet becomes more convinced than ever that they are not meant to be. However, when the past comes back to haunt her, Oliver might just prove his feelings are more than convenient.
Oliver and Harriet have a wonderful romance. Burned by love in the past, Harriet is slow to trust herself and others. She questions her judgment, and though she has romantic notions, she struggles to embrace her feelings. Oliver is similar in fighting his feelings, though he is much more open to marriage than Harriet. Of course, the more time they spend together, the more they understand and admire each other. I like how their relationship develops, and how well they get to know each other. Plus, their chemistry is fantastic, as is their banter!
Harriet and Oliver have a great connection, and some of my favorite scenes were when the pair talked about things that interested them. I especially liked when they shared their mutual love of literature. There are so many great literary references and discussions about books throughout the story. Jane Austen’s works, Gothic stories, and more are discussed, and I love that the protagonists analyze several beloved classics. Oliver and Harriet are intelligent and astute, and their mutual interests bring them closer together.
I also really liked the secondary characters, especially Harriet’s siblings. They are all unique, and together they are hysterical. They are a large and boisterous family, each with their own interests and pastimes, and you can tell how close they are by the way they talk and tease each other. The siblings especially have fun times together, and the family bond is strong. Yet, as well as they know each other, these siblings still learn new things and come to understandings over the course of the story. I like that they realize there are many sides to the same story, and each of their experiences, even in the same situations, are different. You can tell they all love each other and want the best for each other, which is really heartwarming.
There is also a bit of intrigue in the story as Harriet’s past comes back to haunt her. It’s an interesting and suspenseful part of the story, and it offers great insight into the rules, constraints, and inequities of the time period as Harriet handles potential scandal, blackmailing scheme, and ruination.
Though this is the second book in The Linfield Ladies series, it can easily be read as a standalone, and I would definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy historical romance. Special thanks to Historical Fiction Book Tours and the author for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
Oliver and Harriet have a wonderful romance. Burned by love in the past, Harriet is slow to trust herself and others. She questions her judgment, and though she has romantic notions, she struggles to embrace her feelings. Oliver is similar in fighting his feelings, though he is much more open to marriage than Harriet. Of course, the more time they spend together, the more they understand and admire each other. I like how their relationship develops, and how well they get to know each other. Plus, their chemistry is fantastic, as is their banter!
Harriet and Oliver have a great connection, and some of my favorite scenes were when the pair talked about things that interested them. I especially liked when they shared their mutual love of literature. There are so many great literary references and discussions about books throughout the story. Jane Austen’s works, Gothic stories, and more are discussed, and I love that the protagonists analyze several beloved classics. Oliver and Harriet are intelligent and astute, and their mutual interests bring them closer together.
I also really liked the secondary characters, especially Harriet’s siblings. They are all unique, and together they are hysterical. They are a large and boisterous family, each with their own interests and pastimes, and you can tell how close they are by the way they talk and tease each other. The siblings especially have fun times together, and the family bond is strong. Yet, as well as they know each other, these siblings still learn new things and come to understandings over the course of the story. I like that they realize there are many sides to the same story, and each of their experiences, even in the same situations, are different. You can tell they all love each other and want the best for each other, which is really heartwarming.
There is also a bit of intrigue in the story as Harriet’s past comes back to haunt her. It’s an interesting and suspenseful part of the story, and it offers great insight into the rules, constraints, and inequities of the time period as Harriet handles potential scandal, blackmailing scheme, and ruination.
Though this is the second book in The Linfield Ladies series, it can easily be read as a standalone, and I would definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy historical romance. Special thanks to Historical Fiction Book Tours and the author for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.