The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Series: Bridgertons #2
Published by Avon on April 28, 2015
Pages: 391
Genres: Historical Romance
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1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in all truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better...
--Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814
But this time the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry--he's even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield--the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate's the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams...
Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes to not make the best husbands--and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate's determined to protect her sister--but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony's lips touch hers, she's suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself...
While I didn’t love The Viscount Who Loved Me quite as much as the first book in the series, it’s still immensely enjoyable. I think the problem for me was pacing. Some parts dragged along unnecessarily and I tended to lose interest. Those bumps in the road did not prevent the wonderful characters and witty enemies to lovers storyline from shining through, however.
I adored Kate Sheffield. She is overlooked in favor of her younger sister in terms of beauty, grace, and suitors. Rather than it making her bitter or jealous, Kate has nothing but love for Edwina and is extremely protective. Anthony Bridgerton has his mind set on wedding Edwina, but Kate is determined that the rake will not get within a foot of Edwina.
Kate is a worthy opponent for Anthony. They are equally matched in intellect and wit. The book has a lot of entertaining physical comedy. The scene where Anthony and Kate become a couple is especially hilarious, as is the family’s fiercely competitive lawn game of Pall Mall, which is similar to croquet.
There are still plenty more Bridgertons who need to find love. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Recommended for fans of:
Competitive family games
Protective sisters
Physical comedy
Bees
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