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Dukes Most Wanted #5
Forever Her Viscount
After a salacious rumor tarnished her reputation and caused the man she loved to cry off their engagement, Lady Charity Manners has dedicated herself to becoming an unapologetic hoyden. She’ll never fall in love with a man—or trust one—ever again. Especially not a quiet, brooding, proper lord who is too handsome for his own good.
Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, is a recluse by choice who has mostly avoided society until becoming the guardian of his niece. For her sake, he’s attending a Yorkshire country house party, despite preferring to be anywhere else. He wants nothing to do with romance or a wild hellion like Lady Charity. And yet, there’s something about her that he finds impossible to resist.
Unexpected desire flares between the gentleman most likely to follow the rules and the lady most likely to break them. But while Charity will surrender her body willingly, she’ll never cede her heart. When Neville realizes he wants far more from her than a midnight tryst, he’ll do everything he can to persuade her that the only place she belongs is in his arms—forever.
Heat level: Scorching! Don't say you weren't warned.
Length: long novella
Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, is a recluse by choice who has mostly avoided society until becoming the guardian of his niece. For her sake, he’s attending a Yorkshire country house party, despite preferring to be anywhere else. He wants nothing to do with romance or a wild hellion like Lady Charity. And yet, there’s something about her that he finds impossible to resist.
Unexpected desire flares between the gentleman most likely to follow the rules and the lady most likely to break them. But while Charity will surrender her body willingly, she’ll never cede her heart. When Neville realizes he wants far more from her than a midnight tryst, he’ll do everything he can to persuade her that the only place she belongs is in his arms—forever.
Heat level: Scorching! Don't say you weren't warned.
Length: long novella
199 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2024
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Scarlett Scott
121 books1,569 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author Scarlett Scott writes steamy Victorian and Regency historical romances with strong, intelligent heroines and sexy alpha heroes. She lives in Pennsylvania and Maryland with her Canadian husband, their adorable identical twins, a demanding diva dog, and one zany cat.
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May 17, 2024
One of the best I have read lately
I love Scarlett Scott. She is simply amazing, with the exception of two or three novels, her heroes are faithful,obsessed and oh so swoony! Neville was amazing. Both he and Charity were broken and together they became whole. I just loved this story and I had to tell but a review will be coming. Totally amazing.
I love Scarlett Scott. She is simply amazing, with the exception of two or three novels, her heroes are faithful,obsessed and oh so swoony! Neville was amazing. Both he and Charity were broken and together they became whole. I just loved this story and I had to tell but a review will be coming. Totally amazing.
May 20, 2024
FINALLLLYYY!!!!!!
This was excellent!! FINALLY, a hero who isn’t an oozing pustulent manwhore sliming from one std-riddled skank to another! We actually get a hero who is celibate, who has self-control and self-discipline (except when it comes to the heroine, when all that stoic restraint melts for her!)
Soooo much sexier than a hero who is always led by his dick, and experiences passion with any random vagina.
There was so much tension and yearning, both hero and heroine drawn to each other, but each thinking the other isn’t appropriate for them. There was lots of steam, but so much emotional oomph that it made the steam all the more sweet and intense
The only thing that didn’t make sense was that the heroine was “ruined” by a rumor (false) but she’s still gadding about society. Thats not how being “ruined” worked. Once ruined, you don’t get invited to society functions, it was the original cancel culture and there was *almost* no coming back from it. So this entire aspect was highly unbelievable. What also irked me was the heroine goes around kissing loser men after the rumor to “prove everyone right.” Why?? You want to prove your enemies are right? Who does that hurt? YOU, dumbass!! It doesn’t hurt your enemies, it VINDICATES them. This was incredibly moronic.
But I loved the hero so damn much and I was so overjoyed at FUCKING FINALLY getting a celibate, restrained non-manwhore hero that I was willing to overlook the stupidity of the heroine.
Safe. Hero’s past is only briefly mentioned and it states he has been celibate with limited experience. Heroine is a virgin, belongs only to her hero, but was engaged previously and had gone around kissing men in some fucktarded attempt at self-revenge. No om/ow, no cheating or sharing or abuse. HEA with epilogue.
This was excellent!! FINALLY, a hero who isn’t an oozing pustulent manwhore sliming from one std-riddled skank to another! We actually get a hero who is celibate, who has self-control and self-discipline (except when it comes to the heroine, when all that stoic restraint melts for her!)
Soooo much sexier than a hero who is always led by his dick, and experiences passion with any random vagina.
There was so much tension and yearning, both hero and heroine drawn to each other, but each thinking the other isn’t appropriate for them. There was lots of steam, but so much emotional oomph that it made the steam all the more sweet and intense
The only thing that didn’t make sense was that the heroine was “ruined” by a rumor (false) but she’s still gadding about society. Thats not how being “ruined” worked. Once ruined, you don’t get invited to society functions, it was the original cancel culture and there was *almost* no coming back from it. So this entire aspect was highly unbelievable. What also irked me was the heroine goes around kissing loser men after the rumor to “prove everyone right.” Why?? You want to prove your enemies are right? Who does that hurt? YOU, dumbass!! It doesn’t hurt your enemies, it VINDICATES them. This was incredibly moronic.
But I loved the hero so damn much and I was so overjoyed at FUCKING FINALLY getting a celibate, restrained non-manwhore hero that I was willing to overlook the stupidity of the heroine.
Safe. Hero’s past is only briefly mentioned and it states he has been celibate with limited experience. Heroine is a virgin, belongs only to her hero, but was engaged previously and had gone around kissing men in some fucktarded attempt at self-revenge. No om/ow, no cheating or sharing or abuse. HEA with epilogue.
October 4, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐
4 stars.
➕ What I liked :
Interesting main characters.
(Especially the hero.)
Interesting side characters.
( Especially the heroines “aunt” it would have been interesting if the heroines “aunt” got her own story/book.)
Good hero.
Not a naive/willfully ignorant heroine.
Funny moments.
(Especially the heroes bad jokes/puns.)
Good steam.
Good romance/romantic build-up and chemistry.
OK plot.
Country setting. (Not set in London.)
That the main characters did not overly obsess over or focus on only the others looks.
( Especially the hero focused more on what type of person the heroine was and her personality etc. but he was of course also physically attracted to her.)
Rather unconventional hero.
(Hero has social anxiety.)
The hero is not a rake or rogue.
➖ What I disliked:
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of the hero.
(So far in this series the heroes are rather similar in looks/ appearance …. Tall or very tall, muscular, handsome or very handsome… what little dissimilarity/differences there are is that they have different eye colors and hair colors not much more.)
The character description/visual appearance of the heroine is a tiny bit on the vague side…. But also somewhat contradicting.
(There is some information/ description about the heroine…..like eye color, hair color and some information about her body type/shape…. but it is a little bit sparse and somehow also a little bit contradictory… she is described as having a lush figure and being buxom... but also in other descriptions there are hints at another body-type/body shape with words like sleek etc. so it is confusing/ contradictory.)
Some parts were a little rushed.
The story/book felt a little short and would have been really really good if the story was a little longer… just so there was time for a little more character development… and so the many different plot points could have been developed etc. and that there was a little more depth to the story and characters.
The book cover is rather generic/sub-par and all the book covers of this series are very similar...the models/women on the cover are almost identical/interchangeable the only difference is hair color… and sometimes they do not even represent the heroine in how she is described in the book.
4 stars.
➕ What I liked :
Interesting main characters.
(Especially the hero.)
Interesting side characters.
( Especially the heroines “aunt” it would have been interesting if the heroines “aunt” got her own story/book.)
Good hero.
Not a naive/willfully ignorant heroine.
Funny moments.
(Especially the heroes bad jokes/puns.)
Good steam.
Good romance/romantic build-up and chemistry.
OK plot.
Country setting. (Not set in London.)
That the main characters did not overly obsess over or focus on only the others looks.
( Especially the hero focused more on what type of person the heroine was and her personality etc. but he was of course also physically attracted to her.)
Rather unconventional hero.
(Hero has social anxiety.)
The hero is not a rake or rogue.
➖ What I disliked:
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of the hero.
(So far in this series the heroes are rather similar in looks/ appearance …. Tall or very tall, muscular, handsome or very handsome… what little dissimilarity/differences there are is that they have different eye colors and hair colors not much more.)
The character description/visual appearance of the heroine is a tiny bit on the vague side…. But also somewhat contradicting.
(There is some information/ description about the heroine…..like eye color, hair color and some information about her body type/shape…. but it is a little bit sparse and somehow also a little bit contradictory… she is described as having a lush figure and being buxom... but also in other descriptions there are hints at another body-type/body shape with words like sleek etc. so it is confusing/ contradictory.)
Some parts were a little rushed.
The story/book felt a little short and would have been really really good if the story was a little longer… just so there was time for a little more character development… and so the many different plot points could have been developed etc. and that there was a little more depth to the story and characters.
The book cover is rather generic/sub-par and all the book covers of this series are very similar...the models/women on the cover are almost identical/interchangeable the only difference is hair color… and sometimes they do not even represent the heroine in how she is described in the book.
May 17, 2024
This is my 74th book by Scarlett Scott. She is definitely one of my favorite authors. She is actually one of my top favorites. I have been reading her since 2016. I love her stories and her writing and she writes such damn good, yummy, hot sex scenes. I know I will always get a good read from her. I loved all the books in this series.
I really liked Charity and Neville. I liked their story and their personalities. I enjoyed Neville being a bit shy and not wanting to be out and about in society. I usually like the strong, tends to be an ass type but like that Neville was different. Scarlett never disappoints.
I really liked Charity and Neville. I liked their story and their personalities. I enjoyed Neville being a bit shy and not wanting to be out and about in society. I usually like the strong, tends to be an ass type but like that Neville was different. Scarlett never disappoints.
June 2, 2024
3,5 stars sweet!
May 19, 2024
3.5 Stars
Enjoyable read but very short. I think if the author were to write longer stories, it would easily be a 4 or 5 stars. As it is now, we get some romance but not enough to fall in love with their story.
Enjoyable read but very short. I think if the author were to write longer stories, it would easily be a 4 or 5 stars. As it is now, we get some romance but not enough to fall in love with their story.
May 17, 2024
Neville and Charity’s story was good. I was pumped for these characters from prior books. Nervous H with social anxiety, h had a bad rep undeserved. Book should have been twice as long, too many plot points and character dev were rushed. Side characters from other books appear but already condensed chapters were further stuffed. felt like an editor chopped out unique to this author ridiculously long descriptive sexy scenes to get this one done in time. H running around with secret bo!er does not count
May 22, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
🥵🥵
Lady Charity is a handful to say the least, a Hoyden and not the type of girl anyone would marry, at least that’s what she aiming for.
Neville is the man with the pleasure of having her as a ward, lucky man, he couldn’t be more different if he tried.
But the sparks fly at a house party and destiny has a different plan.
A wonderful and steamy book from Scarlett. Love this one .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
💋💋
🥵🥵
Lady Charity is a handful to say the least, a Hoyden and not the type of girl anyone would marry, at least that’s what she aiming for.
Neville is the man with the pleasure of having her as a ward, lucky man, he couldn’t be more different if he tried.
But the sparks fly at a house party and destiny has a different plan.
A wonderful and steamy book from Scarlett. Love this one .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
May 2, 2024
Another all nighter from Scarlett.
Charity is bold scandalous and doesn't care what society thinks about her.
Neville is quiet polite and wants to protect his family's reputation.
However these two feel an instant pull towards each other after he stumbles upon her while she's swimming in a lake. And then despite their difference in personalities they find they have much in common when it comes in upbringings and so much more.. And now they can't seem to stop thinking about each other.
That meeting at the lake started something neither of them expected which was for them to find happiness love and so much more together.
I definitely enjoyed this story from beginning to the end.
I can't wait to read the final book in this series..
I received this book as an advanced reader's copy in exchange for a voluntary review and this is purely based off my own personal opinion and that of no one else.
Charity is bold scandalous and doesn't care what society thinks about her.
Neville is quiet polite and wants to protect his family's reputation.
However these two feel an instant pull towards each other after he stumbles upon her while she's swimming in a lake. And then despite their difference in personalities they find they have much in common when it comes in upbringings and so much more.. And now they can't seem to stop thinking about each other.
That meeting at the lake started something neither of them expected which was for them to find happiness love and so much more together.
I definitely enjoyed this story from beginning to the end.
I can't wait to read the final book in this series..
I received this book as an advanced reader's copy in exchange for a voluntary review and this is purely based off my own personal opinion and that of no one else.
May 16, 2024
Charity and Neville
This is such a fun book to read! Lady Charity and Viscount Neville are at the same house party. He meets her by accident while she is swimming in the estates lake. He likes what he sees but is a gentleman. She is known as a careless hoyden due to a painting of her. Lord Neville is uptight and a recluse and is at the house party for his niece.
Once they meet each realizes that they are attracted to each other. And it’s so much fun reading how the once brooding Viscount falls in love with wild and carefree Charity! Charity surrenders herself to Neville and when her Aunt finds out a lot of painful secrets come out.
I loved reading this book where opposites attract and fall in love ❤️ It’s a beautiful and well written romance with great attention to details. Also well written love scenes!
With a beautiful epilogue and I adore epilogues!
This is such a fun book to read! Lady Charity and Viscount Neville are at the same house party. He meets her by accident while she is swimming in the estates lake. He likes what he sees but is a gentleman. She is known as a careless hoyden due to a painting of her. Lord Neville is uptight and a recluse and is at the house party for his niece.
Once they meet each realizes that they are attracted to each other. And it’s so much fun reading how the once brooding Viscount falls in love with wild and carefree Charity! Charity surrenders herself to Neville and when her Aunt finds out a lot of painful secrets come out.
I loved reading this book where opposites attract and fall in love ❤️ It’s a beautiful and well written romance with great attention to details. Also well written love scenes!
With a beautiful epilogue and I adore epilogues!
April 27, 2024
A Fantastic read!!! This is the 5th book in the Dukes Most Wanted series and the best by far. Lady Charity Manners is living with a reputation sullied by a nude painting done of her in her past. Since everyone already thinks her ruined, why not act as she wants. She closes her heart to all men. Until she meets the brooding recluse Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton at a house party. As much as he tries, he can't seem to keep his eyes off the carefree Charity. He must guard his reputation and that of his niece so he must keep his distance from Charity. But passions ignite whenever they are near each other. Can two broken souls find love where they least expected? I loved the puns Neville used whenever he was nervous. It added light humor to the story. This author writes such wonderful characters that you really care about. I couldn't put it down. The love scenes were beautifully written. I can't wait for the next installment in the series Forever her Scott where Madeline Chartrand and Lachlan Macfie find love. I received an ARC of this book and is my honest review.
May 16, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/6.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
RTC
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
RTC
September 25, 2024
Simply a swoon-worthy delight!
Neville and Charity were so wonderful together, their relationship slowly evolved from almost enemies to devoted lovers. Neville had a life if losses and cruel jabs from parents who didn’t understand their morose child. Charity nearly had her bright, intelligent star dimmed by a vicious scandal that practically ruined her marriage prospects.
But the twist to Charity’s story was heartbreaking, it explained much of why her family did not rally to her defense.
This book is why I read historicals, it’s a well-researched and well-written story that is true to the era, unlike too many (so-called) romance authors forcing onto the reader false anachronisms to satisfy modern sensibilities.
Very well done and highly recommended!
Neville and Charity were so wonderful together, their relationship slowly evolved from almost enemies to devoted lovers. Neville had a life if losses and cruel jabs from parents who didn’t understand their morose child. Charity nearly had her bright, intelligent star dimmed by a vicious scandal that practically ruined her marriage prospects.
But the twist to Charity’s story was heartbreaking, it explained much of why her family did not rally to her defense.
This book is why I read historicals, it’s a well-researched and well-written story that is true to the era, unlike too many (so-called) romance authors forcing onto the reader false anachronisms to satisfy modern sensibilities.
Very well done and highly recommended!
May 15, 2024
There is something so tenderly endearing in a proper, staid gentleman falling hopelessly for a scandalous woman. Lord Wilton, Neville, only wanted to find a match for his niece, instead he found the other half of his heart in the least likely of places. Lady Charity Manners is an eminently lovable heroine. Wounded by society, she courageously spurns decorum at every turn. She is everything a woman should strive for, true to herself, fearless yet with a heart of gold. I loved reading their gradual, yet instant fall. Their chemistry was palpable and lit the page afire. Neville, is so charming despite, or maybe even because of his quirks. The fact that he is so strait-laced in society’s eyes makes it even more endearing when he throws propriety out the door in Charity’s presence. Scarlett mentioned somewhere that this “adorkable” hero was a first for her, but I think she may have found her new wheelhouse because Neville is the ideal book boyfriend! This story was entertaining, charming, exciting and surprising. Excited to see what lies next for the Dukes Most Wanted.
August 18, 2024
A Pleasant Afternoon Read
Hero Neville and the spirited Charity offer a charming, if predictable, romance. While their initial clashes are entertaining, the inevitable blossoming of their relationship unfolds without much surprise. A delightful way to pass the time, but this tale lacks the depth to captivate readers beyond a leisurely afternoon.
Hero Neville and the spirited Charity offer a charming, if predictable, romance. While their initial clashes are entertaining, the inevitable blossoming of their relationship unfolds without much surprise. A delightful way to pass the time, but this tale lacks the depth to captivate readers beyond a leisurely afternoon.
November 26, 2025
A wonderful short steamy read! I read a few from this series by Scarlett Scott and this is, by far, my favorite. Neville is a very noble, respectful and kind hero (but still incredibly swoon-worthy!) and Charity is a very strong and brave FMC. The heat is indeed scorching hot, as author warns in the blurb (and deliciously so!)
April 30, 2024
This is book five of the Dukes Most Wanted series and even though it can be read alone, I highly recommend the series. Book five is just as entertaining as book one. I'm not sure there is a dull moment in this book or series. The characters are fabulous throughout.
This house party is full of scandal and who better to be a guest than Lady Charity Manners who has been gossiped about for posing nude for a painting. She is lively, bold, and improper. The complete opposite of proper Neville Astley, the Viscout Wilton.
Together Charity and Neville make sparks fly. They seem to have nothing, yet quite a bit in common. Trying to avoid each other for one. The pull between the two is intense throughout the book. They share an abundance of heated passion in several well-written scenes.
This is definitely a book and series I will read again.
This house party is full of scandal and who better to be a guest than Lady Charity Manners who has been gossiped about for posing nude for a painting. She is lively, bold, and improper. The complete opposite of proper Neville Astley, the Viscout Wilton.
Together Charity and Neville make sparks fly. They seem to have nothing, yet quite a bit in common. Trying to avoid each other for one. The pull between the two is intense throughout the book. They share an abundance of heated passion in several well-written scenes.
This is definitely a book and series I will read again.
May 11, 2024
Lady Charity Manners’ reputation has been tainted by a salacious rumour which caused the man she loved to cry off their engagement so she has dedicated herself to becoming an unapologetic hoyden. Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, is a recluse by choice happy to spend his life in the country working on his estate & his profitable investments until he becomes his niece Margaret’s guardian. For her sake, he’s attending a Yorkshire country house party, despite preferring to be anywhere else. Unexpected desire flares between the gentleman most likely to follow the rules and the lady most likely to break them.
The fifth book in this series which takes place at a house party so events & characters do overlap. Another unputdownable romance, the pace is so good & the characters ooze depth. I loved both Neville & Charity boy did the chemistry between them sizzle! Definitely a case of opposites attract. The banter between was delicious & Neville’s puns had me laughing. A chance meeting at the lake rocked their worlds & I loved their journey to a HEA. Another wonderful romance from the author
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The fifth book in this series which takes place at a house party so events & characters do overlap. Another unputdownable romance, the pace is so good & the characters ooze depth. I loved both Neville & Charity boy did the chemistry between them sizzle! Definitely a case of opposites attract. The banter between was delicious & Neville’s puns had me laughing. A chance meeting at the lake rocked their worlds & I loved their journey to a HEA. Another wonderful romance from the author
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 16, 2024
Charming ✅
Fun Banter ✅
Recluse Viscount ✅
Wonderful Hoyden ✅
He Falls First ✅
Read Well Into The Night ✅
Swept Away ✅
Hold Your Breathe Moments ✅
Characters Who Capture Your Heart ✅
Steamy, Spicy Scenes ✅✅
Beautiful, Beautiful Read!!! ✅
Mind-Blowing Surprise ✅
No words can say how much this book moved me and made me laugh at Charity’s antics and Neville’s stoicism and when he falls it is a beautiful, wondrous thing! And when Charity falls it is so lovely and heartwarming and so anticipated!!
Scarlett Scott does it again in high fashion, a blend of love, spice, intrigue, geese, one big surprise and LOVE!!!!
Brava Scarlett!! Brava!! ♥️🌹📚
Fun Banter ✅
Recluse Viscount ✅
Wonderful Hoyden ✅
He Falls First ✅
Read Well Into The Night ✅
Swept Away ✅
Hold Your Breathe Moments ✅
Characters Who Capture Your Heart ✅
Steamy, Spicy Scenes ✅✅
Beautiful, Beautiful Read!!! ✅
Mind-Blowing Surprise ✅
No words can say how much this book moved me and made me laugh at Charity’s antics and Neville’s stoicism and when he falls it is a beautiful, wondrous thing! And when Charity falls it is so lovely and heartwarming and so anticipated!!
Scarlett Scott does it again in high fashion, a blend of love, spice, intrigue, geese, one big surprise and LOVE!!!!
Brava Scarlett!! Brava!! ♥️🌹📚
May 16, 2024
What a wonderful series this has been! I am loving this long house party and the romances that have come out of it! Charity and Neville’s romance is pure delight . She’s his bold little hoyden that he can’t take his hands off since he spied her swimming in the lake at the party. As much as he tried to resist her, they were drawn together like magnets. In true Scarlett Scott fashion, the dialogue is charming and the passion sizzles! Looking forward to our next match!
May 28, 2024
Everyone deserves love…..
I loved the story of Neville and Charity. They were an opposites attract couple that were clearly made for one another. They both gave the other what they didn’t know they needed. Their interactions were so honest and sweet. She understood his eccentricities, and he understood her bold and daring demeanor. They both saw the real people behind the rumors and facades. Their banter was especially fun because it was never to be hurtful to one another.
I liked that they didn’t continuously deny their attraction to one another. Once they realized the depth of their feelings, Neville made sure that they would have a HEA even after Charity got a surprise that she thought would keep them apart. If you like a steamy love story that focuses on two misunderstood people coming together to be one another’s safe space when they least expect it, then this is the book for you.
I loved the story of Neville and Charity. They were an opposites attract couple that were clearly made for one another. They both gave the other what they didn’t know they needed. Their interactions were so honest and sweet. She understood his eccentricities, and he understood her bold and daring demeanor. They both saw the real people behind the rumors and facades. Their banter was especially fun because it was never to be hurtful to one another.
I liked that they didn’t continuously deny their attraction to one another. Once they realized the depth of their feelings, Neville made sure that they would have a HEA even after Charity got a surprise that she thought would keep them apart. If you like a steamy love story that focuses on two misunderstood people coming together to be one another’s safe space when they least expect it, then this is the book for you.
July 25, 2024
A heartwarming story of two perfectly imperfect souls.
Finally Charity’s own story. The characterization of Charity was ever exuberant, daring and full of mischievousness as she was depicted in the prior books—-scandalous, of course (encouraging Clementine from Book 2 to do away from wearing drawers in Summer😉). Viscount Wilton was depicted somehow as a dork who loves puns, who doesn’t know how to swim and who hates the social scene. Two characters, who at the outset, would be a disastrous read. But, Ms. Scott, with her wit in spinning her stories made a lovely and heartwarming tale of two imperfect souls. I also love the little twist in the plot towards the end. IMHO my favorite of the 5 books.
Finally Charity’s own story. The characterization of Charity was ever exuberant, daring and full of mischievousness as she was depicted in the prior books—-scandalous, of course (encouraging Clementine from Book 2 to do away from wearing drawers in Summer😉). Viscount Wilton was depicted somehow as a dork who loves puns, who doesn’t know how to swim and who hates the social scene. Two characters, who at the outset, would be a disastrous read. But, Ms. Scott, with her wit in spinning her stories made a lovely and heartwarming tale of two imperfect souls. I also love the little twist in the plot towards the end. IMHO my favorite of the 5 books.
May 19, 2024
sexy and fun
I thoroughly enjoyed Forever Her Viscount by Scarlett Scott. The hero is the kind of complex I enjoy and the heroine, unbeknownst to us all, is his perfect complement.
I thoroughly enjoyed Forever Her Viscount by Scarlett Scott. The hero is the kind of complex I enjoy and the heroine, unbeknownst to us all, is his perfect complement.
June 4, 2024
“Do you know what your problem is, Lady Charity Manners?”
She shook her head slowly, not wanting to dislodge his touch or break the spellbinding connection between them. “I don’t know. What is it?”
“Your problem is that you’ve never asked enough of the people who should care for you most,” he said with great feeling. “You’ve settled for far less than what you deserve.
“Your problem,” he concluded, “is that you don’t know your worth, when what you truly are is priceless.”
Sigh….and here is where I fell in love with Neville Astley, fifteenth Viscount Wilton. He's rigid and grumpy, an introvert through and through. Very particular, possibly neurodivergent, brilliant in his own right. He's also kind and caring and just the best kinda guy. He's never met a rule he did not follow…that is until he meets Lady Charity Manners – a woman who believes rules are made to be broken and has no qualms doing just that. Charity and Neville together are a beautiful thing to read. Oil and water. Fire and ice. That's what they are. Yet, despite being polar opposites, they are drawn to one another and get into all sorts of naughtiness in Forever Her Viscount.
Speaking of naughty, y'all the house party they are attending will go down in infamy. The setting for this book as well as the others in the series is simply scandalous. The purpose of the party is for women to build awareness around women's suffrage…but uh rah…these women have been dropping drawls and snapping up husbands left and right…in gardens…in libraries..in bed chambers..I dare say there's quite a bit of hunching going on at this here party.
Anywho, after a scandalous rumor wrecked her reputation and ruined her engagement, Charity was done with men. But after spending time with Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, a brooding recluse thrust into society as his niece's guardian, she's not so sure any more. Determined to avoid romance and Charity’s rebellious charm, a spark ignites between the rule-abiding lord and the rule-breaking lady. The question is do they see how big this spark grows or douse the flames of their passion before they burn out of control.
The story is engaging and all sorts of adorable. Especially Neville and his puns.
I loved this addition to the series...and quite frankly find it hard to rank it among its predecessors. All I CAN say is read it. Enjoy it. Love it. I sure did!
She shook her head slowly, not wanting to dislodge his touch or break the spellbinding connection between them. “I don’t know. What is it?”
“Your problem is that you’ve never asked enough of the people who should care for you most,” he said with great feeling. “You’ve settled for far less than what you deserve.
“Your problem,” he concluded, “is that you don’t know your worth, when what you truly are is priceless.”
Sigh….and here is where I fell in love with Neville Astley, fifteenth Viscount Wilton. He's rigid and grumpy, an introvert through and through. Very particular, possibly neurodivergent, brilliant in his own right. He's also kind and caring and just the best kinda guy. He's never met a rule he did not follow…that is until he meets Lady Charity Manners – a woman who believes rules are made to be broken and has no qualms doing just that. Charity and Neville together are a beautiful thing to read. Oil and water. Fire and ice. That's what they are. Yet, despite being polar opposites, they are drawn to one another and get into all sorts of naughtiness in Forever Her Viscount.
Speaking of naughty, y'all the house party they are attending will go down in infamy. The setting for this book as well as the others in the series is simply scandalous. The purpose of the party is for women to build awareness around women's suffrage…but uh rah…these women have been dropping drawls and snapping up husbands left and right…in gardens…in libraries..in bed chambers..I dare say there's quite a bit of hunching going on at this here party.
Anywho, after a scandalous rumor wrecked her reputation and ruined her engagement, Charity was done with men. But after spending time with Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, a brooding recluse thrust into society as his niece's guardian, she's not so sure any more. Determined to avoid romance and Charity’s rebellious charm, a spark ignites between the rule-abiding lord and the rule-breaking lady. The question is do they see how big this spark grows or douse the flames of their passion before they burn out of control.
The story is engaging and all sorts of adorable. Especially Neville and his puns.
I loved this addition to the series...and quite frankly find it hard to rank it among its predecessors. All I CAN say is read it. Enjoy it. Love it. I sure did!
April 30, 2024
Forever Her Viscount is the 5th book in Scarlett Scott’s Dukes Most Wanted series. Set amidst a house party this follows Lady Charity Manners and Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton.
Lady Charity has a tainted reputation ever since a scandalous rumour has been spread about her. She refuses to be apologetic about it and embraces life as a hoyden. The staid, reclusive and disapproving Viscount Wilton is the last person she should be attracted to but there is an unavoidable pull between them. Neville is at the house party to help his niece enter society and needs to steer clear of a hellion like Lady Charity. But the more time he spends with her the more he has to fight the unsuitable attraction he feels for her.
I really enjoyed this story. Charity was a great heroine. She has been gossiped about and had no back up from her own family but just stays true to herself. She isn’t bitter and is her natural sunny self.
Neville is a really different type of hero. He is naturally reclusive and uncomfortable around people but is trying to do the best he can for his niece. I found his nervous puns really endearing. I also loved that he understood Charity and was there to support her when she needed comforting.
As a couple they are an unlikely match but really complement each other. I’ve really enjoyed all the books in this series and am looking forward to the last book which is Madeline and MacFie [a firm favourite with me since he was introduced in Lady Wallflower].
I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Lady Charity has a tainted reputation ever since a scandalous rumour has been spread about her. She refuses to be apologetic about it and embraces life as a hoyden. The staid, reclusive and disapproving Viscount Wilton is the last person she should be attracted to but there is an unavoidable pull between them. Neville is at the house party to help his niece enter society and needs to steer clear of a hellion like Lady Charity. But the more time he spends with her the more he has to fight the unsuitable attraction he feels for her.
I really enjoyed this story. Charity was a great heroine. She has been gossiped about and had no back up from her own family but just stays true to herself. She isn’t bitter and is her natural sunny self.
Neville is a really different type of hero. He is naturally reclusive and uncomfortable around people but is trying to do the best he can for his niece. I found his nervous puns really endearing. I also loved that he understood Charity and was there to support her when she needed comforting.
As a couple they are an unlikely match but really complement each other. I’ve really enjoyed all the books in this series and am looking forward to the last book which is Madeline and MacFie [a firm favourite with me since he was introduced in Lady Wallflower].
I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 14, 2024
What a wonderful novella! I’m such a fan of Scarlett Scott´s books! They are all amazing!
After a salacious rumor tarnished her reputation and caused the man she loved to cry off their engagement, Lady Charity Manners has dedicated herself to becoming an unapologetic hoyden. She’ll never fall in love with a man—or trust one—ever again. Especially not a quiet, brooding, proper lord who is too handsome for his own good.
Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, is a recluse by choice who has mostly avoided society until becoming the guardian of his niece. For her sake, he’s attending a Yorkshire country house party. He wants nothing to do with romance or a wild hellion like Lady Charity. Unexpected desire flares between the gentleman most likely to follow the rules and the lady most likely to break them.
This history is short, but absolutely addictive! I read it in less than a day. I fell in love with Neville right from the beginning. He is so stuffy and serious, but when he is nervous, he does this funny thing that stole my heart and made me smile every time. Charity is my favorite heroine from this series, I think. So challenging and unapologetic! She owns her destiny. She’s adorable and resilient and I admired her strength and the way she lives her life.
The sexual tension is of the chart, and the sexy times ABSOLUTLY PERFECT! They are EXPLOSIVE together. Another great book from an outstanding author. I highly recommend it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
After a salacious rumor tarnished her reputation and caused the man she loved to cry off their engagement, Lady Charity Manners has dedicated herself to becoming an unapologetic hoyden. She’ll never fall in love with a man—or trust one—ever again. Especially not a quiet, brooding, proper lord who is too handsome for his own good.
Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, is a recluse by choice who has mostly avoided society until becoming the guardian of his niece. For her sake, he’s attending a Yorkshire country house party. He wants nothing to do with romance or a wild hellion like Lady Charity. Unexpected desire flares between the gentleman most likely to follow the rules and the lady most likely to break them.
This history is short, but absolutely addictive! I read it in less than a day. I fell in love with Neville right from the beginning. He is so stuffy and serious, but when he is nervous, he does this funny thing that stole my heart and made me smile every time. Charity is my favorite heroine from this series, I think. So challenging and unapologetic! She owns her destiny. She’s adorable and resilient and I admired her strength and the way she lives her life.
The sexual tension is of the chart, and the sexy times ABSOLUTLY PERFECT! They are EXPLOSIVE together. Another great book from an outstanding author. I highly recommend it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 9, 2024
Dive into the world of historical romance and you'll find this gem of a book that doesn't just capture your attention, it grabs your heart and refuses to let go. It's the tale of Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, and Lady Charity Manners, showing us all how to appreciate our own worth.
Neville is the ultimate book beau, redefining the game with his deep respect and adoration. He's so well-drawn, you'll wish you could leap into the pages and steal a moment with him. His bond with Lady Charity? It's the kind of intense that has you rooting for love that looks beneath the surface.
The author's writing is as strong as ever, mixing steamy passion with the kind of emotion that tugs at your heartstrings. This book is a rollercoaster that has you reaching for the tissues one minute and cheering for love's triumph the next. Flipping that last page, you realize this isn't just a read; it's a full-blown affair of the heart, leaving a mark and making you pine for a love as epic as Neville and Charity's. It's the kind of book hangover you're actually happy about, a nod to the eternal search for a love that truly gets us. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Neville is the ultimate book beau, redefining the game with his deep respect and adoration. He's so well-drawn, you'll wish you could leap into the pages and steal a moment with him. His bond with Lady Charity? It's the kind of intense that has you rooting for love that looks beneath the surface.
The author's writing is as strong as ever, mixing steamy passion with the kind of emotion that tugs at your heartstrings. This book is a rollercoaster that has you reaching for the tissues one minute and cheering for love's triumph the next. Flipping that last page, you realize this isn't just a read; it's a full-blown affair of the heart, leaving a mark and making you pine for a love as epic as Neville and Charity's. It's the kind of book hangover you're actually happy about, a nod to the eternal search for a love that truly gets us. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 8, 2024
This is a really sweet romance between two very different characters, Neville and Charity. Forever Her Viscount is number 5 in the Dukes Most Wanted series. Each of these novels takes place at a summer house party. If you know anything about historical romance, you know that house parties are famous for shenanigans.
Neville is a very staid, reflective, and somewhat shy Viscount while Charity is a very outgoing, brash, but sweet young woman. They both carry preconceived notions about the other but are more alike than either realizes. The painful experiences from their pasts and the fallout from those experiences color their perception of the future.
This is an especially enjoyable novel because it contains romance, some drama, and those classic Scarlett sex scenes. These are very open door and passionate so if that’s not your thing, you may want to pass on this novel. If you enjoy some spice with your romance, I highly recommend this mid-length novel.
I read Scarlett’s novels because I enjoy a fast-paced, well written romance. Give this one a chance and then read her library as there is something there for everyone.
Neville is a very staid, reflective, and somewhat shy Viscount while Charity is a very outgoing, brash, but sweet young woman. They both carry preconceived notions about the other but are more alike than either realizes. The painful experiences from their pasts and the fallout from those experiences color their perception of the future.
This is an especially enjoyable novel because it contains romance, some drama, and those classic Scarlett sex scenes. These are very open door and passionate so if that’s not your thing, you may want to pass on this novel. If you enjoy some spice with your romance, I highly recommend this mid-length novel.
I read Scarlett’s novels because I enjoy a fast-paced, well written romance. Give this one a chance and then read her library as there is something there for everyone.
May 15, 2024
Lady Charity's reputation has been tarnished by a nude painting she posed for and her fiance abandons her as a result of the scandal. Lady Charity has shed her last tear over her fiance and has sworn off men and love and feels free to do as she wants. Neville Astley, Viscount Wilton, a recluse by choice, prefers to be anywhere but at a country house party accompanying his niece, Margaret, when he sees Lady Charity Manners swimming in the lake in nothing but her chemise during his early-morning walk. Neville finds himself physically drawn to Lady Charity and nervous around her as well but their chemistry is undeniable. Lady Charity wants Neville to be with her but not necessarily marriage. I loved Neville and Charity's romantic journey together filled with endearing banter, family secrets and very hot, sexy steam. Excellent read!
May 15, 2024
A house party with so many romantic entanglements continues in this novel.
Charity is a woman not afraid to be herself despite criticism, hurt deeply when discarded by her fiancée. Neville is straitlaced on the surface concerned about his reputation as well as his niece.
But when Charity launches herself into his arms and he kisses her senseless, they begin to look at each other differently. Some unexpected issues and misunderstandings affect their time together.
Loved the romantic and sexy scenes, fun dialogue, and the depth of the characters.
I received an ARC but the honest opinion is my own.
Charity is a woman not afraid to be herself despite criticism, hurt deeply when discarded by her fiancée. Neville is straitlaced on the surface concerned about his reputation as well as his niece.
But when Charity launches herself into his arms and he kisses her senseless, they begin to look at each other differently. Some unexpected issues and misunderstandings affect their time together.
Loved the romantic and sexy scenes, fun dialogue, and the depth of the characters.
I received an ARC but the honest opinion is my own.
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