Lust Beyond the Viscount's Scars: A Historical Regency Romance Novel

by Meghan Sloan

With her heart remaining heavy with the past, Lyra Stockton believed that summer at her ancestral estate would be a time of healing, far from London’s society. She desperately seeks to escape memories of her past heartbreak in the freedom of the countryside. Until she reunites with her childhood friend Christian, and in a glimpse of an eye her present turns into a scandalous journey of desires. Yet, when he comes up with a proposal that could determine her life…

Will she finally let the past go and unleash her fiery passion?

Christian Kearney, returns from the horrors of war, a changed man with scars both visible and hidden. Determined to fulfill his duty to his family, Christian seeks a bride to secure his legacy. Yet, the boy he once was has become a man hardened by battle and personal tragedy. When fate brings him back with Lyra, he realizes that a marriage of convenience will serve both their interests. What he never saw coming was the sizzling desire burning his soul.

Can his flaming love for Lyra heal his deep wounds?

As their unconventional betrothal draws scrutiny from all sides, buried secrets threaten to unravel their fragile bond. In a tale of love, loss, and redemption, Lyra and Christian must confront their fears, and embrace the possibility of a future full of passion and forgiveness. With Lyra’s former suitor and the past casting long shadows, can they find the strength to turn a union of necessity into a love that defies all odds? Will their scandalous romance bloom or will lies and schemes win over?

"Lust Beyond the Viscount's Scars" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genres: Romance

464 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2024

Reviews

[Nanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, What a story! I couldn’t put it down. I was into the story by the end of the first couple of pages. This is a suspenseful, intriguing mystery plus the love story of the century. Childhood friends, Lyra and Christian and his brother Arden grew up together. Then Christian left for the war and everything changed not in a good way. He never thought he would have the title. Then Arden died and Christian was badly wounded in the war. He had to come back and take over the duties of a Viscount. Both Lyra and Christian have had a lot of pain and sorrow in their lives. Meeting again after four years, neither expected to have feelings other than friendship. But as they learn there are many secrets around Ardens death and danger too it seems. With her sister, Charis and his cousin, Samuel helping them they need to put the past to rest before they and deal with the present. Their marriage of convenience turns out to be something much more. The characters are wonderful, His aunt, Lady Diane and her Uncle George and Aunt Mathilda add a lot to the story. Of course, there are those who don’t want the past to be stirred up along with an unhappy ex suitor too. This is a book not to be missed. I received an ARC from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion and am freely giving it.

[Doreen Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do You Really Know Your Brother?

I enjoyed this story. Christian and Lyra had been childhood friends but Christian went away to war. Whilst he was away, his brother Arden died. When Christian returned, he was keen to find out more about how he died. Something did not seem right. Lyra wanted to help him, as a friend. However, feelings soon grew between them. Would they discover what happened to Arden? Was there a side to Arden that his brother did not see? Will Christian and Lyra discover the truth and be able to find happiness together? Read on and enjoy.

[NelleRenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The two main characters are reunited after the hero returns from war with scars both emotional an physical. The heroine also has some emotional baggage. They decide on a marriage of convenience, but soon some twists make it into more. This story had some resilient characters who get their HEA. I enjoyed the book as I do like scared or less than perfect characters.

[Joyce Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I can't find the words.

Well, far from being just a romance, there was intrigue, lies, and truths . It went from not just a beautiful romantic story but to a murder mystery that upset everything and led to truths that were hard for people to accept. Honestly, I don't think I have read anything before that. I just could not put the book down and leave it for later

[Pat Babcock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Will Happen

The additional epilogue did nor appear. Returning wounded from the war and having to become a discount after the death of his brother was traumatic but his best friend gave him love and support.

[Mary Ellen Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lust Beyond the Viscount's Scars

I almost gave you a 3 stars. The first of the story I got confused. Slowly I realized this was also a mystery plus a romance. A very dark mystery, I enjoyed it at the end.

[Nancy T Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Tragedy/A Quest/Answers/Love..

With wounds leftover from the war returning home seems so very sad. The need to find facts for the truth
Concerning his brother the answers all seem to point to his childhood friend. And finally they both seek the truth and then love.

[Susan R Clement · Rating 5 out of 5]

question

Why don’t you either put this at the end of unnecessary extended epilogue or just make the extended a last chapter.
Then you could have a true review.

[Beverly Purser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book

Well written with lot of interaction . The characters.were charming and enjoyed their trip to their HEB. Well done and thank you.