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Viennese Waltz #2
The Forbidden Waltz
A Forbidden Love. A Secret Identity. A Royal Scandal.
In the dazzling courts of Vienna during the Congress, love defies an empire. When the emperor's charming son falls for a spirited English commoner, their secret romance must be kept hidden at all costs. Join Pippa and Klemens in The Forbidden Waltz—a tale brimming with wit, charm, and passion.
This sweet and clean Regency romance is the second book of the Viennese Waltz Series but can be read as a standalone.
Set against the backdrop of Vienna’s 1814 elegance, diplomacy, and intrigue, this series twirls through the entwined destinies of friends, enemies, and lost lovers in charming tales of love, desire and courtship.
My Lady, Will you Dance?
Book 1: The Forgotten Duke
In the dazzling courts of Vienna during the Congress, love defies an empire. When the emperor's charming son falls for a spirited English commoner, their secret romance must be kept hidden at all costs. Join Pippa and Klemens in The Forbidden Waltz—a tale brimming with wit, charm, and passion.
This sweet and clean Regency romance is the second book of the Viennese Waltz Series but can be read as a standalone.
Set against the backdrop of Vienna’s 1814 elegance, diplomacy, and intrigue, this series twirls through the entwined destinies of friends, enemies, and lost lovers in charming tales of love, desire and courtship.
My Lady, Will you Dance?
Book 1: The Forgotten Duke
- GenresRomanceHistorical
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2025
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March 13, 2026
Normally I love Laporte's heroes but this guy is so entitled, arrogant, and classist. The girl is a maid in his house, and he continually uses his position of power over her to make her do things she genuinely doesn't want to do. And he never changes or apologizes! He's in love with her and she keeps telling him no. So he...
(spoilers ahead)
-Assigns her maid duty during the nightly orgies he hosts with prostitutes, naked dancing girls, and drunkards (who oogle her)
-Lets her know he could command her to have sex with him. She worries whether he would until he admits he won't actually.
-Assigns her to be his personal maid even though she begs to have any other job. He gives her tasks such as taking his shoes off and laying in his bed in order to inspect the canopy.
-Assigns her to clean standing on a rickety chair and pillows so she'll fall and he can catch her.
It seems like he doesn't treat her as person but just an object of his desire - every interaction with her is him talking all about how he wants her and not asking her how she's doing or what she truly wants. In one scene, he just talks about his feelings about her father's death and doesn't ask about hers! (he hasn't seen her since the death) She tells him about how her house got foreclosed and her papers got stolen, and he just blames her for not being more available to him!
The book keeps saying this girl is known to be fiesty and always speaks her mind... I really wanted her to let him have it about this and force him to change and win her back!!! I was looking forward to seeing his growth as a character!!! She does get irritated and mad at him and thinks about how talking to him is like talking to a stone wall... but then just goes back to melting in his presence because he's so super handsome. He never changes.
This guy also is classist. He claims to view everyone as equal... then says they can be together even though she's a maid because it's fine because she was born into a good family. A non-classist person would say it's fine because she's a human being and birth doesn't matter!! He says he agrees everyone should be equal and knows what it's like to experience inequality... because he got the bad side of the bargain because his older brother prince has more privilege than him and will get to be king! LOL! He also clearly has a hierarchy for how much he values the servants - keeps saying the girl he loves should be elevated in the hierarchy (even though she keeps asking him not to) and says they should make other servants (like her friend Hettie) do the extra work.
Even before the book started, this guy was lying to her about who he was for years. They had a wedding date set. His real identity would have a huge impact on how their married life would look... but he never told her.
And I won't bother to discuss the "spy" plot... it was silly and felt pointless.
I usually love Sofi Laporte's books. I always read the new ones as soon as they come out. I was so disappointed with this one. The characters are usually fun and forward-thinking, but this was so different from usual. I thought the book must be setting up a big character change for him because he was sooo arrogant and acting lewd and ignoring what the girl wanted. But no! The guy never seems to treat her as an equal, nor respect her as an employee, nor even think she should have the right to say no to him.
(spoilers ahead)
-Assigns her maid duty during the nightly orgies he hosts with prostitutes, naked dancing girls, and drunkards (who oogle her)
-Lets her know he could command her to have sex with him. She worries whether he would until he admits he won't actually.
-Assigns her to be his personal maid even though she begs to have any other job. He gives her tasks such as taking his shoes off and laying in his bed in order to inspect the canopy.
-Assigns her to clean standing on a rickety chair and pillows so she'll fall and he can catch her.
It seems like he doesn't treat her as person but just an object of his desire - every interaction with her is him talking all about how he wants her and not asking her how she's doing or what she truly wants. In one scene, he just talks about his feelings about her father's death and doesn't ask about hers! (he hasn't seen her since the death) She tells him about how her house got foreclosed and her papers got stolen, and he just blames her for not being more available to him!
The book keeps saying this girl is known to be fiesty and always speaks her mind... I really wanted her to let him have it about this and force him to change and win her back!!! I was looking forward to seeing his growth as a character!!! She does get irritated and mad at him and thinks about how talking to him is like talking to a stone wall... but then just goes back to melting in his presence because he's so super handsome. He never changes.
This guy also is classist. He claims to view everyone as equal... then says they can be together even though she's a maid because it's fine because she was born into a good family. A non-classist person would say it's fine because she's a human being and birth doesn't matter!! He says he agrees everyone should be equal and knows what it's like to experience inequality... because he got the bad side of the bargain because his older brother prince has more privilege than him and will get to be king! LOL! He also clearly has a hierarchy for how much he values the servants - keeps saying the girl he loves should be elevated in the hierarchy (even though she keeps asking him not to) and says they should make other servants (like her friend Hettie) do the extra work.
Even before the book started, this guy was lying to her about who he was for years. They had a wedding date set. His real identity would have a huge impact on how their married life would look... but he never told her.
And I won't bother to discuss the "spy" plot... it was silly and felt pointless.
I usually love Sofi Laporte's books. I always read the new ones as soon as they come out. I was so disappointed with this one. The characters are usually fun and forward-thinking, but this was so different from usual. I thought the book must be setting up a big character change for him because he was sooo arrogant and acting lewd and ignoring what the girl wanted. But no! The guy never seems to treat her as an equal, nor respect her as an employee, nor even think she should have the right to say no to him.
December 24, 2025
When Pippa's father dies, she's left alone and virtually penniless - and with a fiancé, Klemens, who's vanished. So she goes to Vienna to look for Klemens, whom she believes to be a penniless student. But things get worse when her documents and remaining money are stolen before she even enters Vienna, she's unable to find Klemens, and she's arrested for not having a passport. The only way to escape prison is to agree to spy for the Secret Police, so she ends up as a maid in the palace - only to recognise 'Klemens' in the emperor's youngest son. He swears he'll find a way for them to be together; she feels betrayed and certain they can't possibly have a future together despite his promises. Can they find trust and a solution amid the insanity of the Vienna Congress?
I've never yet been disappointed by one of this author's books, despite my high expectations, and this was no exception. It pulled me in from the start, kept me guessing as to what would happen next, had me alternately laughing and feeling sympathy for Pippa and Klemens, and left me feeling happy and satisfied (even though I was sorry to say goodbye to them). Throw in the odd touch of spying suspense (very little), occasional meetings with characters from previous books, some quirky characters who made things still more interesting, and a main character who uses maths to keep her temper under control, and this is not just your standard Regency/historical romance - it's a book I can see myself coming back and rereading. Waiting eagerly for the next book! Highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I've never yet been disappointed by one of this author's books, despite my high expectations, and this was no exception. It pulled me in from the start, kept me guessing as to what would happen next, had me alternately laughing and feeling sympathy for Pippa and Klemens, and left me feeling happy and satisfied (even though I was sorry to say goodbye to them). Throw in the odd touch of spying suspense (very little), occasional meetings with characters from previous books, some quirky characters who made things still more interesting, and a main character who uses maths to keep her temper under control, and this is not just your standard Regency/historical romance - it's a book I can see myself coming back and rereading. Waiting eagerly for the next book! Highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
December 29, 2025
I just love this series with all of the history of the courts of Vienna during the Congress, just after the Napoleonic Wars. Each book in this series probably can be read in any order as the books seamlessly overlap. The characters are wonderful and the story is well written. This one is about the son of the emperor who has fallen in love with a commoner. As his father is preparing an arranged marriage for him it seems like there is no solution for this couple to be together.
Philippa Cranwell arrives in Vienna to find her fiance who has not answered her recent letters. With the death of her father and the loss of her home she arrives just as the delegates from many countries are coming for the Congress. When her purse with all of her money and identification papers is stolen, she is brought to the police who make a deal with her to keep her out of jail. She must get a job as a maid in the emperor's palace and spy for them. With her days so busy it seems it will be impossible to find her lost fiance, Klemens Lidenstein.
Archduke Leopold Klemens of Austria, the emperor's scandalous youngest son and the court's most whispered-about rake: Prince Lucifer has been keeping his relationship with Pippa a secret for years. He would sneak away form the palace in the summer to become a student of Pippa's brilliant father under the name Klemens Lidenstein. He fell in love with Pippa and promised to marry her but now he has no clue where she has gone. He has no idea that she is actually living in the palace working as a maid. When he finally realizes she is safe in his household, he will have to regain her trust and find a way to finally make her his wife in the midst of all the palace intrigue.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
Philippa Cranwell arrives in Vienna to find her fiance who has not answered her recent letters. With the death of her father and the loss of her home she arrives just as the delegates from many countries are coming for the Congress. When her purse with all of her money and identification papers is stolen, she is brought to the police who make a deal with her to keep her out of jail. She must get a job as a maid in the emperor's palace and spy for them. With her days so busy it seems it will be impossible to find her lost fiance, Klemens Lidenstein.
Archduke Leopold Klemens of Austria, the emperor's scandalous youngest son and the court's most whispered-about rake: Prince Lucifer has been keeping his relationship with Pippa a secret for years. He would sneak away form the palace in the summer to become a student of Pippa's brilliant father under the name Klemens Lidenstein. He fell in love with Pippa and promised to marry her but now he has no clue where she has gone. He has no idea that she is actually living in the palace working as a maid. When he finally realizes she is safe in his household, he will have to regain her trust and find a way to finally make her his wife in the midst of all the palace intrigue.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Forbidden Waltz by Sofi Laporte is a gripping story of forbidden love and secret identities.
Sofi Laporte gripped me into her genius story telling once again. From a secret identity, an inspiring love tale, secrets, glitter and glam from page one, I was hooked. What would it mean for someone’s world to turn completely upside down, the people you thought would always be there for you mysteriously disappear… What choices one is forced to make during desperate circumstances… We go through together all of these choices with Pippa as she goes throughout the story. Her world view is turned upside down, she is battered on all sides with difficult choices, and doing what she thinks is right.
🎶 Regency Romance
🎶 hidden identity
🎶 friends to lovers
🎶 social divide
🎶 lost love
The author as always create a beautiful atmosphere throughout the story, with writing a variety of different accounts on the complex diplomacy with Russia, England, and Austria and more. I was thoroughly swept through the political climate of the time, and it was quite exciting to read about the antics one would get up to during that time. Secrets, love stories, and complicated intrigue you can’t go wrong with this story.
You’ll never go wrong with a Sofi Laporte story. I recommend every single one of her books.
Thank you Sofi Laporte for the free book.
Sofi Laporte gripped me into her genius story telling once again. From a secret identity, an inspiring love tale, secrets, glitter and glam from page one, I was hooked. What would it mean for someone’s world to turn completely upside down, the people you thought would always be there for you mysteriously disappear… What choices one is forced to make during desperate circumstances… We go through together all of these choices with Pippa as she goes throughout the story. Her world view is turned upside down, she is battered on all sides with difficult choices, and doing what she thinks is right.
🎶 Regency Romance
🎶 hidden identity
🎶 friends to lovers
🎶 social divide
🎶 lost love
The author as always create a beautiful atmosphere throughout the story, with writing a variety of different accounts on the complex diplomacy with Russia, England, and Austria and more. I was thoroughly swept through the political climate of the time, and it was quite exciting to read about the antics one would get up to during that time. Secrets, love stories, and complicated intrigue you can’t go wrong with this story.
You’ll never go wrong with a Sofi Laporte story. I recommend every single one of her books.
Thank you Sofi Laporte for the free book.
December 24, 2025
The Forbidden Waltz is, at its heart, a love story. At the same time, our heroine finds herself deeply involved in mysterious and potentially dangerous circumstances in a lavishly detailed and vastly engaging story that carries the reader along through the many twists and turns of an exceptionally well-written tale. The author’s finely-honed skills for description and careful plotting are in full evidence, making The Forbidden Waltz a very enjoyable reading experience. As is always true with this author’s charming stories, I was rooting for the heroine from the first page; she was both inventive and resilient, traits to be admired.
Once again we are visiting the Congress of Vienna (September 1814–June 1815), which serves as the dramatic backdrop of the Vienna Waltz series. This time we view the scene from a very different vantage point: that of a palace maid. Our heroine, an educated young woman who has reluctantly, but necessarily, accepted the job, has also been forced into spying on Congress participants. The Vienna Congress was famous for the vast numbers of spies working on behalf of the major powers involved, and in this book we get a look at that facet of the Congress, and get a sense of what life was like for those who worked behind the scenes. In other words, we learn a bit about history while reading a beautifully written story. Wonderful!
Once again we are visiting the Congress of Vienna (September 1814–June 1815), which serves as the dramatic backdrop of the Vienna Waltz series. This time we view the scene from a very different vantage point: that of a palace maid. Our heroine, an educated young woman who has reluctantly, but necessarily, accepted the job, has also been forced into spying on Congress participants. The Vienna Congress was famous for the vast numbers of spies working on behalf of the major powers involved, and in this book we get a look at that facet of the Congress, and get a sense of what life was like for those who worked behind the scenes. In other words, we learn a bit about history while reading a beautifully written story. Wonderful!
December 27, 2025
It's impossible to list all the things I loved about The Forbidden Waltz without giving spoilers, so I'll just mention a few of the main things:
I loved absolutely everything about this book! The world building, the descriptions, the historically accurate details (with a little bit of creative license thrown in to make the story better), the crossover characters from the other books in the series, but most of all Pippa's spunk, cheekiness and friendly but spitfire personality. I loved how resourceful and determined and outspoken she was and her banter with Klemens was fabulous!
I loved how Pippa managed to overcome her dire situation in the beginning of the book through hard work and determination (and watching her try to be a servant was incredibly entertaining!) and the second chance romance was everything I'd hoped it would be! The twists near the end of the book were amazing, the writing was incredible and as usual with anything written by Sofi, the story was utter perfection! Can't wait for the next one!
I loved absolutely everything about this book! The world building, the descriptions, the historically accurate details (with a little bit of creative license thrown in to make the story better), the crossover characters from the other books in the series, but most of all Pippa's spunk, cheekiness and friendly but spitfire personality. I loved how resourceful and determined and outspoken she was and her banter with Klemens was fabulous!
I loved how Pippa managed to overcome her dire situation in the beginning of the book through hard work and determination (and watching her try to be a servant was incredibly entertaining!) and the second chance romance was everything I'd hoped it would be! The twists near the end of the book were amazing, the writing was incredible and as usual with anything written by Sofi, the story was utter perfection! Can't wait for the next one!
December 30, 2025
Pippa Cranwell has fallen in love with one of her father‘s students. The young man, Klemens, asked her to marry him and even gave her a ring to seal their arrangement. Niw, however, her father has died, she’s lost her house and money, and Klemens us nowhere to be found. Not knowing what else to do, Pippa heads to Vienna in the hope of finding him. What she discovers there is a world apart from what she was expecting.
When her purse and papers are stolen, Pippa finds herself in a dire situation. The police become involved and arrange a job for her at the home of the Emperor. It’s a lowly position, and it comes with strings attached. What Pippa discovers at Hofburg Palace shocks her.
Will Pippa and Klemens find each other, again? Will he keep his promise to marry her? There’s a great deal that goes on in this book that will answer the questions by but necessarily in a straight line.
I enjoyed this book very much and I recommend it.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author. I thank her for her generosity, but it had no effect on this review. All opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading this book.
When her purse and papers are stolen, Pippa finds herself in a dire situation. The police become involved and arrange a job for her at the home of the Emperor. It’s a lowly position, and it comes with strings attached. What Pippa discovers at Hofburg Palace shocks her.
Will Pippa and Klemens find each other, again? Will he keep his promise to marry her? There’s a great deal that goes on in this book that will answer the questions by but necessarily in a straight line.
I enjoyed this book very much and I recommend it.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author. I thank her for her generosity, but it had no effect on this review. All opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading this book.
December 26, 2025
This mostly takes place in courts of Vienna during the Congress, just after the Napoleonic Wars, but it really begins back in England when a scholar’s daughter and one of his pupils fall in love and become engaged. When she is orphaned she goes to Austria to find her fiancé, only for her money and papers to be stolen. She finds work in the emperor’s palace and discovers that her fiancé is actually the emperor’s youngest son. There is some intrigue as she has been forced to spy in the palace. He must work to regain her trust and find a way for their HEA. It was nice to have the setting in an other country. Some of the characters from previous books in the series make an appearance, but the books don’t have to be read in order.
January 26, 2026
This is a delightful story, well plotted, well written with excellent characterisation. It is in the old tradition of Regency romances in that there are no steamy scenes and the physical interaction between the two main characters goes no further than kissing.
It is set at the genuine event of the Vienna congress when the great powers of Europe gathered together with a huge sense of relief and optimism after Napoleon had been exiled to the island of Elba. It is portrayed as a romance that is forbidden and impossible as it involves two people at the opposite of the social spectrum in a society that had rigid rules and expectations. The story is beautifully handled with charm and some light humour.
It is set at the genuine event of the Vienna congress when the great powers of Europe gathered together with a huge sense of relief and optimism after Napoleon had been exiled to the island of Elba. It is portrayed as a romance that is forbidden and impossible as it involves two people at the opposite of the social spectrum in a society that had rigid rules and expectations. The story is beautifully handled with charm and some light humour.
December 22, 2025
Having been to Vienna and the Schönbrunn Palace, I was intrigued with this glimpse into the Viennese court, political intrigue, and all the delegations present for the congress. My heart went out to Pippa for the impossible position she was put into and the double life Klemens lived, all while longing for a simple life with their true loves. Without giving anything away, suffice it to say the fairy tale ending was every girl’s dream. Make sure you read the authors notes for more fascinating historical details. Thanks to the author, I receive an ARC with no obligation, and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Captivating start to this stand alone (but why limit to just one?) second book in the series. A robbery, lost person and spies!
The author does a magnificent job if weaving fictional characters within historical context. She does such a good job that the reader is challenged to remember which is real vs fictional.
I enjoyed the development of the heroine as she struggles with the challenges life throws at her.
The hero is complex and caught in his life as well.
I recommend this book, series and author highly. I look forward to the next book in the series to see what happens next.
I received an ARC copy of the book and all opinions are my own.
The author does a magnificent job if weaving fictional characters within historical context. She does such a good job that the reader is challenged to remember which is real vs fictional.
I enjoyed the development of the heroine as she struggles with the challenges life throws at her.
The hero is complex and caught in his life as well.
I recommend this book, series and author highly. I look forward to the next book in the series to see what happens next.
I received an ARC copy of the book and all opinions are my own.
December 24, 2025
In The Forbidden Waltz, you really want to know what is going to happen in this historical romance set in an exciting place and time. I read the story in one sitting. The glimpse of palace life is compelling, and Pippa makes a friend who helps her navigate life pretending to be a maid.
Pippa and Klemens defy the odds. The idea of a normal woman and an archduke is a bit hard to imagine, but Laporte convinces us.
I appreciated the author bringing to life Vienna of the 1814 Congress and all the intrigue along with the appearance of the crafty spy chief Metternich.
Against all odds the two lovers make a go of it in a tale set in a lofty palace at a momentous point in history.
Pippa and Klemens defy the odds. The idea of a normal woman and an archduke is a bit hard to imagine, but Laporte convinces us.
I appreciated the author bringing to life Vienna of the 1814 Congress and all the intrigue along with the appearance of the crafty spy chief Metternich.
Against all odds the two lovers make a go of it in a tale set in a lofty palace at a momentous point in history.
December 23, 2025
Another fabulous book by Sofi Laporte! Her ability to draw the reader in from the very first page is magical. In this book, the two MC must maintain their secret to stay together. I love that Sofi’s book always have a hidden identity theme and secrets.
I loved Pippa in that she maintained her strength and resolve thru out the book. She didn’t become a simpering female. She did what she thought was right with all her hard choices.
I love all Sofi’s books and once you read one, you’ll devour every one of them.
I loved Pippa in that she maintained her strength and resolve thru out the book. She didn’t become a simpering female. She did what she thought was right with all her hard choices.
I love all Sofi’s books and once you read one, you’ll devour every one of them.
December 30, 2025
Yeah, I didn’t love this one. The political and spy aspects are dry and boring, and the relationship unromantic and underdeveloped. The ending gets a little better, but I still had to force my way through it. I loved the first book of the series, so was disappointed to not enjoy this one.
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There are scenes of revelry, but it’s not graphic and the MCs do not participate. There are many mentions of mistresses and affairs. There is no mention of faith or God.
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There are scenes of revelry, but it’s not graphic and the MCs do not participate. There are many mentions of mistresses and affairs. There is no mention of faith or God.
January 5, 2026
well written and developed
Really enjoyed this story. SoFi does a nice job in her story telling.
This was a fun story, love coming across the previous characters from her other books.
The main thing that didn't seem realistic since she was so intelligent, was her talking to the gardener when she had no clue who he was.
With spies everywhere, it would have not been wise to tell so much about herself. Although I was pretty confident I knew who he was she didn't.
Though it was definately a fun story.
Really enjoyed this story. SoFi does a nice job in her story telling.
This was a fun story, love coming across the previous characters from her other books.
The main thing that didn't seem realistic since she was so intelligent, was her talking to the gardener when she had no clue who he was.
With spies everywhere, it would have not been wise to tell so much about herself. Although I was pretty confident I knew who he was she didn't.
Though it was definately a fun story.
March 3, 2026
This was amazing!
I loved the storyline.
I honestly worried that this one would end badly- I’m glad I was wrong.
There were lots of twists and turns in this one and I loved that Philippa continued being optimistic even when life threw her some terrible curveballs.
I know almost nothing about the courts of Vienna- this book gave me a glimpse of life during that time, but not so much that I was bored or overwhelmed.
I can’t wait for the next book!
I loved the storyline.
I honestly worried that this one would end badly- I’m glad I was wrong.
There were lots of twists and turns in this one and I loved that Philippa continued being optimistic even when life threw her some terrible curveballs.
I know almost nothing about the courts of Vienna- this book gave me a glimpse of life during that time, but not so much that I was bored or overwhelmed.
I can’t wait for the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Finding herself in dire situation, she adeptly adapted. His love is constant even with their seemingly insurmountable social gap. Amid political intrigue, manipulations, maneuvers and spying, they found a way to their HEA. Thoroughly enjoyable read.
I received an ARC of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.
I received an ARC of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.
December 30, 2025
What I like most about this series is the change of scenery from the typical locations that we generally encounter in a historical regency romance. I appreciated especially the cast of characters at the beginning, which allowed me to look up details on some of the ones based on real historical figures.
January 26, 2026
Where are the other 5stars?????
I would rate this story a '10' stars if they were offered. Sofi definitely outdid herself on her imagination in this book. Was like a "male" Cinderella story, and well worth reading. I'm happy the other characters from the previous book were present to remind me....this is top notch writing!
I would rate this story a '10' stars if they were offered. Sofi definitely outdid herself on her imagination in this book. Was like a "male" Cinderella story, and well worth reading. I'm happy the other characters from the previous book were present to remind me....this is top notch writing!
March 17, 2026
It’s cute. The male love interest is a little bit annoying - enjoying watching his true love clean?!? 😂 giving her menial task to tease her but it just comes off that he’s sort of a jerk sometimes. He seems a little misogynistic and it did grate on my nerves a little that he wasn’t more gentlemanly at times.
March 20, 2026
This series in Vienna is different from the previous books that Sofi Laporte usually writes, but it is interesting and worth reading. It’s the story of Pippa and Klemens, two people from different classes. When Pippa agrees to marry Klemens, she doesn’t know that he comes from royalty, and when her father dies and she is put out of her home, she goes looking for Klemens who has disappeared. The book is about her search for him and it is one strange search.
March 25, 2026
Cute, but. Pippa was a little too much of a wide eyed innocent for me. And Klemens? Idk, he gets her assigned to be his chambermaid and then his sisters companion, but in both cases the power imbalance is a little rough. She never really brings him to his knees as I would like. When he pouts and watches her clean? Eh. But he did take a stand in the end I guess.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well-written with a gripping opening, a satisfying ending, and hard to put down. Not as light-hearted as some of Sofi Laporte's other books, but still sprinkled with laugh-out-loud moments.
I received an ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
I received an ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a second chance romance and has a lot of politics too. It would be interesting to study the congress and then reread the book. It was fun to watch the twists and see how a forbidden romance could become reality. Enjoyable read.
December 29, 2025
Absolutely fascinating!
This tale was so intriguing I could not put it down. I love Sofi ‘s style of writing as it keeps you in suspense with all the twists and turns. Both suspense and love; an unbeatable combination.
I can’t wait to read the next book.
This tale was so intriguing I could not put it down. I love Sofi ‘s style of writing as it keeps you in suspense with all the twists and turns. Both suspense and love; an unbeatable combination.
I can’t wait to read the next book.
March 2, 2026
This book was a little different from my preferred sweet, lighthearted reading. It was ok, just not a favorite. Personally, I felt it was a little too descriptive of the debauchery of the lives of those in power at the time.
March 5, 2026
Romance an Royalty
This story is full of romance and royalty, spies and salacios goings on, period clothing and crown jewels, and more from a lowly scullery maid to the highest crown in the region, all set in Austria.
This story is full of romance and royalty, spies and salacios goings on, period clothing and crown jewels, and more from a lowly scullery maid to the highest crown in the region, all set in Austria.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A wonderful historical romance.. Clever, interesting, and romantic.. Lovely characters!
January 20, 2026
Enjoyed many of this author's regency romance books, but this book is boring. Didn't like the first book in the series and this one is even worse.
January 21, 2026
2.5 stars. It was okay, but a little over the top.
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