When duty collides with desire, can love rewrite their fate?
Mr. Evander Addington had his life carefully mapped out—a quiet, predictable future as a Fellow at Oxford. But everything changed when his older brother unexpectedly passed away, making Evander the reluctant heir to an earldom. Suddenly thrust into the spotlight of the ton, Evander finds himself in a world he never wanted to be a part of. The only decision still within his control? Whom he would marry. And for that, he chooses the one woman he’s always loved—Lady Olivia Kendall.
After a scandal ruined her reputation, Olivia never dreamed of marriage. Branded by Society, she had resigned herself to a quiet life as a spinster. So when Evander—her dearest friend—proposes a marriage of convenience, she is torn. The union could restore her standing, but what would it cost him? And would he come to resent the very offer that could save her?
As they embark on their new life together, the tension around them grows undeniable. Someone is determined to force Evander’s hand, and Olivia may soon find herself in the scheme. With each mounting threat, a single, unexpected kiss breaks through her carefully built defenses and changes everything. Now Olivia must will she risk their friendship—and her heart—for a chance at true love?
As the fifth novel in the Courting the Unconventional series by author Laura Beers, Pursuing His Viscountess continues the series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.
Other series by Laura Beers include The Beckett Files, Regency A Promise of Love, Proper Regency Matchmakers, Regency Spies & Secrets, Gentlemen of London, Lords & Ladies of Mayfair and The Lockwood Family.
Laura Beers is an award-winning author. She attended Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. She can't sing, doesn't dance and loves naps.
Laura lives in Utah with her husband, three kids, and her dysfunctional dog. When not writing regency romance, she loves waterskiing, hiking, and drinking Dr Pepper.
Such a wonderful read Neither saw what their future held. Evander was a second son who had found his passion in teaching but suddenly that is ripped from him with the passing of his brother. Now facing a life with few choices, he demands the right to choose his wife. Olivia, having a ruined reputation, is shocked to have Evander suggest marriage. It could help her reputation but what about love? As they set on this path together, they have no idea of the problems waiting for them nor the dangers they soon will be facing. Can they handle the threats and danger to find their happiness together? Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.