Series: Regency Rockstars, #1
Tropes: reformed rake; titled hero; widowed heroine
Publication Date: 01.14.20
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England
Rating: 4 refreshing stars!
Viscount Reid Follett is a hero of Waterloo and a peer of the realm and he reaps all the benefits of his position, especially when it comes to the attentions of ladies. He's never lacked for bed partners either, until now. When a group of Italian musicians quite literally steals the show, Reid and his friends decide to retaliate by forming their own musical group. Reid appoints himself conductor and singer, but his cockiness doesn't quite hold up to his passable singing abilities and with their first performance coming up soon, Reid swallows his pride and seeks out a singing master to help him perfect his voice.
Lavinia Jones chose to marry for love over position and she wouldn't change a thing. Now a war widow, she struggles to make ends meet for herself and her young son by giving singing lessons. Her discretion makes her perfect for Reid's purposes and the fact that she's beautiful doesn't hurt. But Reid quickly realizes he needs Lavinia more than she needs him and she's the one in control of their relationship. Both feel the attraction sparking between them and when they eventually succumb, it leaves them both feeling unsure of the boundaries of their relationship. With secrets still between them, it will take a culmination of everything he's learned and all the growth he's made as a person for Reid to succeed at his singing and get the girl he's come to love.
This was a fun, fast-paced romp. I wasn't too sure about the premise of this series but after I really enjoyed Owen, I had to go back and read Reid's story. I really enjoyed the growth he showed and Lavinia made for a great no-nonsense heroine Now I'm ready to find out what's going on with Eliza and Callum in the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3164862209
Lavinia Jones chose to marry for love over position and she wouldn't change a thing. Now a war widow, she struggles to make ends meet for herself and her young son by giving singing lessons. Her discretion makes her perfect for Reid's purposes and the fact that she's beautiful doesn't hurt. But Reid quickly realizes he needs Lavinia more than she needs him and she's the one in control of their relationship. Both feel the attraction sparking between them and when they eventually succumb, it leaves them both feeling unsure of the boundaries of their relationship. With secrets still between them, it will take a culmination of everything he's learned and all the growth he's made as a person for Reid to succeed at his singing and get the girl he's come to love.
This was a fun, fast-paced romp. I wasn't too sure about the premise of this series but after I really enjoyed Owen, I had to go back and read Reid's story. I really enjoyed the growth he showed and Lavinia made for a great no-nonsense heroine Now I'm ready to find out what's going on with Eliza and Callum in the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3164862209
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