The Trouble With Inventing A Viscount: A Novel

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USA Todaybestselling author Vivienne Lorret returns with the second book in her Liars Club series with a sparkling romance about the spirited middle sister, a dashing rogue, and a very real engagement...except hes not the viscount hes pretending to be.

Honoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, shes been betrothed since birth to the long-lost Viscount Vandemere. But no one has actually ever met the viscount and, without an heir, the title will soon become extinct. So shes willing to do anything to keep her viscount alive, even if she has to invent him herself.

Oscar Flint is a first-rate gambler. Estranged from his fathers side of the family his entire life, he grew up beneath the tutelage of a legendary con artist. There isnt anyone who could pull the wool over his eyes. Not until he crosses paths with Honoria. Losing to her puts him in a bind... Until he remembers her story about a lost heir to a viscountcy. An heir that no one has ever met. Not yet, anyway.

When Oscar arrives on Honorias doorstep, claiming to be Vandemere, she is thrown for a loop. This rogue is not her viscount. The only problem is, hes quite convincing, and when he kisses her, the line between the lie and the truth becomes hazy in all the steam they create. Honoria refuses to gamble with her heart. But Oscar has never played by the rules and hes determined to win, no matter the cost.

Reviews

"Lorret launches the Liars' Club series with a scintillating fake fianc romance in Regency England...With big emotions, sensual love scenes, and endearing protagonist, this is sure to win hearts." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on It Had to Be a Duke

"[A] sprightly and fun fake-engagement tale...It is a lovely tumble." -- Library Journal on It Had to Be a Duke

"I love this delightful historical romance, Vivienne Lorret is one of my favorite authors and It Had to Be a Duke is a fun romp. The fake betrothal trope has honestly been done so many times but somehow Lorret manages to make it fresh. It's probably because on top of the fake betrothal trope, Verity and Magnus are enemies-to-lovers, my second favorite trope." -- Fresh Fiction on It Had to Be a Duke

"Lorret has created a delicious world filled with complex, charming characters. A touch of passion and some comic relief make this a well-blended novel that includes an alluring setup for the next in the series." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Wrong Marquess

"Lorret's bright humor and sharp wit shine in this charming historical romance." -- Kirkus Reviews on The Wrong Marquess

Author Bio

USA Today bestselling author, Vivienne Lorret transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of works including: The Wallflower Wedding Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Season's Original Series, and the Misadventures in Matchmaking series. For more information on her books, sign up for her newsletter at www.vivlorret.net.