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The Viscount and the Vixen Mass Market Paperback – Nov. 29 2016

by Lorraine Heath (Author)
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Love begets madness. Viscount Locksley watched it happen to his father after his cherished wife’s death. But when his sire arranges to marry flame-haired fortune hunter Portia Gadstone, Locke is compelled to take drastic measures to stop the stunning beauty from taking advantage of the marquess. A marriage of mutual pleasure could be convenient, indeed . . . as long as inconvenient feelings don’t interfere.

Desperation forced Portia to agree to marry a madman. The arrangement will offer the protection she needs. Or so she believes until the marquess’s distractingly handsome son peruses the fine print . . .and takes his father’s place!

Now the sedate—and, more importantly, secure—union Portia planned has been tossed in favor of one simmering with wicked temptation and potential heartbreak. Because as she begins to fall for her devilishly seductive husband, her dark secrets surface and threaten to ruin them both—unless Locke is willing to risk all and open his heart to love.

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    The Hellions of Havisham
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    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Avon
  5. Publication date
    Nov. 29 2016
  6. Dimensions
    3.3 x 10.41 x 17.02 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0062391054
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0062391056
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Heath wraps up her Hellions of Havisham trio (after The Earl Takes All) with her strongest effort yet….Heath’s passionate romance exposes the underside of Victorian London society, drawing readers into a dangerous world.” — Publishers Weekly

Heath wraps up the Hellions of Havisham series with a send-off that is both heart-stirring and supersexy, offering a story that hits romantic high notes... and highlights the power of love and compassion. A winning Victorian romance with a Pretty Woman vibe-complete with a hot piano scene. — Kirkus Reviews

“Heath is nothing if not original, unconventional and a continuing innovative voice in the genre. The pages are brimming over with humor and poignancy, sexual tension and emotions that run deep. Readers will savor how Ms. Heath’s unforgettable characters overcome their emotional barriers to find love and peace.” — RT Book Reviews (top pick)

“Sexy, clever, and emotionally wrenching, this heartfelt story breathes new life into the classic marriage-of-convenience plot and adds another winner to Heath’s addictive series.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“Another Heath masterpiece.” — Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars

Lorraine Heath’s books are always magic, but she’s at the top of her writing game with IN BED WITH THE DEVIL. You won’t be able to put it down! — Cathy Maxwell

Heath steals your heart, then takes you on a journey that will leave you torn between tears and joy. — Christina Dodd

Heath is a consummate storyteller, whose characters leap from the pages. Their powerful emotions and intense passions translate exceptionally well to readers, allowing them to become deeply involved in the fascinating plot and leaving them breathless and wanting more. — RT Book Reviews (top pick) - 4.5 stars - Praise for LORD OF TEMPTATION

“The Duke of Weddington is perfect hero material. Historical readers will clamor for more.” — Liz Carlyle

“She writes the most powerfully moving love stories in romance today.” — Jill Barnett, RITA Award-Winner

“Sensitive, funny and altogether enchanting!” — Dallas News

“Master storyteller Heath perfectly threads together emotional power and deep romance. Taking her cue from Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist, she reinvents the story so we see what might have happened to the older Oliver. Few writers engage readers’ hearts and minds as beautifully as Heath certainly does.” Top Pick — Romantic Times BOOKclub

“Lorraine Heath is an incredible talent!” — Katherine Sutcliffe, author of HOT AUGUST MOON

“Lorraine Heath has long been an author readers trust when they want to read a heart-warming historical, one that will entertain them and make them shed a tear or two. That’s probably because the emotions in Heath’s stories are genuine.” — Happy Ever After blog on USA Today

About the Author

Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She’s been writing about them ever since. Her novels have been recognized with numerous industry awards and have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (Nov. 29 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062391054
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062391056
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 195 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.3 x 10.41 x 17.02 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases for a publicist, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA(R).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
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I found a lot of humour in this particular story. Very enjoyable read.
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Monique D
5.0 out of 5 stars So exceptional that words nearly failed me!
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2016
That day, when Killian, Viscount Locksley – Locke – saw his father, the Marquess of Marsden, the latter was looking especially spiffy. The Marquess nonchalantly mentions that he is waiting for his bride. The Marquess is said to be a little soft in the head since his beloved wife died thirty years ago, and Locke is afraid his father’s mental health is getting worse when the Marquess announces that he’s getting married that same afternoon. Mrs. Portia Gadstone had answered the Marquess’ advertisement, saying he was looking for a wife. Portia and the Marquess have never met but they have corresponded and have come to an agreement: he wants an heir, or rather a spare, and she needs security. When she arrives, Locke opens the door and is immediately stunned at the primal reaction he experiences in her presence; she oozes sexuality and confidence, and it rattles him to his core. Locke is rude to her, and she replies in kind; she will not be cowed by his behaviour. Locke will not let her marry his father, he doesn’t trust the likes of her, and when they find themselves alone for a moment, he kisses her and tells her he will marry her, to protect his father. His father has been pestering Locke for an heir, Locke will never let himself love, will never marry for love, so Portia is perfect. They are undeniably physically attracted to each other, and bedding her certainly won’t be a problem. Portia is sure no one will find her in Devonshire, her secret is safe; it’s an ideal solution for everyone. Until things go terribly wrong.

I had barely finished the first chapter, that I was already loving THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN with all my heart, and it only got better from there! Time stopped when Locke’s mother died, and Portia is the breath of fresh air that blows the cobwebs away from Havisham Hall. Portia is grateful to be where she is, she is a take-charge woman, and she will do her darnedest to do everything right, so that Locke does not regret taking a wife so unexpectedly, and he does not love her, he will not love her, and she doesn’t want to fall for him, and if you think you know how things will turn out, you will probably be wrong.

Portia and Locke are such finely drawn characters, so engaging, and I cared for them so very much, it was unreal. Portia and Locke’s relationship is based on sex, since that’s all they have in common at the beginning, and their sexual chemistry is so strong, that I feared for the physical integrity of my ereader! Their sole bond is the sex, and their affection for the Marquess, and they work with what they have. I think I loved the gentle, perceptive, and slightly eccentric Marquess as much as they did, he is a fabulous character.

THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN is an extremely clever twist on the marriage of convenience trope, and Lorraine Heath redefines the notion of masterful storytelling, because this is a very compelling book, and a romance novel as riveting as any thriller. The writing is outstanding: easy, flowing, and so very beautiful; not one single word is out of place. The sex scenes are breathtaking: sensual, tender, ferocious, and passionate beyond words. The dialogues are splendid: witty, harsh, honest, and so very genuine.

And when the secrets are revealed! Oh my goodness, I was so stunned, I literally gasped. Aloud! I was crushed, I was shocked, I was horrified at some historical facts, and I finished reading in tears – and I don’t cry easily, and definitely rarely so much – and I then sighed with joy in my heart. THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN was a hard book to review because it is so exceptional, it was difficult to put into words how different, extraordinary, wonderful, moving, and gripping it is. THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN is a masterpiece, and my humble review could never do it justice. If you read only one historical romance this year, make it THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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Rx
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
Loved the characters, and the strong storyline throughout. I laughed, and cried at different moments. One of the best written books I have read in a long time.
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Just Cory
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2017
Excellent
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Shannibelle
1.0 out of 5 stars Ebooks are a great deal cheaper to produce and uses less man power ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2016
Why is the ebook price more expensive than the paperback? Ebooks are a great deal cheaper to produce and uses less man power and yet it is more expensive. Until this is rectified, I will not purchase books from this author, it is blatant gouging.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2021
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This is the first author or historical romance that I've read that's touched my heart so deeply. This book is engaging and so romantic. It's a must read! Wish there were steamer sex scenes though. But a good read all in all
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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I have loved Lorraine Health's books since I read the first one years ago. That first one, Lord of Scoundrels, was my favorite book . . . until this one. The love in this book touches my heart, from the lost love to the found love and all the love in between. This book will definitely be in my to be reread bookcase.I'm
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Frances Bard
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful if challenging read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2018
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I know for many that the heroine Portia Gadstones behaviour is unforgivable but I feel we look from a 20th century perspective when women always have an alternative,a source of help for themselves or an illegitimate baby. At the time of this novel the choices faced by women were dreadful. Portia put her baby first and given that she assumed that Locksley meant what he said and wasn't interested in love he would not be hurt by what she did. Dishonest, yes,simplistic,yes but what choice did she really have?
I think the brilliance of Heath is that she often has a character act in a way that appears unforgivable but she draws you round and let's you see how the H\H grows and changes and so forgives. Brilluant!
Also Marsdens story which we glimpse in each of the books in the series is utterly and completely heartbreaking . I read the final book in the series ,When the Marquees Falls immediately after this and cried so much - positively cathartic. I keep thinking about it.
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Rosemary
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in Australia on February 9, 2017
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Strong characters. Good storyline and links in characters from other books which I love. Happy to give it five stars!
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a smith
3.0 out of 5 stars ok but disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2022
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Not as good as the others in this series. Please can someone explain to the writer the use of the word ‘fancy’. It is not just informal it is totally inappropriate in the context here. In the 1800s it did not mean what it does today. Read Jane Austen’s Emma. So many words and phrases that were not used by nobility, are throughout these books. Is it lack of knowledge or laziness? I don’t know but it is very irritating.
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Sheila M
4.0 out of 5 stars This Book Isn't Comfortable but is Challenging
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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FINAL DECISION: With a heroine who is unusual in historical romances, this book shatters traditional romance tropes. Deeply emotional and difficult, I ended up liking it quite a bit, but had to struggle with it a bit.

THE STORY: Viscount Locksley intends to save his mad father from a mercenary woman who has shown up to marry him. Instead Locke marries her himself because he knows that while he wants her, she is the type of woman he could never love. Portia Gadstone is desperate for security and is forced to agree to marry Locke in his father's place. Two people who plan never to love find that getting to know one another changes everything -- until secrets from the past threaten everything.

OPINION: It's taken me nearly a year to actually read this book because I made a mistake that I've done before and likely will do again -- I read reviews that gave away the big secret in the story and I hated it. And then I couldn't read the book because every word I tried to read was infused with my dislike for the ending.

I know better -- especially with Lorraine Heath books. Heath often challenges the assumptions and expected stories. Her characters are imperfect and are put in terrible situations. Yet I love her books for exactly that reason.

While this book never fell into the intense love that I have for some of Heath's books, I managed to enjoy this book quite a bit in spite of the revelation I knew was coming.

The characters here are complex, especially Portia who is a woman who has been burned by love and has no intention of being vulnerable again. She is different from other heroines and I think that a reader is supposed to learn about her before her secret is revealed.

Locke is wonderful. A dear and caring man who has learned the wrong lesson from his father's intense sense of loss of his wife. He is so ready to fall in love despite his protestations that he will not. He is kinder and more forgiving than I expected. His character was what made the book for me because through him I could understand how I should respond to Portia.

This is a worthy book to read because of how it challenges the standard historical romance, but I do recommend that a reader approach the story with an open mind, an open heart and without reading spoilers.

WORTH MENTIONING: There is a novella about Locke's father which overlaps this book.

CONNECTED BOOKS: THE VISCOUNT AND THE VIXEN is the third book in the Hellions of Havisham series. This book can be read as a standalone although there are character crossovers.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.
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