4.5 ⭐️/5
3.0 🌶️/5

Are you into a forbidden romance? Let’s say between older brother’s best friend/best friend’s lil sis? Do you like a FMC in a historical romance who takes what she wants? 😉 Then you’ll like When the Viscount Wanted me from Lydia Lloyd.

What we get:
🔥Forbidden romance (best friend’s sister/older brother’s bestie)
🔥Age gap (22ish to 32ish)
🔥Regency period
🔥Sneaky stolen spicy moments 🥵
🔥Dual POV
🔥Found family
🔥Non-virgin FMC

I LOVE how not only horny Henrietta and Tremberley are for each other but also how supportive they are of one another. They’ve known each other for years and years, but something happens that makes them both see each other in a new light. A new sexy light. 🔥

These two are both impulsive but caring free spirits, and each have had to deal with the loss of their parents. They find a true sense of family with each other, and I absolutely love that.

One of my favorite things about this book is that that Henrietta is not a virgin, which is really rare in all of the historical romances I have read. I'm a bit tired about reading of the clueless female virgin, so when a FMC comes in and takes what she wants, I am rooting for her all of the way.

Thank you so much to blah and Lydia for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.

This one is SPICY!!!!!!!! I was unprepared for it, but it was a nice surprise. The spiciness was sometimes a bit too much, but overall, it was a fun read. I'm curious about this series as this was my first book from Lydia Lloyd. I'm debating if I want to read book one or not.

Lydia Lloyd returns with another addition to her rake, chronicles series, this time featuring a spicy brothers, best friend romance!

When the Viscount Wanted Me picks up a few years after the first book, focusing on Henrietta, the little sister of John from book one and what does no right away that she’s not just someone’s little sister anymore! She’s been out for a few seasons and has decided to see what love and passion is all about after her unacquainted love for her brother’s best friend Trem has gone unfulfilled. Why not intimacy is all about with her best friend? What she learned is that it’s a whole Lotta trouble and bother when it’s with the wrong person! Lucky for Henrietta, Trem here is all about her exploits and attempts to come to her rescue… And ends up, providing some intimacy lessons himself!

This book was an absolute delight! I love how the chemistry, attraction, admiration and interest in each happens, almost as an Insta love, when Trem finally looks at Henrietta and stop seeing John‘s little sister, and starts seeing her as the love of his life.

As I have come to expect with Lydia Lloyd’s work, she brings out all the best classic historical romance tropes (Brothers, best friend, for engagement, love triangle, roadtrip) in her characteristically fun and fresh way. Her love and knowledge of history (spicy history!!!) and historical romance is obvious as she creates these love letters to the genre.

When the Viscount Wanted Me was a wild ride, and I’m excited to see where The Rake Chronicles series takes us next, as the other rakes find their own HEA’s!

Thanks to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for my e-book review copy. Opinions are my own.

Lady Henrietta Breminster thought that experimenting with her friend the Earl of Hartley was just two friends with no commitment, but Hartley has decided that it means she's going to marry him. Lord Hugh Aldershot, the Viscount of Tremberley, overhears a drunken Hartley spreading what he thinks are rumors about his best friend's little sister and decides it's his duty to quiet them. Only Hartley isn't lying and now Trem is seeing Henrietta in a light he never thought possible. Thus begins an affair that quickly leads to an engagement and the need to get Hartley to accept that he's not marrying Henrietta.
I'm amazed smoke didn't come out of my e-reader with this one. It is an extra level of spicy I was not expecting from a historical. I'm not complaining, I just feel like it's something that deserves its own shout-out. To say that Trem and Henrietta have chemistry is a major understatement.
Also of note is that Lloyd wrote a very character-driven story that gives everyone ample motivation and growth. Every action even by side characters leads to something and helps move the story without ever feeling like it was just dropped there to move the story, if that makes sense. It was great to see the main couple interact with tons of different people and seeing how that affected their relationship and the steps they took moving forward.
It's a romantic, emotional, and, can't forget, spicy story that got me instantly caring about the characters and their situation. A very entertaining read that hit all the right spots.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the spicy romantic read!

When the Viscount Wanted Me is the second book in the Rake Chronicles series. This is a continuation of the plot from the previous book but this time it revolves around John's sister Henrietta and his best friend Lord Hugh Aldershot, the Viscount of Tremberley, AKA Trem.

Henrietta found out that the late duchess was not her mother, and that she was the result of the romantic liaison of her father and Mary Forster. John and Henrietta are determined to keep the secret within the family.

Henrietta has always had a little bit in love with Trem since she was young and he felt the same way, but he would never think of trying to court his best friend's sister. Everything changes when he brings a drunken man, claiming to be in love with Henrietta who is claiming loudly for all to hear that he has compromised Henrietta, to see John. When she answers the door in a robe he is stunned at her beauty and womanly attributes which are hinted at beneath her clothing his feelings change to desire and more. They become involved is a physical relationship that burns deeply that they take risks to be together.

While looking for wedding dresses with her best friend and mother, Henrietta sees the loving relationship between them, she longs for contact with her own mother and runs off to get to know her. This will create tension between John and Trem as he accuses him of despicable acts, they fight and argue. Trem is determined to find Henrietta so they can be married. But the gossips rags write lies which only makes John sure that Trem has ruined his sister which makes things worse. The drunken lovesick man has plans of his own and is determined that he will marry Henrietta which puts them all in danger.

This was a wonderful continuation of the first book. The main characters are great fun and very entertaining. In the previous book John was much calmer. In this one he was overprotective of Henrietta, almost out of character from what we had read before, but still entertaining. I enjoy reading stories where we get to learn more about the characters even if they are not the primary ones of the story.

An entertaining book, well written, with gorgeous steamy scenes (maybe even too many of them). But very few things happened in the story and the characters basically just recognized that they had been in love with each other for a long time. I think that a novella-length book would have been enough and I would have trimmed this a lot, cutting off some of the characters’ musings. I found myself skimming some parts to see if something more happened. And it didn’t… So I would have definitely recommended a little editing. But I still look forward to the following book of the series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was steamy, kept me reading and I didn't want to put i down. I enjoyed this book and would read other books by this author.

I really enjoyed this book! The second in the Rake Chronicles, this follows Duke John Breminster’s sister Henrietta. I would highly suggest reading When the Duke Loved me first as many characters are connected and some relationships are crucial to understanding the plot. When Trem (Viscount of Tremberley) overhears a conversation from Justin, Earl of Hartley impugning the virtue of Henrietta, he finds himself stepping in and defending her honor. But it doesn’t take much for Trem to quickly start seeing Henrietta as more than his best-friend’s little sister, and want her virtue for himself.
This book is so hot. There are multiple intimate scenes—too many to count—and Trem and Henrietta find any excuse to get together. Their relationship seemed so natural to me, as if it’s always been there, just waiting to surface until the right time. Even though neither of them is a novice, there’s still so much learning and playfulness with one another and I was completely there for it! Lydia Lloyd knows how to write a sex scene and some of my favorite moments were when Trem would practically demand that he find a moment alone with Henrietta. His frustration was palpable! I’m also a sucker for a romance where the hero doesn’t care about the heroine’s past, her exploits, her status, or her wealth and just wants her for her. Trem makes no bones about wanting Henrietta and it’s her young girl’s dream come to fruition.

Mother-daughter relationships are explored in this book and I found Henrietta’s longing to know her mother so heartwarming, especially before her biggest day—her wedding. A secondary mother-daughter relationship is present with Henrietta’s friend Cassandra Seymour and motherhood is also used for comic relief with Catherine’s child.

Tropes abound, but I found them to be well utilized and fitting to the story. Read this if you enjoy only one room at the inn, brother’s best friend, and carriage travel. The villain in this story is so good (how he’s both humorous and dimwitted at the same time is “chef’s kiss”). And if you enjoy a romance without a third act breakup, this one delivers. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I received this advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
4.5 stars

3.5 Stars
When Lord Hugh Aldershot, the Viscount of Tremberley, overhears the drunken Earl of Hartley claiming to have bedded Lady Henrietta Breminster, his best friend’s little sister, he is livid. He drags the passed-out earl to Breminster House to face punishment, only to find himself face-to-face with Lady Henrietta in a sexy night dress and little else. When Lady Henrietta Breminster sees the Viscount of Tremberley dragging the unconscious Earl of Hartley to her doorstep, she panics. Now she must ask Tremberley to help her keep her biggest mistake from the gossips of the ton.
This is the second book in the series & also the author’s second book. A well written book which I enjoyed. The pace is good the characters were well portrayed & had some depth but I felt that they were in lust rather than love, yes the physical chemistry was there but the emotional not so much. However it was a fun, entertaining steamy read & I did prefer it to the first book
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Complicated progeny...

Trem, 32, is a bored rake who overhears that his best friend (a duke) that his little sister has been tupped by a whining earl. Henrietta did indeed do the deed with Justin. They both share rumors about their parentage but after the tuppingl, Justin wanted marriage to Henrietta, as she was the best he ever had. Trem, always thought of Henrietta as almost like a little sister, as she is ten years younger than he. But his interest is sparked because Justin wants her and he sees her in her racy nightdress.

Trem and Henrietta get very busy, a lot. But Justin is determined and a bit deranged, so drama.
I liked that everyone was hooking up.

I was so excited to read another book by Lydia Lloyd and this one didn’t disappoint!

I really loved how hard Trem fell for Henrietta. She may have fallen first but he definitely fell harder and I am all about it! I also really enjoyed that once they were in and admitted their feelings, they were all in. Most of the conflict was external and they handled it together rather than happening between the couple.

This historical was heavy on the spice, especially early in the story which was great! But I also appreciated the relationship and emotional growth happening later in the book.

Can’t wait for whatever Lydia Lloyd does next!

This next book in the rake chronicles series follows Trem and Henrietta (brothers best friends little sister trope) in which Trem is to save Henrietta reputation by overhearing her obsessive ex Hartley claims he’s bedded her outside of marriage. We quickly learn it’s not a claim at all but truth and Henrietta doesn’t want to marry Hartley out of obligation.

I really like Lydia’s writing style as she depicts scenes very well. I think this would’ve benefited more with more emotions coming from the main couple as it sometimes felt surface level, maybe showing a few past scenes of the couple growing up wouldve helped instead of telling them. I will admit I didn’t always care for Henrietta. I just wasn’t emotionally invested in the couple. I DO look forward to reading more in this series.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

When the Viscount Wanted Me is the second book in Lydia Lloyd's Rake Chronicles series. You could read this one as a stand alone (like I did) but I feel like I had missed some stuff along the way. Lloyd is a new to me author and I was excited to jump in when I saw it would be a brother's best friend trope but I'm feeling slightly conflicted. On one hand, I liked the main couple; Henrietta and Trem. I think this book suffers from being too detailed sometimes and therefore I found myself skipping over parts. It felt like the author was excited to share all the facts she learned while researching and stuffed them all into the book. The perfect example of this is the chapter at the intellectual salon. She introduces a ton of characters that have detailed backstories but are never seen or mentioned again. They were superfluous to the plot and it felt that way. I would have been perfectly content if the story had ended at the 60% mark.

This is a spicy one; almost with no rhyme or reason. It began to feel perfunctory towards the end. Reading this review back, it almost seems like I didn't like it. I did enjoy it (mostly.) The story opening was so interesting and unlike any other historical. Trem falls very quickly. I'm not sure if I missed some interactions in the previous book, but I wish that the author had expanded upon some past moments that were mentioned in passing. The whole plotline with Justin went on a bit too long. It was also a bit confusing having John be okay with the engagement at the onset and then next time you see him, he hates Trem and is willing to throw away a decades long friendship. I had whiplash.

I'd be willing to give Lloyd another try in the future. I think her writing just needs a bit more editing for content.

Tropes included: reformed rake, ruined heroine, stalker ex, brother's best friend, I've loved you forever, sickbed, runaway heroine, bluestocking heroine, family secrets, orphaned hero, secret relationship, childhood friends to lovers, age gap, illegitimate heroine, high spice

Thank you to NetGalley, Lydia Lloyd and Tule Publishing for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own. #netgalley #WhentheViscountWantedMe #TulePublishing #TheRakeChronicles

Unfortunately I dnf'd this book after really enjoying the first, solely because some of the tropes didn't work for me.

I didn’t realize how much I liked the best friend’s sister trope. This story starts off with a bang and then a bang, bang and never lets you catch your breath. Second book by Lydia and just lovely. There is a lot going on in this story between illegitimacy, feelings of not living up to expectations, and crazy dudes. Bless his heart, Hartley – he is clueless. Anyway, back to the main characters. I really liked both of them and their interactions. I felt the story went on a little too long but as I said, it was packed full. I look forward to the other friends’ stories. Did we get kind of a hint? I don’t know really, maybe.

If you ever want to read a smutty historical romance, then this is the book for you. This book was never slow, it is very fast pace and smutty. So much It's always been you vibe.

A fast moving story that is over the top with steam, there is a warning page on this so don't disregard it! Henrietta is involved with an Earl but refused to marry him. She also finds out a secret that impacts her way of thinking and her life. Trem, moves from his "I think of you as a younger sister", into a much more personal and permanent one which causes him to struggle with Henrietta as well as himself. I like this author however found this particular story to be a bit more repetitive than I care for. I did think the plot was a bit all over the place and I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more if it was a bit more focused. I will continue to read this author because her creativity and willingness to take some risks is extremely refreshing. fast moving story that is over the top with steam, there is a warning page on this so don't disregard it! Henrietta is involved with an Earl but refused to marry him. She also finds out a secret that impacts her way of thinking and her life. Tem, moves from his "I think of you as a younger sister", into a much more personal and permanent one which causes him to struggle with Henrietta as well as himself. I like this author however found this particular story to be a bit more repetitive than I care for.

Brother’s best friend trope is like catnip for me. I love it and after reading John and Catherine’s book, I was ready for his sister’s story. I loved her and her refusing to wait to experience what men could easily experience without the shame attached. My only problem was that Trem and Henrietta jump into a relationship and the emotional attachment was missing until later in the book. The second two volumes sucked me in way more than the first. This is a solid 3.5 stars.

"When the Viscount Wanted Me" is Lydia Llyod's second book in her "The Rake Chronicles"-series and follows the previously introduced characters of Henriette and Trem.
When Trem hears in a gentlemen's club that someone is claiming to have slept with Henriette, his best friend's sister, he can't help himself but to get involved into the situation. He quickly discovers that Henrietta had in fact relations with a man called Hartley but refuses to marry him. To solve the issue of her ex-lover that spreading rumours about Henrietta's lost virtue, Trem and Henrietta get engaged. Quickly, their emotions get involved, John and Trem's friendship troubled and family rumours uncovered.

Firstly, I'd like to say that in comparison to book one I felt much more invested in the story of the two main characters. The stage was previously developed well enough that diving back into the world of the four Rake that rule London was easy and fun.
The entire set-up of the plot was interesting. Honestly, I had not read a historical romance with the premise of an unlucky one-night-stand of a debutant involving into an adventure, and I give credit where credit is duo, Lydia came up with something rather unique.
Additionally, Lydia's writing has really involved from book one to book two. The conversations felt more realistic, the jokes hit better, the transition from one scene to another was much smoother. I'd recognises some reasonable growth here.

Now to the main characters: Henrietta and Trem. I start with Henrietta. Overall, I liked the idea of her concept, but I felt a bit of a disconnect between aspects of her person. On one side you have Henriette the daughter of a duke, the diamond of the season with a every men in the ton begging for a moment of her attention, but behind that exterior is a insecure young woman with a big secret: she is illegitimate with a birth mother living somewhere in the countryside unwilling to meet her. On the other side Henriette is a bluestocking writing for a women's magazine with feminist undertones, attends get-togethers with Black people and non-aristocrats. On top of that she wants to enjoy casual sex in a society that looks down on her for choosing so. For me those two sides don't really work together and I think to make Henriette a more compelling character Lydia should have chosen one of the other.
That would have also solved the issues of the wobbly plot and too many plot lines. With an insecure Henrietta going on a road trip to meet her mother, connecting with Trem over the loss of their parents and insecurities would have made a lovely story. Or choosing rebellious Henriette had have her and Trent fight off society's judgement and get rid of Henrietta's ex-lover harassing her. Just taking off a bit of the clutter over the characters and story could have vastly improved the overall novel.
Trem could have been a bit more complex. The story starts with him denying he is lonely and then never going back to why. We learn he has a habit of pursuing complicated romances that end with broken hearts, but he never works through that in the story. We learn that he basically just parties and hangs out with friends, and at the end of the book he decides to find a purpose in life, but we don't really get a real look on what he decides to with his life. He starts a sexual relationship with Henrietta, a girl he has known for most of his life, from one moment to another. Not much going on internally. Though, we know Henrietta has been in love with Trem forever, he wasn't. She was a child and he a grown man, so their relationship felt extremely abrupt.

And I can't believe I am writing there is way too much sex in this books. Like it doesn't aid the plot, it doesn't tells us anything about their relationship, they just get naked every 25 pages and that's that.
Oh, he eats a strawberry out of her genitals. That was traumatising and gave me major Lisa Kleypas flashbacks.

Overall, my opinion about Lydia having potential hasn't changed. Her writing improved, she cured herself from being to heavy on tropes instead of writing an actual story and her characters feels more and more like real people. I wish I could have rated it higher, but the plot was just too much all over the place and the characters too inconsistence for me to justify a 4 star rating. I'll keep my eyes out for book three and hope that I will detect further growth in the next instalment.

i love lydia lloyd! her writing is such a fresh voice in the historical romance genre. i loved the supporting cast, the supporting cast's relationships, and all of the plot points! she put kind of a unique spin on the "brother's best friend" trope. the spice was also so fun, which is especially notable for a trad pub historical romance. i will say, i didnt feel the majority of their chemistry/emotional connection until like 75% in, and before that point, their connection was based mostly on lust and off-page past encounters. by the end, though, I did feel like I knew the characters well and felt that they were good together. the characters' relationships with their parents were very emotionally compelling, too. overall, I didn't love this as much as the first of Lloyd's books, but I still really enjoyed it and would recommend.