Vying for a Viscount
A Regency Historical Romance
by Christine Donovan
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Pub Date May 24 2026 | Archive Date May 27 2026
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Description
Two strangers’ eyes meet, changing their lives forever.
Miss Letitia Fernsby married the Marquess of Rutherford before her first Season. He was twenty years her senior and needed an heir, and soon she gave him a son. During their marriage, she believed she became more to Rutherford than a mere vessel for his heirs. However, on the night of his tragic death, she discovered the truth, and now secrets, lies, and guilt forever shadow her.
Now out of mourning, she attends her first ball and is captivated by Archibald Fitzroy, Viscount Greyson. She knows nothing about him, yet she’s drawn to him. Their eyes meet across the crowded ballroom, and an instant connection sparks. Her insides flutter, and her breathing grows labored. All from the powerful glance of a handsome stranger with intense green eyes.
Greyson meets Lady Rutherford, a widow, and is desperately attracted to her. All his senses, long dormant, awaken when his eyes fall upon her for the first time, and he knows then that he wants to make her his. But the timing couldn’t be worse. He is chaperoning his young twin sisters. Their father is bedridden, and their mother refuses to leave his side. He also hides a secret and tells lies to the people most important to him to keep it safe.
When she catches him lying to her, she reacts the only way she knows to protect herself from heartache: she shuts away her feelings. But when tragedy strikes and she learns the truth about his life, will she be able to set aside her anger and hurt and rekindle the passion they once shared?
Tropes you'll enjoy:
- Heroine is a widow
- Hero leads a double life
- Slow burn
- Secrets and lies
- Dangerous stakes
- Emotion upheaval
Widows of Mayfair
Book 1: Loving an Earl
Book 2: Pursuing A Duke
Book 3: Marrying a Marquess
Book 4: Betting on a Duke
Book 5: Vying for a Viscount
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 05112026VFAV1 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 237 |
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Average rating from 15 members
Featured Reviews
Nancy W, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley. Letitia is ready for her first season but her mother makes a deal with Marquess Rutherford to marry her daughter and then neither one would have to go through the season. He was way older then her but they got along and had a nice life together,even having his heir in the five years they were together. He fell down the stairs and broke his neck. After two years she decided to return to society, Really she had been home and he did not take her out with him in the years they were married. The first ball she goes to with her friends she sees Greyson and they are attracted to each other, He falls in love but has his twin sisters to chaperon for their season. His parents are not well and he has to take care of his father's business. It takes some effort on their part to work things out.
Cherie S, Reviewer
Secrets, Family, Solid Romance Story
I enjoyed the characters especially the charismatic loyal Greyson but Letitia had a bit of a coquette personality.
Her being a widow after her older husband kept secrets from her made her a bit suspicious as
she ventured into a new relationship with the delightfully charming viscount.
My first time reading anything by this author and I truly enjoyed this very fast passed passionate romance story
The cast of characters are many which added much to make this a really enjoyable love story with a happy ending for all.
Mature Advisory:2/5