If you’ve read MY KIND OF EARL and want just a little more Jane and Raven, I have great news!
I’ve written an epilogue that gives a glimpse into the lives of Jane, Raven, the horde, Winn, Ellie, and even Prue. I’ll be sending it out with my newsletter this December!
If you haven’t already signed up, it’s super easy. Just visit my webpage www.vivlorret.net and go the newsletter sign-up at the bottom right of the page.
It’s here!!! I’m so excited that I can FINALLY share Jane and Raven’s story with you.
MY KIND OF EARL is book #2 in the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series (after Lord Holt Takes a Bride). I loved writing this fun and steamy story so much! Raven is our dark, brooding and untamed hero. Jane is our bluestocking researching the mating habits of scoundrels inside a brothel (as one does). When they meet, a raucous brawl ensues. He thinks he’s rescuing her. She thinks she’s saving him. But what happens next is something that neither one of them could ever predict.
I hope you enjoy their story.
Warm wishes and happy reading,
Viv
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret continues her charming new trilogy with a bluestocking whose search for information on the mating habits of scoundrels has her stumbling upon the missing heir to an earldom… in the London underworld.
Jane Pickerington never intended to start a brawl in a brothel. She only wanted to research her book. Yet when her simple study of scoundrels goes awry, she finds herself coming to the rescue of a dark, enigmatic stranger… who turns out to be far more than an average rake out for a night of pleasure. He’s positively wild!
Only the most feral and cunning could have survived foundling homes and work houses. Orphaned as an infant, Raven never had another name. At least… not until he meets her. Now he’s face-to-face with the one person who recognizes the strange birthmark on his arm and can reinstate him to his blue-blooded birthright.
All at once, Raven’s life takes a turn. His knowledge of dark alleys and gaming hells never prepared him for gilded ballrooms. So Jane becomes his tutor. Yet, the more lessons in decorum she offers, the more this untamed scoundrel wants to teach her all the ways to be wicked.
TEN KISSES TO SCANDAL will go on sale for only $1.99 for the first part of June. The sale price begins tomorrow. So, if you haven’t had the chance to read Nicholas and Briar’s story… or if you have a friend who could use a little romance in her/his life… then this is the perfect time to download!
As always, I hope you and your loved ones are happy, healthy, and safe. <3 And if you ever need a little bookmark mail, just drop me an email with your request (and mailing address) and I’ll be happy to send you the bookmark of your choice. I even have a few for TEN KISSES TO SCANDAL.
LORD HOLT TAKES A BRIDE is here at last!
I’m thrilled to share this Historical Romantic Comedy with you. I had so much fun writing Asher and Winn’s story, and it is my sincerest wish that it will give you a smile or two.
Warm wishes and happy reading,
Viv
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret launches a charming new trilogy about three debutantes who get more than they bargained for when it comes to the mating habits of scoundrels…
Heiress Winnifred Humphries refuses to marry the odious man her parents have chosen. She’ll marry for love or not at all. But how does a woman know a man truly loves her? Needing answers, she sets out to discover the marriage habits of London’s aristocrats. Yet when her friends kidnap a lord for research, Winn knows they’ve gone too far. Now she’s facing a wickedly handsome scoundrel who wants revenge.
Lord Asher Holt has the perfect plan to free himself of his father’s debts. But when a trio of foolish debutantes abduct him, their scheme ruins everything! Fuming and tied to a chair, Holt overhears that one of them is an heiress. Perhaps he isn’t above a little kidnapping either.
Yet, when the heiress runs away from her own wedding and straight into his waiting carriage, Holt finds himself on an adventure he’ll never forget, falling in love with a woman worth more than any treasure. But will Winn ever believe his heart only desires her… and not her fortune?
Because I want to celebrate all the hand-washing-hermits out there, all the people checking in on their elderly neighbors, all the moms and dads working from home, and all the lovely human beings who are simply doing their best to smile.
*The prize: an e-copy from Amazon of that day’s title sent to the winner’s email address.
*To enter, simply leave a comment below that day’s post. I’ll choose ONE winner at random each night at 7 p.m. (EST) and update the post with that person’s name (and please “like” my page so the notification works).
*Oh, and btw, Facebook is not responsible for this giveaway at all, and neither is Amazon.
I’m absolutely ecstatic to share the news that LORD HOLT TAKES A BRIDE has earned a starred review from Library Journal!!!
Lorret, Vivienne. Lord Holt Takes a Bride. Avon. (Mating Habits of Scoundrels, Bk. 1). Apr. 2020. 384p. ISBN 9780062976598. pap. $7.99. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Proving that one can never take a romance title too literally, the eponymous hero, Lord Holt, does indeed take a bride—straight from the church where she is set to marry another man. Technically, Winnifred Humphries has already made up her mind not to marry the odious Mr. Woodbine, but she wasn’t expecting the dashing Asher, Lord Holt, to be the man in her getaway carriage. Asher plans to ransom the headstrong heiress to get back the money her friends stole during his recent (accidental) kidnapping, when they tried to interview him for their guidebook, The Mating Habits of Scoundrels. Things go sideways for Winn and Asher when they’re shot at by thugs, and they’re soon on the run in the country, dodging thieves, thunderstorms, and suspicious farmers with pitchforks. Along the way, Winn starts to feel desirable for the first time, overcoming a lifetime of criticism about her weight, and Asher slowly realizes that some things are more valuable than money. VERDICT A rollicking Regency road trip with plenty of heat. Fans of Lorret (The Rogue To Ruin) will devour; new readers will want more.—Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB
I can’t wait to share Winn and Asher’s story with you (less than 4 weeks to go)! 🙂
Have you ever spotted a little ray of sunlight peering down through the clouds and felt the warmth of it on your face just when you needed it most? That’s how this lovely review for LORD HOLT TAKES A BRIDE from Booklist makes me feel, and I’m so grateful to be able to share it with you. <3
“Lorret debuts her new the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series with a whimsically winning Regency-set historical that deftly plays with popular romantic tropes such as the runaway bride with great success. Readers who crave love stories generously dusted with plenty of fairytale charm, flirty wit, and fun sensuality will find this hits their reading spot.”
A lovely Valentine’s Day surprise greeted me this morning and I’m thrilled to share it with you… the cover for MY KIND OF EARL.
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret continues her charming new trilogy with a bluestocking whose search for information on the mating habits of scoundrels has her stumbling upon the missing heir to an earldom… in the London underworld.
Jane Pickerington never intended to start a brawl in a brothel. She only wanted to research her book. Yet when her simple study of scoundrels goes awry, she finds herself coming to the rescue of a dark, enigmatic stranger… who turns out to be far more than an average rake out for a night of pleasure. He’s positively wild!
Only the most feral and cunning could have survived foundling homes and work houses. Orphaned as an infant, Raven never had another name. At least… not until he meets her. Now he’s face-to-face with the one person who recognizes the strange birthmark on his arm and can reinstate him to his blue-blooded birthright.
All at once, Raven’s life takes a turn. His knowledge of dark alleys and gaming hells never prepared him for gilded ballrooms. So Jane becomes his tutor. Yet, the more lessons in decorum she offers, the more this untamed scoundrel wants to teach her all the ways to be wicked.
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In other news, I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming book signing at my local Barnes & Noble!
With the official release of LORD HOLT TAKES A BRIDE on March 31st, this will be a special “early-release” signing on March 28th at 2 p.m. I’ll have bookmarks and pink pens (and most likely some chocolate) on hand for anyone who drops in for a visit.
What: Early-Release book signing for LORD HOLT TAKES A BRIDE Where: Barnes & Noble 6501 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545 When: March 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.
Lorret, Vivienne. Lord Holt Takes a Bride. Avon. (Mating Habits of Scoundrels, Bk. 1). Apr. 2020. 384p. ISBN 9780062976598. pap. $7.99. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
