The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount - (Liars' Club) by Vivienne Lorret (Paperback)

About the Book

"Honoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, she's 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 she's 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 father's side of the family his entire life, he grew up beneath the tutelage of a legendary con artist. There isn't 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"--

Book Synopsis

USA Today bestselling 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 he's not the viscount he's pretending to be.

Honoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, she's 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 she's 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 father's side of the family his entire life, he grew up beneath the tutelage of a legendary con artist. There isn't 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 Honoria's doorstep, claiming to be Vandemere, she is thrown for a loop. This rogue is not her viscount. The only problem is, he's 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 he's determined to win, no matter the cost.

Review Quotes

"Lorret launches the Liars' Club series with a scintillating fake fiancé 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

In this fast-paced romance with a bit of mystery, [...] Lorret alluringly creates passion between the protagonists, and readers will be excited to watch their love story develop. -- Library Journal on The Trouble With Inventing a Viscount

Lorret strikes the right balance of humor and swoony romance. The pages fly as this unlikely couple work for their happy ending -- Publishers Weekly