Someone to Care: Viola's Story
May 2018 · A Westcott Novel Book 4 · Sold by Penguin
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Once the Countess of Riverdale, Viola Kingsley throws all caution to the wind when adventure calls in the form of a handsome aristocrat. . . .
Two years after the death of the Earl of Riverdale, his family has overcome the shame of being stripped of their titles and fortune--except for his onetime countess, Viola. With her children grown and herself no longer part of the social whirl of the ton, she is uncertain where to look for happiness--until quite by accident her path crosses once again with that of the Marquess of Dorchester, Marcel Lamarr.
Marcel Lamarr has been a notorious womanizer since the death of his wife nearly twenty years earlier. Viola caught his eye when she herself was a young mother, but she evaded his seduction at the time. A prize that eluded him before, she is all the more irresistible to him now although he is surprised to discover that she is as eager now for the excitement he offers as he is himself.
When the two defy convention and run away together, they discover that the ties of respectability are not so easily severed, and pleasure can ensnare you when you least expect it. . . .
Once the Countess of Riverdale, Viola Kingsley throws all caution to the wind when adventure calls in the form of a handsome aristocrat. . . .
Two years after the death of the Earl of Riverdale, his family has overcome the shame of being stripped of their titles and fortune--except for his onetime countess, Viola. With her children grown and herself no longer part of the social whirl of the ton, she is uncertain where to look for happiness--until quite by accident her path crosses once again with that of the Marquess of Dorchester, Marcel Lamarr.
Marcel Lamarr has been a notorious womanizer since the death of his wife nearly twenty years earlier. Viola caught his eye when she herself was a young mother, but she evaded his seduction at the time. A prize that eluded him before, she is all the more irresistible to him now although he is surprised to discover that she is as eager now for the excitement he offers as he is himself.
When the two defy convention and run away together, they discover that the ties of respectability are not so easily severed, and pleasure can ensnare you when you least expect it. . . .
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Mary
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January 26, 2022
Viola and Marcel happen to be at the same inn waiting for carriages to their next destinations. As the memories of their initial meeting 20 years ago and all the decisions that have summed up their lives to this point, they decide to throw caution to the wind and do what they want. The results are not what either expected. I listened to this audiobook after it was referred to me by a site. This is an “older” love story since the characters are over 30 years of age. Each has been married and has adult children, however, due to the time period, Viola still is at risk of being shunned by society even more than currently. Although this is referred to as an “older” romance, this story did not present that way. If their adult children did not always pop up, they would seem like a younger couple. The novel is part of a series, however, is a standalone novel. I did not read or listen to the previous novels in the series and was able to follow without complication. The story was charming and touching with humorous moments. I enjoyed listening to this Mary Balogh novel as much as I enjoy reading Mrs. Balogh’s novels.
Rosemary Kerr
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May 9, 2018
A great series and a phenominal 4th book! The "Caring" of family
demonstrated so humourously and embarrassingly! Of all characters it is
Viola in this mess! Well done!
About the author
Mary Balogh grew up in Wales and now lives with her husband, Robert, in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than thirty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors' Club series, and, most recently, the Westcott series, including Someone to Wed, Someone to Hold, and Someone to Love.
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