Vying for the Viscount

Where to begin?! I love Kristi’s other books but this one might be my new favorite! It had me laughing from the very first chapter (along with cringing with secondhand embarrassment!) it’s full of romance, ball gowns, horses and amazing characters! I love a good clean romance and Vying for the Viscount did not disappoint! Plus, it was one of those rare reads where I couldn’t tell exactly what was going to happen at every turn. I thought the love story of Hudson and Bianca was sweet and awkward (I always love a few awkward moments between the leads where they throughly embarrass themselves in front of the other.) Whenever I read a book that has a underlying plot of something such as horses, cars etc.. I always fear that those parts will lose me in being too descriptive where it isn’t needed, this was not the case here! The story keeps your attention without losing the horses halfway through (you horse lovers out there will appreciate that!) My only complaint is that there didn’t seem to be as much “looking to Jesus” so to speak, as her other books. Overall I thought it was a great book and can’t wait for the rest of the series!

Having heard mixed thoughts on Kirsti Ann Hunter's books I have been excited yet slightly nervous that there would be content I would dislike. Thankfully, there was not anything I disagreed with for the most part. Although there were mentions of an illegitimate birth in the past. The romance in the book was quite sweet and I enjoyed the fact that there was not overly touchy romance. Hudson and Bianca are not the usual regency couple you expect to find in a regency romance, which was a sweet surprise! They were different from most in that they are more honest, they had different backgrounds, and they were not truly looking to marry for the normal reasons. I am looking forward to reading more from Hunter and reading some of her previous books.

A delightfully spectacular Regency read set against the horse flesh centric community of Newmarket, it doesn't get any better than this! This may be my favorite book by Kristi Ann Hunter yet, a thoroughly satisfying Regency read, cleverly weaving threads of social intrigue evocative of the time, with protagonists that I couldn't help but cheer for all the way through. Engaging and nearly impossible to put down, filled with heart and humor along the way. But that's not all, there are HORSES! As if I didn't already have enough reason to love this book, Ms. Hunter goes and plays her trump card by bringing this community driven by a passion for horses to life, making it a turning point at which many of the characters bond over the course of the book. I knew that I would love Bianca from the very first page, with her love of horses and eschewing of the social acrobatic games. She is clever, with a quick wit, sincere heart, with the ability to be honest with herself, and gets a task done on her own terms, along with her modern sense of practicality. Hudson is determined and genuine, I admired his willingness to confront what he didn't know head-on, and acknowledge his need for help. This book is stellar on so many levels, with well crafted characters, and supporting characters, as well as some familiar faces from previous books by this author. The author finds ways to say so much simple interactions. I loved the amazing friendship dynamics in so many of the relationships between characters, many of which I am hoping get their own stories in future books as there is still quite a bit of mystery around them. My vote for the next book in the series is a tie between Aaron Whitworth and Lord Rigby, I just can't decide! One of my favorite books this year, I can't stop gushing about it. HIGHLY recommend! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.