Another saga in the Lords of Vice series. This one – sloth. I have to tell you, I absolutely loved Sullivan. He was caring even if it sometimes went against him. Maybe too caring? Maybe. But he was an upstanding person. I also loved Tillie but she did get on my nerves a little bit. She was always putting herself down. Stop it girl, you are fabulous as are most people. Who cares what you look like, it is all about who you are inside. Okay, enough of the old adages. These two people had to work to make their marriage a happy one. It was not always easy. You know, I love that Robyn shows that so well in her story. Each trying not to hurt the other but sometimes communication, people, communication. I really did enjoy joining along in their journey.

So good, so good, so good! Loved every page! fabulous, she knows what she wants and plans to get it.
I never write a spoiler, but really, this is great .I can't wait!! for the next book. The cover is just beautiful

4.5 stars

This is book four of the Lords of Vice series. I've read another two, The Author gives enough information that you won't miss out if you haven't read earlier books. There is a Lady X mystery that arc's over the books and as the heros are being reclaimed from deadly sins I would anticipate they may be 7 books in total. The heroine of this book, Tilly, is a member of an organisation that stops crime and then hopes to rehabilitate those children caught having to thieve for a living. Sullivan, is a second son and a soldier. His elder brother is the viscount. His relationship with Tilly is full of angst. He likes her, teases her and then finds out that she is in love with his brother, her soon to be brother-in-law. The one thing I questioned was that Sullivan takes 2 years to find out that his elder brother has died and that he is actually the viscount. I could see that Thomas, Tilly's brother-in-law, could have tried to keep things secret, but this is the time of the British Empire, with Victoria on the throne, even the most remote corners would have gossiped about things that happened to the aristocracy and London.

There's lots of graphic passionate scenes which I like but a warning for those who read clean novels. Sullivan is a handsome caring hero and it's lovely that Tilly gets to rethink her attitude to her own personal attributes.

I would recommend this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A continuation in the Lord's of Vice series but luckily it worked as a standalone being that I read it out of order.

Low self-esteem has Lady Matilda Brooks thinking the only thing she has going for her in life is being a member of the Ladies of Virtue Society. As a member of the club, she has chosen to take on Sullivan Chase, Viscount Glenbrook, to provide unsolicited lessons on reforming his ways. She just hopes she can keep him at arms length so she doesn't lose her heart to him in the process.

Little does Tilly know but Sullivan has desired her since before she told him of her infatuation with his younger brother. Protecting himself from hurt and disappointment, he has kept his feelings well hidden by masking them with a devil may care attitude and lighthearted banter.

When circumstances cause Sullivan to keep her from ruin, can they keep the wall that has built up between them or will love be the bigger lesson learned for both of them?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My only criticism was that although a villain was introduced, a lot was left answered. That may be due to reading the series out of order but with no epilogue, I hope more is mentioned in the upcoming books.

Overall, an enjoyable historical romance!

I struggled with like our heroine. Tilly was belittled by her mother and sister her whole life, and seems like it made her sort of mean. She was so judgmental that I disliked her. Sullivan was the second son, who fought in the war in Burma and struggled with PTSD (of course, they didn't know what that was back then). He had decided never to love anyone because everyone he cared about died. Somehow, when these two met, Tilly decided to just dislike Sullivan immensely. Sullivan decided to lust after Tilly. Sounds confusing but it wasn't. I never write a spoiler, so I won't tell you what happens. There is a good brother and an evil brother that Sullivan has to deal with. There is an hateful sister and a disgusting brother-in-law that Tilly has to deal with. Lots goes on in our story, that leads to our H&H having to face the truth about themselves.

In the end, I was glad I stuck with it and got to celebrate these two!

Sullivan Chase, Viscount Glenbrook, never expected to inherit the title. Two years after his older brother's death, he returns to London only to find out he's now Glenbrook. His younger brother Thomas has been running things in his absence, but Sullivan isn't sure Thomas is looking out for the tenants as he should. Sullivan has always had a tendre for Matilda Brooks and when he rescues her from a carriage accident and they are forced to share a room for the night, he finds out they've been seen coming out of the room together and he does the honorable things and offers for her. Matilda Brooks has nothing but disdain for her brother-in-law Sullivan, but feeling she has no choice, she agrees to marry him. Can they find some common ground and give their forced marriage a go?

This book started out great. There was angst, tension and things neither Sullivan or Tilly could foresee or control. I loved how independent Tilly is and how hard she tries to hold onto that. Sullivan finds Tilly irresistible, but he doesn't want to frighten her with the intensity of his desire so he doesn't sleep with her right away. That only adds to Tilly's insecurities. Sullivan was such an honorable character and Ms. DeHart does a great job of letting the reader into his thoughts. Most of the book is devoted to his suspicions surrounding his brother's death. While the writing is well done, I found the ending to be abrupt and the plot surrounding the villain was not resolved and just left hanging. I think an epilogue would have been helpful even if the villain has his own book coming. These two things dropped the book down from a 4 star rating.

Robyn DeHart had taken Regency Romance to a whole new level with her Ladies of Virtue and The Virgin and the Viscount was no exception. Tilly has spent her whole life in her sisters shadow. Sullivan has watched her from afar for years knowing she used to have an affection for his brother. When they are stuck in the rain together, honor demands they marry. If only true love were that simple. This book is so good the reader will not want to put it down until the very last page is turned.

4 1/2* STARS
Matilda Brooks has always been told she isn't as pretty as her sister, Melanie She has none of the social graces considered for a diamond of the first water, like Melanie. Is it any wonder that Tilly's insecurities are reinforced by being tall and slender, with small breasts, a space between her teeth and most unattractive of all, she's covered in freckles. Her most painful secret is her love for Thomas who is marrying her sister. Only one person knows her secret, Thomas's older brother, Sullivan. Years later, Sullivan ends his time in the army to take the reins after his older brother's death. A death he found out about two years later. He believes it wasn't accidental. It doesn't help his investigation when rescuing Tilly ends up compromising her reputation. This will be an emotional rollercoaster marriage from the start. Insecurities and mistrust are just the beginning.
Explicit sex/steamy encounters.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Tilly, inadvertently tells Sullivan she is in love with his brother Thomas who is about to marry her sister. Sullivan knows Thomas is not a good person and he is happy Tilly is not the person Thomas marries. Both of them are afraid to trust their hearts and find love. When they are caught in an unchaperoned situation they are forced to marry. They can not fight the attraction and the love they have for each other. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for my honest review.

This book is part of a series, but I did not read the preceding books. It does fine as a standalone.

I fell in love with Sullivan. He is everything a romance hero should be. Yes, there were time when I wanted to strangle them both because they were acting stupid but I loved watching their relationship unfold. The very first scene they have together in the book hooked me. Matilda knows who she is and is unapologetic about it. Sullivan has had feelings for her for years and I loved the angst.

This is an enemies to lovers, unrequited love story with a strong villainous plot thrown in also. However, the storyline with the villain felt unfinished.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5

I LOVED this book!❤️ I have been on a bit of a regency romance kick as of late and this book did not disappoint. Going into this book I had no clue that this was a part of a series (YAY more books to read), but this can definitely be read as a standalone novel. I mean, what’s not to love? Matilda is a strong independent woman and Sullivan is the perfect gentleman (except for in the bedroom😉)! I love a good enemies to lovers troupe and now I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the Lords of Vice series! I highly recommend this steamy read if you enjoy historical/regency romance novels! Add this one to your TBR list!

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-My Thoughts
I enjoyed this book very much, even though I haven't read the first three books in this series, this one can for sure be read as a standalone. All the angst and heat was addictive, I was hooked for sure. And I couldn't put it down until I had finished it (I finished it in one day).

The characters are so beautifully written. I fell in love with Sullivan and Matilda's relationship. Yes, there were time when I wanted to strangle them both because they were acting stupid about their feelings about each other. But there were times when I just wanted to hug them both as they were so, so sweet.

The side characters were also very well written and all of them had a purpose that added beautifully to the story. Matilda's friends and their husbands were definitely my favourite out of all the side characters.

I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to read a fast paced, enticing romance with a lot of angst and a bit of the enemies to lovers trope.

This was a solid enemies-to-lovers storyline. I enjoyed the characters, especially Sullivan. I'm a sucker for a London-based regency romance.

I do read a fair amount of historical romance and while this one was good, I do feel that readers that are devout HisRom readers might find some issues with the writing style—as it has a more contemporary feel—making it a good bridge for readers who like contemporary romance and want to read more historical romance books.

Also, while taking into consideration that I read an ARC copy and not a final one, I feel the need to comment that I found many elements of the storyline too contrived for my taste. Not all may feel this way, but it did hinder my enjoyment of the overall romance.

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for the advance copy.

This was a cute story. I'm always a sucker for a two people forced to get married because the girl is compromised and they do in fact love each other. This series is cute that the girls are trying to reform the bad boys. I did feel like this one ended abruptly. There were some questions left unanswered and I'm not sure they will be answered in the rest of the series.

A swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers romance, The Virgin and the Viscount follows Tilly, a member of the Ladies of Virtue as she tries to reform Sullivan from his slothful ways. The Ladies of Virtue is a secret organization of women trained to deal with thieves and criminals on the streets of London. I love the Ladies of Virtue! They are strong and skilled women who defy societal norms and work to protect potential victims. This close-knit group feels like a found family, especially for Tilly, who has little support, understanding, or affection from her own family.

In addition to ridding the streets of thieves and other criminals, the Ladies of Virtue have also made it their duty to reform some of the noblemen exhibiting sinful behavior. Tilly set her sights on Sullivan, her brother-in-law through marriage, who she has known and disliked for years. Distrustful of attractive people, Tilly knows that Sullivan must be a scoundrel. She loathes him for his arrogance and slothful nature. However, the more Tilly gets to know Sullivan, the more she realizes that first impressions and outward appearances are not always accurate. The man beneath the cool and arrogant facade is honorable and true. I find it interesting that Tilly thinks the worst of Sullivan mainly because of his good looks. Events and people from the past definitely affect her impressions of others, and it takes her time to come to this realization.

When a carriage accident puts Tilly in a scandalous position, Sullivan honorably offers to marry her, and unable to figure another way out of the situation, Tilly agrees. Tilly is certain this is a marriage in name only, but she can’t deny her growing feelings and desire for her husband.

Sullivan knows he doesn’t deserve a woman like Tilly and that Tilly despises him. Sullivan has liked Tilly for years but has never admitted or even realized the depth of his feelings. However, when he finds out that she is involved in the Ladies of Virtue, his fear for her safety show just how much he cares for her. Tilly, however, won’t bow to his demands that she leave the organization. This couple has a lot to work through and must decide if their feelings are worth fighting for. However, it’s pretty clear from the beginning that they are attracted to each other.

The romance between Tilly and Sullivan is fantastic. Neither really understand nor want to acknowledge the depth of their feelings, and they both feel unworthy for different reasons. These opposites try to resist their feelings, and there is this whole “will they or won’t they” vibe that I love!! I also love watching them slowly open up to each other. They both find it so difficult to trust in each other and their feelings. When they do, it leads to some sizzling chemistry, and their sexy scenes are pretty swoon-tastic!

Other characters in the story intrigue me, and I’m curious to see what happens to many of them in future books in the series. I’m also curious to find out how some of the over-arching plots turn out. Will they find out who Lady X is? What really happened to Sullivan’s brother? Will Tilly’s main antagonists get what they deserve? Will the Ladies of Virtue continue with their missions? I can’t wait to find out the answers to all of my questions!

Another aspect of the story that I really liked is the wonderful imagery, especially in relation to flowers which are often used metaphorically and symbolically. Sullivan often describes Tilly in the most wonderful of ways, showing how much he admires and likes her. I love his powerful and beautiful comparisons and how they reinforce not only his passion for Tilly but also his astute understanding of others.

Though this is the fourth book in the series, it can totally be read as a standalone. However, if you have read the first few books, you won’t be disappointed. Many of the characters (and couples) make appearances in this book. I love this! It’s wonderful to see what the couples from the first books are up to and how their lives have progressed.

An entertaining and sexy enemies-to-lovers romance, this is a great book for readers who like an opposites-attract love story with great characters and a bit of mystery. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and Robyn DeHart for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Matilda is a character who suffers no illusions about her rakish brother-in-law, Sullivan. She knows that Sullivan cannot be trusted and thinks that the attention he pays towards her has some kind of hidden agenda. As a part of the Ladies of Virtue, she has been taught to handle petty thieves and other criminals. However, nothing could have prepared her for reforming a man like Sullivan.

Sullivan knows that beneath Matilda's virtuous countenance lies a spirited woman. He tries to resist his attraction to her even though he wants to keep her for himself. Sullivan knows that he's not good enough for her and yet, he can't control his desire for her.

Robyn DeHart spins a beautiful tale between two opposite characters who later discover that they actually have a lot in common, being perfect for each other. Their back-and-forth interactions were quite entertaining. Overall, this is a wonderful story with wonderful characters. I highly recommend it to lovers of historical and romantic fiction.