Clean Historical Romance

This story did not resonate with me, and I had difficulty finishing it. The book had some humorous moments. It just didn’t work for me. I felt that the plot went on without much happening until the very end. However, I seem to be in the minority, and if you like clean Regency romance, you might enjoy it.

I LOVE THE PREMISE IN THIS BOOK, like i am a sucker for he loves her first and he is so jealous that he is acting out, and this book has it, she is an idealistic, with her head in the clouds, he is more realistic, crazy for her, but he won't say it that way, but we know better, i have never been so happy for a man to get the girl as i was in this book,
it was funny, sweet and everything i like in a romance book.

Loved this very funny book! A wonderful tale of comic misunderstandings and hilarious mishaps, the story of Van Doren and Lady Beatrice rattles along at a fine pace. Thoroughly recommended!

Romance Me Viscount
By Kate Archer

This is a new series by Kate Archer, the 1st and she did not disappoint. A fun and engaging story to read. Beatrice is very fanciful and wants a fairytale match and she gets that with Matthew and so much more. I enjoyed the romance between them though toward the end. Interesting Duke I can't wait to read about .I received a copy for an honest review.

Romance Me Viscount by Kate Archer needed editing, maybe all the way down to a novella. It was a totally cute idea that took too long and was far too sappy. Beatrice Bennington, her brother Darden, and her neighbor, Van Doren, had grown up together. They had had a fine childhood until one day someone new was introduced to the group. Van Doren didn’t handle it well and Beatrice rebelled. They had been at odds ever since. Her mother had died giving birth to her youngest sister and so they had been raised by a distant relation, Miss. Eloise Mayton, who had a very skewed sense of romance, which she then imbued into the psyches of these young women. Beatrice as the first to go to London for her come-out and, hopefully, marriage. Her brother Darden hatched a plan to engage some of his friends to court Beatrice in the hopes of making Van Doren jealous and bringing him up to scratch.

The whole thing was a farce and could have been wildly amusing if not so tedious. It was far too long for the content it presented; repititious. The characters were caricatures, mostly, rather than real people. It was ludicrous. I wanted to like it. I tried. I nearly gave up several times. I suggest Archer take it back to the drawing board and try again.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Romance Me Viscount by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #KateArcher #RomanceMeViscount

What a book to start a new series! The Bennington sisters and their aunt are known to drive their neighbor, Viscount Van Doren, crazy. The trip to London for Beatrice's come out and her brother's shenanigans bring Beatrice and Van Doren together.It's hilarious all the way from the country to their time in London.
I can't wait for the next book!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Another mad romp from Kate Archer! The Jilter was one of my absolute favorite books last year and I was excited to see her start a new series.

As expected from her, this was a funny and very angst-light historical romance. I liked all the characters and look forward to more stories set in this world.

However, while Romance me had the trademark humor and situations, it missed the mark for me slightly with how annoying Beatrice and her sisters were. By the time they calmed down, I was as worn out as Van Doren :) Not to say Van Doren was perfect, but at the very least, he was logical.

All in all, a light, fun read.

Huge thanks to DragonBlade and NetGalley for the ARC.

I really struggled to get into the story and the characters. They felt shallow and I couldn't see any chemistry between the MC's, which made the whole plot unbelievable for me. The only characters I felt had more substance in them were the father and the brother, I wished we could've seen more of them.
Then I found some parts really repetitive that added to my struggle to finish this book.

Hilarious, romantic, and at times poignant, this novel had me laughing out loud, chuckling, and smiling throughout at the crazy antics of the Bennington sisters and their eccentric aunt. Confusion reigned in their household and one almost feels sorry for Viscount Van Doring who thinks it is his sole responsibility to ensure that the sisters, and in particular Lady Beatrice, do not crash and burn when being introduced to the tonn, especially when it would seem that their laissez-faire father is incapable of taking control of the situation. The journey to London in itself was an adventure and the beleaguered Matthew has his work cut out for him trying to keep them on course. Matters escalate in London when the Bennington's brother enters the fray with his friends, and Matthew, the butler, and the cook all find themself bemused and confused. The novel comes to a happy conclusion with Matthew finally finding the answers to his life and Beatrice realizing that her list doesn't matter when the heart knows what it wants. Altogether an enjoyable read. I received a copy of this novel as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Kate Archer has a very unique way of writing. Usually I have problem de outing her books for some reason the book dragged. Don't get me wrong. I adored the book. I so enjoy the whimsical writing style that I instantly loved. I enjoy the inserts above the story from the sevants perspective and the funny little side stories that she tends to put in her books.
I recieved a free copy so that I might tell you what I honestly think. Hope you enjoyed my review. Now go enjoy the book.

I love Kate Archer's books. I have read all of them, and they're reliably funny and very sweet. But not sickly! They also usually feature an entertaining butler.

I particularly enjoy the books where she has a real stickler for a hero. In this book our heroine, Beatrice, has some very specific ideas of what a suitor should be doing (many heroics, possibly some dying for love) and will not compromise. Van Doren, our hero, despairs of Beatrice and for reasons best known to him decides he must supervise her come-out as she will otherwise be terribly disappointed...

There's a very mysterious Duke in this one too who I am looking forward to hearing more about. I suspect his story will be the last in this series. I can hang on. In the meantime, I really recommend this book, you will giggle.

Thank you to ARC for the advance copy.

3.75 stars. In true Kate Archer form, this Regency romance is light and ridiculous and extremely fun. I'll admit, Beatrice began as such a ninny that I was uncertain, but she grew on me, and while I definitely related to Matthew's frustrations with her wild family, watching him unravel was delightful. As always, of course, the servants stole the show – especially the petty valet, Marcus.

My thanks to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lady Beatrice Bennington is the eldest of five daughters who have a very indulgent papa and big brother. A slightly crazy aunt who came to care for the girls after the death of their mother has influenced the way they think.

Matthew Lawson, Viscount Van Doren lives next door to the Benningtons. He keeps trying to get them to behave like normal grown young women.

There are lots of high jinks in this historical romance. You can easily understand why our hero feels like tearing his hair out. What man could measure up to our heroine's expectations. This is the first book in what is obviously going to be a hilarious series. I think once you read this you will have to read the rest. I know I will.

Really great fun.

This is a thoroughly silly sweet Regency Romance! A real romance finally blooms amid the silliness and leads to a funny and highly satisfying happily-ever-after! It hooks you on the first page and doesn't let go. A story filled with laughter, family unity, with a great cast of characters that will hold your attention as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale they come off the pages and pull you into their story. The book flowed well from one thing to another without being forced and the scenes are so strikingly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that you can't wait for the next book in the series.

What a Fantastic read! It hooks you on the first page and doesn't let go. Lady Beatrice and her four sisters are boisterous and entertaining, you will fall in love with each and every one. Aunt Eloise is a different kind of character altogether but you just can't stop laughing at her ramblings. Matthew Van Doren, a neighbor to Beatrice, has one major drawback and that is he is always scolding each and every sister agrees on. Beatrice is to come out this season and Matthew is joining them in London, could there be anything worse? I just fell in love with Beatrice and Matthew in Romance Me, Viscount. Kate Archer has written a story filled with laughter, family unity, with a great cast of characters that will hold your attention as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale they come off the pages and pull you into their story, the book flowed well from one thing to another without being forced and the scenes are so strikingly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that you can't wait for the next book in the series.

Fanciful Beatrice Bennington insists she will accept only a lovesick man as her husband, but her neighbor Matthew, a viscount, is convinced that all she will end up with is a bruised heart - unless he can prevent it.

Kate Archer has kicked off a new series of Regency romcoms about the Benningtons, a close knit family with an hopelessly romantic bend, due to the parenting of an eccentric aunt. I've always enjoyed Kate Archer's romances, which generally lean very heavily into comedy, so I was excited to read this, the first book in the series.

I enjoyed the push and pull relationship between the hero and the heroine. Though childhood friends, Beatrice came to see Matthew as more of a silly scold than anything else in recent years, while Matthew always thought of her as a younger person in need of guidance, so it was fun to see these perspectives unravel. Much Ado About Nothing (my favorite Shakespearean play!) is nodded to not only in the leads' costumes at the masque but in the plot itself, as the bickering pair realize they are in love with each other only when they tricked into seeing each other in a brand new light.

However, I did wonder if the humor got a little too silly sometimes. I think part of this comes down to Beatrice's character development - while she does become more mature as the story goes on, we never really hit the core of her personality, so she remains a pleasant but not particularly compelling lead. I also found that the younger sisters' disdain for Matthew began to wear after a while, especially as they never really completely recant it.

Lady Beatrice Bennington, the eldest of five daughters of the Earl of Westmont, is poised to make her debut. The Benningtons are on their way to Portland Place and Beatrice is coming prepared. Her dear aunt, Miss Eloise Mayton, a lady who has raised them since their mother’s passing, has been exceedingly helpful in directing her efforts. Beatrice has composed a well-considered list of requirements for any would-be suitor. Matthew Lawson, Viscount Van Doren, is the Bennington’s closest neighbour. And, as far as he can see, the closest person approximating any sort of rationality and sense. He has spent years attempting to counter Miss Mayton’s wild ideas and bizarre stories of romance. It has been a losing battle and now he follows the Benningtons to Town. All he can do at this point is be prepared to pick Beatrice up when she is knocked down by her own wrong-headed ideas.
The first in a new series & a well written light hearted romp, which is full of silliness & this did start to grate on me, so I found myself skimming pages. Whilst I liked Beatrice & Matthew I didn’t find much chemistry between them & I certainly wouldn’t have entertained anyone who was so criticising. Whilst it was more of a deck chair read it was just too silly for me
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Beatrice is the oldest of five girls and all of them are consumed with over the top tragic and devoted romantic men.
As she is ready to make her come out and choose a husband, her next door neighbor Matthew tries to bring practicality and sense to her wishes for a husband. But they are both stubborn by clinging to their ideals of what the future should bring to them, little realizing that they care for each other. Family tries to intervene with some madcap schemes and more ideas on how to bring them together.
A fun start to a new series introducing the sisters with their unique personalities.

Feel good, fun filled, highjinks galore!

Awash with Miss Mayton's fantastical tales and zany notions on the power of true love and besotted tragic romance, Bea sets out on her delayed debut season to London. But, with her neighbour the scolding, realist, Matthew dogging her heels, will he be able to once and for all pop her whimsical romantic bubble or will he be forced to throw in the towel and succumb to the madness himself?
A joyous masquerade of tomfoolery and shenanigans unfurls as a result. Shining with the close kinship and mayhem of a family of five, starry eyed, passionately romantic daughters under the guidance of one madcap melodramatic 'aunt', a bemused and doting father, a carefree older brother and the watchful eye of the stalwart, heavily teased and endlessly tormented, Viscount next door... who has charged himself with the vexatious task of dousing their fantastical notions of love with a barrage of pointed hints and uneffective scalds... much to the readers comical delight and the ladies' utter frustration and despair.
In this clean, feelgood, melodrama. Brimming with an array of colourfully carefree personalities in a well choreographed production, that can't help but put a smile on your face at the riot of fun filled highjinks, copious schemes within a scheme and general laugh out loud nonsensical tomfoolery, that sucks you in and keeps you bemused and endlessly entertained. Slowly opening the eyes of the once childhood friends, Matthew and Beatrice, making them realise their may be so much more beneath the pantomime pattern of bickering and shadowing they have fallen into, as jealousies rise and delusions lose their lustre as the very real prospect, that if all goes to plan, the constant familiar presence of the other, especially in her family home, will be forever altered and maybe just maybe that thought is not as temptingly wonderful as it was before.
My first read by Archer and a pleasantly surprising one too. The perfect way to brighten up your day and escape into a spot of well written silliness and heartwarming fun!

Romance Me, Viscount had such a charming cover and synopsis that I couldn't resist requesting it from NetGalley. It had a sweet premise and fun character names. All the sisters were named after Shakespearean heroines and the hero, Viscount Von Doren, made me picture Victor Von Doom every time I read his name. Imagine my disappointment when practically nothing happens and our couple doesn't kiss until the 92% mark! It held such potential because the heroine had a checklist for her future husband: "courage of Beowulf, the strength of Hercules, the derring-do of Robin Hood, as gallant as Sir Gawain, the depth of feelings of Shakespeare, and the stalwart heart of Henry the Fifth''. How cute is that? It's evident that her childhood friend is destined to fulfill that role, but she's got to kiss a few frogs before she recognizes her prince. Unfortunately, that parade of amphibians was arduous and overstayed its welcome.

I don't quite have the patience for closed door romances or those that move at such a glacial pace, but I can recognize the appeal. I don't believe I'll continue with this particular author, but I have found a hidden gem with Dragonblade Publishing. I love giving indie authors a chance and discovering what new stories they have to offer through a smaller publisher. I can't say I was thoroughly romanced by the viscount, but I'm willing to let a few kisses float past my radar.