Look Before You Leap
A Novel
by Virginia Heath
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Pub Date Jun 24 2025 | Archive Date Jul 08 2025
St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin
Description
In this hilarious second installment of a Regency romance series, a single lord is forced to settle down...and when a houseparty brings a happy-go-lucky lady's companion his way, his grumpy heart is unexpectedly warmed.
Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby, Viscount Wennington, was publicly humiliated by a failed and reckless romantic gesture. Despite this, his mother clings to the promise he made her then: that she would have a house full of grandchildren by his thirtieth birthday. Still single, embittered, and swiftly approaching thirty, his work is his life. In desperation, his mother blindsides Guy with a weeklong house party at his estate filled with annoying debutantes, all competing to be his wife.
After failing as a governess, Lottie Travers is struggling as a lady’s companion. Raised in an all-male household, she’s developed habits that get her dismissed. Even after years of Miss Prentice’s teachings of how to be a lady, she climbs trees better than she embroiders and can’t resist riding horses astride, in breeches. But with the family farm in trouble, and her father now in dire need of her wages, she’s determined to conquer her wildness once and for all.
Even with his home full of eligible women, there is only one who catches Guy’s eye—though he tries to deny it. For Lottie, succeeding in her new role proves difficult when the Wennington estate is filled with horses, and a spark ignites between her and the grumpy lord. Will they remain stuck in their ways, or learn that they may just be the perfect match?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250896094 |
| PRICE | $18.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Lyubov M, Reviewer
5⭐️
Wow! Wow! I absolutely adored this book! The grumpy-sunshine trope was executed perfectly, and I couldn’t get enough of Lottie and Guy’s banter.
Lottie’s warmth and charm was the perfect contrast to Guy’s broody, reluctant attitude, making their slow-burn romance all the more satisfying. The dialogue was witty, the tension was delicious, and the emotional depth caught me off guard in the best way.
If you love a romance filled with playful bickering, undeniable chemistry, and characters you can’t help but root for, this is the book for you.
Bookseller 530101
Aaah Bridgerton fans, this is a treat! Loved it! Fun and spicy. Just great!!! Get immersed in the Regency world and forget all the nonsense of the day.
Jackie P, Reviewer
This is one of my new favorite series! I truly TRULY loved everything about Guy and Lottie!! But also, as anyone who knows me will understand, the side characters are the life and soul of these books!! I want to know everything there is to know about Longbottom and Almeria!!! I’m obsessed, but also Lottie’s brothers need some women on their lives too!!
Anyways this is highly bingeable A++ histrom gold!!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy!!
Reviewer 810933
This book delivers it all: sizzling tension, heartfelt character arcs, and a heroine who gallops her way into both the hero’s heart and the reader’s. The contrast between Lottie’s impulsive, lively spirit and Guy’s gruff, closed-off demeanor makes their slow-burn connection irresistibly satisfying. The story balances humor and heart perfectly, with moments of laugh-out-loud chaos and tender glimpses into their shared vulnerabilities that will leave you swooning.
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