title: The Viscount Risks It All (A Prelude to a Kiss Novel)
author:  Erin Knightley 
description: <b>Praise for Erin Knightleys Prelude to a Kiss series</b> <br /> <br /> Will delight Regency fans looking to escape Londons stuffy ballrooms. supremely gratifying, and readers will eagerly await future stories.<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)<br /> <br /> Charming and disarming love stories are Knightleys fortesweet and sexy, humorous and tendera delight.<i>RT Book Reviews</i><br /> <br /> Breathtakingvery sensuouskept me reading past my bedtime.Fresh Fiction<br /> <br /> Endearinga pitch-perfect blend of comedy and sweetness.Under the Covers<br /> <br /> A sweet romancedelightful.Open Book Society
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  The Viscount’s Mistress
  
  
  By Claire DuLac
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Lawrence Sutherland, Royal Navy Captain and the Viscount of Glenrith, has just
  struck a devil’s bargain. To save his family from financial ruin, he needs the
  help of his closest childhood friend, Violette. They must work together so he
  can gain the hand of her wealthy but spoiled heiress cousin and make a
  mutually beneficial marriage—a sound business arrangement for them both. In
  return for her help, Lawrence offers Violette the one thing she covets
  most—freedom. With his help, she can leave England and her cruel family
  behind.
  
  
  But there is a vital flaw in this near-perfect plan. Violette Pélet de
  Castelmarou is secretly in love with Lawrence and has hidden it for years. Yet
  now she finds herself feeding him lines and coaching him through sticky social
  situations in order to win over her cousin. But when emotions get involved,
  hearts become inextricably entangled.
  
  
  When the time comes, will Lawrence be able to