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Book Review By Sharren Khoo
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

The Bridgertons named their 8 children in alphabetical order.

Anthony Bridgerton, the oldest in the family, filled in the post of the head of the family ever since the sudden death of his beloved father at the age of 18. At 29, he decided it was time to get married and beget an heir and cast his eyes on Edwina, the younger Sheffield who was the toast of the season.

Standing in his way was the decidedly plain Kate Sheffield determined to protect her step-sister from the arrogant and sinfully-handsome viscount (known for his rakish ways). Despite constantly snapping at each other, Anthony felt an unfamiliar twinge in his stomach at the most innocent things that Kate did and ended up having erotic dreams about her.

One stormy night, he heard someone whimper in the study and before he could comprehend, he was crawling under the table to hold Kate in his comforting embrace. He could no longer avoid the truth, he desired her even though she was the most maddening female he had ever encounter.

Kate was stung by a bee (which was responsible for his father's death). In his desperation, he tried to suck the supposedly-present venom beneath her collarbone while unconsciously cupping her breast in full-view of the guest wing. Kate was stunned to see her mother, Lady Bridgerton, and Mrs Featherington (the town's biggest gossip) in attendance. Caught in such a compromising position, they had no choice but to marry. Anthony was desperate to steer clear from falling in love with his desirable wife. That would be one thing too painful- to fall in love when he had only 9 years remaining to live...


Plot & Themes
Time/era of story
Marriage/Married Yes
Marriage subplot:

Main Male Character
Profession/status:
Age/status: - 20's-30's
Sex makes him

Main Female Character
Age/status: - 20's-30's
Effect of sexing
Unusual characteristics:

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK
City? Yes
City: - London
Misc setting - Fancy Mansion

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related? - 90%
How explicit is the sex? - vague references only - descript of kissing - touching of anatomy - actual description of sex - Boob talk
Focus of story - equally on him and her
How much dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing? - 3-4 sex acts
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