{"product_id":"avoiding-the-merry-viscount-christina-diane-9781969349362","title":"Avoiding the Merry Viscount: A Regency Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe swore he'd never fall in love. She swore she'd never trust a rake. But fate has other plans this Christmas...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of his beloved mother hardened his heart, Elias Armstrong, Viscount Snowdon, has perfected the art of pleasure without attachment. A notorious rake with a wicked reputation, he is determined to endure his sister's Christmas house party without surrendering to marriage-minded debutantes-or the ache of old grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiss Lydia Cary knows better than to let her head-or her heart-be turned by a charming libertine. Burned once by a false suitor, she has no intention of risking such a trap again, no matter how the Merry Viscount's smoldering blue eyes and sinful grin unravel her resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as snow falls and mistletoe beckons, every stolen glance pulls them closer, every forbidden touch fans the fire higher. Lydia dares to surrender to a taste of temptation-only to crave far more. And when Elias discovers that Lydia's sharp tongue hides a tender vulnerability, the rake who vowed never to love might just find himself breaking all his own rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a season of laughter, secrets, and scandal, one reckless night could ruin them both-or bind their hearts forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes you'll love: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Reformed rake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Holiday romance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ House party\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Spicy romance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Scorned heroine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Distrust-to-desire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Strong, independent heroine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Grief-hardened hero\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Heroine in danger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomancing the Ton: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #1: Avoiding the Merry Viscount\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #2: Loving the Unexpected Earl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #3: Hating the Vexing Viscount\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #4: Reforming the Rakish Marquess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #5: Admiring the Jolly Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook #6: Tempting the Broody Earl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christina Diane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969349360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781969349362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Christina Diane","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47580134539519,"sku":"9781969349362","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f82403e-bfaf-4514-9ba6-d1d5178abd47.jpg?v=1763879038","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/avoiding-the-merry-viscount-christina-diane-9781969349362","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}