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    If the Viscount Falls
    If the Viscount Falls
    If the Viscount Falls
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    If the Viscount Falls

    Written by Sabrina Jeffries

    Narrated by Corrie James

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    The heir presumptive to the Viscount Rathmoor, Dominick Manton once had his heart's desire within reach-a bright future as a barrister and engagement to Jane Vernon. Then a shattering betrayal by his vindictive brother George snatched away Dom's inheritance and his hopes of offering Jane a secure future.


    Now George is gone, and the viscountcy has been restored to Dom, since his brother's widow, Nancy, never bore an heir. But when Nancy goes missing, a panicked Jane calls on her former fiance to track down her cousin. Dom knows the mistakes of the past may be unforgivable-but now, entangled together in mystery and danger, will they rekindle a passionate longing that was never lost to begin with?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJan 27, 2015
    ISBN9781494576974
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    Sabrina Jeffries

    Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of several Regency-set historical romance series, including the Royal Brotherhood, the School for Heiresses, the Hellions of Halstead Hall, the Duke’s Men, and the Sinful Suitors. When she’s not writing in a coffee-fueled haze, she’s traveling with her husband, caring for her adult autistic son, or indulging in one of her passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, music, and costume parties. With more than nine million books in print in twenty languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world. She always dreams big.

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    • 4/5
      This was a good ending to the series. The story and the cause of the trouble between the hero and heroine are interesting. The biggest fault is that the hero is a bit slow-witted to recognize why his actions upset the heroine so much. However this is a common flaw in romance stories and doesn’t destroy the enjoyment of the title overall.
    • 5/5
      If The Viscount Falls is the final installment in the Duke's Men series, and what a lovely story this turned out to be. For as long as I have read romances, Jefrries has been my go to author, no matter what. Well after reading this book, I do think it just might be my favorite book of the series. This is Dom's story, and long awaited one for me. From the beginning of the series, I have just loved Dom, he has gone through quite a bit, and deserved his own happy ending.The story sets off with Dom and Jane who once was engaged, but when Dom lost everything, and he knew the next years in his life would be hard, he couldn't put Jane through that, so he hatched a plan that would make her believe the worst of him. For years he has regretted that choice, but knowing she would be better off not dealing with being poor as church mice, but now Jane has entered his life again, and the love he once had for her has come brighter than ever only Jane is engaged to another man and wants nothing to do with him. When Jane's cousin ends up missing, she enlists Dom to help her find her, since her cousin is also his sister in law. As they begin their search, clues pop up that cause even more mystery than before, and they along with other members of the Duke's Men group, will search for the truth, and Jane and Dom's love is rekindled, but will past mistakes hurt their future and be the healing balm they need...What a wonderful and truly emotional story this one was. I will say that the emotional tone to the story, really surprised me, I didn't expect this story to be so poignant for me, but it really was. I found that this story was phenomenal in every way. I really have little complaint about it, I just felt so engaged from the first few pages. and Jeffries does a wonderful job in creating a story to charm and delight any reader. I don't know why I was so surprised, since Jeffries is the author, but a couple of the other books in the series, didn't excite me like this one did. There was such a lyrical note to the story, the way it all flowed together, and the plot just fit with the depth of the characterizations and the story tended to have a light dramatic flair that added a bit more substance. This set of characters keep you engaged and fully entertained. A tale of intrigue, passion and love!! Not one to be missed out on. A PASSIONATE ROMANCE!!!
    • 3/5
      3.5 stars

      ****Full Review****

      I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

      After being disinherited by his older brother and facing an unknown fate, Dom decides that his betrothal to Jane must be called off. Jane loves Dom and refuses to adhere to his wishes; she stands ready to face the fire with him. Seeing no alternative Dom constructs a situation that has Jane running away in tears and calling off their betrothal. After twelve years of being apart Dom and Jane suddenly find themselves thrust back into each other's lives. As they search for Jane's missing cousin old hurts and lingering wishes rise to the surface tempting them to wonder if now their time is finally here.
       
      If the Viscount Falls is book four in The Duke's Men series and while it can be read as a standalone, reading at least the first book in the series will give you a deeper insight into Dom and appreciation of him more. Dom is a bossy, sacrificing, and sexy character. His take charge attitude annoys Jane at times but he gets things done. He emerged as a forceful phoenix from the ashes of his privileged life to create Manton's Investigations, which also provides employment for his half siblings. He takes care of his own and there is nothing sexier than that. Jane grew up with an overly dominate father who inflicted emotional trauma on her mother so Dom's authoritativeness is a trigger for her at times. She also holds anger for Dom deciding for her that she wouldn't have been able to survive with him as he worked his way back up. The crosses that these two bear are in constant conflict with each other.
       
      As Dom is trying to be so noble and Jane tries to get answers for why Dom never came back for her, your heart will crack. They are also very stubborn characters who will try your patience at times. There is a lot of meandering back and forth with blame and REASONS that gets a little repetitive and clearly meant to add length and angst. Even though there is Dom becoming the viscount and Jane's engagement to someone else it seemed somewhat sudden when Dom decides to claim Jane, twelve years of sacrifice goes poof in two days. His circumstances are vastly improved but he was still trying to keep Jane an arm’s length away and instead of a gradual breaking down it was an anti-climatic Ok now I'm going to allow myself to have you.
       
      This is moderately a road romance as our couple is traversing the roads to find Jane's cousin but the focus is heavily on Dom and Jane's issues rather than the suspense. Past character's come out to play as they help in the search but never overload the story. This is a lighter regency romance with the dialogue perhaps not quite up to historical standards and heavier on the sexual aspect of our couple. If you have read the previous books in the series then you'll definitely want to read this to see protective Dom get his happily ever after. If new and looking for a causal romp into the regency world with some sexy scenes then If the Viscount Falls would be a fun pick.
    • 5/5
      I was looking forward to Dom's story ever since I met him in the first book and Ms. Jeffries has done an excellent job in bringing Jane back into his life and giving them another chance at a life together.

      Dom is one of those heroes that you'll remember for a long time. He is a smart, sharp and capable Alpha Male, yet deep down, he's vulnerable when it comes to people he loves and cares for. Just a perfect hero, even stubborn as he is!

      Jane has gone through so much in the past twelve years, but she remained little changed. She's still strong, smart and passionate. Being jilted years ago by a man she deeply loved left her heart in tatters, but by no means did that keep her down. Especially when she found out the truth. And now she has another chance at love, but when you put two stubborn people together, which one will blink first?

      With this story Ms. Jeffries ends another great series and I hope you give it a go. You'll find all the stories well written and plotted. The principles were complex, wonderful characters and their stories will touch your heart.

      Melanie for b2b
    • 3/5
      "The Viscount Falls," took me back to my teenage years of reading regency romances by Georgette Heyer - except that this was a little more, or shall we say, much more "Steamy." There is somewhat of a plot laced with intrigue which kept me reading till I'd come to the last page.
    • 5/5
      Final book in the series and an excellent wrap up to the trials of the siblings. In the previous books we saw that George, Viscount Rathmoor was a truly nasty piece of work. He managed to disinherit his half siblings, tried to get his half brother hanged, and forced his own brother to give up his inheritance. This made it impossible for Dom to give his fiancee Jane the future they had planned. Stubborn Jane refused to break their engagement, so he tricked her into doing it, breaking both their hearts.Twelve years later Dom is the head of his own detective agency when Jane shows up at his door asking for his help. Her cousin, who is also his late brother's widow, is missing and she wants Dom to find her. Thanks to his exposure to the seedier side of life, Dom is convinced that Nancy has run off with a lover, but Jane is sure that she's in trouble. Jane is no longer a naive young woman willing to take Dom's word, and makes it clear she'll find out the truth, with or without his help. Having never lost his feelings for her, Dom can't allow her to go on her own, but he's certain that he's right.Dom and Jane are two extremely stubborn people. All those years ago Dom had made the decision to break things off because he felt that was best. He didn't give her the benefit of believing she could stand by him no matter what. Now he finally has the means to support her, but she has given up on him and gotten engaged to another man. Jane refuses to believe the worst of her cousin and insists on going with Dom as he investigates. The two constantly butt heads over who is right.Both of them have a lot to learn about each other as they try to work together. Dom is very much a control freak, thanks to the way he was raised. His older brother was the heir, and therefore had their father's attention. His half brother and sister were the children of the woman their father loved, and therefore loved by him. Dom himself was the child whose birth caused his mother's death, making his father feel guilty every time he saw him. Strangely enough, it was his father's second family that showed Dom the most love, and Dom would do anything to protect them. This is what caused the trouble with George. So now Dom has the habit of telling people what to do, rather than discussing options. He's also had things happen in the past that reinforce the idea that things go wrong when he doesn't maintain control. Unfortunately for him, Jane refuses to be dictated to.Jane has had enough of men who force women to do what they want. Her father was an ill tempered bully who had emotionally abused his wife before killing her in a fit of temper and dying himself. He had also written his will in such a manner to exert control over Jane even after his death. She is still angry over Dom's actions all those years ago, and resists every time he tries to order her around. As they try to work together to find Nancy, Jane discovers that there is more to Dom's actions that she had known before, and begins to understand a little of why he behaves as he does. She still doesn't agree with him, and has no trouble telling him so.The chemistry between them is still hot, and they have a hard time keeping their hands off each other, in spite of wanting to believe the worst. Their conversations are snappy, intelligent, and frequently fun to witness. I loved seeing Jane push back when Dom would get high handed, and Dom would be left wondering what the heck had just happened. I also loved the fact that he started to realize that maybe he had screwed up all those years ago, and wondering if there was any way that he could win her back. Jane quickly realized she still loved him, but she wasn't going to give in until he showed her the respect she felt she deserved. The mystery of the missing woman was very well done. I loved seeing the way that both Dom and Jane could be right in their beliefs, and that they wouldn't know the truth until they managed to catch up with her. There was a lot at stake, including the possibility that Dom could once again end up with nothing. I was definitely rooting for Jane's option, though I was still uncertain all the way to the end.
    • 2/5
      Thin on plot with a lot of arguing between the two main characters when they're supposedly off to rescue Jane's cousin, finding time for sexual encounters from York to London in pubs, manors, barns, and cabs. It was light reading and at times I wanted to throttle Jane for not being able to make up her mind as to whether she was going to marry her fiancée or break it off and become Dom's fiancée. Inserting herself in the middle of an investigation wasn't too bright either as she could have been used against Dom. Something that never occurred to her. Quick and frothy read but it didn't convince me to read the rest of the series.
    • 4/5
      Love denied sparks the flame!Dictate not you think is best, rather ask what she might want ... this is Dominick Manton's and Jane Vernon's story. Love denied and love reclaimed for a mountain of questionable reasons, with a lot of muttering [by me] 'will she, won't she, ... 'and he's just shot himself in the foot with that one,' accompanied this episode of the Duke's men. This is the story behind the lost love, lost opportunities and enduring love of Dominick Manton, founder of Manton's Investigative Agency and current Viscount of Rathmoor. His manoeuvrings to have his fiancé repudiate him when he lost all due to the perfidy of his brother George, the new Viscount, and how that affected both him and Jane Vernon, whose fortune was so tied up in conditions that if he'd married her they would have been on the streets, or starving in a garret somewhere--a condition he was never going to allow happen to his Jane.Time has passed, fortunes have turned, George is dead and Dom has now inherited the viscounty. Only Jane is engaged to someone else and her cousin, George's wife has disappeared. Jane seeks out Dom's help. Along the way old wounds are exposed, both Jane's and Dom's eyes are opened, passions are aroused and treachery is as always, in the fore. It will take all of the Duke's men and a decidedly determined lady to bring matters to closure.A NetGalley ARC
    • 5/5
      This is the fourth book in The Duke's Men series by Sabrina Jeffries and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a stand alone story but reading the other books will add a better understanding, especially the last one.The main character is Dominick Manton, who is now the Viscount Rathmoor after the death of his bother George in book 3. Years ago when he was young he was the happiest man in the world, he was engaged to a Jane Vernon, and they were in love. But then his world crashed when George, his brother, took away his inheritance and left him with no way to support Jane in the custom she's used to or deserved, in Dom's way of thinking any way. So as not to ruin Jane's reputation he makes sure she catch's him acting like a scoundrel, so she'll call the wedding off. Which she does.As the years have passed, Dom has made a name for him self as the head of Manton Investigations. He is surprised to receive a visit from Jane. She has received a letter from her cousin Nancy stating she is going to visit her aunt, but she suspects everything is not what it seems and something is wrong. The story is full of mystery, and adventure as Dom and Jane go on the hunt for Nancy, and Dom's newly acquired viscountcy title may be in danger, as Nancy may be pregnant. And of cause the attraction between Dom and Jane is rekindled or did it ever go away? Things certainly heat up, and kissing becomes the start to more passionate encounters.I loved this book, the plot was well written and the characters were very well developed. I'm sorry to see the end of the Duke's Men series but I'm looking forward to the new exciting Sinful Suitors series. I highly recommend this book. 5/5