The Viscount Always Knocks Twice: A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Regency Romance

by Grace Callaway

Overview

Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/ Suspense Finalist
National Readers' Choice Awards Finalist

A Hoyden's Prejudice

A spirited and unconventional miss, Violet Kent has a taste for adventure. All she wants is the freedom to be herself-and to not be judged, especially by that stuffed shirt Viscount Carlisle, her best friend Wickham's older brother. When an impulsive act brings her into scandalous contact with Carlisle, animosity flares, along with shocking, smoldering desire...

A Gentleman's Pride

A man of duty, Richard Murray, Viscount Carlisle, has always protected his brother Wickham, whose latest trouble involves a debt to a cutthroat. To survive, Wick must marry an heiress¬; instead he's distracted by that improper minx Violet Kent. As Richard strives to extricate his brother from Violet's wiles, the last thing he expects is to find himself ensnared by passion...

When Murder Leads to Love

Sparks fly when Violet and Richard are thrown together at a house party. Yet their forbidden passion and blossoming romance are not the only adventures afoot. For a guest is soon discovered dead-and Violet and Richard must join forces to solve the mystery and protect their loved ones... before the murderer strikes again.

Books by Grace Callaway:

The Heart of Enquiry (Kent family) series (hot historical romance):
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes
Book 1: The Duke Who Knew Too Much
Book 2: M is for Marquess
Book 3: The Lady Who Came in from the Cold
Book 4: The Viscount Always Knocks Twice
Book 5: Never Say Never to an Earl
Book 6: The Gentleman Who Loved Me

The Mayhem in Mayfair series (hot historical romance series):
Book 1: Her Husband's Harlot
Book 2: Her Wanton Wager
Book 3: Her Protector's Pleasure
Book 4: Her Prodigal Passion

Chronicles of Abigail Jones (hot Victorian paranormal romance series):
Book 1: Abigail Jones

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939537232
Publisher:	Colchester & Page
Publication date:	04/24/2016
Series:	Heart of Enquiry , #4
Pages:	342
Sales rank:	819,041
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

USA Today & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romance filled with mystery and adventure. Her debut novel was a Romance Writers of America(R) Golden Heart(R) Finalist and a #1 National Regency Bestseller, and her subsequent novels have topped national and international bestselling lists. She is the winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, the Maggie Award for Excellence in Historical Romance, the Golden Leaf, and the Passionate Plume Award. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and lives with her family in a valley close to the ocean. When she's not writing, she enjoys dancing, dining in hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and going on adapted adventures with her special son.

Editorial Reviews

"If you like your books sexy, but with a fabulous whodunit story line following a crime, then this is the book for you. It's much more than just a romance and I 100% recommend it."- Buried Under Romance

"As always, Callaway delivers such steamyyy scenes...I loved the couple in this one! Violet's a total tomboy and is usually labeled "hoyden," while Carlisle is all propriety and sticks to the rules. Egads, I love the opposites attract trope." -Aila, Goodreads

"Violet and Richard have been added to my favorite characters list. He felt very Darcy-ish to me and that is definitely a good thing. I loved their banter and the use of period expressions. As always with GC, the chemistry and heat was there in spades as well." -Ltlmer, Goodreads

"What a fun and fantastic read this was!....Violet was a hoot with her hoydenish ways and outrageous exploits. Richard was just perfect for her and it was so enjoyable to see how their relationship developed. I loved how Richard's insecurities from past rejections made him vulnerable. Then the murder mystery just added more entertainment to the plot. Did I mention how scorching hot the love scenes were? They were off the charts hot and steamy. This novel had me riveted and turning the e-pages as fast as I could." -Lily, Goodreads

"I read the first half of this book until 1 o'clock this morning then woke up at 6:30am to finish it so this should tell you how much I loved this book...I am never disappointed by anything I have read by Grace Callaway. She is an amazing historical romance author." -Michelle, Goodreads

"Pride & Prejudice with a murder mystery thrown into the mix and possibly the WORST proposal in history! I was entertained." -Skye, Goodreads

"This was so much fun!!! I absolutely love love/hate relationships. There was so much tension and chemistry between Violet and Richard...yet they were very much a fun couple. They were always bickering and with each interaction, the tension and heat rose higher and higher.... Their relationship was actually very Pride and Prejudice-like....The whole murder-at-a-house-party mystery made things so much fun for me. It felt like I was reading a romance novel and a cozy mystery novel at the same time." -Romance Library

"I couldn't have asked for a better book. Violet was perfect, the kind of girl you root for, not conventional, and Richard is a dream and her perfect match...funny and super hot." -Donna, Goodreads

"I laughed, and laughed some more. I truly loved Violet and Richard." -Rose, Goodreads

"All of Grace Callaway's books have been winners and a pleasure to read. Her style of writing creates such visual clarity where the reader feels like they've been tossed back into the past and are experiencing every incredible nuance...the reader becomes involved within the story and dreams of taking on a leading role within the book. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice was a pure gem." -Patricia, Goodreads

"Lovely light-hearted read; with murder and mayhem thrown in to add a little mystery into the mix and what a wonderful character Violet was: vibrant, passionate and humorous. #Delightful" -Nicola, Goodreads

"I just lurve Richard! For me, this is the best book of the series so far. It is so exciting, with hot sexy scenes, and an unexpected murder mystery. I especially enjoyed how the relationship between Richard and Violet developed. This is a thrilling and delightful read - PERFECT!" -Elaine, Goodreads

From the Publisher