Review: Out of the Ordinary!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
Let's go back in time, shall we? 1800's England, anyone? I totally got the feel of the story from the cover alone and that is an uncommon thing with Regencys I find. While I do not read Regency Romance frequently, I usually enjoy it when I do but I usually feel that most of the covers have a far too modern feel to them. Not The Viscount's Vow. I also know that in this genre, I find the same Tropes often. Now, that is okay but if you are a Regency lover and tired of the same old, same old, you have arrived at the right place!The Hero and Heroine are both complex and interesting characters. Evangeline (Vangie) is a young woman of two opposing cultures: The snooty English Ton and the bohemian carefree Roma Gypsys. This makes it very difficult for her to fit in. Those society cows feel it necessary to gossip and spread lies about her while the men choose to believe the lies that she is a loose woman causing her to be chronically and maliciously accosted and harangued.Vangie meets Ian (the Viscount) when he comes to London under false information provided by his sister and step-monster. Having been told that Vangie is responsible for the deaths of both his father and brother as well as stealing his sister's beau, Ian arrives seeking due vengeance, planning to ruin Miss Evangeline Carruthers.When they are enmeshed in a scandal following a dance, they do the honorable thing and marry then head north to the Viscount's home. Somewhere along the way, Ian finds out that he is good and well misinformed about Vangie and decides to get to know her for who she really is. He is very romantic at times and I warmed up to him at this point. Sadly, Vangie learns of his original purpose for meeting her and feeling hurt and dishonored as his wife, she runs. The twist enters here as you have to follow the story to find out if Ian has burned his bridges or if Vangie will be able to forgive and forget, giving their love a chance.I loved Vangie from the start. She is busy, vivacious and almost larger than life. She has to learn to protect her heart. Ian is a good person at heart but allowed himself to be swayed by the opinions of others much too easily in both my and Vangie's opinion. He changes his mind and his ways and is actually quite a charmer.As you can see, the story is busy beginning to end with colorful characters practically coming out of the woodwork. I appreciated the nuances employed by the author and the out-of-the-ordinary way she approached the whole thing.5 Stars!**Note: I received this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own and no further compensation was received.