Lady Margaret Roberts has sworn off love and passion ever since the death of her beloved husband. Interested in politics, she enjoys hosting events for her father and being involved in whatever way she can. But when Margaret meets the radical Giles Hadley, an attraction flares to life between them. Both know nothing long-term can ever come of it, but an illicit affair might be just what she needs...

Giles Hadley knows the destruction and devastation that can be caused by an unhappy marriage, and is determined that will never happen to him. Estranged from his family, for good reason, Giles is adamant to use his privilege to help those who really need it, and make changes in society. Fascinated by Margaret, an affair sounds like the perfect solution, but as time passes she brings fire back into his soul, and he begins to doubt that he could ever let her go. But Giles is not the only man who wants her. Can two people with different philosophies find a way to be together? Can a torrid affair ever turn into forever?

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS WITH THE VISCOUNT by Julia Justiss is the first book in the Hadley's Hellions series and it definitely starts it off with a bang. Historically accurate, emotional and passionate, this novel effortlessly brings the reader back to the past. Margaret and Giles are intelligent, interesting characters, and although they disagree on many things, their connection and relationship is endearing and enjoyable. With passion, politics and family issues, FORBIDDEN NIGHTS WITH THE VISCOUNT by Julia Justiss is a thoroughly entertaining read, and I recommend it to all Regency and Historical fans alike.

Book Summary

Leader of Hadley’s Hellions, a group of outsiders who bond together at Oxford vowing to reform Society, Giles Hadley wants nothing to do with the earl, his father who banished him, or his stepbrother George, who is the bane of his existence. But he’s curious about the woman rumor says George is to marry, daughter and political hostess of prominent Tory Lord Witlow.

For her part, Lady Maggie finds angry rebel Giles far more fascinating than George—so fascinating, that though she has no intention of risking her heart after losing her beloved husband, she might just be tempted into an affair…

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