The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) by Julia Quinn

 
From Goodreads

The second book in the beloved and globally bestselling Bridgerton Family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Welcome to Anthony's story . . .

1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in all truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better... --Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814

Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife.

Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure (whilst taking care to ensure the financial security of his mother and seven younger siblings and mother) he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line.

Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet, innocent and eminently biddable - Anthony is sure she'll make a perfectly acceptable wife and vows to make her his.

The only obstacle in his way is Edwina's older sister, Kate. Kate is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience. And the roguish viscount is beginning to think he may have met his match in Kate's keen wit and sharp tongue. Until, that is, he makes the mistake of kissing her... 

My thoughts

I gave this a 4 stars or 8/10.

Whilst, these stories might be a tad predictable on some fronts.  I am thoroughly enjoying immersing myself in the world of the Bridgertons.

In this story we the reader are introduced into the developing relationship between Anthony Bridgerton and the Sheffield sisters.  Anthony Bridgerton is the oldest of the Bridgertons and as such, he has the responsibilty of seeing that the Bridgerton line continues on to the next generation.  Whilst, Edwina might be the more eye catching one of the two.  Kate the older sister, has her own charms, she has wit and a sharper tongue than Edwina.  Which of the two Sheffield sisters will he fall for if any?  Will he be swayed by beauty or will he like the wit and sharpness of tongue?

These are frothy romances with plenty of will he, wont he's and will she, won't she's.  They are great escapism and I am invested enough in the series to grab the next one at my earliest convenience.  I look forward to finding out what An Offer from a Gentleman (Bridgertons #3) has in store for the reader.