Pride Comes Before a Fall - (Miss Prentice's Protegees) by Virginia Heath (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In the third installment of this witty Regency romcom series, a headstrong chaperone is torn between following her rigid principles or her heart

Despite his many responsibilities, there is nothing Leopold Sloane, the 11th Duke of Debden, takes more seriously than the safety of those he loves. When one of his sisters is injured at a protest rally, he drags his family to Bath for the summer to keep his reckless and rebellious siblings out of harm's way. The only flaw in his plan is his overwhelming but inexplicable attraction to the new chaperone he has hired to watch out for them. An outspoken conundrum of a woman who soon causes him more trouble than both his sisters combined...but who calls to his soul regardless.

From the moment Portia Kendall read her first revolutionary pamphlet beneath her bedcovers at Miss Prentice's School for Girls, she realized that her true calling was to make the world a fairer place for the masses downtrodden by the aristocracy. A calling that led her to Equitas, a radical newspaper that champions reform. But as Portia discovers, writing doesn't pay the bills. To make a living, she must push aside her principles and serve the very people she criticizes weekly in her column. A temporary position as a chaperone in the home of a pompous duke seems like the perfect way to earn enough to follow her heart. Unfortunately, the duke who hires her seems to be more dashing and noble than pompous and soon begins to call to her heart too--as much as she tries to deny it. But dare she risk her principles for love or will her pride always come before a fall?

Review Quotes

"Virginia Heath has a rare gift for combining delightful comedy with well-researched history. Pride Comes Before a Fall is a fun and sparkling Regency romance that illuminates important historical events while giving you a hero and heroine to fall in love with." --Harper St. George, author of The Dove and the Rogue

"[This] simmering love story makes for riveting reading." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Heath continues her splendidly entertaining Regency-set Miss Prentice's Protégées series, following Look Before You Leap, gifting readers with another impeccably crafted historical romance that effectively integrates intriguing historical details into a deliciously slow-burn romance." --Booklist

"Compelling... [the] intimate slow burn, combined with many scenes of great wit and humor, will keep readers turning the pages." --Kirkus

"Heath's third Miss Prentice's Protegees novel again showcases her delightful knack for creating charming characters and plots. The stakes of Portia's writings make this installment a particu-larly engaging entry in the Regency se-ries." --Library Journal

Praise for Virginia Heath

"A thoroughly charming slow-burn romance ... A delightful read!" --Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author of Never Met a Duke Like You, on All's Fair in Love and War

"Equal parts witty and romantic, ​A​ll's Fair in Love and War is a page-turning Regency charmer. Virginia Heath's writing is top notch, sparkling with her trademark humor. I was smiling (and swooning) all the way through." --Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author

"Sparkling...With a plot as rollicking as it is sweetly romantic, this is Regency-era romantic comedy done right." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Look Before You Leap

"Funny and heartfelt." --Library Journal on Look Before You Leap

"[A] wit-infused Regency spin on the grumpy-sunshine trope with a particularly delightful pair of protagonists who trade plenty of sharp quips and a few steamy kisses while bonding over their shared love of horses and riding." --Booklist on Look Before You Leap

"An enjoyable new Regency series." --Library Journal on All's Fair in Love and War

About the Author

When VIRGINIA HEATH was a little girl, it took her ages to fall asleep, so she made up stories in her head to help pass the time while she was staring at the ceiling. As she got older, the stories became more complicated, sometimes taking weeks to get to the happy ending. Then one day, she decided to embrace the insomnia and start writing them down. Now her Regency rom-coms (including the Wild Warriners and Merriwell Sisters series) are published in many languages across the globe. More than thirty-two books and four Romantic Novel of the Year Award nominations later, it still takes her forever to fall asleep.