Make a Viscount Beg

How to Reform a Rake #5

by Tammy Andresen

An unrepentant rogue and a desperate lady…

The Viscount of Averstone had made a bet that he would collect a kiss from Lady Adelaide Ducat. Chase didn’t have much honor, but when it came to chasing skirts, he kept his word. Besides, he’d learned long ago that had little else to offer a woman except for a few stolen kisses. But the longer he pursues the little minx, the more he can see that her brave façade hides real danger. Can he leave her to face it alone?

Lady Adelaide Ducat hated the Viscount of Averstone with a passion that sang in her blood. The man was a wretch, a rake, a rogue, and so annoying that she’d like to… well, she desperately wanted to… she ought to….kiss him until he begged for mercy. Wait. That wasn’t right. She’s got bigger problems to worry about, like what her scheming mother was planning or how she’s going to care for her dying father. She needs a husband to help her not a rogue who would only distract. So why can’t she stop thinking about how good his lips would taste?

Can a single kiss change their minds forever?

This is a standalone romance but is part of a five book series with a prologue:

How to Reform a Rake
Don’t Tell a Duke You Love Him
Meddle in a Marquess’s Affairs
Never Trust an Errant Earl
Never Kiss an Earl at Midnight
Make a Viscount Beg

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical, Romance, Regency

125 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 21, 2019

Reviews

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, the mysterious bet rings in another romance as another rake falls to cupid’s arrow and a feisty Ducat woman with heart.

Romantic and amusing in a “not going to happen” way, Chase, the Viscount of Averstone and Lady Adelaide Ducat find that there are things more fun than trading verbal punches and things far more dangerous lurking in the shadows. How could Chase not want to protect the woman who was willing to give up everything for her family?

MAKE A VISCOUNT BEG is one more completely entertaining and smile-worthy historical romance from Tammy Andresen, perfect for a quick read that is as sigh-worthy as it is blissfully wonderful to read! Ms. Andresen never fails to deliver when she puts pen to paper!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Tammy Andresen!

Series: How to Reform a Rake - Book 5
Publication Date: May 21, 2019
Publisher: Tammy Andresen
Genre: Regency Romance
Print Length: 125 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make a Viscount Beg is the fifth and final book in Tammy Andresen’s How to Reform a Rake series, and it’s a great end to the series. The entire series has been a lot of fun, but this is one of my favourite books in the series.

Although Make a Viscount Beg can be enjoyed as a standalone story, it is best enjoyed after reading the four prior books in the series (plus the prequel). Things have been developing well throughout, and this final book brings things together wonderfully. Through reading the prior books, the way in which things play out in this one is that little bit more powerful. For the best punch, read this series in order.

Whether you read this as a standalone story or as the final book in the series, Make a Viscount Beg had plenty packed into the short story. Tammy Andresen delivers the things she’s best at – plenty of drama, a wonderful romance, great banter between the characters, and action to suck you in.

Without a doubt, this is a great end to a fun little series.

[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
An adorably romantic, sweet and Amusing series comes to a fitting end .

The rakes/friends are all marrying the Ducat sisters , just Chase and Adelaide are left .
Will they find themselves falling for each other , they seem to be against the idea .The more barbed comments that fly the better .
But the cards Verdoma dealt day predict otherwise. Get reading to find out their story.

Loved the book and the series.
The characters so well thought out and perfectly matched .
The men are shown in this book to be so protective of their women , and it gives a glimps of Verdoma’s predictions in action again .

Wonderful , romantic and different this has been a favourite series to look out for .

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

FIVE SISTERS AND FIVE RAKES

The last sister still hasn't been kissed by the Viscount. She can't help having second thoughts about the kiss. He carries a lot of guilt, but she can see the real man underneath the rogue. Maybe they don't need the kiss to know they are perfect for each other. An ending with a painful sacrifice.

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

The end of an amazing, fun and lovable series that I have enjoyed so much from book one. Chase is that last of the friends, who on that fateful day was dealt a card from a gypsy, to try to retrieve his kiss from Adelaide, the last Ducat sister. All of his other four friends had claimed their Ducat sister but he could just not see it happening to him.
Well, buckle you seats and get ready for a lot of humor and a sparkling attraction that just cannot seem to be contained! No matter how much Adelaide disliked Chase for his roguish ways, there was really more to him than the outward appearance!
Chase finally reveals himself to her as they grow closer and he just made my heart warm. Suspense, drama, great banter, humor and of course an attraction that cannot be denied!
Tammy Andresen shines in this great story that I could not put down once I started! A fabulous ending that I will smile about for awhile!

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Viscount of Averstone & his four friends were stranded in Canterbury & the only place they were able to find shelter was in a brothel. Whilst they were there a gypsy Vadoma foretold that each of the five friends would kiss one of the five Ducat sisters. All the sisters are at the estate near the Kent coast so that their husbands & Chase can protect them from their mother’s schemes.
Lady Adelaide Ducat hates Chase, Viscount of Averstone with a passion, the man was a wretch, a rake, a rogue, and so annoying. But with her four sisters now married to one of his four friends do the pair really stand a chance?
A lovely conclusion to the series with this hugely entertaining novella. The verbal sparring between Chase & Adelaide is brilliant & at times had me laughing out loud. Their attraction sizzles but who is going to beg for a kiss? As Chase & Adelaide grow closer he reveals his inadequacies & insecurities to her & I loved him becoming the man he'd always wanted to be. She's feisty & outspoken but also caring & understanding. I’ve loved the whole series, whilst this could be read on its own I’d recommend reading from book one. I read the book in a sitting as I didn’t want to put it down
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

[Deb Diem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make A Viscount Beg is another fabulous historical romance by Tammy Andresen. Ms. Andresen has once again delivered a well-written book furnished with an outstanding cast of characters. Adelaide is the last unmarried Ducat sister. Chase is the last of the group of friends that made a wager on kissing a Ducat sister. Adelaide and Chase's story is packed with drama, humor, action, sexy bits and suspense. I enjoyed reading Make A Viscount Beg and look forward to my next book by Tammy Andresen. Make A Viscount Beg is book 5 of the How to Reform a Rake Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from a third party. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Clarice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The banter between Chase and Adelaide was just my favorite. They act like they can’t stand each other, but in truth, are doing their best to keep from falling into the same trap as the others. The fortune teller really has been a nice touch to each one of the books that I continue to love about them. I would love to see a book about her. Each hero in these books has his own set of problems, but I have to say that Chase’s demons are of another caliber. Him being locked in a house with Adelaide is just what the doctor ordered.

[Marisela M. Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story so much. I’m so happy that Adelaide and Chase found their happily eve after. 🤍

[Marissa Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adelaide and Chase were amazing! The perfect ending to such a beautiful series! ❤️

[Patricia Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I just loved this series. The fighting, laughter, and love makes it awesome. Glad there was peace in the end. A definite must read.Get your copy today 😀

[Kiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make a Viscount Beg, Book 5 of the How to Reform a Rake series, was about Lady Adelaide Ducat, the youngest of the 5 Ducat sisters and the youngest daughter of Lord Harold Rosemond, the Earl of Ducat, and Lord Charles "Chase" Averstone, the Viscount of Averstone, friend to Adelaide's four brothers-in-law: the Earl of Kissinger, the Duke of Longley, the Marquess of Highwater, and the Earl of Clearwood.
Several months had passed since Chase and his four friends had become stranded in Cantebury just days before Christmas. They had taken shelter in a brothel, the only place that had any rooms available. While there, they met Vadoma, the gypsy fortune teller, and had each entered into a bet to collect a kiss from one lady of worth. The chosen ladies were the five Ducat sisters: Camille, Cristina, and Victoria (who were twins), Lily, and Adelaide.
Four of the friends had already fulfilled their part of the bet and even taken it further by marrying the Ducat sister they had each kissed, leaving only Chase and Adelaide still single, and still not kissed. Both were dead set against fulfilling the bet.
Adelaide was struggling the most with the decline of their father's health, especially since, of all the sisters, she was the one who looked the most like their mother and was a constant, painful reminder to their father. Knowing that every time he looked at her, her father was reminded of his wife who had stolen him years ago from her sister, and the fiancee he had loved was a pain Adelaide found almost difficult to bear.
The chemistry and attraction between Averstone and Adelaide were the strongest of all the couples so far in this series. The verbal battle was constantly filled with sexual innuendoes and double entendres. Their shared glances were filled with desire and hidden meanings. The sexual tension between them was apparent to all who cared to look.
As the danger their mother created increased, the sisters, their husbands, and Chase formed a tighter bond and prepared for whatever the woman would throw at them next. Living in fear and uncertainty was a strain on all of them, and none felt it more than Adelaide as she finally came to the realization everyone else already knew...that their mother would not just slink away into hiding for the rest of their lives, but would need to be brought to justice in whatever manner was meted out.
Of all the books in the series, this was by far the best. It held some surprises that were totally unexpected, some were sad, while others were the norm. All in all, this was an excellent ending to a decent series. It was 5-star worthy. It won't be added to the Keeper for the Shelves collection, but only because none in the series before it had been either.

[Sandra Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an OK Regency romance, with a likable couple, but I did have a few issues with it. It gets 3 stars from me.

I would recommend that you read the prologue "How to Reform a Rake" before starting this series. I'm not sure where all it can be found, but it was available at the end of the boxed set volumes 4-6 of Wicked Lords of London. You should also read the novellas in this series in order, starting with "Never Tell A Duke You Love Him".

My first issue with this story is that the author really needs to hire a better editor. There were lots of editing errors, and they were very distracting.

Because this is a short novella, it suffers from a lack of character development. That's the main reason I tend to prefer full-length books, and not novellas.

Adelaide is likable enough in this story, but I really wanted her and her sisters to stand up to her mother a little more. Her mother was absolutely awful.

Chase (Charles) was OK, too, but he had a hard time dealing with his difficult past. It did help him to understand Adelaide, but it also caused problems in their relationship.

I liked that Adelaide and Chase found their HEA, but found their instalove to be unbelievable. I also thought the resolution of the sisters' problems with their mother was a little too easy.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

When five men made a bet related to each of them kissing a certain Ducat sister, no one thought the consequences would turn out as they did. Four have ended up married to the woman chosen for them by a gypsy, and now there is only a viscount and one sister left. While he may be the most rakish of them all, she is an individual who speaks her mind at all times. When they are forced to spend time together, sparks fly and many honest comments are made. I have certainly enjoyed the How to Reform a Rake series, and the final installment is the one that I have been most anticipating because of the spirited couple involved. Tammy Andresen fills her historical romance with unexpected adventures and much emotion.

After a threatening incident indicates that Lady Adelaide Ducat and her family could be in further danger, her married siblings think she needs protecting. The man who will be watching over her is Lord Chase Averstone, a viscount with a roguish reputation. There is also the problem of the bet he made with his friends that he would kiss her, something Adelaide is not going to let happen. While she may not want Chase around for these two reasons, it appears he is taking his duty seriously and stays very close to her.

As Chase and Adelaide talk with one another, some interesting facts are revealed amongst the sharp-witted retorts. I have found this Ducat sister to be lively, and seeing how she and the viscount react to each other has always been entertaining. In their own story, their discussions are often packed with insightful words which divulge what is actually in their hearts, even when the remarks are pointedly straightforward. As Adelaide and Chase consider why they should never be a couple, they are repeatedly surprised by what they conclude. MAKE A VISCOUNT BEG is emotionally rewarding because of the clever storyline and likable characters.

[Margaret Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last rake to fall under the prediction of the gypsy, Chase is determined to avoid kissing Lady Adelaide. He has absolutely no intention of being leg-shackled to the self-opinionated minx, or anyone else for that matter. The problem is the more she avoids him, the more his interest is piqued. Lady Adelaide has watched her sisters fall to the charms of the other four rakes' kisses, and although they are all happy, Adelaide doesn't see any future with the dissolute Chase. She, in fact, has much bigger problems to deal with. With her father falling deeper into dementia each day and her mother pursuing her own brand of madness, Adelaide knows that she has to keep her wits about her. Chase is a charming hero and when the situation turns dangerous, he knows that he has to do whatever is necessary to keep Adelaide and her sisters safe, also resulting in him inadvertently revealing more about his true self than he wants to. Adelaide finds herself looking at Chase with fresh eyes and when he faces the ultimate danger on her behalf, she knows that it won't be possible for her to be truly happy with anyone else. This delightful novel brings the series to an end, with unexpected events and a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Lana Birky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story & have waited anxiously for Chase & Adelaide's story - it was great!

Chase, Viscount of Averstone bets he will steal a kiss from Lady Adelaide Ducat & he prides himself as a rake with the expertise to charm any female he puts his mind to woo. After all, he really has nothing else to offer a lady other than some stolen moments & he will never fall in love again or marry. Adelaide can't stand the arrogant, rake that makes her behave badly with their constant unkind bantering.........so why does she keep think about kissing him???

They are such a fun couple that has a journey full of dislike for one another, danger from villains, becoming friends, falling in love to their HEA. I was gifted this ARC & I'm sad the series has come to an end but I happily recommend this book & all the books in the series. Tammy Andresen wrote wonderful stories with marvelous characters for each of the 5 Ducat sisters & she matched each one up from a group of friends that would love & protect them!

[LOU71 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Make a Viscount Beg is the fifth and final novella in the How to Reform a Rake series.

A rogue’s reform can have the most unlikely beginning. When a Duke and his four friends are forced to stay at the only accommodations available in snow covered Canterbury, a brothel, because all respectable inns are full, their lives take a dramatic turn. A gypsy convinces them to tempt fate and enter a bet.

Don’t Tell a Duke You Love Him: 3 stars: Max & Lily
Meddle in a Marquess’s Affairs: 3+ stars: Rex & Camille
Never Trust an Errant Earl: 3- stars: Sirius & Cristina
Never Kiss an Earl at Midnight: 3 stars: Key & Victoria
Make a Viscount Beg: 3+ stars: Chase & Adelaide

Charles “Chase” Black, the Viscount of Averstone

Lady Adelaide Ducat hated the Viscount of Averstone with a passion. The man was a wretch, a rake, a rogue, and so annoying that she’d like to…she ought to…kiss him until he begged for mercy.

Chase and Adelaide’s attraction was fiery, in all the annoying ways.

I recommend this book. I recommend this series.

[TLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the last book in the How to Reform a Rake series and it is Adelaide and Chase’s story. It was the first book I have read in the series but I feel like it was good as a standalone book. It was an interesting book. Chase had made a bet with four friends he would kiss Adelaide, one of the Ducet sisters. But Adelaide wasn’t going to make it easy for him! The book was full of drama, humor, suspense, and their teasing. This was a complete book but it seems like everything happens in a day or two. It would be nice if it was longer so reader can get more in touch with characters. Overall it was a fun book and I would recommend.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Teri Donaldson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love a saucy heroine and a rake that needs a good woman to reform him. That is just what we get with Chase and Adelaide. The sparks fly and the heat is turned up with their very first meeting.
This is the fifth in a delightful series that all started with a prediction of a kiss by a gypsy. The Ducat sisters know how to tame and reform their rakes and rogues. Each story is as delightful as the previous one, yet you do not need to have read the others before this one.
There’s heat, passion, charm and an anxious situation that tempts both Adelaide and Chase with love and forever after. Simply wonderful!

[Bridget Love to read Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Your past doesn't define you

Chase and Adelaide was everything i wanted in an ending and more! Chase failed to save a life of his former betrothed and feels maybe keeping Adelaide safe is a redemption of sorts! But Adelaide mother is up to her old wicked tricks! Chase loves the wicked banter between him and Adelaide asks for seduction lessons for her husband hunting! So what do
Encounters at midnight
Men storming a house for an abduction
Meeting the gypsy at the brothel for answers
Slipping into Chase bed have to do with getting these two to the altar??? A lot! Please do a Christmas reunion for of mystery and new babies for other 5!!!

[SOMDReigel · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Insults are the very fabric of our friendship.”
One of my favorite series from Tammy Andresen. It has humor, romance, a bit of danger, perfectly matched couples, and heart. I really enjoyed the premise of this series; five friends make a bet with a gypsy in regards to the five Ducat sisters. The last book in the series, Make a Viscount Beg, is centered around Chase and Adelaide. He doesn’t want a wife and she has no interest in a rake. She is feisty and strong-willed and he challenges her – a perfect match! Their banter and interactions are wonderfully entertaining.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the previous four books, I was expecting Adelaide and Chase to fall for each other less easily than they ultimately did. I didn't like her as much as her sisters - but I think that stemmed from her less mature behavior due to being the youngest sister, rather than any shortcomings on the author's part. As a whole, I enjoyed it.

I received a free copy. My review is voluntary.

[Layne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five Sisters

And five rakes all make an outstanding series. This one can be read alone but will be even better if you read the four that came before. A rake with an awful reputation has been tasked with keeping Adelaide safe from harm. He shows up with a kiss to win a bet on his mind. Little does he know ——. Great story and wonderful ending to a really good series

[Sandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make a Viscount Beg #5

I'm definitely going to miss this series. It has been entertaining from the first book to the last. Ms Andersen has done excellent writing throughout each book. She has brought each character to life and made the reader feel as though they were right there with each one of them, and knew each one personally.

[Cheryl Rosenwald · Rating 5 out of 5]

When the five rakes made a bet, not with each other, but with fate they each fell in love and married. The last one is Chase and Adelaide . Both are strong individuals with their own opinions. When Chase showed up at the country estate to help protect the family instead of kissing her, he tells her she will beg him to kiss her. When someone tries to take Adelaide Chase saves her and she falls for him. A surprise ending of who and why things have been happening even with the happy ever after.

[sarah mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 out of 5

I have read many books by Tammy Andresen and they have all been good, she always draws you into the stories and the main characters are always strong , the supporting characters are great too. Was a great series

[John Boles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make a Discount Beg

This book ends the series and what a good series it is. Every book Tammy Andersen wrote was excellent. I can't believe how much I've enjoyed each book. I would recommend this book to anyone.

[Rita Callaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last but not Least

Chase and Adelaide is real bumpy along the way but love does reform a rake. So much is built into this story don't miss out on a very nice story that ends the series.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final book in the series, Adelaide and Chase's story. These two were the most resistant to the gypsy's tarot prediction and their story does not disappoint.
I have really enjoyed this series and recommend it.

[BROWN2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad to see it end

This was an amazing series and I hate to see it end. I loved how they were all tied together even though you could read them individually. A great conclusion.