Pride Comes Before a Fall: A hilarious and heartwarming regency rom-com!

Name: Pride Comes Before a Fall: A hilarious and heartwarming regency rom-com!
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Virginia Heath

Jul 2026 · Hachette UK

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'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' SABRINA JEFFRIES

'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart' EVIE DUNMORE

'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred review
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There is nothing Duke Leopold Sloane takes more seriously than the safety of those he loves. So, when one of his sisters is injured at a protest rally, he drags his family to Bath for the summer, hiring a chaperone to keep them safe. The one thing he doesn't plan for is his overwhelming but inexplicable attraction to the chaperone herself - an outspoken conundrum of a woman who soon causes him more trouble than both his sisters combined.

From the moment Portia Kendall read her first revolutionary pamphlet, she realised her true calling was to make the world a fairer place. That led her to Equitas, a radical newspaper championing reform. But writing doesn't pay the bills, and to make a living, she must push aside her principles and serve the very people she despises. Working as a chaperone in a rich family couldn't be further from her ideal job, but the more time she spends with him, Portia realises she might have misjudged the surprisingly dashing duke . . .

Dare she risk her principles for love, or will her pride get in the way?
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Readers adore Virginia Heath's charming Regency rom-coms!

'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5⭐

'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5⭐

'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5⭐

'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5⭐

'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' SABRINA JEFFRIES 'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart' EVIE DUNMORE 'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred review ________________________ There is nothing ...

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Cindy Raikabula

August 5, 2026

Pride Comes Before a Fall was an absolute delight! Super fun, it balanced light comedy with a character determined to reform the justice system and commentary on draconian suppression of freedom of speech. Virginia Heath has a delightful turn of phrase and her comedic scenes were perfect. The extended cast of fully formed characters was really enjoyable. And can we take a moment for the names of Leo's pets - Barkington and Snifferson the dogs, and M’Lady Whiskers, the aloof Persian cat.

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. Twenty-one books and two Romantic Novel of the Year Award nominations later, and it still takes her forever to fall asleep.

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