The Tale of the Wayward Viscount by Hedley J. Huntt

When will Richard Howard, the Viscount of Marbay and the only legitimate son of the Duke of Ryland, ever grow up? Preferring gambling and drinking in shabby taverns, he is an embarrassment to his family. Especially to his older and illegitimate brother, Tristan. But Tristan cannot protect his brother from himself when Richard is stalked in the night and marked for murder. Thus, Tristan seeks the truth of who wants his brother dead, and finds himself hunted by a killer – his own brother, Richard.
The two brothers find themselves at odds over two beautiful women-Lady Emma Sutton, and her cousin, Lizzie. But as Emma falls in love with one of the Duke’s sons, getting involved in a secret romance she doesn’t expect will grow into so much more, it jeopardizes not only the siblings’ fragile relationship, but also their own lives.
As the stakes are raised and the deception deepens, they all must face the truth about themselves or risk losing any chance at love or happiness.
In the end, will they break all the barriers that wish to keep them apart, or will internal battles and outside forces overpower them?