Lord Perfect
Carsington Brothers
Benedict Carsington, Viscount Rathbourne, has spent his life being perfect. When his nephew and the daughter of the scandalous Bathsheba Wingate run off on a treasure hunt, Benedict and Bathsheba must chase them across England together. A witty Regency road-trip romance.
About This Book
Lord Perfect is a historical romance novel by Loretta Chase, first published in 2006 by Berkley. It is part of the Carsington Brothers series and runs 304 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 304 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A perfect viscount and a scandalous woman are forced into an unexpected road trip across Regency England.
- Fans of witty Regency rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy road-trip dynamics
- Lighthearted
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on character chemistry
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Benedict Carsington, a man defined by his perfection, finds his well-ordered life disrupted when he must pursue a runaway couple alongside Bathsheba Wingate. As the pair treks across the countryside, they must navigate the challenges of their journey and their opposing natures.
Central Conflict
The forced proximity of two polar-opposite individuals working together to retrieve runaway relatives.
Setting
Regency England
Strengths
- Strong premise
- Clear trope usage
Consider before reading
- Limited information on character chemistry
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Loretta Chase
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Length
- 304 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780425208885
- ISBN-10
- 0425208885
Lord Perfect: quick answers
- Who wrote Lord Perfect?
- Lord Perfect was written by Loretta Chase.
- When was Lord Perfect published?
- Lord Perfect was first published in 2006 by Berkley.
- What genre is Lord Perfect?
- Lord Perfect is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is Lord Perfect?
- Lord Perfect is 304 pages long.
- Is Lord Perfect part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Carsington Brothers series.
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