Not Just Any Earl

Anna Bradley

Dec 2021 · Oliver-Heber books

About this ebook

“It’s like Historical Romance has been waiting for Anna Bradley to come along and write it.” — 5 stars, Badass Book Reviews.

A lady hidden in the shadows…

It’s never been easy to be one of the five Templeton sisters, but for quiet Emmeline, the silver lining surrounding the dark cloud of her family’s disgrace is a quiet life of comfortable obscurity. But when her sister accepts an outrageous wager that takes her to London for a season, an unexpected kiss with a handsome earl thrusts shy Emmeline into the middle of a shocking public scandal.

A dazzling earl with the ton at his feet…

Johnathan Parrish, the Earl of Melrose never meant to kiss Emmeline Templeton. It was an innocent case of mistaken identity, a stolen embrace meant for one of his vivacious admirers. Emmeline Templeton is perfectly wrong for him, and he’s never before spared the shy wallflower a single glance, but after one kiss the memory of her warm curves are imprinted forever on Johnathan’s fingertips, and he can’t forget the sweet taste of her lips against his.

A dizzying spark of desire…

But wherever the Templeton family ventures, gossip and rumor inevitably follow. If the secret wager that brought the sisters to London is revealed, it will shake London to its foundations. Will the blazing passion that brought Emmeline and Johnathan together end in a happily ever after, or will their hearts fall victim to the consuming flames?

Ratings and reviews

I really, really liked this book and the only negative thought I have about it was that I thought it was too short. I felt the writing was well done and I found the story engaging and entertaining. Emmaline and Johnathan were sinfully easy to fall for and boy, did they have my heart swooning! This is a very charming and fun romance. It delivers plenty of emotions, feels, sweetness, chuckles and warmth to your heart. I can't wait for book two!! This is my frank, freely posted review.

The last thing botanist Emmeline wants is a season in London. But it's the only way she can get access to her sponsor's rare roses. The last thing Lord Melrose intends is to accost an innocent in a library. But he's in his cups, and her gown resembles that of a widow he's pursuing. Rumors swirl as to the identity of the woman seen escaping him. Can Emmeline keep her secret, or will her reputation be ruined? This Cinderella variation offers delightful characters and an emotional story. I particularly enjoyed the references to roses and descriptions of perfumes in this low-angst novella. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I am going to enjoy this series. I loved Emmeline's devotion to her family and her late father. Her passion for flowers and perfumes gave her an interesting hobby. It also kept getting her into trouble. Johnathan was a surprise. He seemed a bit self-absorbed at first, but he turned out to be passionate, protective, intelligent, and willing to accept Emmeline's differences. I also enjoyed the secondary characters, Juliet, Lady Fosberry, Lord Cross, and look forward to reading about their continued stories. I received an ARC of this story, and this is my unsolicited review.