Romancing the Earl

Darcy Burke (Romance fiction writer)

Apr 2015 · Zealous Quill Press

About this ebook

 Major Elijah Hollister never wanted to be an earl, particularly not when it meant losing his brother. When a bold adventuress shows up at his door seeking a treasure map, Elijah suspects his brother’s death may not have been accidental and that the lady knows more than she’s willing to share. Whether she’s a friend or foe, Elijah plans to keep her close—and hope the temptation of her kisses doesn’t ruin them both.Miss Catriona Bowen can almost taste the fruits of her years-long quest to find one of Britain’s greatest treasures. The discovery will deliver the recognition and respect she deserves as an antiquary, despite the fact that she’s a woman. However, to find the map that will lead her to success, she must ally herself with a stoic, yet provocative gentleman with a different goal. And when a villain threatens their lives, she realizes too late that love is the greatest treasure of all.

Ratings and reviews

Major Elijah Hollister never wanted to be an earl, particularly not when it meant losing his brother Matthew. When a bold adventuress shows up at his door seeking a treasure map, Elijah suspects his brother’s death may not have been accidental and that the lady knows more than she’s willing to share. Miss Catriona Bowen can almost taste the fruits of her years-long quest to find one of Britain’s greatest treasures. The discovery will deliver the recognition and respect she deserves as an antiquary, despite the fact that she’s a woman. However, to find the map that will lead her to success, she must ally herself with a stoic, yet provocative gentleman with a different goal. And when a villain threatens their lives, she realizes too late that love is the greatest treasure of all. I was drawn in from the start & gripped until the end. I’d somehow missed this book & as I’ve read the other three books in the series reading this filled in some of gaps. It could be read on its own but the whole series about the 13 artefacts is so very good. Well paced story & believable characters had me enthralled from start to finish. I loved Elijah & Cate & their journey to a HEA My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read