Romancing the Earl

Heather Boyd

Feb 2020 · Distinguished Rogues Book 12 · Heather Boyd

About this ebook

Companion Lenore Griffin is in dire straits when a letter from a dear friend arrives, offering a new position. Relieved at her good fortune, Lenore packs up herself and her beloved dog, Hero, and makes haste for London. Upon arrival, however, not only does she find her old friend in a shocking state of dishabille, but she’s somehow mistaken his offer. He has not written requesting a companion for his new wife. He’s written to request Lenore become his companion…for the rest of their lives. 

 

Price Wagstaff, Earl of Carmichael, must have been deeper in his cups than usual when he wrote that correspondence. He doesn’t remember a blasted word of it. Still, it is a disaster of his own making, and so he will do his duty by Lenore. He quickly decides his old childhood friend will make a sensible wife and an agreeable mother to his heirs. He can give her safety, protection and comfort. A marriage of convenience. Lenore need never know that Price’s heart can never be won.

 

Despite their intentions to live separate lives, the pair can’t avoid the closeness that intimacy provides, and soon, Price no longer wishes to. Is it possible that he may find love a second time? Perhaps…if his secrets don’t kill their chance at happiness.

A steamy regency historical romance novel.

 

Distinguished Rogues Series 

Book 1: Chills (Jack and Constance)

Book 2: Broken (Giles and Lillian)

Book 3: Charity (Oscar and Agatha)

Book 4: An Accidental Affair (Merrick and Arabella)

Book 5: Keepsake (Kit and Miranda)

Book 6: An Improper Proposal (Martin and Iris)

Book 7: Reason to Wed (Richard and Esme)

Book 8: The Trouble with Love (Everett and Whitney)

Book 9: Married by Moonlight (Gilbert and Anna)

Book 10: Lord of Sin (Julian and Portia)

Book 11: The Duke’s Heart (Sinclair and Kitty)

Book 12: Romancing the Earl (Price and Lenore)

Book 13: One Enchanted Christmas (Otis and Meg)

Book 14: Desire by Design (Alexander and Sylvia)

Book 15: His Perfect Bride (Harry and Ophelia)

Book 16: Pleasures of the Night

Ratings and reviews

Didn’t Do It For Me I have read other books by the author before and enjoyed them. But unfortunately, that was not so in this case. The problem was that I could not get beyond my dislike of the hero; I have to like and fall for the hero along with a heroine for a romance to work for me. I didn't like his initial presentation as a sloppy, grieving drunk, nor did I like how he treated the heroine initially after they came to their agreement on a marriage of convenience. He just didn't act the way a hero should. I also didn't like the info dump in the first chapter from the heroine's perspective. It slows down the pacing with information that could be more artfully strewn throughout the book. I felt no chemistry between them either. As I have enjoyed other books in the series, I will check out the next one, and I sincerely hope it is better than this one. I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

Romancing the Earl is the twelfth book in the Distinguished Rogues series. I enjoyed this Regency romance. The story has good characters, a drunken missive, misunderstandings, miscommunications, and a chance for romance. I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

Heather Boyd writes terrific books. I enjoy how she writes about situations that are different from most regency romances, but I think that what I like best about her books is the way she has with emotions. The internal conversations that she writes for her characters show an innate understanding of human nature. This book has no huge conflict in it nor does it have some terrible situation that the characters have to solve or overcome. What it does have is two friends who get married and have to learn to live with each other. It is a tribute to Ms. Boyd’s writing that this book is as riveting as any thriller I have ever read. I recommend this series and this book highly. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over 40 regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and a four-legged overlords. For more information visit https://www.heatherboydbooks.com