Brave New Earl

Jane Ashford

Jul 2018 · The Way to a Lord's Heart Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

An Earl mired in melancholy is no match for a determined woman...

Widower Benjamin Romilly, Earl of Furness, has given up hope of finding happiness. His wife died in childbirth five years ago, leaving him with a broken heart and a child who only reminds him of his loss.

Miss Jean Saunders is a cousin by marriage. She doted on Benjamin's late Countess, and can't bear it when she hears rumors that the Earl is too bereaved to care for his young son. She arrives on the scene to evaluate his fitness as a father, and if necessary, to take his son away.

Jean's sudden eruption into the Earl's household simultaneously infuriates and invigorates him. She may be the only person who can breathe life into his neglected home—and his aching heart...

The Way to a Lord's Heart:

Brave New Earl (Book 1)

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Ratings and reviews

A story of second chances and finding happiness when least expected. Benjamin had lost his wife during childbirth and could not seem to come out of his grief. He had a hard time interacting with his five year old son Geoffrey because he reminded him of his mother too much. Jean, a distant cousin to Benjamin's late wife, barges into his household determine to to take Geoffrey with her. What occurs is a lot of humorous moments and Jean and Benjamin are such great characters. I enjoyed the dialogue and the interactions between the three and could not wait to see how it all turned out. Prepare to be entertained!

3.5 Stars Widower Benjamin Romilly, Earl of Furness, has given up hope of finding happiness. His wife died in childbirth five years ago, leaving him with a broken heart Geoffrey who only reminds him of his loss. Miss Jean Saunders is a cousin by marriage. She arrives on the scene to evaluate his fitness as a father, and if necessary, to take his son away. An enjoyable read but if you’re looking for historical accuracy then this isn't the book for you. A wife & child were the property of the husband so a distant cousin arriving to remove the child had no legal standing to do so & a magistrate would have put her in her place. Also a single young woman would have been ruined staying in a home with two unmarried men without a chaperone. So a book to enjoy as purely a piece of fiction. The story flows well & the characters are well portrayed but I found it hard to really connect to both Benjamin & Jane, I liked them but didn’t love them. I also felt a little sorry for Jane as felt she’d always be second best to Benjamin. I do however look forward to more of Arthur’s meddling! My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

About the author

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She’s written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award. Find her on the web at www.janeashford.com and facebook.com/janeashfordwriter. If you’d like to receive her monthly newsletter, you can sign up at either of those sites.