The Earl's Irresistible Challenge

Lara Temple

Jan 2019 · The Sinful Sinclairs Book 1 · Harlequin

About this ebook

A quirky heiress needs his help—and a gentleman must always come to the aid of a lady . . . “A terrific read that hooked me in right from the start.” —All About Romance

When Lucas, Lord Sinclair, receives a mysterious summons from a Miss Olivia Silverdale he’s skeptical about whether he can help her. But Olivia, although eccentric, is in earnest about her quest to restore her late godfather’s reputation. He has died under scandalous circumstances, and Olivia is sure there is more to the story.

Lucas’s curiosity is piqued, and not just by Olivia’s intelligent eyes and lithe form. But a new challenge quickly presents itself: keeping Miss Silverdale at arm’s length!

Ratings and reviews

The Earl's Irresistible Challenge is the first book in a new series, "The Sinful Sinclairs" by author Lara Temple. I've been waiting for this one since I first heard about the Sinclairs in a previous book of Ms. Temple's and I must say it was well worth the wait! It was absolutely perfect and I loved every moment of it. What a fantastic start to what I expect to be an excellent series. Lucas is reluctantly the Earl of Sinclair after the infamous death of his father in a duel. Chase and Samantha his younger siblings stories will follow after this one. We do meet Chase in this story and I must say I am intrigued and can't wait to read his story in the future. But for now I have fallen for Lucas! He was a fabulous hero and it was an absolute pleasure to see him fall for Olivia. Miss Olivia Silverdale was such a refreshing and entertaining heroine. Lucas describes her as relentless, she definitely is that and so much more. She's the type of person who will go to any length to help those she cares for. She has such a wonderful personality and you can't help but love her from the beginning. The chemistry and dialogue between these two were fabulous! With a gorgeous cover, a mystery to solve and fabulous characters this was a perfect story to start out my 2019 reading! I highly recommend this book and can't wait to see what author Lara Temple has in store for the rest of the Sinclairs.

THE EARL’S IRRESISTIBLE CHALLENGE’s dramatic beginning immediately captured my attention, and the stupendous dialogues kept me enthralled. Both Lucas and Olivia are quick-witted and possess sharp tongues which made for fabulous banter. Lara Temple’s prose is utterly intoxicating, utterly sublime, and she builds an extraordinary atmosphere: partly irresistibly seductive, partly very businesslike, entirely suited to Olivia and Lucas’ interactions. Olivia is one of the best female characters ever: it shows that she was raised amongst brothers, and I loved how she subtly manipulates to get almost everything she wants without being coy or deceitful. And what a delight to watch a confirmed rake, and a very rational man, become unsettled as he unwittingly does her bidding. Lucas is not slouch either! It was a thing of beauty to watch him slowly fall for Olivia, and seldom have I seen such superlative character development and growth, for both characters. A marvellous story! I give 4 1/2 stars.

Very lovely story! I really like Lara Temple's works.

About the author

Lara Temple writes strong and sensual Regency romances about complex individuals who give no quarter but do so with plenty of passion. She lives with her husband, two children, and one very fluffy dog and they are all very understanding about her taking over the kitchen table so she can look out over the garden as she writes and dreams up her Happy Ever Afters.

Could this infamous rake……finally have found his countess? Part of The Sinful Sinclairs. When Lucas, Lord Sinclair, receives a mysterious summons from a Miss Olivia Silverdale he’s skeptical about whether he can help her. But Olivia, although eccentric, is in earnest about her quest to restore her late godfather’s reputation. Lucas’s curiosity is piqued, and not just by Olivia’s intelligent eyes and lithe form. A new challenge quickly presents itself: keeping Miss Silverdale at arm’s length!

The Sinful Sinclairs miniseries:
Book 1 — The Earl’s Irresistible Challenge 
Book 2 — The Rake's Enticing Proposal

“It is a poignant, sentimental and expertly written love story” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple

“Sensitive, touching and perceptive, this emotional book took me on the most wonderful journey where the hero and heroine deal with the obstacles in their way” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple