Loving A Lost Lord

Mary Jo Putney

Jun 2012 · Lost Lords Book 1 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

The “intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing” start to the Lost Lords series by the New York Times bestselling author of the Rogues Redeemed novels (Eloisa James).


In the first of a dazzling series, Mary Jo Putney introduces the Lost Lords—maverick childhood friends with a flair for defying convention. Each is about to discover the woman who is his perfect match—but perfection doesn’t come easily, even for the noble Duke of Ashton . . .

Battered by the sea, Adam remembers nothing of his past, his ducal rank, nor of the shipwreck that almost claimed his life. However, he’s delighted to hear that the golden-haired vision tending his wounds is his wife. Mariah’s name and face may not be familiar, but her touch, her warmth, feel deliciously right . . .

When Mariah Clarke prayed for a way to deter a bullying suitor, she didn’t imagine she’d find the answer washed ashore on a desolate beach. Convincing Adam that he is her husband is surprisingly easy. Resisting the temptation to act his wife, in every way, will prove anything but. And now a passion begun in fantasy has become dangerously real—and completely irresistible . . .


“Gentle humor, exotic elements, compelling, flawless prose, and irresistible characters caught in a sweet, sensual dilemma will leave readers smiling, breathless, and anxiously awaiting the next adventure.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“The enchanting first Lost Lords novel confirms bestseller Putney as a major force in historical romance . . . Entrancing characters and a superb plot line catapult this tale into stand-alone status.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ratings and reviews

Yet another book which I have read, and half re-read yet failed to write a review. Mariah Clarke's father won their home, Hartley Manor, in a gaming hell. Finally, after years of travelling from one gaming hell to another, one country to another, one country house to another they have put down roots. But no sooner have they settled down than Mariah's father disappears and George Burke, the original owner of the house tells Mariah her father is dead and is trying to intimidate her into marrying him. Adam Lawford, the seventh Duke of Ashton was born and brought up in India, with an Indian mother. He has always been treated as a bit of an outcast as a result. One of his latest experiments backfires badly and he almost dies. Mariah rescues him but he has lost his memory. Mariah takes the opportunity to spin the yarn that Adam is her husband, returned from his travels. As I often find with the first book in an historical series such as this, this was a bit clunky. Adam and Mariah didn't have the wit or the charm of later characters, there was inevitably a lot of backstory and introducing the other Lost Lords as a prologue to their books. Also, there seemed to be too many plots, either there should be dastardly deeds surrounding Mariah's father's death or Adam's accident, not both! According to Goodreads I haven't read any of the others in this series either - do we think that's right or did I just fail to write a review?

MJP's books are always a good and enjoyable read for me.......even though I did not get grabbed emotionally by this story in the beginning. I don't like stories where a relationship begins on lies....no matter what purpose they serve. All in all though, I still like her books because her characters leap right off the pages and her way of anchoering the story in a historical time period is perfect. I actually give this 3.9 stars

Weak characters. I prefer a little more alpha male. He was too dependant on her and there were no sparks between the two.

About the author

Mary Jo Putney is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has written over sixty novels and novellas. A ten-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA, she has won the honor twice and is on the RWA Honor Roll for bestselling authors. In 2013 she was awarded the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Though most of her books have been historical romance, she has also published contemporary romances, historical fantasy, and young adult paranormal historicals. She lives in Maryland with her nearest and dearest, both two and four-footed. Visit her at maryjoputney.com.