To Catch an Earl: A Bow Street Bachelors Novel

Kate Bateman

Jun 2020 · Bow Street Bachelors Book 2 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this eBook

Kate Bateman's To Catch an Earl continues her historical Regency Romance Bow Street Bachelors series.

Working undercover for London’s first official police force, the Bow Street Bachelors have an obligation to serve the city’s best interests—even while they’re falling for the city’s most alluring women...

SHE KNOWS HOW TO STEAL A KISS.

Alex Harland, Earl of Melton and dedicated rake, never pictured himself as an agent of inquiry. But the thrill of investigation is a challenge he now embraces. When he’s asked to pursue the Nightjar, a notorious thief who is reclaiming France’s crown jewels, the case throws him into the path of the beautiful and equally elusive Emmy Danvers, reminding him of the only puzzle he’s never solved: the identity of the mysterious woman who once stole a kiss from him—and left him wanting so much more...

WILL HE SURRENDER HIS HEART?

The daughter of a thief, Emmy learned long ago how to keep her secrets safeguarded—and, as the notorious Nightjar, her love for Alex Harland is one of them. With the determined earl hot on her trail—and making her hot under the collar—Emmy has no choice but to keep her distance. But when a moment’s danger threatens Emmy’s life as well as her name, will Alex finally discover that he’s followed every clue...to true love?

“Full of intense emotions and dramatic twists....Future installments will be eagerly anticipated by Regency readers.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on This Earl of Mine

Ratings and reviews

I read it but I didn't read it. Does that make sense? I barely remember at least 60% of this historical romance and I kind of just went through the motions of reading it. Nothing in particular stood out and everything was basic. No excitement. No spark. No flare. It was just unrememberable and I will say it's more of a 'it's not you, it's me' type of read. I just didn't care much for it unfortunately but can definitely see this novel appealing to most readers that tend to gravitate towards this genre.

4.5 Stars!! I loved this book! I loved the chemistry between Emmy Danvers & Alex Harland! I highly recommend this book and this series! The banter between the 2 main characters had me smiling the whole time while reading! Loved it! *I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*

Before he went to war, Alex and Emmy met, danced, and shared a kiss that neither has forgotten. Alex Harland is now a war hero, Earl Melton, partner in a gaming house, and a Bow Street runner determined to capture Nightjar. Emmy Danvers is a jewel thief, a very good jewel thief. Following in her father’s footsteps (and due to a blackmailer), she has become the infamous Nightjar. Their story is a fast-moving “catch me if you can” adventure. The chemistry between these two is sizzling, but how can romance bloom under the circumstances? The characters in this story, are intelligent, strong-willed, and quite daring. Emmy and Alex enjoy challenging each other. Emmy’s brother Luc and her friend Sally are in cahoots with Emmy. Her grandmother Camille provides a connection with society and very clever encouragement and wisdom. Alex gets help and some snarky observations from Seb Wolff, his partner and fellow Runner. The second installment of the Bow Street Bachelors is an exciting story full of action, drama, danger, humor and fun. I enjoyed and recommend To Catch an Earl. I look forward to Seb’s story. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

About the author

Kate Bateman, (also writing as K. C. Bateman), is the #1 bestselling author of historical romances, including her RITA® nominated Renaissance romp, The Devil To Pay, and the novels in the Secrets & Spies series To Steal a Heart, A Raven’s Heart, and A Counterfeit Heart. When not writing novels that feature feisty, intelligent heroines and sexy, snarky heroes you want to both strangle and kiss, Kate works as a fine art appraiser and on-screen antiques expert for several popular TV shows in the UK. She splits her time between Illinois and her native England. Follow her on Twitter to learn more.