Earl Lessons

Valerie Bowman

Oct 2021 · The Footmen's Club Book 5 · June Third Enterprises, LLC

About this ebook

He never wanted a title

Fresh off the battlefield, Captain David Ellsworth has returned home to discover the shocking and unwelcome news that he’s the new Earl of Elmwood. Though David had no idea he was in line for a title, he and his sister must now navigate the snark-infested waters of the London ton. He knows how to be a soldier, an officer, and a brother, but he hasn’t a clue how to be an earl. David will need all the help he can get. Even if it comes from the undeniably beautiful woman...who is the darling of the world he detests.

She never wanted a husband

The younger sister of a marquess, Lady Annabelle Bellham moves through elegant ballrooms with the ease of a lioness traversing the jungle. She’s the most elusive belle at every ball, and gentlemen have long placed bets on which lucky man will finally win her hand. But Annabelle has no intention of falling prey to a man’s charms. She's seen the destruction wrought by marriage and is dead set on avoiding a similar fate.

But here they are…

Thankfully, Annabelle’s older brother hasn’t pressured her to take a husband—yet. Which is why she feels obliged to agree when he asks her a favor: To teach the newly minted Earl of Elmwood how to act in Society. Still, the task shouldn’t be too difficult. All Annabelle must do is spend countless hours in the company of a handsome, brooding ex-soldier—who’s making her question every rule she’s set for herself. She and David have nothing in common except a fiery passion and some highly inconvenient feelings…could it be enough?

Ratings and reviews

4.5-5 Stars! This book was great! Every book I’ve read in this series is great (I only missed book 4, ‘Save a Horse, Ride a Viscount’). This was book 5 in the ‘Footman’s Club’ series and can be read as a standalone. I read the first 3 books in the series awhile back and missed book 4 so I needed a refresh of the previous books and everything slowly came back to me while reading this book. Annabelle and David’s story is full of suspense, heat, drama, scheming, some sexy times and plenty of humor with an HEA ending! I highly recommend not only this book but this series! Valerie Bowman NEVER disappoints! *I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Earl Lessons is a magnificent historical romance by Valerie Bowman. Ms. Bowman has once again provided readers with a well-written book populated with a spectacular cast of characters. This is my favorite of this series to date. David returns home from battle to find he's now an Earl. His sister is to wed a marquess soon and has arranged lessons on managing the ton for him. Annabelle is happy to help her soon to be sister-in-law's brother with lessons on how to be an Earl. Annabelle and David's story is a fun read with plenty of drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I loved every page of this book and can't wait to read my next book by Valerie Bowman. Earl Lessons is book 5 of The Footmen's Club Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the author

Valerie Bowman grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels.

After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got.

Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her two rascally dogs. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.

Valerie loves to hear from readers. Find her on the web at www.ValerieBowmanBooks.com.