Title: EMMA AND THE EARL
Series: Bluestocking Brides #3
Author: Samantha Holt
Publisher: Samantha Holt
Publish Date: 08.26.2017
Category /Genre: Historical Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an
unedited ARC
Received from: Samantha Holt
Goodreads link: Emma and
the Earl
Date completed: 08.31.2019
Description from the publisher:
"I never considered freckles
and red hair to be an enticement but with those connections, the remaining
Chadwick sisters have become quite the prospect for the bachelor about town. I
flatter myself with the knowledge, however, that they will never be truly
accepted by the ton. Not with such displeasing and unladylike
temperaments." - Lady Hampton, Duchess of Bromley.
With a duke and a viscount for brothers-in-law, Emma has found herself subject to increasing attention from the many eligible men of the ton. A new experience for this redheaded, freckled bluestocking, who would rather be doing something else—anything else—than dancing with men who are only interested in her connections.
Marriage is not for her. At least not the sort without a touch of romance.
That is, until a certain Lord Radcliff, Earl of Whitehurst—and a true rake—decided to accidentally ruin her. Well, perhaps neither of them quite envisioned ending up twined in such a mess that the only way to save her reputation—and that of her younger sister—was to marry the man.
The Earl of Radcliff is a practical stranger to her but she is prepared to make the best of her situation. After all, she is nothing if not a quick learner. Perhaps she can learn to be a successful wife and countess.
Unfortunately, the earl is hiding a few secrets. She’s not sure what they are but one of those secrets is causing a strong hatred of the country, and that just will not do. Emma hates London and is prepared to do anything to remain in the country with her family and friends. Somehow, while dealing with all the new adventures and, um, desires a marriage can bring, she must persuade her new husband that the country life is for them.
With a duke and a viscount for brothers-in-law, Emma has found herself subject to increasing attention from the many eligible men of the ton. A new experience for this redheaded, freckled bluestocking, who would rather be doing something else—anything else—than dancing with men who are only interested in her connections.
Marriage is not for her. At least not the sort without a touch of romance.
That is, until a certain Lord Radcliff, Earl of Whitehurst—and a true rake—decided to accidentally ruin her. Well, perhaps neither of them quite envisioned ending up twined in such a mess that the only way to save her reputation—and that of her younger sister—was to marry the man.
The Earl of Radcliff is a practical stranger to her but she is prepared to make the best of her situation. After all, she is nothing if not a quick learner. Perhaps she can learn to be a successful wife and countess.
Unfortunately, the earl is hiding a few secrets. She’s not sure what they are but one of those secrets is causing a strong hatred of the country, and that just will not do. Emma hates London and is prepared to do anything to remain in the country with her family and friends. Somehow, while dealing with all the new adventures and, um, desires a marriage can bring, she must persuade her new husband that the country life is for them.
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EMMA AND THE EARL is the third book
in the Bluestocking Brides
series. Each will stand on its own, but
I highly recommend reading them all and in the order of release. This is the first I have read in the series
and had no trouble understanding the previous relationships. Still, it goes without saying that I want to
read the others!
Something different happened while I
was reading this book. My fiancé asked
me what I was reading and what it was about. I read the book blurb to him. It was fun explaining terms (like ton, rake,
and bluestocking) that a modern, American gentleman wouldn’t know. We laughed that I would be considered to be a
bluestocking. He made me feel valued
just as our book boyfriends always do for their girls.
What starts as a bit of a Laurel-and-Hardy-esque
farce for Morgan as he tries to rebuff a married woman soon turns very serious
for him and Emma. The story is a light
affair that was quickly read and kept a smile on my face as we prepared for our
own serious business (Hurricane Dorian is on track to enter our backyard).
Not all stories need to be full of grit
and angst. Sometimes we need a light and
fluffiness. This was exactly the fluff I
needed now, and I will seek out the rest of the series for more fluff,
sweetness, and loving.
That’s not to say they didn’t have
just-married issues to resolve, but they were handled with tenderness and
compassion… and a little bit of properly placed jealousy.
I would highly recommend this story
for anyone who needs a little escape from whatever trouble is brewing on their
horizon. Then you can pick up those sand
bags and continue on with a smile.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC
via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Bluestocking Brides series:
1.
Amelia and
the Viscount
2.
Julia and
the Duke
3.
Emma and
the Earl
4.
Catherine
and the Marquis
5.
Lilith and
the Stable Hand
Also from Samantha Holt:
·
The Angel’s Assassin
·
Buckle Down
·
Christmas Seduction
·
The Crimson Castle
·
Her Dream Cowboy
·
Her Highland Defender
·
Hunting His Highland Lass
·
Love or Loyalty
·
Must Love Lords
·
The Rake Who Rescued Me
·
The Sexy Bartender’s Virtual
Seduction
·
A Summer Siege
·
Warriors
·
The Warrior’s Reward
Borderland Legacy:
Cynfell Brothers series:
2. Sinful Deeds
5. Sinful Possession
6. Sinful Temptations
Highland Fae Chronicles:
The Inheritance Clause series:
One Knight Collection:
1.
One Knight
2.
Black Knight
3.
White Knight
4.
Highland Knight
Regency Fairy Twists:
3.
Dance with
Me at Midnight
Rogues of
Redmere Series:
3.
Waiting for a Rogue Like You
4.
What’s a Rogue Got to Do with It?
Spinsters
Club Series:
1.
Gentlemen Prefer Spinsters
The Wallflower
Brides Series:
2. Married to the Lord
