Not Your Average Earl by Eliza Lloyd
Publisher & Release: Self-Published, March 27, 2019
Time and setting: Regency England
Genre: Historical Romance
Book Length: 238 Pages
Heat Level: 1 Flame
Rating: 5 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
A disturbing letter from India. A child not his own. Leo Bennett is bound to accept the child, as she is legally his. He didn't believe in love at first sight, but Celeste has become his reason for living. And the governess has become a thorn in his side.
Rose Stewart has an unnatural attachment to the child. And she has a valise full of secrets. Like being the duke of Murton's estranged granddaughter. It's not as if she lies, she just omits telling the truth.
Her troubles entangled Leo in a battle of wills, a determination to return her to her rightful place in society and the silent struggle of denied feelings.
Rose Stewart has an unnatural attachment to the child. And she has a valise full of secrets. Like being the duke of Murton's estranged granddaughter. It's not as if she lies, she just omits telling the truth.
Her troubles entangled Leo in a battle of wills, a determination to return her to her rightful place in society and the silent struggle of denied feelings.
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Vikki’s Musings
It’s been quite some time since I’ve read one of Eliza Lloyd’s books, and I thoroughly enjoyed Not Your Average Earl. I clearly remember why I loved her books! Thanks goes to the author for reaching out to me and offering a chance to read and review this excellent story. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.
Not Your Average Earlis an emotionally-charged love story who come together through a young toddler. I loved Celeste, what a darling little girl! This Regency romance kept me enmeshed from the first page to the last. The pacing is perfect, the dialogue is realistic, and all the characters are amazing. The plot is unique and heartfelt.
Rose Stewart’s character captured my heart from the first page. Her fierce love for Celeste is so admirable. I loved her determination to stay with the little girl, even if she had to lie and keep her secrets close. Rose experiences a lot of shame over her family’s poor decisions, especially her mother and brother. Craving excitement from a lack luster marriage, she came close to making a poor decision as well. When she meets Leo, she tried to resist her growing attraction for him. Not only is he physically appealing, his kindness and acceptance of Celeste, melts her heart.
Leo Bennet is a great hero. When he learns his late wife is dead, and a little girl is on her way to him, he does the honorable thing and accepts little Celeste as his own, although he is not her biological father. At first, he tries to send the governess away, but Rose Stewart is having none of that. He quickly grows to admire her tenacity and desperately falls in love with her, although, he has every reason to distrust women after his late wife’s betrayal.
One of the aspects of historical romance I dearly love most is that sexual tension, and Ms. Lloyd certainly knows how to create it! The chemistry between Rose and Leo grows stronger until it bursts into flames. I really wanted them to find their happy ending.
If you love Regency romance with plenty of heart and deep emotion, along with amazing characters, then you will love Not Your Average Earlas much as I. I will definitely be reading the other books in this great series. I highly recommend this book and this talented author. Happy reading!
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