Earl In Trouble

Years before Lucas the Earl of Darcy had saved Lia and there had been an instance attraction yet Lia had run away. Now as a companion and looking for information they cross paths again. Now Lia has to figure out a way to help the Earl from being tricked into marriage. It was a really good story Lady Anne was something else I am not sure how Lia had any patience with her. It is a good thing the author has other plans. Good characters, well written and a fun read I so recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

Book four in the Bluestockings Defying Rogues series a well written story I was not putting down until I finished reading. Lucas Carter, the Earl of Darcy does not believe in love anymore after what Natalia Benson did, but now she is back in his life as a companion to Lady Ann who is not a very nice woman. I liked reading how Lucas and Lia reconnect and get their second chance at happiness. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Lucas Carter, the Earl of Darcy, was resisting his father’s attempts to convince him to settle down. He had fallen in love once, 10 years previous, with a lovely woman named Lia. But she had run away to escape an arranged marriage and he never saw her again. He searched a couple of years for her, but he had finally realized she would never be his. With his father threatening to arrange a marriage for him, he was trying to at least find someone he might like! His father feared that if Lucas didn’t marry and sire a child, the Montford title would die with him, though Lucas didn’t actually care about holding the ducal title. Natalia Benson was a paid companion hired to chaperone Lady Anne Northcott, a horrible person, selfish, egotistical, and very narcissistic. The woman had her sights set on some poor man and Natalia had nothing but pity for him! But because Natalia’s cousin Callista was missing while searching for her dear Edward’s killer, she needed to see whether the Marquess or Marchioness of Seabrook would be able to answer her inquiry about her since Lady Seabrook was Edward’s sister. She loved her cousin, and loved only one other person she had avoided for many years now for his own good. He didn’t need her in his life, and may no longer even be available. But as they approached Weston Manor, she saw 3 horsemen riding across the field – and she was sure one was Lucas! He had been Edward’s friend, but she had hoped he had stayed in London. Natalie had to escape Lady Anne’s company and find Lord Seabrook and his wife. Once she discovered Callista’s whereabouts, she could sneak away from Weston Manor and hopefully avoid Lucas. She wanted to ask his forgiveness, but her father was still after her and could put Lucas in danger. After delivering a letter from Lady Anne to her intended, Natalie returned to her room to find it in darkness. She had left a candle burning – why was it dark? Lucas spoke and she recognized his voice immediately as he lighted the candle. He wanted an apology, but she had to drive him away. He told her he loved her – she responded that she had not loved him. So he kissed her and told her to dream of him, then walked out the door. Would she let him go? How would she react when Lady Anne made her own move on Lucas, perhaps even putting him in a compromising situation to force him to marry her? This was a clever story line to keep the reader’s interest. With sneaky Lady Anne setting a trap for Lucas, the reader could only hope that Natalie’s actions could keep him out of her clutches. Don’t miss this book. There are many pieces of the story line that must come together – grab your copy and see how the author resolves all of them!