The Cursed Earl

A sweet story about how one's fears can dictate their life. But letting to of them can often times bring happiness beyond measure! Algernon just knew his life would end at twenty five. His father and brother had died at the age and he just knew it would be the same for him. So at twenty four he decided to wed and begat a heir to leave with his name! Reina had fallen in love with the very sweet, handsome Algernon, and knew of all his superstitions, but that did not stop her from accepting his proposal. A fun journey to follow to see what happens and if he can get over his fears!

Algernon Fears dictate his life of being cursed, Obsessed with good luck & bad luck and superstitions. Reina delights him and fills him with love and hope. Helps him over come his fears of being cursed and die on his 25 th birthday. Is it a curse or something worse. I enjoyed reading this book and seeing how the tangled relationships were finally sorted out and the villian was found for the happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I started this book thinking I might not get very far reading it. Rain, days of the week, date of a day, making sure his carriage is all right before he gets into it, ravens, etc. Algernon Wright, Earl Draconhawthshire, is over the top superstitious to the point of being obnoxious. Granted his father and brother both died at twenty-five, he is conveniced he will die at the same age in less than a year. What he wants is a wife and have an heir as soon as possible. Once he meets and marries Riena, he starts to think about his obsession and the happiness he could have until he dies. When anonymous unlucky gifts start arriving for Riena, a Bow Street Runner steps in. Much more interesting with sideline characters that bring some humor to the book and step up the pace. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.