| Title | : | The Earl Who Loved Me (The Seldon Park Christmas Novellas, #3) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 69 |
| Publication | : | First published December 17, 2014 |
As the renowned Earl of Weatherby, David Rutledge is used to women falling at his feet. All except for the one he most desires, of course - Lady Amelia. The house party he has planned for Twelfth Night has done little to help his cause with Amelia, much to his chagrin. With title-grasping women chasing after him, can he find a way to seduce the woman he loves and make her understand that his love is real and not just some fleeting Christmas infatuation? Or will fear keep them apart and drive him into the arms of another?
This 24,400-word novel is written in the modern, Regency romance style for a slightly hotter and sexier read. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Original cover edition: ASIN B00R67MD3C
This is the new cover edition approved by the author in October 2016.
The Earl Who Loved Me (The Seldon Park Christmas Novellas, #3) Reviews
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Christmas Read
As a novella, everything happened a bit too quickly. Some thoughts and characters were also too one-dimensional. However, I liked the story overall. I would read another book by this author. -
DNF at 23%. Perhaps I am being unfair here after reading a novella I adored, but this just isn't my cup of tea.
I've encountered typos, the author name dropped every character in the first chapter while the heroine is "reflecting," the dialogue was stilted, several of the scenes were repetitive (we get the lightning moment of the leads realizing their love (told twice, in each perspective), and everything about this story has been telling not showing.
I think the premise is a good one, but the writing style is not for me and I won't be able to finish this. -
Cute and quick read. Didn’t really deliver on the Christmas holiday feel, but with a novella, there is only so much an author can do. I feel that the characters were fleshed out well and I liked the secondary character Diana, but when I looked to see what her HEA was in a future book, it took a bit of a turn I wasn’t expecting. Still, written better than the book my Buddy and I had first tried for our “For Science” Book Club, so no complaints here.
Also, for those who care, no bedroom stuff until after they were married, and it happened at the end, so if you don’t like those scenes, it is quite easy to skip and not miss anything related to the plot.
3, I will be trying other works by this author again, stars. -
It was ok
It was simply an ok read. Nothing spectacular. It was well written but not a true page turner. It was free so I'm not complaining. -
Lovely sweet romantic read.
Lady Amelia Banbrook at twenty-five is well on her way to becoming a spinster, she's intelligent, shy but average looking, her huge dowry and impressive family line mean she's been dodging fortune hunters for years and she's in love with her neighbour Lord David Rutledge, she has been friends with David for years ever since they were children but at some point her feelings have changed and become so much more. Lord Rutledge is everything a woman could ever want, he's handsome, rich, intelligent and charming and women just throw themselves at him.
Amelia finds herself at David's house party where the viperous Lady Lydia has set her sights on having him as her husband, David is obviously looking for a wife, hence the party so what can Amelia do, how can she possibly compete with Lydia.
This is a lovely little romantic read and my 3 star rating is not a negative this is a short yet simple read and I feel that 3 stars is a fair rating. -
Quick read. Not bad. Several strange typos--"loose" for "lose," and a few others I can't remember at the moment. (Definitely
typos that should have been caught by a competent proofreader.) Still, this was an enjoyable story, but there's nothing new here. Childhood friends to grown-up lovers, so if that's your particular catnip, this may be the one for you. -
A very enjoyable novella about Amelia who has been friends with Lord David Rutledge, the Earl of Weatherby since they were both children but who now realizes that she loves him and about David who loves her, too. The problem is that each has no idea the other returns that love and so they must take a chance and risk their hearts.
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Good
I found this a good book. Amelia is a quiet person who has fallen in love with her childhood friend but neither of them realise they love one another. Can they come together or will others force them apart. -
I enjoyed this book very much. It makes me believe that true love does exist.
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A little simpering but over all good.
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I discovered this ebook in my Google Play Books app, while I was searching for short stories for free to read. The plot intrigued me and I decided to give this ebook a chance.
My Review......
It is an interesting read and I can kind of relate to the mc mood of being shy. Although, I came across some words that might seem not to fit or be misspelled. These words were just another way to refer to what the author was talking about. For example, the part when it says "ton" does mean town. I Google searched any questions of grammar on my mind when reading this. I think it was more like, old English terms used. Which, I'm not good at understanding, but do enjoy to read books like these. I did see some grammar mistakes of just some words that seem to either be not used correctly or looked over. They were just merely typos. Sometimes, I am a stickler for grammar. But, when I enjoy reading a book. I tend to look past it all. -
This book is a fast read and really a cookie cutter, steamy, regency. Lady Amelia Banbrook has known Lord David Rutledge since she was a wee girl. Having been through several seasons without finding love it isn't until she dances with David at a friend's wedding that she realizes that she loves him but fears it is unrequited.
Lord David Rutledge has known Lady Amelia Banbrook since she was a wee girl. Having been through several seasons without finding love it isn't until she dances with David at a friend's wedding that he realizes that he loves her but fears it is unrequited.
Got it? Super - she has a fight with a young Deb over David, she gets a Clueless style makeover, they have 24 hours to admit their love. -
Beautiful short read
I guess on this review i will go for the downfalls first.Alittle more play between the two charcters would have been nice...it had a few areas that wouldnt of made the book to long to add more of that cat and mouse theme.
I rated it a four because I did find it a cute quivk and sweet read. The ending was steamy and worth the wait! I loved the way the proposal went.
Reccomendation is yes read it...its easy to get into easy to keep reading and great for a rainy day or even on the beach. I especailly love oranges...😝 -
My first book by the author and I loved it. Lady Amelia had been in love with Lord David Rutledge since she was in lending strings. Know at 25 she believes she will be a Spinster. David has other plans, he fell in love with Amelia during her cousins wedding. Know he’s having a house party just so she can be there and sees where everything goes. A sweet store that has a witch in Lady Lydia who will try and snag Lord David for herself.
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Knowing the Earl
Very enjoyable read! The author gave the story life!
Amelie was always on the sidelines, watching, and hoping for more. Her best friend and childhood companion David, was now an Earl. Can she possibly tell him her secreat? Would he believe what she says?
A short story filled with drama and possible love.
Enjoy! -
As expected, this played to my favored tropes, but is far too short to do them justice. I like seeing insecure heroines heal and grow with the help of their hero, but with this low a page count (a fifth of which is sex scenes), there was no time for any angst. And the heroine goes from shy wallflower to seductress in pursuit in a blink. Not my cuppa, sadly.
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You are indeed a writer with a wonderful gift
Short but beautiful and I will be seeking out your library to see what other goodies you have on your bookshelf. You have been bless and I wish you continue success. DH from New York City P.s.A must read you will be happy you did. -
Info-dump heavy on the beginning, with a lot of names being thrown around for little reason. Odd typos scattered about. A bitchy antagonist who has the weirdest ideas and issues the most inane threats. Quick romance. Kinda cute, but a too clunky for real enjoyment.
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‘Longish’ (although that is not the right word). It drags on and on ...
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Stars: 3
Read: Oct. 22
This was a sweet story of two people who just cannot see what is right in front of them. Isn’t it just the sort of story we love the most?
I liked the main characters, even if they spent too much time in their heads. I didn’t like the (probably to the series newly introduced) character of Diana. She was too forced into the storyline, and she forced the storyline too much as well. Maybe it was her that made it all seem a bit childish.
However, short, sweet read, perfect for a bit of me-time on a cold night just before Christmas. (Yes, October counts as just before Christmas!)
(To read about more
Regency Christmas Novellas, click my
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A Good read. The author was able to let the reader know all the necessary and important points needed for the story to flow easily and reach a desirable ending. She could even have stopped at the impromptu wedding and it still would have worked nicely. The sex scene (to me) felt superfluous and forced as compared to the tease when both realized their feelings for each other and their self~doubts in their inner monologues to their acknowledged love provided the needed conflict plus the set~down given to the overly confident Lydia. These are the highlights of the story, for me. All in all, it was well done, I can not wait for Diana's story since this is my first from this author.
