The Earl Next Door by Amelia Grey
Series: First Comes Love, book 1
Genre: historical/regency romance
Publisher: St Martin’s Paperbacks
Publication Date: May 28, 2019
Rating: ★★★★✰
Adeline has no one left after the death of her husband, The Duke of Wake. Instead of wallowing for a lifetime, she decides to move on from her painful past and open a school for girls who need the help and can benefit from various life skills. She definitely has no need for a man until she meets her neighbour, Lord Lyon.
He invokes tumultuous feelings and emotions inside of her. She needs to ignore them and the Lord but he vows to make it a difficult feat through and through.
This story was so so beautiful. I love a bold heroine who isn’t afraid to put egotistical men in their place. The one scene where Adeline runs in drenched and puts rich men to shame was so magnificent. I love her spirit. And I specially loved how much she loved the little girls. It was so pure.
Lyon is such a growly pouty man, I adore him so much. His attraction for Adeline and her boldness made me giggle so much. He was just so hot for her screaming at him. That’s a man we stan!! I swooned when he realized his feelings for her. It was such a pure moment and I can’t get over it.
It was definitely a very refreshing story and I love the way it was written. I am actually very excited for more books in this series.
4 Stars!
~Sonal
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Synopsis:
What does a Wickedly Wonderful Widow really want? One noble suitor is about to find out. . .
Adeline, Dowager Countess of Wake, is all on her own after her husband’s sudden death. The good news? Losing him allowed her to find herself. Finally, Adeline is free to do, go, and be as she pleases. She cherishes her newfound independence and is not looking for another man to wed. But seeking out a new lover? Well, that is a whole ’nother story. . .
Lord Lyon, son of the two-timing Earl of Marksworth, wishes to have a respectable, loving wife someday. When he meets the beautiful and self-reliant Adeline, Lyon is instantly smitten. But Adeline would rather have the handsome suitor in her bed than to take his hand in marriage. It’s a scandalous proposal—and one that’s hard for Lyon to refuse. Unless the fire of his passion can melt Adeline’s resolve. . .and he can find a way to be the Wickedly Wonderful Widow’s lover for all time?