Title: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover
Author: Sarah MacLean
Publisher: Piatkis Books
Release Date: 29th January 2013
Source: Bought
Rating: 5 out of 5
Description:
Lady
Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fifth daughter of the
Marquess of Needham and Dolby cares more for books than balls, flora than
fashion and science than the season. Nearly engaged to Lord Castleton, Pippa
wants to explore the scandalous parts of London she's never seen before
marriage. And she knows just who to ask: the tall, charming, quick-witted
bookkeeper of The Fallen Angel, London's most notorious and coveted gaming
hell, known only as Cross. Like any good scientist, Pippa's done her research
and Cross's reputation makes him perfect for her scheme. She wants science
without emotion - the experience of ruination without the repercussions of
ruination. And who better to provide her with the experience than this
legendary man? But when this odd, unexpected female propositions Cross, it's
more than tempting . . . and it will take everything he has to resist following
his instincts - and giving the lady precisely what she wants.
Sarah MacLean has done it again
with another perfect historical romance. I absolutely fell under the spell of
Pippa and Cross’s story. It was emotional, sexy and exceptional. These two characters were so perfect for
each other it’s hard not to want them to be together. One Good Earl Deserves a
Lover is a less dramatic and lighter story than A Rogue by Any Other Name. It
is by far my favourite book in The Rules Of Scoundrels series. If you haven’t read this series yet then
I highly recommend it.
In the second book of the Rules
of Scoundrels series, Sarah MacLean once again delivers a book filled with
strong characters who drive the story. The characters come first and it shows, making
for a compelling romance about a haunted Earl and a Lady who just wants some
answers. Phillipa ‘Pippa’ Marbury is a scientist and intellectual women. She
prefers the company of books to most people. She is all set to marry Lord
Castleton but before she walks down the aisle she wants answers to some
scandalous questions. To aid her in her information gathering she asks Cross,
one of the owners of The Fallen Angel. What starts out as an innocent quest turns into a romance
filled with unexpected endings.
MacLean excels at character
development. Each character is layered, complex and haunted by their own pasts and
flaws. Cross’s actions are a
direct consequence of his past. Also MacLean writes some of the best women in
historical fiction. There is nothing about these women to suggest that they are
weak or just mere wallflowers. The women of this series are dynamite and made
of steel. I’ve said this once and I will continue to say it but it is these
women who are the real hero’s of the story and not their male
counterparts. At the end of the
day it is Pippa Marbury who saves the day and fights for what she wants. And I
love that the men in this series recognise the strength these women posses and
respect and adore them for it.
I loved how Cross was always
trying to protect Pippa from herself and is always exasperated with her. You
never quite know how Pippa is going to react and it makes for entertaining
situations. I loved the humour in this book mostly arising from the requests
Pippa makes. It’s interesting to see how her queries are answered and taken
aboard. Pippa is one of my favourite characters. She’s a smart intelligent
woman who craves knowledge and has a healthy curiosity. The opening scene in
which she goes to Cross’s office is filled with so much humour and horror for
both characters. Right from their first meeting you know that you are about to read
something special. Cross has a
very complicated past and has been striving to right the mistakes he thinks he
has made in his past. Pippa helps him to reconcile his past with who he is now.
Off course Bourne and Penelope make an appearance in the story and we get to
see how their relationship is faring.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover is
an emotional romance that is quite splendid. If you like historical romance
then you must read this book.
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