HR-ML's Reviews > Entranced by the Earl

England 1870. Included oral sex & implied sex IE
"they took flight together."

This featured Weston Weston, Earl of Hawkridge (and
heir to a dukedom) & American Evelyn Thorncraft.
Her wealthy sire died & his three dtrs now lived in
reduced circumstances in Boston. The twin sis of the
H, Brynne, contrived to have the H transport the h
from London to his country house party. The MCs
briefly met once before. She left her maid behind: natch.
West didn't believe in love- we readers know the drill.

The MCs had an attraction, and an adversarial relation-
ship. For much of the story, West let Evie twist in the
wind emotionally. +decided calm, non-demanding Lady
Martha would make 'a satisfactory countess.' Evie made
clear to the H she'd be no one's 2nd choice. At the house
party, Evie became friends with Brynne who pined for
Lord Lachlan Campbell.

The MCs rescued a baby lamb, but no way would it be
allowed inside an inn or abode. Grumpy West shared
more lectures than love. Did readers consider West a
prize when he talked down to Evie for much of the story?