Not the Kind of Earl You Marry

 In this blog post, I reviewed Kate Pembroke's Not the Kind of Earl You Marry, the first installment in the Unconventional Ladies of Mayfair historical romance series. This scintillating love story is like no other and would sweep you off your feet. It all started when someone posted a fake engagement announcement in the local paper that pitted William Atherton, Lord of Norwood, and Charlotte Hurst, a wallflower and country girl, together. At first, the idea was absurd since he was the most eligible bachelor in London and left many  tongues wagging across the ton. But they've gotten to know each other better when Charlotte received  curricle lessons from William as she learned how to live in London in style and made new friends along the way. Until they discovered who planted that scheme into the paper, they put on the charade that they were a couple before an evil threat lurked to reveal its ugly head to throw a moneywrench into the romance. Before they could say I do, they have to conquer this latest obstacle and get their happily ever after.

 This historical romance was so enticing and interesting with the fake proposal trope. I love how it brought them together in the beginning and straight to the end. I cared for Charlotte, who wasn't the type of woman to fall for any type of love match. She loved the quiet life until she found William and sought after an adventurous side to her. I loved how William transformed her and molded her into the type of woman he ought to marry, while he kept his political role with the chairman's board in check. I loved the dual locations of Chartwell and London painted a vivid picture in my mind with mesmerizing scenic settings. The theme of the story is that love can move mountains and transform you into something beautiful.

If you love historical romances that pull at your heart-strings with non-stop action, plenty of romantic drama, tons of suspense, and a hint of humor, Not the Kind of Earl You Marry is perfect for you.