Earl Interrupted

by Amanda Forester

Overview

Captain Robert Ashton, Earl of Darington, knows finding a bride in London will not be easy—not since he has been notoriously dubbed as the "Pirate Earl". What he didn't expect was to get abducted—and to have his escape go horribly awry when an innocent lady gets caught in the crossfire.

Amateur physician Emma St. James is on her way to meet her betrothed when she is rescued by an injured gentleman. Despite her shock after discovering he is the Pirate Earl, Emma feels drawn to the man who saved her life. Duty forces them apart, but when they meet again on the high seas, Darington will risk all—his fortune, his name, and even his life to keep her safe.

The Daring Marriages Series:

If the Earl Only Knew (Book 1)

Earl Interrupted (Book 2)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492605522
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	01/02/2018
Series:	The Daring Marriages , #2
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.80(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Amanda Forester holds a Ph.D. in psychology and worked for many years in academia before discovering that writing historical romance novels was decidedly more fun. Whether in the Highland hills or a Regency ballroom, Forester’s novels offer fast-paced adventures filled with wit, intrigue, and romance. She lives with her supportive husband and naturally brilliant children in the Pacific Northwest.

Editorial Reviews

★ 01/08/2018
Forester’s second Daring Marriages Regency romance is a knockout. Daring sea captain and privateer Robert Ashton returns to London as the Earl of Darington, hoping to get married, but English society misses aren’t lining up to say yes. He is shot while rescuing his twin, Kate (introduced in If the Earl Only Knew), from a kidnapping, and wealthy Emma St. James nurses him back to health. Emma fled her odious stepbrother’s scheme to marry her for her inheritance, and marrying Robert would solve her problems, but she refuses to trap him into marriage. Like Kate, Emma is feisty, practical, and willing to fight her own battles instead of waiting for Robert to be her hero. Forester gets giddy with nearly a dozen over-the-top scenes of high jinks while revealing more details about the conspiracy that led to the death of Robert’s father and landed the Ashton siblings in debtor’s prison. The adventures are well-paced and absorbing, the characters likable and imperfect, and the mystery just complicated enough. The comedic elements and a strong cast of secondary characters save this amusing romp from being overblown. Forester combines romance with adventure on the high seas, the machinations of the ton, and family secrets to create a witty read for historical romance fans who like their heroines to show a little spunk and heroes to learn a little humility. Agent: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Literary Agency. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

"A fast-paced historical romance with sea legs. " — Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will delight in reading about Lady Kate’s brother and the adventures that dovetail into her own; but most of all they will adore the engaging characters, clever plotting, deceitful villains and passionate romance designed for a swoon-worthy read by a smart and talented writer." — RT Book Reviews TOP PICK

" A rollickingly fun read for fans of Eva Leigh and Karen Hawkins." — Booklist

From the Publisher

2017-12-12
An abduction on land leads to a wedding at sea.In 1811, there are only a few acceptable ways for a young unmarried woman to meet an earl, and taking off his pants in order to remove a bullet from his side is definitely not one of them. And yet, that's how Emma St. James meets Capt. Robert Ashton, also known as the Earl of Darington but most commonly known as the Pirate Earl. For him, it's love at first sight, and he begins planning a proposal before he has his trousers back on. Emma is already engaged, however, and was on her way to America to meet her fiance before she and Darington were each beset by highway robbers. Avoiding the outlaws who are looking for them, the two of them head to Greystone Hall, Darington's childhood home, and from there, readers of If the Earl Only Knew (2016) will recognize the house party they find themselves in the midst of. That gathering ended in marriage for Lady Kate and the Earl of Wynbrook, but Emma's betrothal and the appearance of pirate rivals make this love story much more complicated. The second volume of Forester's Daring Marriage duo starts with a privateer battle and maintains a suitably high level of suspense throughout. Emma is a devout Christian who relies on Bible verses for comfort throughout her adventure, and the passionate moments between her and Darington are correspondingly tame on the page, but their chemistry is so strong that even readers who like their romances on the spicy side won't mind.A fast-paced historical romance with sea legs.

Kirkus Reviews