Forever Your Earl: The Wicked Quills of London

by Eva Leigh

Overview

Eva Leigh's irresistible new series introduces the Wicked Quills of London: a group of bold, brilliant female writers whose spirited allure is beyond seductive . . .

Eleanor Hawke loves a good scandal. And readers of her successful gossip rag live for the exploits of her favorite subject: Daniel Balfour, the notorious Earl of Ashford. So when the earl himself marches into her office and invites her to experience his illicit pursuits firsthand, Eleanor is stunned. Gambling hells, phaeton races, masquerades . . . What more could a scandal writer want than a secret look into the life of this devilishly handsome rake?

Daniel has secrets, and if The Hawk's Eye gets wind of them, a man's life could be at stake. And what better way to distract a gossip than by feeding her the scandal she desperately craves? But Daniel never expected the sharp mind and biting wit of the beautiful writer, and their desire for each other threatens even his best-laid plans.

But when Eleanor learns the truth of his deception, Daniel will do anything to prove a romance between a commoner and an earl could really last forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062358639
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/29/2015
Series:	Wicked Quills of London , #1
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	300,466
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Eva Leigh is a USA Today bestselling romance author who has always loved historical romance. She writes novels chock-full of determined women and men who are here for it. She enjoys baking, spending too much time on the Internet, and listening to music from the '80s. Eva and her husband live in Central California.

Eva also writes in multiple romance genres as Zoë Archer and Alexis Stanton.

Visit her on the web at http://evaleighauthor.com

Editorial Reviews

★ 09/07/2015
Leigh’s Wicked Quills of London series launch, set in class-conscious 1816 London, confidently pairs an accomplished commoner and a playboy aristocrat as wonderfully appealing soul mates. Eleanor Hawke is a brilliant writer and a savvy entrepreneur who overcame a difficult childhood to become publisher of a gossipy tabloid, the Hawk’s Eye. One of her paper’s favorite subjects, the notorious womanizer Daniel Balfour, Earl of Ashford, proposes that Eleanor accompany him around town to prove that not everything reported about him is true. After a visit to a gambling den, a steamy masquerade ball, and a wildly thrilling carriage race, the two are in love, despite the problem of their different classes. Eleanor realizes that Daniel is not just another idle aristocrat and that her life has lacked excitement; Daniel discovers that Eleanor inspires him. Smart women, clever repartee, an inventive strip limerick game, and searing love scenes make this historical simply irresistible. Leigh, who also writes as Zoë Archer (the Nemesis, Unlimited series), will win readers’ hearts and minds with this opposites-attract tale that sets up a very promising series. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

I loved this book! Forever Your Earl has it all-a dashing, rakish hero and a clever, ambitious heroine who is his perfect match. Delightful banter and delicious passion. Eva Leigh’s Wicked Quills are simply divine!” — Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author

“FOREVER YOUR EARL is a divine blend of depth, wicked heat and sparkling wit. Eva Leigh’s characters leap off the page and linger long after you’ve closed the book. She’s a wonderful writer.” — Julie Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author

“Leigh (aka Zoë Archer) leaves Victorian steampunk behind as she embarks on a powerful, smart, snappy Regency series. The story’s feminist bent, quick pace, rapier wit and sharp dialogue perfectly merge with the simmering sexual tension and intriguing plotline, guaranteeing readers a memorable tale that leaves them begging for more.” — RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick)

“Smart women, clever repartee, an inventive strip limerick game, and searing love scenes make this historical simply irresistible. Leigh [...] will win readers’ hearts and minds with this opposites-attract tale that sets up a very promising series.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Leigh [...] launches the Wicked Quills of London series on a high note with this fabulously fun Regency-set historical that superbly showcases the author’s flair for mixing sharp wit and sexy romance.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Witty. Smart. Subversive. Charming. These are all terms that define the hero and heroine of Forever Your Earl, but can also be ascribed to the book overall. [...] I haven’t even mentioned the simmering sexual chemistry and a very inventive and naughty scene built around limericks!” — Heroes & Heartbreakers

“The book is filled with an abundance of witty banter and dry humor, along with high emotional and sexual chemistry between the two leads [...] the sharp, funny—but often heartfelt—banter between the characters is a delight.” — BookPage

“The dialogue in this book really is to die for; it’s sharp, witty, innuendo-laden—and often downright hilarious [...] Forever Your Earl is a terrific story and one I have no qualms about recommending most heartily [...] the book is most definitely going on to my keeper shelf.” — All About Romance (Desert Isle Keeper!)

“An arrogant but honorable rake falls for a smart, pragmatic commoner in a fun, sexy adventure that is the first in a compelling series about bold women writers” — Library Journal

From the Publisher

The dialogue in this book really is to die for; it’s sharp, witty, innuendo-laden—and often downright hilarious [...] Forever Your Earl is a terrific story and one I have no qualms about recommending most heartily [...] the book is most definitely going on to my keeper shelf.

All About Romance (Desert Isle Keeper!)

I loved this book! Forever Your Earl has it all-a dashing, rakish hero and a clever, ambitious heroine who is his perfect match. Delightful banter and delicious passion. Eva Leigh’s Wicked Quills are simply divine!

Tessa Dare

Leigh [...] launches the Wicked Quills of London series on a high note with this fabulously fun Regency-set historical that superbly showcases the author’s flair for mixing sharp wit and sexy romance.

Booklist (starred review)

Witty. Smart. Subversive. Charming. These are all terms that define the hero and heroine of Forever Your Earl, but can also be ascribed to the book overall. [...] I haven’t even mentioned the simmering sexual chemistry and a very inventive and naughty scene built around limericks!

Heroes & Heartbreakers

Leigh (aka Zoë Archer) leaves Victorian steampunk behind as she embarks on a powerful, smart, snappy Regency series. The story’s feminist bent, quick pace, rapier wit and sharp dialogue perfectly merge with the simmering sexual tension and intriguing plotline, guaranteeing readers a memorable tale that leaves them begging for more.

RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars

The book is filled with an abundance of witty banter and dry humor, along with high emotional and sexual chemistry between the two leads [...] the sharp, funny—but often heartfelt—banter between the characters is a delight.

BookPage

FOREVER YOUR EARL is a divine blend of depth, wicked heat and sparkling wit. Eva Leigh’s characters leap off the page and linger long after you’ve closed the book. She’s a wonderful writer.

Julie Anne Long