My Kind of Earl

by Vivienne Lorret

Overview

USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret continues her charming new trilogy with a bluestocking whose search for information on the mating habits of scoundrels has her stumbling upon the missing heir to an earldom... in the London underworld.

Jane Pickerington never intended to start a brawl in a brothel. She only wanted to research her book. Yet when her simple study of scoundrels goes awry, she finds herself coming to the rescue of a dark, enigmatic stranger… who turns out to be far more than an average rake out for a night of pleasure. He’s positively wild!

Only the most feral and cunning could have survived foundling homes and work houses. Orphaned as an infant, Raven never had another name. At least… not until he meets her. Now he’s face-to-face with the one person who recognizes the strange birthmark on his arm and can reinstate him to his blue-blooded birthright.

All at once, Raven’s life takes a turn. His knowledge of dark alleys and gaming hells never prepared him for gilded ballrooms. So Jane becomes his tutor. Yet, the more lessons in decorum she offers, the more this untamed scoundrel wants to teach her all the ways to be wicked.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062976611
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	09/29/2020
Series:	The Mating Habits of Scoundrels , #2
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	46,206
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author, VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of works including: The Wallflower Wedding Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Season’s Original Series, and the Misadventures in Matchmaking series. For more information on her books, sign up for her newsletter at www.vivlorret.net.

Editorial Reviews

★ 10/05/2020

The deliciously slow-burning second Regency romance in Lorret’s Mating Habits of Scoundrels series (after Lord Holt Takes a Bride) pairs an inquisitive debutante with an indifferent loner. Aspiring author and science nerd Jane Pickerington often toes the line of impropriety while conducting research for her forthcoming book, which will educate women on the differences between gentlemen and scoundrels. During a research trip to a brothel, she encounters the mysterious Raven and saves him from being ousted from the establishment due to his low birth. Raven, an orphan who had a hellish upbringing, is intimately familiar with London’s dens of iniquity, but has no clue as to his family—so he’s intrigued when Jane tells him she recognizes his unusual birthmark and might be able to connect him to his people. Jane’s rambunctious personality and determination prove hard to resist, and before Raven knows what’s hit him, he’s partnered with the unrelenting bluestocking on a quest for answers that leads straight into the heart of London’s high society. Raven and Jane are an excellent match: Jane’s curiosity and innocence adds spark to their sensuous moments while Raven’s playfulness keeps things light and airy. Witty flirtation, steamy interludes, and a bit of fascinating mystery combine into a irresistible romance. Agent: Stefanie Lieberman, Janklow & Nesbit Assoc. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"splendidly witty and superbly sexy... an exceptionally entertaining romance."

Booklist

a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.

Entertainment Weekly for How to Forget a Duke

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New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan

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"splendidly witty and superbly sexy... an exceptionally entertaining romance."

Booklist

a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.

Entertainment Weekly

09/25/2020

Miss Jane Pickerington is determined to find out all she can about the nature of rogues for her advice book, The Mating Habits of Scoundrels. Though somewhat limited in experience, Jane considers herself a scientist and sets out to observe scoundrels in their natural habitat: a brothel. Upon sneaking in, she is immediately spotted by a handsome specimen named Raven. And then, somehow, an all-out brawl erupts. Raven tries to protect Jane but doesn't want to get mixed up with the high-society debutante—until she recognizes the birthmark he's had since he was a baby left on an orphanage doorstep. Raven reluctantly goes along with Jane's quest to find his true family while remaining careful not to upset the fragile world he's built for himself. His real motivation is spending more time with Jane, who in turn is eager to learn more about his lifestyle. The two eventually engage in sexy encounters that feel more than just research for Jane's book. VERDICT Lorret's witty dialog and clever blending of sweet and sensual elements make this second in a projected trilogy as entertaining as its acclaimed predecessor (Lord Holt Takes a Bride). Recommended for all historical romance collections.—Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB

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