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London life isn’t for Connor Pall, the sixth Earl of Urving—he’d much rather bury himself in research for his next scholarly essay than attend yet another tedious soirée. But when he’s introduced one night to a young woman he thought existed only on paper, his bookish little world tilts on its axis.
Miss Ava Barry hates being back in London after four years “rusticating” in Edinburgh; more than that, she dreads dealing with her bitter older sister, Valeria. Her outlook changes, however, when she meets the quiet, handsome Lord Urving.
Too bad Valeria has a few devious plans of her own…and at the top of her list is making certain Ava and the earl never reach the altar.
London life isn’t for Connor Pall, the sixth Earl of Urving—he’d much rather bury himself in research for his next scholarly essay than attend yet another tedious soirée. But when he’s introduced one night to a young woman he thought existed only on paper, his bookish little world tilts on its axis.
Miss Ava Barry hates being back in London after four years “rusticating” in Edinburgh; more than that, she dreads dealing with her bitter older sister, Valeria. Her outlook changes, however, when she meets the quiet, handsome Lord Urving.
Too bad Valeria has a few devious plans of her own…and at the top of her list is making certain Ava and the earl never reach the altar.
- GenresHistorical Romance
109 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2011
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Edie Harris
26 books100 followersEdie Harris is a Chicago-based author whose novels have been lauded by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and USA Today. Visit her website for backlist titles, contact information, and regular updates on upcoming projects. www.edieharris.com.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
January 28, 2013
I feel like maybe I liked this more than three stars but see, there were some *things*: the sex scenes were delicious, but since I had a hard time believing that this two people would being doing it so soon and in a relatively public place, I couldn't suspend disbelief - and when I started too I got nervous that they'd get caught! Also, the sister was just so mean, mean, mean and crazy! But I didn't entirely understand WHY. Or rather I didn't feel why, if that makes sense.
But the real thing is that because of the potential of Harris's writing - the flitterings of intimacy and detail and breathable characters - I expected more. So in a weird way, the very strengths of this were the same things that made me judge its flaws more harshly than I might a different story.
But the real thing is that because of the potential of Harris's writing - the flitterings of intimacy and detail and breathable characters - I expected more. So in a weird way, the very strengths of this were the same things that made me judge its flaws more harshly than I might a different story.
September 13, 2013
Short, sweet and simple. Connor, mistakes Ava for her sister, Valeria, and kisses her. Ava and Connor are intantly attracted to each other, it wasn't instant love, they said they could learn to love each other. Valeria was a typical delusional villan, even when Connor told her that he was interested in Ava only, Valeria still though she could win Connor. Connor was shy and bookish, but man enough to admit he liked Ava and pursue her. Ava didn't stand out too much for me, she was overshadowed by her evil sister. The love scene was well written and steamy.
March 5, 2012
A sexy, fun, quick read! Harris excels at devoted, smitten heroes and intelligent heroines who've been "on the shelf" too long. I was rooting for Connor and Ava from the first page.
October 8, 2012
This is a fairly short completely sweet story of courtship. I love this authors voice and really look forward to more. She's now on my auto buy list.
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