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The Seduction #4
Two Lies and a Lord
When a baby lands on Daisy’s doorstep, she blurts out a lie that leads to marriage…And then realizes her wedding night looms! A new hilarious, sexy convenient marriage story by bestselling author Eloisa James.
Miss Daisy Wharton had grown accustomed to thinking of Lord Miles Devin as a man who can solve any problem, so when her half-sister Belle is left in a basket at her door, she turns to Miles, hoping he can save Belle from an orphanage.
Miles has decided to marry, but impetuous Daisy is out of question—until he is forced to propose. After her lie unravels, Daisy promises to be an honorable, virtuous, and perfect wife in every way. When she isn’t, their marriage breaks down.
Miles loathes falsehoods. What can make him admit the most significant lie is his
Pretending that he doesn’t love his wife just as she is?
Praise for Eloisa
'Eloisa James is extraordinary'—Lisa Kleypas
'Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end'—RT Book Reviews
'Romance writing does not get much better than this'—People
'Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love'—Julia Quinn
'Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny'—Kirkus
Previously published as The Daisy [Episodes 90-118] on Kindle Vella.
Miss Daisy Wharton had grown accustomed to thinking of Lord Miles Devin as a man who can solve any problem, so when her half-sister Belle is left in a basket at her door, she turns to Miles, hoping he can save Belle from an orphanage.
Miles has decided to marry, but impetuous Daisy is out of question—until he is forced to propose. After her lie unravels, Daisy promises to be an honorable, virtuous, and perfect wife in every way. When she isn’t, their marriage breaks down.
Miles loathes falsehoods. What can make him admit the most significant lie is his
Pretending that he doesn’t love his wife just as she is?
Praise for Eloisa
'Eloisa James is extraordinary'—Lisa Kleypas
'Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end'—RT Book Reviews
'Romance writing does not get much better than this'—People
'Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love'—Julia Quinn
'Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny'—Kirkus
Previously published as The Daisy [Episodes 90-118] on Kindle Vella.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2024
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About the author
Eloisa James
123 books9,555 followersNew York Times bestselling author Eloisa James writes historical romances for HarperCollins Publishers. Her novels have been published to great acclaim. A reviewer from USA Today wrote of Eloisa's very first book that she "found herself devouring the book like a dieter with a Hershey bar"; later People Magazine raved that "romance writing does not get much better than this." Her novels have repeatedly received starred reviews from Publishers' Weekly and Library Journal and regularly appear on the best-seller lists.
After graduating from Harvard University, Eloisa got an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Ph.D. from Yale and eventually became a Shakespeare professor, publishing an academic book with Oxford University Press. Currently she is an associate professor and head of the Creative Writing program at Fordham University in New York City. Her "double life" is a source of fascination to the media and her readers. In her professorial guise, she's written a New York Times op-ed defending romance, as well as articles published everywhere from women's magazines such as More to writers' journals such as the Romance Writers' Report.
Eloisa...on her double life:
When I'm not writing novels, I'm a Shakespeare professor. It's rather like having two lives. The other day I bought a delicious pink suit to tape a television segment on romance; I'll never wear that suit to teach in, nor even to give a paper at the Shakespeare Association of America conference. It's like being Superman, with power suits for both lives. Yet the literature professor in me certainly plays into my romances. The Taming of the Duke (April 2006) has obvious Shakespearean resonances, as do many of my novels. I often weave early modern poetry into my work; the same novel might contain bits of Catullus, Shakespeare and anonymous bawdy ballads from the 16th century.
When I rip off my power suit, whether it's academic or romantic, underneath is the rather tired, chocolate-stained sweatshirt of a mom. Just as I use Shakespeare in my romances, I almost always employ my experiences as a mother. When I wrote about a miscarriage in Midnight Pleasures, I used my own fears of premature birth; when the little girl in Fool For Love threw up and threw up, I described my own daughter, who had that unsavory habit for well over her first year of life.
So I'm a writer, a professor, a mother - and a wife. My husband Alessandro is Italian, born in Florence. We spend the lazy summer months with his mother and sister in Italy. It always strikes me as a huge irony that as a romance writer I find myself married to a knight, a cavaliere, as you say in Italian.
One more thing...I'm a friend. I have girlfriends who are writers and girlfriends who are Shakespeare professors. And I have girlfriends who are romance readers. In fact, we have something of a community going on my website. Please stop by and join the conversation on my readers' pages.
After graduating from Harvard University, Eloisa got an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Ph.D. from Yale and eventually became a Shakespeare professor, publishing an academic book with Oxford University Press. Currently she is an associate professor and head of the Creative Writing program at Fordham University in New York City. Her "double life" is a source of fascination to the media and her readers. In her professorial guise, she's written a New York Times op-ed defending romance, as well as articles published everywhere from women's magazines such as More to writers' journals such as the Romance Writers' Report.
Eloisa...on her double life:
When I'm not writing novels, I'm a Shakespeare professor. It's rather like having two lives. The other day I bought a delicious pink suit to tape a television segment on romance; I'll never wear that suit to teach in, nor even to give a paper at the Shakespeare Association of America conference. It's like being Superman, with power suits for both lives. Yet the literature professor in me certainly plays into my romances. The Taming of the Duke (April 2006) has obvious Shakespearean resonances, as do many of my novels. I often weave early modern poetry into my work; the same novel might contain bits of Catullus, Shakespeare and anonymous bawdy ballads from the 16th century.
When I rip off my power suit, whether it's academic or romantic, underneath is the rather tired, chocolate-stained sweatshirt of a mom. Just as I use Shakespeare in my romances, I almost always employ my experiences as a mother. When I wrote about a miscarriage in Midnight Pleasures, I used my own fears of premature birth; when the little girl in Fool For Love threw up and threw up, I described my own daughter, who had that unsavory habit for well over her first year of life.
So I'm a writer, a professor, a mother - and a wife. My husband Alessandro is Italian, born in Florence. We spend the lazy summer months with his mother and sister in Italy. It always strikes me as a huge irony that as a romance writer I find myself married to a knight, a cavaliere, as you say in Italian.
One more thing...I'm a friend. I have girlfriends who are writers and girlfriends who are Shakespeare professors. And I have girlfriends who are romance readers. In fact, we have something of a community going on my website. Please stop by and join the conversation on my readers' pages.
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November 24, 2024
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
Two Lies and a Lord is the fourth book in the Seduction series, and like most historical romance can be read a stand alone. I have not read any of the other books in the series and thought there were a few references to some interactions of the couple in a prior book I never felt like I missed anything.
Daisy is a cute and bubbly twenty something, with an over protective mother who is looking to find her a solid suitor. Miles needs a wife and after a few encounters with Daisy, one both embarrassing and funny, she seems like the logical choice. However, when the rich attractive man comes to ask for her hand, he is turned away by her mother for being too old. It is only later when Daisy shows up with a baby in tow, that Miles gets his chance to marry her. One problem, he thinks the child is hers and he is saving her from ruin. This misunderstanding blooms bigger and bigger as Daisy tries to figure out how to tell Miles she isn't experienced in the bedroom and the baby isn't really hers.
I loved Daisy from the beginning. Miles, on the other hand, took some time to really warm to. He was stoic and vacillated back and forth between wanting Daisy and pushing her away. He also became a little silly and forgot how to do math at some point to assume the baby was actually Daisy's. Still their banter was cute and I liked how much Daisy cared for a baby that really wasn't her responsibility in the first place. Miles though, stole my heart a bit with how attached he became to the baby and his interactions with her.
I enjoyed some of the side characters in the story more than the main ones as well. I almost would have wanted Daisy with her drunkard of a best friend, but he seems broken and like someone else's project to be claimed in another book.
Like most Eloisa James novels, there was a satisfying conclusion to the story and lessons learned by everyone.
Narration:
Felicity Foster is a new to me narrator. As this was a dual PoV, I really wish there were two narrators but she did a decent job. I did get confused a few times on who was speaking but overall her narration was solid with some character differentiation and nice pacing. Felicity seems to be relatively new to narration but I think she performed the book well. I was able to listen at me usual 1.5x speed.
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★
Diction: ★★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★
Sound Effects: none
Listen to a clip: HERE
Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
Two Lies and a Lord is the fourth book in the Seduction series, and like most historical romance can be read a stand alone. I have not read any of the other books in the series and thought there were a few references to some interactions of the couple in a prior book I never felt like I missed anything.
Daisy is a cute and bubbly twenty something, with an over protective mother who is looking to find her a solid suitor. Miles needs a wife and after a few encounters with Daisy, one both embarrassing and funny, she seems like the logical choice. However, when the rich attractive man comes to ask for her hand, he is turned away by her mother for being too old. It is only later when Daisy shows up with a baby in tow, that Miles gets his chance to marry her. One problem, he thinks the child is hers and he is saving her from ruin. This misunderstanding blooms bigger and bigger as Daisy tries to figure out how to tell Miles she isn't experienced in the bedroom and the baby isn't really hers.
I loved Daisy from the beginning. Miles, on the other hand, took some time to really warm to. He was stoic and vacillated back and forth between wanting Daisy and pushing her away. He also became a little silly and forgot how to do math at some point to assume the baby was actually Daisy's. Still their banter was cute and I liked how much Daisy cared for a baby that really wasn't her responsibility in the first place. Miles though, stole my heart a bit with how attached he became to the baby and his interactions with her.
I enjoyed some of the side characters in the story more than the main ones as well. I almost would have wanted Daisy with her drunkard of a best friend, but he seems broken and like someone else's project to be claimed in another book.
Like most Eloisa James novels, there was a satisfying conclusion to the story and lessons learned by everyone.
Narration:
Felicity Foster is a new to me narrator. As this was a dual PoV, I really wish there were two narrators but she did a decent job. I did get confused a few times on who was speaking but overall her narration was solid with some character differentiation and nice pacing. Felicity seems to be relatively new to narration but I think she performed the book well. I was able to listen at me usual 1.5x speed.
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★
Diction: ★★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★
Sound Effects: none
Listen to a clip: HERE
October 4, 2024
3.5 ☆
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Two lies and a lord is book four in the seduction series. Daisy is a very native young lady who falls for a man who is 7 years old. She has also grown accustomed to thinking of Lord Miles Devin as a man who can solve any problem, so when her half-sister Belle is left in a basket at her door, she turns to Miles, hoping he can save Belle from an orphanage.
The audiobook was good. The narrator did a good job telling the story and was easy to listen to.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬
•Historical Romance
•Bridgeton Vibes
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Thank you, Netgalley, and Brilliance Publishing for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
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Two lies and a lord is book four in the seduction series. Daisy is a very native young lady who falls for a man who is 7 years old. She has also grown accustomed to thinking of Lord Miles Devin as a man who can solve any problem, so when her half-sister Belle is left in a basket at her door, she turns to Miles, hoping he can save Belle from an orphanage.
The audiobook was good. The narrator did a good job telling the story and was easy to listen to.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬
•Historical Romance
•Bridgeton Vibes
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Thank you, Netgalley, and Brilliance Publishing for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
January 3, 2025
The heroine was a lot of fun, if sometimes TSTL 😜 I was looking forward to this story from the previous book in the series as I knew the chemistry between the two would be off the charts!
I also liked the hero a lot actually. The Darcy-isque of the character was very appealing but the way the story unfolded and some of the things he said/did left me feeling a little shortchanged.
For example, if the mother of the h refuses to let you marry the h, do you just simply give up? I don't like that our hero did. He didn't eve try to find a solution himself.
And then this whole marrying under false pretences was so unnecessary IMO.
But anyway, it was an enjoyable read overall with characters you really root for and some scenes that are classic (like the dress tearing scene at the start 🤣).
I also liked the hero a lot actually. The Darcy-isque of the character was very appealing but the way the story unfolded and some of the things he said/did left me feeling a little shortchanged.
For example, if the mother of the h refuses to let you marry the h, do you just simply give up? I don't like that our hero did. He didn't eve try to find a solution himself.
And then this whole marrying under false pretences was so unnecessary IMO.
But anyway, it was an enjoyable read overall with characters you really root for and some scenes that are classic (like the dress tearing scene at the start 🤣).
October 9, 2024
I don't know if it's because it's serialized but I did not enjoy the book as much as I had hoped. Miles is an ass. An utter ass and he needed to grovel like nobody's business but the doesn't so I am mad. Daisy meanwhile I an absolute darling - the perfect heroine even including all her goof ups. I would have preferred she end up with another character, Miles annoyed me that much. But this is Eloisa James so the HEA is wonderful. Worth a read.
October 4, 2024
Great writing and heroine, the plot is not very imaginative—still a better-than-average read.
December 31, 2024
5⭐️ Audiobook production
4⭐️ Book
Two Lies and a Lord was amazing as an audiobook and I’d absolutely recommend it in this format above print.
Felicity Foster’s voice and delivery were absolutely perfect for Eloisa James’ story - and, I think, would be for most regency romances. Here’s hoping we hear so much more from Foster in the future.
As for the book itself, Two Lies and a Lord is classic Eloisa James - and I adored it. I’m not sure what it says about me, but I usually can’t help picking a side, and I’m decidedly Team Daisy here. She’s witty, fierce, vulnerable, and fearless when it matters most.
Honestly, I’m usually swooning over the regency leading man - but for most of this book, I thought the FMC deserved better than the completely mercurial Miles. (On a related note: petition for Frederick to have his own book!)
Here’s what you can expect:
- Slow burn
- Found family
- Body positivity
- Arranged marriage
- Deceit/miscommunication
James is a staple in the regency romance space and I’ll read anything she writes!
Thank you to Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
4⭐️ Book
Two Lies and a Lord was amazing as an audiobook and I’d absolutely recommend it in this format above print.
Felicity Foster’s voice and delivery were absolutely perfect for Eloisa James’ story - and, I think, would be for most regency romances. Here’s hoping we hear so much more from Foster in the future.
As for the book itself, Two Lies and a Lord is classic Eloisa James - and I adored it. I’m not sure what it says about me, but I usually can’t help picking a side, and I’m decidedly Team Daisy here. She’s witty, fierce, vulnerable, and fearless when it matters most.
Honestly, I’m usually swooning over the regency leading man - but for most of this book, I thought the FMC deserved better than the completely mercurial Miles. (On a related note: petition for Frederick to have his own book!)
Here’s what you can expect:
- Slow burn
- Found family
- Body positivity
- Arranged marriage
- Deceit/miscommunication
James is a staple in the regency romance space and I’ll read anything she writes!
Thank you to Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
November 15, 2025
I confess it took me a little while to get intoTwo Lies and a Lord, but once I was hooked, I was hooked and found it hard to stop listening. I loved Daisy from the moment I met her, particularly because she was such a compassionate girl. I also empathised with her concerns about her curvy figure. I’ve been right where she was: over-endowed both in the breast and in the hip department. I hated my figure as a teenager and still don’t particularly like looking at myself in the mirror in my late sixties. Luckily for me and Daisy, we share the joy of wonderful husbands who happen to think we’re beautifu, both inside and out. That was one of the things that made me love Miles. Jaded by the depravity he encountered in his work for the House Of Lords, he still has a soft heart where Daisy is concerned, while his instant attraction to and acceptance for baby Elle turned my heart to mush. This love affair is more than just about two people, it’s about the making of a family. Gorgeous!
October 3, 2024
Very nice story about a young woman who is in love with a man 7 years her senior. Lord Miles Devin knows he needs to look for a wife but is not satisfied with any of the potential candidates. He's drawn to Miss Daisy Wharton and while dancing with her a clothing mishap causes the skirts of her dress to come off in the back, exposing her. He gallantly saves her and the next morning goes to her other to ask for permission to marry Daisy. The Lady Wharton rebuffs him, telling him no in no uncertain terms. However, due to extenuating circumstances the two find themselves rushed into marriage to save Daisy's reputation. The only problem is that there's a lie between them that Daisy doesn't reveal until he's ready to consummate their marriage. A rocky road ensues that leads to an eventual HEA ending.
October 22, 2024
Miss Daisy Wharton and Lord Miles Devin are opposites in almost everything except their strong sense of justice, which is how they end up married after a series of half-truths and suppositions that force them to acknowledge their true feelings.
It's so fun! I got hooked on the banter between Daisy and Miles and needed to know how they'd get their happy ending. It's ridiculous and slightly anachronistic, but utterly perfect reading.
Felicity Foster did a solid job of breathing life into the story. Although I did have trouble telling who was speaking when at certain times, her narration added to the fun of the story.
Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the wonderful read!
It's so fun! I got hooked on the banter between Daisy and Miles and needed to know how they'd get their happy ending. It's ridiculous and slightly anachronistic, but utterly perfect reading.
Felicity Foster did a solid job of breathing life into the story. Although I did have trouble telling who was speaking when at certain times, her narration added to the fun of the story.
Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the wonderful read!
November 15, 2024
Miss Daisy Wharton is one captivating lady, at least Lord Devon Miles thinks so. Spying her at a disgraceful event, she gives him tit for tat when he starts criticizing her attendance. Daisy doesn't back down and he's taken aback. A year later, Devon is still looking for a bride, not realizing she is right under his nose. These reactions to her presence are most annoying and she's really not suitable or is she? When Daisy needs help, the only person she thinks of is Devon. Evading the truth doesn't help her case. Only when she leaves him after they're married, does he realizes he made a mistake. A lot of humor from a zany young lady who actually makes sense. Enjoyable read.
Some descriptive sex.
Some descriptive sex.
September 25, 2024
Rollercoaster
The swing between Miles emotional states left me dizzy. From raging anger to extremely in control , from overwhelming lust to icy cool disinterest, and all points in between. At various times I wanted to slap him senseless.
Daisy is a delight. Loving, kind, compassionate, with insecurities regarding her body, she is neither unintelligent nor unaware. She has more insight into her relationship with Miles and her friendship with Frederick than the two men themselves.
A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining must read, and highly recommended.
The swing between Miles emotional states left me dizzy. From raging anger to extremely in control , from overwhelming lust to icy cool disinterest, and all points in between. At various times I wanted to slap him senseless.
Daisy is a delight. Loving, kind, compassionate, with insecurities regarding her body, she is neither unintelligent nor unaware. She has more insight into her relationship with Miles and her friendship with Frederick than the two men themselves.
A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining must read, and highly recommended.
October 11, 2024
Starts off strong, but I wish the couple had had more time getting to know each other before all of the large conflicts hit and their marriage of convenience commenced. It may be because I haven't read previous books in the series, but it felt as though their relationship was not as developed as I would expect for an Eloisa James novel.
October 14, 2024
I love Eloisa James, but this was a bit tamer than her normal reads. I feel like given how short the book was it was a little harder to develop the characters and plot. I wish it was a bit longer and we got a little bit more story to it. So happy to get a copy of this quick audiobook from NetGalley!
March 20, 2025
Well Done!
Daisy and Miles are my new favorite couple. Loving, funny, impetuous, intelligent… what’s not to love! Eloisa James is my favorite period romance writer. I can always count on her for well written, original stories with complex, entertaining characters and witty dialogue. Bravo!! Well done.
Daisy and Miles are my new favorite couple. Loving, funny, impetuous, intelligent… what’s not to love! Eloisa James is my favorite period romance writer. I can always count on her for well written, original stories with complex, entertaining characters and witty dialogue. Bravo!! Well done.
September 24, 2024
Eloisa Never Disappoints
You can always count on a book by Eloisa James to have just the right amount of romance, spice, and angst before giving you the HEA you’re looking for. That’s why I often re-read her books. They are very satisfying.
You can always count on a book by Eloisa James to have just the right amount of romance, spice, and angst before giving you the HEA you’re looking for. That’s why I often re-read her books. They are very satisfying.
October 3, 2024
Is telling lies a good idea
A cute read about Miles and Daisy's misadventures. Making decisions too quickly without thinking allowed them too come together. I enjoyed the confusion.
A cute read about Miles and Daisy's misadventures. Making decisions too quickly without thinking allowed them too come together. I enjoyed the confusion.
October 6, 2024
Lovely, absolutely lovely and, as per usual with Eloisa James books, fun.
I enjoy this author's sense of humor and I'm rarely disappointed with any of the adventures I embark on when I jump on one of her books.
⭐4 stars⭐
I enjoy this author's sense of humor and I'm rarely disappointed with any of the adventures I embark on when I jump on one of her books.
⭐4 stars⭐
November 5, 2024
Good read from Eloisa James. This has been a good series. I liked these characters and the plot. I think i laughed more than anything. Daisy was a hoot and Miles so romantic. Looking forward to reading more from this talented storyteller.
December 21, 2024
I do love this collection!
Simply lovely! Please, don't keep us waiting too long... Frederick next?...
A beautiful love story for Daisy! Even Regina was somehow ok in this book...
Simply lovely! Please, don't keep us waiting too long... Frederick next?...
A beautiful love story for Daisy! Even Regina was somehow ok in this book...
April 23, 2025
Delightful folly
Willingly suspend disbelief, and just enjoy the warmth and humour of this novel.
Graciously depicted with flaws and foibles our full cast of characters is given a chance to shine.
Willingly suspend disbelief, and just enjoy the warmth and humour of this novel.
Graciously depicted with flaws and foibles our full cast of characters is given a chance to shine.
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June 13, 2024Does anyone know if/when this book is going to be published? I can't find any information about it.
October 8, 2024
Eloise never disappoints!
I Love this cheeky romance with its smart characters...very satisfying! Check out the entire series, from the beginning! You'll fall in love ❤️
I Love this cheeky romance with its smart characters...very satisfying! Check out the entire series, from the beginning! You'll fall in love ❤️
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October 9, 202410/8/2024
October 10, 2024
I loved the 4th installment of this series. I hope we get Fredrics story! I love him! You will too.
October 13, 2024
3 1/2 stars I added half star because it’s Eloisa. James and her standards are usually pretty good. The story was neither sweet or steamy or suspenseful, not compelling at all.
November 18, 2024
Loved this story.
November 25, 2024
Book 4
Another book i enjoyed reading. I really like how the characters from previous books story continues. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.
Another book i enjoyed reading. I really like how the characters from previous books story continues. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.
December 30, 2024
Funny and sweet with spicy bites. Loved it!
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