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Perfect Series Companion #3
Redeeming the Earl
Rebecca Doutree has a secret. A big secret. She is the author of the famous Unscandal Sheet. The anonymity provides her a unique position to discover the legitimacy behind local gossip and to aid the wrongly accused in her publication. When she meets the Earl of Dunmore, the facts hidden underneath the rumors surrounding him beckon her to unveil them. However, as she spends time with him to secretly uncover the truth, she discovers concentrating on her mission to be much harder than she anticipated. What is it about him that affects her so? Charles Edwards, the Earl of Dunmore, only wants one an heir. Yet, as a four-time widower, he is surrounded by scandal. Knowing of his duty to the earldom, he ventures to London to clear his name and obtain wife number five. Coming across the husky-voiced Miss Doutree, he turns his attention to her. To his surprise, he finds himself tempted by her like never before. The new feeling is discomforting, and he isn’t sure he likes it. Can he marry her and still remain the same man? Or, more importantly, will she survive the endeavor?
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2015
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About the author
Jenn Langston
19 books36 followersJenn Langston is a writer and a lover of historical romances. She developed her love of reading romance novels at a very young age. What began as the simple joy of reading developed into a passion to write.
She lives in the beloved state of Texas where she was born and raised. With her husband, three beautiful children, and three cats, she has a full house. There is never a dull moment, but always time to read and write.
She lives in the beloved state of Texas where she was born and raised. With her husband, three beautiful children, and three cats, she has a full house. There is never a dull moment, but always time to read and write.
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February 13, 2016
Insipid; not well-written
June 16, 2018
Terrible. Just terrible.
September 11, 2016
1.5 stars rounded to 2.
I feel bad for the H in this story, I really do, but he must've been the most obtuse man alive. He'd been married four times, each of his wives had died sudden deaths, and he wasn't at all suspicious? He should have been putting all of his energy trying to figure out what was going on, not looking for another wife to bear an heir for him. I just couldn't wrap my head around the premise of this story. It was too ridiculous, and the H was just TSTL.
Given the mystery and suspense of this story, there was a slightly Gothic vibe to it. The writing was engaging enough and I enjoyed the dual povs. However, the twist was just too obvious, the H was just too dumb, and the hot and cold manner in which he treated the h was too annoyingly angsty.
I feel bad for the H in this story, I really do, but he must've been the most obtuse man alive. He'd been married four times, each of his wives had died sudden deaths, and he wasn't at all suspicious? He should have been putting all of his energy trying to figure out what was going on, not looking for another wife to bear an heir for him. I just couldn't wrap my head around the premise of this story. It was too ridiculous, and the H was just TSTL.
Given the mystery and suspense of this story, there was a slightly Gothic vibe to it. The writing was engaging enough and I enjoyed the dual povs. However, the twist was just too obvious, the H was just too dumb, and the hot and cold manner in which he treated the h was too annoyingly angsty.
July 5, 2020
Never Been Kissed
Rebecca Doutree is 23 and never been kissed. She was shunned on her first season in society due to her voice. Since being treated this way her whole life, she has found a way to fight back. First from a father's scorn, next from unwelcome cruel brother, and from gossipy society peers. Now she finds truth to scandal and prints the articles for all to know. This gives her life meaning and hopefully an income as she knows her father wants to cut her off.
Charles Edwards, Earl of Dunmore, has lost four wives and is looking for a fifth. He wants to prove to his dead father that he is worthy. After the death of his first wife, Charles shuts his emotions off and his other wives meet the same fate as his first but from different things.
Gloria, Lady Shallby, is the sister of Charles' first wife and friend but unwanted love interest for Charles. Gloria has helped all Charles' wives on some way.
Anna, lady's maid, is the Duchess' friend, confidant, and all around helper. Anna has been there for the last three wives and now the current one.
Madam Hershel, the midwife. She is known as a which and famous midwife. She is brought to help keep the current wife healthy and alive.
Paul, the footman, is Anna's boyfriend and now guard to the current Duchess. He is assigned to watch over the Duchess after an attempt on her life was made.
As you might have guessed Rebecca married Charles after getting to know him for her article to prove his innocence. Now thing have started to happen that make her question her beliefs. Charles on the other hand wants Rebecca and gets tied in knots with not knowing how to handle it.
As things get heated and mishaps start occurring can these to trust, converse, and figure out who the bad-guy is before another wife is harmed? Front those first heated kids to the end you will find engaged characters, thrilling twists and suspense in this fast pasted, wonderful read.
I would say more but that would give the story away.
Rebecca Doutree is 23 and never been kissed. She was shunned on her first season in society due to her voice. Since being treated this way her whole life, she has found a way to fight back. First from a father's scorn, next from unwelcome cruel brother, and from gossipy society peers. Now she finds truth to scandal and prints the articles for all to know. This gives her life meaning and hopefully an income as she knows her father wants to cut her off.
Charles Edwards, Earl of Dunmore, has lost four wives and is looking for a fifth. He wants to prove to his dead father that he is worthy. After the death of his first wife, Charles shuts his emotions off and his other wives meet the same fate as his first but from different things.
Gloria, Lady Shallby, is the sister of Charles' first wife and friend but unwanted love interest for Charles. Gloria has helped all Charles' wives on some way.
Anna, lady's maid, is the Duchess' friend, confidant, and all around helper. Anna has been there for the last three wives and now the current one.
Madam Hershel, the midwife. She is known as a which and famous midwife. She is brought to help keep the current wife healthy and alive.
Paul, the footman, is Anna's boyfriend and now guard to the current Duchess. He is assigned to watch over the Duchess after an attempt on her life was made.
As you might have guessed Rebecca married Charles after getting to know him for her article to prove his innocence. Now thing have started to happen that make her question her beliefs. Charles on the other hand wants Rebecca and gets tied in knots with not knowing how to handle it.
As things get heated and mishaps start occurring can these to trust, converse, and figure out who the bad-guy is before another wife is harmed? Front those first heated kids to the end you will find engaged characters, thrilling twists and suspense in this fast pasted, wonderful read.
I would say more but that would give the story away.
June 16, 2018
The spinster and the earl.
Rebecca Doutree, is a spinster who has been told by her father and heir, her younger brother, that she is a burden on their house. The heir has a younger twin who is not a burden but then again he's male.
Charles Edwards, the Earl of Dunmore is in town looking for his fifth wife in five years. The first three died of complications in their pregnancies. The fourth died by drowning within two months of marriage. The Earl was cleared of their deaths but the ton still whispers and keeps their daughters away from him. But Charles needs an heir and so he has come to town for the season.
Rebecca secretly writes the famous Unscandal Sheet. She picks up rumours that are destroying people's lives and proves them to be false. So when she meets the infamous Earl she wants to find out the truth. It isn't long before Charles notices her and she allows him to get close to her so that she can question him. Neither of them want to acknowledge the spark that could grow into a fire.
Charles is a very traumatised person. His first sexual experience was with a maid who caused him to become very repressed. He didn't ever feel much for his four wives as all he was concerned with was begetting an heir.
Rebecca is not what he has been used to and he finds himself losing control around her.
Once married things are fine until Rebecca falls pregnant. Then all the strange things start. Mystery, suspense and romance are to be found in this book. Of course his sister's son could never have been his heir as the title would have had to go to a descendant of the male line. i.e. His uncle's son or his great uncle's grandson. If not for this poor research I would have given this five stars but as it is I'm only giving it four.
Rebecca Doutree, is a spinster who has been told by her father and heir, her younger brother, that she is a burden on their house. The heir has a younger twin who is not a burden but then again he's male.
Charles Edwards, the Earl of Dunmore is in town looking for his fifth wife in five years. The first three died of complications in their pregnancies. The fourth died by drowning within two months of marriage. The Earl was cleared of their deaths but the ton still whispers and keeps their daughters away from him. But Charles needs an heir and so he has come to town for the season.
Rebecca secretly writes the famous Unscandal Sheet. She picks up rumours that are destroying people's lives and proves them to be false. So when she meets the infamous Earl she wants to find out the truth. It isn't long before Charles notices her and she allows him to get close to her so that she can question him. Neither of them want to acknowledge the spark that could grow into a fire.
Charles is a very traumatised person. His first sexual experience was with a maid who caused him to become very repressed. He didn't ever feel much for his four wives as all he was concerned with was begetting an heir.
Rebecca is not what he has been used to and he finds himself losing control around her.
Once married things are fine until Rebecca falls pregnant. Then all the strange things start. Mystery, suspense and romance are to be found in this book. Of course his sister's son could never have been his heir as the title would have had to go to a descendant of the male line. i.e. His uncle's son or his great uncle's grandson. If not for this poor research I would have given this five stars but as it is I'm only giving it four.
June 18, 2018
The story is set in Regency, but there are many inconsistencies, most annoyingly the language.
My pet peeve are errors that could easily be avoided by research:
I assume every English writing author has read Jane Austin and knows about the legal order of succession in England: it was only via the male line never through female relatives. But this author claims the earl's nephew, son of his sister to be his heir, never possible. Why not make him his father's younger brother's son = cousin?
Second mystery is her father's aversion towards her: he wants to get rid of her, she is a burden he doesn't want to drag along any longer - why???
Who bribed the coroner?
The Hero was very annoying being so focused on marriage and procreating and not on revealing causes of the sudden deaths of his wives.
My pet peeve are errors that could easily be avoided by research:
I assume every English writing author has read Jane Austin and knows about the legal order of succession in England: it was only via the male line never through female relatives. But this author claims the earl's nephew, son of his sister to be his heir, never possible. Why not make him his father's younger brother's son = cousin?
Second mystery is her father's aversion towards her: he wants to get rid of her, she is a burden he doesn't want to drag along any longer - why???
Who bribed the coroner?
The Hero was very annoying being so focused on marriage and procreating and not on revealing causes of the sudden deaths of his wives.
April 25, 2019
Redeeming The Earl by Jenn Langston is an entertaining historical romance. Ms. Langston has provided readers with a well-written book populated with a wonderful cast of characters. Rebecca writes for the Unscandal Sheet, telling the truth of people involved in scandal. Charles is the Earl of Dunmore and is in search of his fifth wife. Charles and Rebecca's story is packed with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I enjoyed reading Redeeming The Earl and look forward to reading more from Jenn Langston in the future. Redeeming The Earl is a Perfect Series Companion Book but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
June 14, 2018
A nice Regency romance murder~mystery. Nowadays with all the freedom and entitlement that authors now enjoy (self~publication) it behooves a discerning reader to sift through the abundance of free ebook choices that daily appear on one's email(in)box. This one is one of the gems I downloaded because it remained true to the genre and the timeline and is not lacking in romance and thrills either.
P.S. ~ Why did the Prince Regent's physician interfere with the coroner's verdict on the deaths of at least 3 of Dunmore's wives? (Note ~ I have to do a re~read and edit this review later.)
P.S. ~ Why did the Prince Regent's physician interfere with the coroner's verdict on the deaths of at least 3 of Dunmore's wives? (Note ~ I have to do a re~read and edit this review later.)
July 10, 2024
Redeeming the Earl (PERFECT SERIES COMPANION Book 3)
The love story of Rebecca and Charles. Rebecca is the author of "Unscandle". The news undo scandals that are not true and print the true. Her father and older brother want her out of the house and merry so they don't have to take care of her. Charles is the Earl of Dunmore and he is under a very bad scandal. He wants the " Unscandle" to print the true about him so he can get a fifth wife. Will the true come out and will Rebecca find a husband? Great story.
The love story of Rebecca and Charles. Rebecca is the author of "Unscandle". The news undo scandals that are not true and print the true. Her father and older brother want her out of the house and merry so they don't have to take care of her. Charles is the Earl of Dunmore and he is under a very bad scandal. He wants the " Unscandle" to print the true about him so he can get a fifth wife. Will the true come out and will Rebecca find a husband? Great story.
June 29, 2018
Rebecca is the author of The Unscandal Sheet. She investigated rumors and printed the truth. When Charles came to town looking for a wife the rumors about him said that he had killed his previous four wives. Rebecca was determined to find out the truth. Charles decided that she would make a perfect wife.
The story is very interesting and well written. It has enough mystery to keep a person involved. Charles is definitely not the hero type or is he a rogue. But he grows on you.
The story is very interesting and well written. It has enough mystery to keep a person involved. Charles is definitely not the hero type or is he a rogue. But he grows on you.
November 1, 2018
Just ok
Overall the book was ok. Both characters were very unemotional so their stories read as flat to me. The basic conflict between them boiled down to he loves me/he loves me not and that was repeated ad nauseum. Even the mystery wasn’t that mysterious. All that being said I did finish the book. Don’t know if I’d read more by this author - will likely give her another chance.
Overall the book was ok. Both characters were very unemotional so their stories read as flat to me. The basic conflict between them boiled down to he loves me/he loves me not and that was repeated ad nauseum. Even the mystery wasn’t that mysterious. All that being said I did finish the book. Don’t know if I’d read more by this author - will likely give her another chance.
June 16, 2018
Try try again
Poor Lord has a hard time keeping a wife. The fifth time proved to be the charm. Accidents prove his innocence. The only thing I had trouble with was the wrong spelling in some of the words. I hope that will improve in Jenny's other books, and I look forward to following her.
Poor Lord has a hard time keeping a wife. The fifth time proved to be the charm. Accidents prove his innocence. The only thing I had trouble with was the wrong spelling in some of the words. I hope that will improve in Jenny's other books, and I look forward to following her.
June 22, 2018
Redeeming the Earl a Perfect Companion!!
I loved so much about this book. I loved the characters, the pace of the tale; and the way the two emotionally stunted protagonists evolved into the perfect couple. I hated the cheesy cover. Although the red herrings were skillfully crafted, I guessed the villainous Gloria was guilty far too early.
I loved so much about this book. I loved the characters, the pace of the tale; and the way the two emotionally stunted protagonists evolved into the perfect couple. I hated the cheesy cover. Although the red herrings were skillfully crafted, I guessed the villainous Gloria was guilty far too early.
August 3, 2018
Digging for truth and found love
After the death of 4 wives Charles decided he was to find his 5th one. Rebecca who always writing to avenge people who had been in scandals. When at the ball Chamrles set his sights on Rebecca. Who would know how and when the truth of the deaths the reasons and if love and trust is kept
After the death of 4 wives Charles decided he was to find his 5th one. Rebecca who always writing to avenge people who had been in scandals. When at the ball Chamrles set his sights on Rebecca. Who would know how and when the truth of the deaths the reasons and if love and trust is kept
May 13, 2020
This was a disjointed book. Too many conversations off page, but referenced, at the beginning. I figured out the "mystery" before halfway into the book. Both the H and the h were so hot and cold that it was ridiculous to read. I made myself finish it. There was no connection between the H and h. No believable romance. Nope.
June 16, 2018
Wonderful
What a great book. The book started out good but went to wonderful. The mystery had me wanting to cheat and look at the end. The love story along with the mystery made this book wonderful.
What a great book. The book started out good but went to wonderful. The mystery had me wanting to cheat and look at the end. The love story along with the mystery made this book wonderful.
June 28, 2018
I liked the book although as a mystery it was sadly lacking. I saw who the murderer was halfway through and even could pinpoint the reason. Although a nice and kind heroine is always a pleasure to read about!
July 24, 2018
What a great book!
I loved the suspense and romance in this really cute book! Was glad that the person I didn't like was the real murderer as I thought! Great story and hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I did!
I loved the suspense and romance in this really cute book! Was glad that the person I didn't like was the real murderer as I thought! Great story and hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I did!
August 21, 2018
Great story.
This book in the series has some murder mystery in it. The story is also a classic romance. Some twist and turns with ups and downs along the way. Good continuation of the characters in the series.
This book in the series has some murder mystery in it. The story is also a classic romance. Some twist and turns with ups and downs along the way. Good continuation of the characters in the series.
October 26, 2018
Obsessive plotting Friend(?) in high places.
Secrets revealed in news by a woman
Many twists and turns in plot. Secrets discovered.
Interesting --wealth and position allowed for permanent midwife.
Secrets revealed in news by a woman
Many twists and turns in plot. Secrets discovered.
Interesting --wealth and position allowed for permanent midwife.
May 13, 2020
Nice read
This had intrigue and mystery all taking place during the courtship and marriage of our hero and heroine. The author cleverly weaves all the puzzle together in the end and we have a happy ever after
This had intrigue and mystery all taking place during the courtship and marriage of our hero and heroine. The author cleverly weaves all the puzzle together in the end and we have a happy ever after
May 14, 2020
What love is snd is not
A very controlled earl meets a very uncontrolled lady. They marry amongst mystery and unexplained deaths—the lady is the earls fifth wife all preceding women had died
A very controlled earl meets a very uncontrolled lady. They marry amongst mystery and unexplained deaths—the lady is the earls fifth wife all preceding women had died
May 27, 2020
MAGNIFICENT STORY!
This was such a riveting story from beginning to end. I think I knew all along Gloria was the murderer.
There were little firewall through book. But I loved how both Charles and Rebecca found love through it all
This was such a riveting story from beginning to end. I think I knew all along Gloria was the murderer.
There were little firewall through book. But I loved how both Charles and Rebecca found love through it all
November 9, 2021
Enjoyable Series
Anyone who likes historical romance will enjoy this series. Suspense, romance. Be sure to start with Perfect Series Book 1-3 before reading the Companion series.
Anyone who likes historical romance will enjoy this series. Suspense, romance. Be sure to start with Perfect Series Book 1-3 before reading the Companion series.
January 10, 2022
The standard
The villain is obvious as is usual in this genre. Charles is weird and his weirdness is never explained. Langston just quickly wrote a fix that doesn't explain how a mindset is changed. And she's too perfect not to have any suitors.
The villain is obvious as is usual in this genre. Charles is weird and his weirdness is never explained. Langston just quickly wrote a fix that doesn't explain how a mindset is changed. And she's too perfect not to have any suitors.
June 14, 2018
Pretty good
This is an enjoyable mystery romance. It's pretty clear early on to me who the villain really is. Thankfully she's found out before someone else has to die.
This is an enjoyable mystery romance. It's pretty clear early on to me who the villain really is. Thankfully she's found out before someone else has to die.
June 15, 2018
Redeeming the Earl
A n exceptionally well written mystery about an Earl who had four wives die while pregnant. The fifth wife was also in danger but survived to give him his heir.
A n exceptionally well written mystery about an Earl who had four wives die while pregnant. The fifth wife was also in danger but survived to give him his heir.
June 22, 2018
I couldn’t put it down
June 23, 2018
A Regency romance with a load of suspense stirred in!!
A spinster becomes a man's 5th bride. How long will she live?
A well written story with good characterization
A spinster becomes a man's 5th bride. How long will she live?
A well written story with good characterization
June 24, 2018
Clearing unjust scandle leads to life threatening circumstances.
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