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Entangled with the Earl
As the Earl of Carlington, Martin Audley has spent ten long years working to restore the estate his father left in ruins — and wasted as little of them as possible in London ballrooms. When his grandfather, the Duke of Debenford passes away, it seems the end is in sight: a thirty thousand pound inheritance. The only condition? Martin must present his bride to the current Duke within a year.
Teresa grew up on the stories of the fairy tale romance her parents had, dreaming that she’d find her own true love amid the bustle of a London Season. But as her third Season draws to a close, her aunt makes it clear that her time is running out. If no other suitors present themselves, she’ll be married to a man three times her age by the end of summer.
Martin’s title guarantees he’ll have little trouble finding a bride but he wants someone with no delusions that love or romance has anything to do with marriage. Teresa has no interest in marrying an arrogant Earl with an aversion to romance, but that’s exactly the sort of suitor she needs to convince her uncle that she has better prospects than an elderly roue. So when the Earl surprises her with an invitation to dance, Teresa makes a bold proposal: she’ll use her knowledge of Society to match Martin with the perfect bride if he’ll play the suitor, buying her more time to look for love.
What neither of them allows for is an inconvenient and undeniable attraction — or that even the best laid plans can go awry…
Teresa grew up on the stories of the fairy tale romance her parents had, dreaming that she’d find her own true love amid the bustle of a London Season. But as her third Season draws to a close, her aunt makes it clear that her time is running out. If no other suitors present themselves, she’ll be married to a man three times her age by the end of summer.
Martin’s title guarantees he’ll have little trouble finding a bride but he wants someone with no delusions that love or romance has anything to do with marriage. Teresa has no interest in marrying an arrogant Earl with an aversion to romance, but that’s exactly the sort of suitor she needs to convince her uncle that she has better prospects than an elderly roue. So when the Earl surprises her with an invitation to dance, Teresa makes a bold proposal: she’ll use her knowledge of Society to match Martin with the perfect bride if he’ll play the suitor, buying her more time to look for love.
What neither of them allows for is an inconvenient and undeniable attraction — or that even the best laid plans can go awry…
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2017
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About the author
Lisbette Tomas
1 book2 followersLisbette Tomas's first published work came at age 7 when a local theater printed her five scene play in the program for their Christmas production. Thankfully, the only remaining known copy remains safely buried in her parents' basement, which is where it should stay.
An avid reader, her more recent forays into writing started with National Novel Writing Month and have blossomed into full length Regency romances of the sort she loves to read herself. When not writing or reading, Lisbette occasionally ventures outdoors for a run and enjoys traveling with her husband. According to her mother-in-law, she is one cat short of crazy.
An avid reader, her more recent forays into writing started with National Novel Writing Month and have blossomed into full length Regency romances of the sort she loves to read herself. When not writing or reading, Lisbette occasionally ventures outdoors for a run and enjoys traveling with her husband. According to her mother-in-law, she is one cat short of crazy.
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May 17, 2017
Entangled with the Earl is exactly what I look for when picking up a new regency romance. It's a solid addition to a much loved genre.
I really enjoy the carefully thought out and finely drawn romance that develops naturally between the hero and heroine. They are two characters with real personalities, histories, and obstacles to overcome. The emotional growth feels organic, and the conversations where the two lovers work through their problems are realistic, reasoned, and actually sound like real, productive conversations between mature adults. Furthermore, the author manages this while staying within the realms of what is appropriate for a historical romance. It doesn't feel anachronistic.
By the end of this book, I was very invested in the characters. They felt alive in my mind, I cared about them, and the pages flew by.
I also deeply appreciate the emphasis this book places on consent. Some romances are not careful that all characters are fully willing and competent participants in the more sensual scenes. Entangled with the Earl does not fall into that trap--something I am grateful for!
I will definitely be re-reading this book. And I am excited to read the next books in the series! I find it hard to believe that this is the author's first book. I can only imagine that they will improve from here.
My main critique of this book is a matter of personal taste--it lacks levity. I adore romance novels with a dash of humor. However, that isn't everyone's cup of tea.
I really enjoy the carefully thought out and finely drawn romance that develops naturally between the hero and heroine. They are two characters with real personalities, histories, and obstacles to overcome. The emotional growth feels organic, and the conversations where the two lovers work through their problems are realistic, reasoned, and actually sound like real, productive conversations between mature adults. Furthermore, the author manages this while staying within the realms of what is appropriate for a historical romance. It doesn't feel anachronistic.
By the end of this book, I was very invested in the characters. They felt alive in my mind, I cared about them, and the pages flew by.
I also deeply appreciate the emphasis this book places on consent. Some romances are not careful that all characters are fully willing and competent participants in the more sensual scenes. Entangled with the Earl does not fall into that trap--something I am grateful for!
I will definitely be re-reading this book. And I am excited to read the next books in the series! I find it hard to believe that this is the author's first book. I can only imagine that they will improve from here.
My main critique of this book is a matter of personal taste--it lacks levity. I adore romance novels with a dash of humor. However, that isn't everyone's cup of tea.
December 11, 2017
Couldn't put it down!
I love this book, and can't wait for the next Tangled Threads story. It was a unique story. It stayed true to the Regency genre without diverging into gothic mystery and suspense. It had plausible antagonists, lovable protagonists, and relatable angst. Sensual but not smutty.
I love this book, and can't wait for the next Tangled Threads story. It was a unique story. It stayed true to the Regency genre without diverging into gothic mystery and suspense. It had plausible antagonists, lovable protagonists, and relatable angst. Sensual but not smutty.
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July 6, 2017I'm not much of a reader of romance, but I picked this one up because my mom knows the author. If you are someone who likes regency romance--with a touch of female empowerment and the much-appreciated emphasis on consent--you'll find a lot to like here.
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