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The Scandalous Spinsters #3.5
The Enchanting of an Earl
For Love…
The second of five impoverished sisters, Miss Elinor Conley knows her dream of becoming a lady is farfetched. When an unmarried gentleman happens by her brother's smithy, it is up to her to act quickly—and rashly—to secure his interest. But Grantham Wendell, Lord Chelford, isn't in the market for anything more than a new horseshoe. What's a bachelor to do when an innocent miss turns up at his annual bacchanalia? He ought to make her leave, but his Twelfth Night party just became more entertaining...
Publisher's Note: This book was originally published as The Cheer in Charming an Earl
The second of five impoverished sisters, Miss Elinor Conley knows her dream of becoming a lady is farfetched. When an unmarried gentleman happens by her brother's smithy, it is up to her to act quickly—and rashly—to secure his interest. But Grantham Wendell, Lord Chelford, isn't in the market for anything more than a new horseshoe. What's a bachelor to do when an innocent miss turns up at his annual bacchanalia? He ought to make her leave, but his Twelfth Night party just became more entertaining...
Publisher's Note: This book was originally published as The Cheer in Charming an Earl
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First published November 10, 2013
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Emma Locke
16 books92 followersEmma Locke is a USA Today Bestselling Author of smart, sensual Regency romances. Her current books make up the Scandalous Spinsters series, a double trilogy featuring three courtesans and three country hoydens who marry into the notorious Alexander family. She is also an engineer living in the Pacific Northwest, where she loves hiking with her dog, hot yoga and riding out the annual 330 days of rain.
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November 4, 2017
Series: The Naughty Girls #3.5
Publication Date:
I did enjoy the story, but if you are looking for historical accuracy to the time period, you will be grossly disappointed. You just have to suspend your beliefs to make the story work for you. The heroine is the daughter and sister of the village blacksmith and yet she’s going to end up with an Earl. I’m sorry, but to me, that just isn’t believable. Had she been the impoverished daughter of some local gentry or something I MIGHT be able to buy it – but the blacksmith’s sister and the Earl just doesn’t do it for me. They also do not adhere to the correct forms of address in this book. So, while I liked the story, it was not believable for the time period – 1814.
I did like Elinor Conley who has the far-fetched dream of becoming a lady. She is so totally naive that it I unbelievable. As she looks out the window of their small home, she sees a flaxen-haired gentleman getting his horse shod at her brother’s smithy. He’s quite an eye full and she just has to find out more about him. As she reads about him in the gossip columns, she devises a plan to meet him – and when she does, he’ll fall instantly in love with her and they’ll marry.
Grantham Wendell, Earl of Chilford, doesn’t deal well with Christmas. He lost his much-loved younger sister at Christmas time five years ago. Now, he’s all alone in the world – no family at all – not even distant cousins. So, to fill the hours and try to forget each Christmas, he has what is basically a month-long orgy at his home in Yorkshire. He fills it with debauched, rakish male friends and light-skirts. However, he’s becoming tired of the whole thing. So, when an ancient, rickety coach plows into his kitchen, ruining the hearth, he is surprised to find that there was a lone woman in the coach. She is injured and the servants have placed her in the servant’s quarters in order to protect her from the debauchery going on in the house. Again, suspend your beliefs. Why would they think she was anything but a servant? She was I a cheap threadbare gown – definitely NOT the gown of a lady, but she was dismayed when she thought they had mistaken her for a servant.
The dialogue was witty and the characters were lively and interesting, but the plot just left a lot to be desired. The ‘love at first sight’ just fell flat for me – I didn’t feel the passion. Then, it just ended too abruptly.
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I did enjoy the story, but if you are looking for historical accuracy to the time period, you will be grossly disappointed. You just have to suspend your beliefs to make the story work for you. The heroine is the daughter and sister of the village blacksmith and yet she’s going to end up with an Earl. I’m sorry, but to me, that just isn’t believable. Had she been the impoverished daughter of some local gentry or something I MIGHT be able to buy it – but the blacksmith’s sister and the Earl just doesn’t do it for me. They also do not adhere to the correct forms of address in this book. So, while I liked the story, it was not believable for the time period – 1814.
I did like Elinor Conley who has the far-fetched dream of becoming a lady. She is so totally naive that it I unbelievable. As she looks out the window of their small home, she sees a flaxen-haired gentleman getting his horse shod at her brother’s smithy. He’s quite an eye full and she just has to find out more about him. As she reads about him in the gossip columns, she devises a plan to meet him – and when she does, he’ll fall instantly in love with her and they’ll marry.
Grantham Wendell, Earl of Chilford, doesn’t deal well with Christmas. He lost his much-loved younger sister at Christmas time five years ago. Now, he’s all alone in the world – no family at all – not even distant cousins. So, to fill the hours and try to forget each Christmas, he has what is basically a month-long orgy at his home in Yorkshire. He fills it with debauched, rakish male friends and light-skirts. However, he’s becoming tired of the whole thing. So, when an ancient, rickety coach plows into his kitchen, ruining the hearth, he is surprised to find that there was a lone woman in the coach. She is injured and the servants have placed her in the servant’s quarters in order to protect her from the debauchery going on in the house. Again, suspend your beliefs. Why would they think she was anything but a servant? She was I a cheap threadbare gown – definitely NOT the gown of a lady, but she was dismayed when she thought they had mistaken her for a servant.
The dialogue was witty and the characters were lively and interesting, but the plot just left a lot to be desired. The ‘love at first sight’ just fell flat for me – I didn’t feel the passion. Then, it just ended too abruptly.
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November 4, 2017
Series: The Naughty Girls #3.5
Publication Date:
The narrator, Marian Hussey, has a lively, compelling interpretation of the voices of the characters and you can hear the wit and liveliness in her voice as the banter takes place. She definitely made a less than stellar story worth listening to.
I did enjoy the story, but if you are looking for historical accuracy to the time period, you will be grossly disappointed. You just have to suspend your beliefs to make the story work for you. The heroine is the daughter and sister of the village blacksmith and yet she’s going to end up with an Earl. I’m sorry, but to me, that just isn’t believable. Had she been the impoverished daughter of some local gentry or something I MIGHT be able to buy it – but the blacksmith’s sister and the Earl just doesn’t do it for me. They also do not adhere to the correct forms of address in this book. So, while I liked the story, it was not believable for the time period – 1814.
I did like Elinor Conley who has the far-fetched dream of becoming a lady. She is so totally naive that it I unbelievable. As she looks out the window of their small home, she sees a flaxen-haired gentleman getting his horse shod at her brother’s smithy. He’s quite an eye full and she just has to find out more about him. As she reads about him in the gossip columns, she devises a plan to meet him – and when she does, he’ll fall instantly in love with her and they’ll marry.
Grantham Wendell, Earl of Chilford, doesn’t deal well with Christmas. He lost his much-loved younger sister at Christmas time five years ago. Now, he’s all alone in the world – no family at all – not even distant cousins. So, to fill the hours and try to forget each Christmas, he has what is basically a month-long orgy at his home in Yorkshire. He fills it with debauched, rakish male friends and light-skirts. However, he’s becoming tired of the whole thing. So, when an ancient, rickety coach plows into his kitchen, ruining the hearth, he is surprised to find that there was a lone woman in the coach. She is injured and the servants have placed her in the servant’s quarters in order to protect her from the debauchery going on in the house. Again, suspend your beliefs. Why would they think she was anything but a servant? She was I a cheap threadbare gown – definitely NOT the gown of a lady, but she was dismayed when she thought they had mistaken her for a servant.
The dialogue was witty and the characters were lively and interesting, but the plot just left a lot to be desired. The ‘love at first sight’ just fell flat for me – I didn’t feel the passion. Then, it just ended too abruptly.
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"I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher."
Publication Date:
The narrator, Marian Hussey, has a lively, compelling interpretation of the voices of the characters and you can hear the wit and liveliness in her voice as the banter takes place. She definitely made a less than stellar story worth listening to.
I did enjoy the story, but if you are looking for historical accuracy to the time period, you will be grossly disappointed. You just have to suspend your beliefs to make the story work for you. The heroine is the daughter and sister of the village blacksmith and yet she’s going to end up with an Earl. I’m sorry, but to me, that just isn’t believable. Had she been the impoverished daughter of some local gentry or something I MIGHT be able to buy it – but the blacksmith’s sister and the Earl just doesn’t do it for me. They also do not adhere to the correct forms of address in this book. So, while I liked the story, it was not believable for the time period – 1814.
I did like Elinor Conley who has the far-fetched dream of becoming a lady. She is so totally naive that it I unbelievable. As she looks out the window of their small home, she sees a flaxen-haired gentleman getting his horse shod at her brother’s smithy. He’s quite an eye full and she just has to find out more about him. As she reads about him in the gossip columns, she devises a plan to meet him – and when she does, he’ll fall instantly in love with her and they’ll marry.
Grantham Wendell, Earl of Chilford, doesn’t deal well with Christmas. He lost his much-loved younger sister at Christmas time five years ago. Now, he’s all alone in the world – no family at all – not even distant cousins. So, to fill the hours and try to forget each Christmas, he has what is basically a month-long orgy at his home in Yorkshire. He fills it with debauched, rakish male friends and light-skirts. However, he’s becoming tired of the whole thing. So, when an ancient, rickety coach plows into his kitchen, ruining the hearth, he is surprised to find that there was a lone woman in the coach. She is injured and the servants have placed her in the servant’s quarters in order to protect her from the debauchery going on in the house. Again, suspend your beliefs. Why would they think she was anything but a servant? She was I a cheap threadbare gown – definitely NOT the gown of a lady, but she was dismayed when she thought they had mistaken her for a servant.
The dialogue was witty and the characters were lively and interesting, but the plot just left a lot to be desired. The ‘love at first sight’ just fell flat for me – I didn’t feel the passion. Then, it just ended too abruptly.
Please check out my reviews at:
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November 27, 2013
The Cheer in Charming the Earl is a 2013 Intrepid publication. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher and Netgalley.
Elinor Conley is still in search of a husband. When she spies Grantham Wendell, The Earl of Chelford, she just knows he is the one.
So, now she must somehow put herself in his path. Her scheme could ruin her reputation, cause her to lose the Earl, and maybe even her life.
But Elinor is shocked to learn the Earl was spending his holiday with women of a certain ilk. The Earl becomes suspicious of Elinor and becomes convinced she is after his money.
What Elinor doesn't know is that the Earl is suffering from grief and has not allowed himself to really enjoy life in many years.
Elinor is innocent and her motives are pure, but can the two of them put their preconceived notions to rest or will outside forces come between them?
This Regency period Christmas Novella is part of the Naughty Sisters series. A delightful Christmas themed romance. Overall a B+
Elinor Conley is still in search of a husband. When she spies Grantham Wendell, The Earl of Chelford, she just knows he is the one.
So, now she must somehow put herself in his path. Her scheme could ruin her reputation, cause her to lose the Earl, and maybe even her life.
But Elinor is shocked to learn the Earl was spending his holiday with women of a certain ilk. The Earl becomes suspicious of Elinor and becomes convinced she is after his money.
What Elinor doesn't know is that the Earl is suffering from grief and has not allowed himself to really enjoy life in many years.
Elinor is innocent and her motives are pure, but can the two of them put their preconceived notions to rest or will outside forces come between them?
This Regency period Christmas Novella is part of the Naughty Sisters series. A delightful Christmas themed romance. Overall a B+
September 25, 2025
Elinor and Grantham meet under unusual circumstances but can they find love?
When Grantham stops to have is horse’s shoes replaced he is seen by Elinor (the sister of the smith and sister-in-law of Delilah). She falls in love with him and plots to meet him.
She damages the wheel of the carriage taking her to visit her aunt and causes it to crash into Gratham’s kitchen wall.
Grantham is still mourning the death of his sister in a fire (he feels he should have warned her about life experiences).
Elinor and Grantham eventually sort out their difficulties- this is a shorter tale so things have to be developed faster than in a longer novel but I still enjoyed the book.
When Grantham stops to have is horse’s shoes replaced he is seen by Elinor (the sister of the smith and sister-in-law of Delilah). She falls in love with him and plots to meet him.
She damages the wheel of the carriage taking her to visit her aunt and causes it to crash into Gratham’s kitchen wall.
Grantham is still mourning the death of his sister in a fire (he feels he should have warned her about life experiences).
Elinor and Grantham eventually sort out their difficulties- this is a shorter tale so things have to be developed faster than in a longer novel but I still enjoyed the book.
January 4, 2019
Subduing Her Rake🐺
Interesting Regency Period Novella about Elinor💃, a naive country lass who falls in love 💘with young Grantham🐺🍆⛲, the Earl of Chelford.
He brought his 🐎horse into her brother's forge to replace a shoe and she was instantly smitten.
Chelford🐺🍆⛲ has been known as a rake since his sisters death, but Elinor💃 doesn't know it. She contrives to appear at his estate and gets a crude and rude awakening!
This is a short Adult Romance💕 that can be read in an hour or two.
Interesting Regency Period Novella about Elinor💃, a naive country lass who falls in love 💘with young Grantham🐺🍆⛲, the Earl of Chelford.
He brought his 🐎horse into her brother's forge to replace a shoe and she was instantly smitten.
Chelford🐺🍆⛲ has been known as a rake since his sisters death, but Elinor💃 doesn't know it. She contrives to appear at his estate and gets a crude and rude awakening!
This is a short Adult Romance💕 that can be read in an hour or two.
September 12, 2015
I actually read this e-novella immediately after I read
A Game of Persuasion
and
The Art of Ruining a Rake
, and, I will say this: I wasn't sold on the premise of The Cheer in Charming an Earl.
I have to remind myself that Elinor's story is part of the Naughty Girls series, and so I had expected her to break the mold, to break barriers, and to be something extra-ordinary -- but I thought she set her sights a bit too low when she applied her cleverness and charm to catch Grantham Wendell attention. Does Earl Chelford merit the attention? I'm not so sure, and I don't think Elinor knows it, either -- she decided to "set her cap" on him because he was single, and an earl.
This, I think, is this novella's problem: it doesn't really show how our hero and heroine moved from strangers to friends, and, eventually, to lovers. The love story unfolds during Grantham's yearly Christmas celebration, which Elinor (literally) crashes. What follows are scenes where Grantham's friends try to shock Elinor with their hedonism, but, are, instead, charmed by Elinor's refreshing innocence. I like the contrast between the hero's worldliness and the heroine's naivete and how the author emphasizes the darkness within Grantham and the light that is Elinor. Grantham's character is more developed, and the author does a good job of portraying his tiredness and jadedness -- and it explains why he finds being with Elinor so liberating and new, but I wish there had been more between the two.
(It's really hard to explain, but I felt something was missing between the first meeting and the eventual declaration of love.) I guess that's the trouble when you come from reading something so dramatic as The Art of Ruining a Rake , because I was expecting the same kind of intensity with Grantham and Elinor's story.
On the whole, I thought this was a good story, and a good addition to the series.
I have to remind myself that Elinor's story is part of the Naughty Girls series, and so I had expected her to break the mold, to break barriers, and to be something extra-ordinary -- but I thought she set her sights a bit too low when she applied her cleverness and charm to catch Grantham Wendell attention. Does Earl Chelford merit the attention? I'm not so sure, and I don't think Elinor knows it, either -- she decided to "set her cap" on him because he was single, and an earl.
This, I think, is this novella's problem: it doesn't really show how our hero and heroine moved from strangers to friends, and, eventually, to lovers. The love story unfolds during Grantham's yearly Christmas celebration, which Elinor (literally) crashes. What follows are scenes where Grantham's friends try to shock Elinor with their hedonism, but, are, instead, charmed by Elinor's refreshing innocence. I like the contrast between the hero's worldliness and the heroine's naivete and how the author emphasizes the darkness within Grantham and the light that is Elinor. Grantham's character is more developed, and the author does a good job of portraying his tiredness and jadedness -- and it explains why he finds being with Elinor so liberating and new, but I wish there had been more between the two.
...For years, he'd relied on his friends for distraction. He was beginning to realize he'd been hiding like coward, shirking responsibility because it hurt too much to make mistakes. That had done nothing but prove darkness begat darkness. Now he knew brightness did exist in the world. It simply wasn't in this room.
- loc 814
(It's really hard to explain, but I felt something was missing between the first meeting and the eventual declaration of love.) I guess that's the trouble when you come from reading something so dramatic as The Art of Ruining a Rake , because I was expecting the same kind of intensity with Grantham and Elinor's story.
On the whole, I thought this was a good story, and a good addition to the series.
November 27, 2013
3.5 Lovely Stars!
This is book 3 1/2 in The Naughty Girls Series.
This was such a cute novella. Ms. Locke weaves a romantic tale with witty banter, romance, action, and drama all into one tightly bound package. Locke delivers a fast-paced, sexy story that will leave you with a smile.
**ARC graciously provided for by Intrepid Reads via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
This is book 3 1/2 in The Naughty Girls Series.
This was such a cute novella. Ms. Locke weaves a romantic tale with witty banter, romance, action, and drama all into one tightly bound package. Locke delivers a fast-paced, sexy story that will leave you with a smile.
**ARC graciously provided for by Intrepid Reads via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
March 11, 2016
The Cheer in Charming an Earl is a short, sweet holiday read. Elinor is a mixture of innocence and brazenness in a compact package. An amazing love story just wish it was a little longer.
January 21, 2019
It isn't often I read a book without reading the blurb. This is one such book and I am not doing to do it again any time soon. Regency romances are one of my favourite genres, so when I got this book on Amazon, I blindly started reading it and I should have been warned about the story with the summary included at the start of the book. But did I pay attention to it? No! and I paid for it.
The beginning was quite adventurous with Elinor being determined enough to go after what she wanted,that is, Lord Chelfold. This was quite fine and even her disastrous plan to get his attention was quite funny. What didn't go with the regency times was the vast status difference between the protagonists. This would never go with the time period how much ever I wished it so. Another big plot hole, according to me, was how the hero, Grantham fell for Elinor suddenly and with such force. I understand the concept of love at first sight but this didn't feel like that. Another negative was Elinor's naivety. There is naivety which sounds cute and funny and then there's naivety which just looks like plain foolhardiness which was the case in this tale.
What I did find authentic with the times was the debauchery at Grantham's place. An air of ennui was always a part of the Regency and it added a feel for that era. But the way Grantham's past is entwined with it, also added to the plot quite well. Elinor's Aunt Millie's estrangement from her family because of her profession was also realistic as per the time frame. And add the fact that Gavin arrived to get Elinor back to the family also added to the plotline quite well. It was a rather short read and it fast forwarded to the end quickly and it felt hurried to me. It was as if the author wanted to end it and the hero had to make do with the heroine's reasons and decide that he can't let her go. There was no time to feel the love or the romance or the emotions of the characters.
In truth, I have never dissected a regency romance as much as this one and I feel quite bad for it. But it fell short on so many points, that I actually thought a lot on whether to write on it or not and to rate it 2.5 or 3. That's why I took so long to write my thoughts on the book. I am just saying the story could have been better. And I am not sure I would read the author's works further. I might once again try a new series of hers in the distant future,though I am not 100% sure.
My one line review : A short regency romance with lots of shortfalls.
Floryie
The beginning was quite adventurous with Elinor being determined enough to go after what she wanted,that is, Lord Chelfold. This was quite fine and even her disastrous plan to get his attention was quite funny. What didn't go with the regency times was the vast status difference between the protagonists. This would never go with the time period how much ever I wished it so. Another big plot hole, according to me, was how the hero, Grantham fell for Elinor suddenly and with such force. I understand the concept of love at first sight but this didn't feel like that. Another negative was Elinor's naivety. There is naivety which sounds cute and funny and then there's naivety which just looks like plain foolhardiness which was the case in this tale.
What I did find authentic with the times was the debauchery at Grantham's place. An air of ennui was always a part of the Regency and it added a feel for that era. But the way Grantham's past is entwined with it, also added to the plot quite well. Elinor's Aunt Millie's estrangement from her family because of her profession was also realistic as per the time frame. And add the fact that Gavin arrived to get Elinor back to the family also added to the plotline quite well. It was a rather short read and it fast forwarded to the end quickly and it felt hurried to me. It was as if the author wanted to end it and the hero had to make do with the heroine's reasons and decide that he can't let her go. There was no time to feel the love or the romance or the emotions of the characters.
In truth, I have never dissected a regency romance as much as this one and I feel quite bad for it. But it fell short on so many points, that I actually thought a lot on whether to write on it or not and to rate it 2.5 or 3. That's why I took so long to write my thoughts on the book. I am just saying the story could have been better. And I am not sure I would read the author's works further. I might once again try a new series of hers in the distant future,though I am not 100% sure.
My one line review : A short regency romance with lots of shortfalls.
Floryie
January 27, 2019
Historical English romance with the sister of a blacksmith finding love with a titled rich guy.
All you have to do is throw in an identical twin (even a secret twin) and I'm going to give 3 stars. I have a fascination with twins and dealing with looking the same but not actually having the same personality.
Miss Elinor Conley falls in love (lust at first sight) Grantham Wendell, Lord Chelford, so she makes up the most preposterous carriage accident to make her own 'meet cute'. Nothing goes as planned, at that time there were a lot of carriage accident deaths so it is more then a little crazy that Elinor risks her life that way, but there is a cute HEA.
Short fluff romance.
115 pages and kindle freebie
3 stars
All you have to do is throw in an identical twin (even a secret twin) and I'm going to give 3 stars. I have a fascination with twins and dealing with looking the same but not actually having the same personality.
Miss Elinor Conley falls in love (lust at first sight) Grantham Wendell, Lord Chelford, so she makes up the most preposterous carriage accident to make her own 'meet cute'. Nothing goes as planned, at that time there were a lot of carriage accident deaths so it is more then a little crazy that Elinor risks her life that way, but there is a cute HEA.
Short fluff romance.
115 pages and kindle freebie
3 stars
June 19, 2019
When He Sees Her, He Thinks Her An Angel
Elinor is one of five daughters and one married son who is a blacksmith. She is pretty but there are no men of an age to marry in the small English town where they live. All have been called off to war. She is the second oldest daughter. One day a handsome man's horse throws a shoe and Elinor is sure
she can get his attention and they will match and can marry. Even though she only got is name an title, she was positive Grantham, Lord of Chelton is for her. The story only gets better from here. The two main. Characters are very likeable and real, most the others are real, but not so likeable. This book is an historical romance and if this is a genre you like ,you'll like this book.
Elinor is one of five daughters and one married son who is a blacksmith. She is pretty but there are no men of an age to marry in the small English town where they live. All have been called off to war. She is the second oldest daughter. One day a handsome man's horse throws a shoe and Elinor is sure
she can get his attention and they will match and can marry. Even though she only got is name an title, she was positive Grantham, Lord of Chelton is for her. The story only gets better from here. The two main. Characters are very likeable and real, most the others are real, but not so likeable. This book is an historical romance and if this is a genre you like ,you'll like this book.
June 28, 2017
The Cheer In Charming An Earl is a fun read by Emma Locke. This is a fairly quick read, a great choice for historical romance fans with limited time for reading. Ms Locke has delivered a well-written book. The characters are captivating and fun to read. Elinore and Grantham's story is a fast-paced romp loaded with drama, humor and spice. I enjoyed reading The Cheer In Charming An Earl and look forward to reading more from Ms Locke in the future. The Cheer In Charming An Earl is book 5 of The Naughty Girls Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read a free copy of this book that I received from InstaFreebie.
I voluntarily read a free copy of this book that I received from InstaFreebie.
December 31, 2018
Elinor is nearly on the shelf and has no martial prospects in her little village. Then she sees Lord Grantham's beautiful profile from afar and decides she is in love with him. She contrives to have a carriage accident at his estate and is immediately invited to join him for Christmas. What she didn't realize was that Grantham spends every Christmas in a weeks-long bacchanal to avoid thinking about his late baby sister; he is embarrassed and discomfited to have a lady visit him while he has such debauched guests.
This was such fast-moving, reasonably-believable fun to read.
This was such fast-moving, reasonably-believable fun to read.
December 27, 2017
This series is full of plans and tricks for heroines - or heroes - to have their HEA.
This book here couldn't be different.
Elinor comes from a poor family. She knows that making a good marriage is almost impossible, so when a nobleman - an EARL, for Christ sakes! - stops at her brother blacksmith's shop, she soon articulates a plan to tie him to her.
A little extreme? Yes, but they are desperate times.
The book is short, funny and light reading.
4,5 stars
This book here couldn't be different.
Elinor comes from a poor family. She knows that making a good marriage is almost impossible, so when a nobleman - an EARL, for Christ sakes! - stops at her brother blacksmith's shop, she soon articulates a plan to tie him to her.
A little extreme? Yes, but they are desperate times.
The book is short, funny and light reading.
4,5 stars
May 21, 2019
Elinor is a naive young woman with her heart set on an Earl who doesn't know she exists. I found it pretty far fetched that Elinor's arrival would disrupt the Earl's naughty party, but found it entertaining that his friends found it like a game to act respectable. I almost felt like I started in the middle of a story, which may be because I haven't read the first books in the series. I did like Grantham and Elinor (once she stopped her fantasy) as characters.
October 9, 2017
This novella follows Delilah's second of five sisters-in-law, Elinor, as she attempts to gain the attention of an earl who she has become infatuated with. I thought the plot moved too quickly, with not enough room for realistic development. Elinor's behavior was a bit too childish in my opinion.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 1, 2018
Nice novella
I dont otherwise read novellas but since it was the part of series i was curious. It is as the case is with novellas, it was too small to go deep into the plot but it was a satisfying read.
I dont otherwise read novellas but since it was the part of series i was curious. It is as the case is with novellas, it was too small to go deep into the plot but it was a satisfying read.
December 26, 2018
Innocence and reform
Very good read. Nice tale, interesting characters and the triumph of innocence over worldlyness. Nice to have a romance without the need to resort to steamy sex need to attract the reader.
Very good read. Nice tale, interesting characters and the triumph of innocence over worldlyness. Nice to have a romance without the need to resort to steamy sex need to attract the reader.
December 28, 2018
Infatuated with Lord Chelford, Elinor has a daring plan just to have an opportunity to get to know him better. Although the story is quite short, we're introduced to interesting main and supporting characters. A bit of melancholy, a bit naive exuberance all wrapped up in a charming story.
February 4, 2019
Short romance story
It is a short story, but sometimes it felt like something was missing, characters could have been more developed and the story could include more details. Not my favourite but is not bad either.
It is a short story, but sometimes it felt like something was missing, characters could have been more developed and the story could include more details. Not my favourite but is not bad either.
June 15, 2019
Elinor meets an Earl and falls for him. She creates a plan to meet him and have him fall in love with her. It is also the first book in a continuing series....and the story continues into the next book.
August 11, 2019
A rather enchanting story of a woman who falls for an earl who is passing through her village and visits her brothers farrier shop for a missing horse shoe. She makes a plan to meet and marry this earl based on that look. It’s a good short story.
January 9, 2020
The story is set in 1814 Gloucester England, during the Christmas holidays.
After seeing the Earl of Chelford, Elinor Conley schemes to get Grantham's attention.
Elinor's actions and behavior is extremely immature.
After seeing the Earl of Chelford, Elinor Conley schemes to get Grantham's attention.
Elinor's actions and behavior is extremely immature.
June 4, 2017
3 1/2 💕 the ending was too abrupt.
December 25, 2018
Nice read
I enjoyed this book. It was cute and entertaining. I enjoy the shorter stories and this one had a nice clean romance that had a happy ending
I enjoyed this book. It was cute and entertaining. I enjoy the shorter stories and this one had a nice clean romance that had a happy ending
December 28, 2018
THE ENCHANTING OF AN EARL : Is an easy one afternoon read.
December 30, 2018
This is a sweet little story without sex. Just the right length for a lunchtime read.
January 3, 2019
Good
I found this a good book. Elinor is an outrageous young woman who contrives to break a carriage wheel in order to meet the local earl so they can fall in love with each other.
I found this a good book. Elinor is an outrageous young woman who contrives to break a carriage wheel in order to meet the local earl so they can fall in love with each other.
January 11, 2019
A quick, but very entertaining book. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
March 23, 2019
4+ stars
This was a very sweet story..... I am sure you will find it so.
This was a rather short story but if you have read others in this series than it is but a continuations.
This was a very sweet story..... I am sure you will find it so.
This was a rather short story but if you have read others in this series than it is but a continuations.
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