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Lusting for an Enthralling Earl
The tempting Betty Harding, a simple country girl, is happily working as a maid for the glamorous Lady Pebbleton. All that changes when she is forced to take her mistress's place at a masquerade ball and spy on London's most enthralling bachelor, the Earl of Bembroke. When a single night of joy turns into a whirlwind romance with the Earl's equally charming butler, Betty spends every moment longing to fulfil her enticing desire... However, is the sinful butler really who he claims to be? Or will Betty find herself in the middle of a notorious scandal, risking all she has ever worked for?
William Nightbridge, the Earl of Bembroke, is growing tired of what the world expects of him. Tired of society's expectations, tired of flirtations that lead nowhere, and most of all, tired of his mother and aunt meddling in his affairs and trying to marry him off as quickly as possible. However, when he meets a seductive woman at a masquerade ball, who leaves him craving for more, he comes up with a mischievous plan, to switch identities with his butler. Will his plan to seduce the alluring beauty succeed or will he ruin his life forever by sabotaging his only chance at passionate love?
Without even realising it, the Earl and the maid's innocent flirtation dangerously transforms into a risky ruse. Misunderstandings turn into wicked lies and they soon end up trapped in a life-threatening deception. Betty and William will soon be forced to choose... Will they risk their own lives for the sake of their lustful desires? Or will they drift apart forever in an attempt to save one another?
William Nightbridge, the Earl of Bembroke, is growing tired of what the world expects of him. Tired of society's expectations, tired of flirtations that lead nowhere, and most of all, tired of his mother and aunt meddling in his affairs and trying to marry him off as quickly as possible. However, when he meets a seductive woman at a masquerade ball, who leaves him craving for more, he comes up with a mischievous plan, to switch identities with his butler. Will his plan to seduce the alluring beauty succeed or will he ruin his life forever by sabotaging his only chance at passionate love?
Without even realising it, the Earl and the maid's innocent flirtation dangerously transforms into a risky ruse. Misunderstandings turn into wicked lies and they soon end up trapped in a life-threatening deception. Betty and William will soon be forced to choose... Will they risk their own lives for the sake of their lustful desires? Or will they drift apart forever in an attempt to save one another?
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2021
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Henrietta Harding
137 books66 followersHenrietta Harding was born in Atlanta, but she moved to Europe with her parents at the age of 7. She fell in love with France, and especially Paris, a city that inspired and continues to inspire her a lot.
No one is born a romance writer, but she got a good start. She has been writing since she was 4 years old; while other children had just started talking more fluently she had already written her first poem! She studied French literature at the University of Strasbourg where she met her husband during her second year in college.
Henrietta makes her home in Boston where she spends her time writing her own enchanting historical romances, and chasing around her dog for long hours, without even noticing. She truly believes the most perfect heroes and heroines are imperfect, and she rather enjoys torturing them before giving them a well deserved happily ever after!
Henrietta loves to connect with her readers!
No one is born a romance writer, but she got a good start. She has been writing since she was 4 years old; while other children had just started talking more fluently she had already written her first poem! She studied French literature at the University of Strasbourg where she met her husband during her second year in college.
Henrietta makes her home in Boston where she spends her time writing her own enchanting historical romances, and chasing around her dog for long hours, without even noticing. She truly believes the most perfect heroes and heroines are imperfect, and she rather enjoys torturing them before giving them a well deserved happily ever after!
Henrietta loves to connect with her readers!
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April 8, 2021
🕸️🕸️ONE INTENSELY INTOXICATING JOURNEY🕸️🕸️
Jumping jellybeans jasper! Henrietta works her magic once more, routing out every nosey nudge, scheming buttinsky or gossipmonger and putting them in their place, wrapping up loose ends and cutting through the mire, jetting this bad boy to new heights. Henrietta wraps a cocoon around us so intricately and precise, luring us deeper into this tangled web until nothing else exists, exhibiting the soaring ups and agonizing downs, breathtaking in it's simplicity and inspiring in it's strength, fusing this sweet treat together seamlessly. Shenanigans and serendipity descend as duplicity and misunderstandings run rampant, brimming with captivating drama, riveting intrigue, underlying threats, callous tactics, spiraling untruths, electrifying suspense and intense situations ensue, attentive to the dramatic twists and stunning turns unfolding, kicking this baby into the eye of the storm, bursting it into a tailspin with mind-blowing impacts, propelling this jewel to life flawlessly. The characters are original, tangible and authentic with just enough flaws to add a little spice to the mix. Their personalities are genuine with qualities and traits that balances out perfectly. The scenes are so detailed and descriptive it gives the illusion you're right there in the middle of ground zero with them, feeling everything they feel. Fabulous job Henrietta, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Jumping jellybeans jasper! Henrietta works her magic once more, routing out every nosey nudge, scheming buttinsky or gossipmonger and putting them in their place, wrapping up loose ends and cutting through the mire, jetting this bad boy to new heights. Henrietta wraps a cocoon around us so intricately and precise, luring us deeper into this tangled web until nothing else exists, exhibiting the soaring ups and agonizing downs, breathtaking in it's simplicity and inspiring in it's strength, fusing this sweet treat together seamlessly. Shenanigans and serendipity descend as duplicity and misunderstandings run rampant, brimming with captivating drama, riveting intrigue, underlying threats, callous tactics, spiraling untruths, electrifying suspense and intense situations ensue, attentive to the dramatic twists and stunning turns unfolding, kicking this baby into the eye of the storm, bursting it into a tailspin with mind-blowing impacts, propelling this jewel to life flawlessly. The characters are original, tangible and authentic with just enough flaws to add a little spice to the mix. Their personalities are genuine with qualities and traits that balances out perfectly. The scenes are so detailed and descriptive it gives the illusion you're right there in the middle of ground zero with them, feeling everything they feel. Fabulous job Henrietta, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
May 5, 2021
An Identity change
Great story wonderful story line with characters you will love, Betty's the
Cinderella in this story, William is the
Prince, his mother wants him to marry, after all he is 29.Betty,s imployer wants William for herself,
But William pretends to be his butler
Charles, so he can spend time with Betty, when the truth is revealed, William and Betty must fight for their happy ending. Where statis is everything, and.noble men just don't marry maids ,or do they!
Thank you ❤
Great story wonderful story line with characters you will love, Betty's the
Cinderella in this story, William is the
Prince, his mother wants him to marry, after all he is 29.Betty,s imployer wants William for herself,
But William pretends to be his butler
Charles, so he can spend time with Betty, when the truth is revealed, William and Betty must fight for their happy ending. Where statis is everything, and.noble men just don't marry maids ,or do they!
Thank you ❤
April 4, 2021
A delightful tale of love beating social dictates
This is a delightfully thought out story of how love can overcome social dictates and controlling relations. The characters are amazingly portrayed and have the courage and determination to grab at their wishes and goals. This spicy story has an extended epilogue which gives us a beautiful glimpse into their futures. I read an ARC copy.
This is a delightfully thought out story of how love can overcome social dictates and controlling relations. The characters are amazingly portrayed and have the courage and determination to grab at their wishes and goals. This spicy story has an extended epilogue which gives us a beautiful glimpse into their futures. I read an ARC copy.
April 4, 2021
Lusting for an Enthralling Earl A Historical Regency Romance Book
This is a very good story about love and family and forgiveness and a young woman named Betty that is a maid falling for an Earl even though he told her he was the butler and there were several against it William is the Earl of Bambrook and love wins The characters are determined and the extended epilogue completes the story with love and happiness A amazing and well written story
This is a very good story about love and family and forgiveness and a young woman named Betty that is a maid falling for an Earl even though he told her he was the butler and there were several against it William is the Earl of Bambrook and love wins The characters are determined and the extended epilogue completes the story with love and happiness A amazing and well written story
April 9, 2021
I enjoyed the book.
Betty Harding is a simple maid who ends up doing something so outrageous and unbelievable. She takes her mistress's place at a masquerade ball just so she could spy on the Earl of Bembroke. Neither of these charming characters had any idea what was in store for them. I liked how determined the characters were even when people tried so hard to manipulate and control them an excellent job of writing. I thought the book was very good and I highly recommend it.
Betty Harding is a simple maid who ends up doing something so outrageous and unbelievable. She takes her mistress's place at a masquerade ball just so she could spy on the Earl of Bembroke. Neither of these charming characters had any idea what was in store for them. I liked how determined the characters were even when people tried so hard to manipulate and control them an excellent job of writing. I thought the book was very good and I highly recommend it.
April 12, 2021
I loved that this story did not follow the typical, historical romance 'formula'. It was a very unique tale that immediately drew me in. The characters were vivid and complex and made the story seem so realistic, that I often felt like I was actually there watching the story unfold.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
April 19, 2021
A fine love story
This story progressed very nicely and there was not a lot of repeating paragraphs which I appreciate. A very pleasant story with a bit of deadly drama. I very much enjoyed the story and the author’s writing style.
This story progressed very nicely and there was not a lot of repeating paragraphs which I appreciate. A very pleasant story with a bit of deadly drama. I very much enjoyed the story and the author’s writing style.
April 28, 2021
Ok
It seems the last several books I have read has the same story line a earl falling for a servant. To heart ache to finally admitting to love the servant to over come what society has to say about their union.
It seems the last several books I have read has the same story line a earl falling for a servant. To heart ache to finally admitting to love the servant to over come what society has to say about their union.
April 9, 2021
A very enjoyable and well written story was kept you interested from the start
May 16, 2021
Not bad.
April 9, 2021
Heartwarming that structures of society could not stand in the way of their love. A controlling and manipulating mother who finally came to her senses before she lost her son.
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