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The Earl She Lost
He already lost her once, he was not going to lose her again.
Miss Diana Bartlett fled London in a hurry, leaving everything and everyone behind. Now, she lives hidden with only a handful of servants in a remote area. Solitude is the only path in the road she chose to take.
For she carries a secret far too dangerous to risk its revelation.
Timothy’s heart broke into pieces five years ago, when his betrothed left him on the altar without an explanation. Now, a lost soul, he drinks, gambles, and spends every night putting his life at risk.
After a death near-experience, Timothy decides to leave London, to find solace in the countryside. But his life turns upside-down for a second time when he finds his long-lost love.
When Diana crosses paths with the man she once abandoned, she has to keep him away, even if it hurts. Ready to sacrifice herself to save the ones she loves; she is going to break his heart for a second time.
Because there is a reason they can’t be together. Someone who could end both their lives…
A heart can be broken a hundred times. Yet, one kiss can mend it in an instant…
Miss Diana Bartlett fled London in a hurry, leaving everything and everyone behind. Now, she lives hidden with only a handful of servants in a remote area. Solitude is the only path in the road she chose to take.
For she carries a secret far too dangerous to risk its revelation.
Timothy’s heart broke into pieces five years ago, when his betrothed left him on the altar without an explanation. Now, a lost soul, he drinks, gambles, and spends every night putting his life at risk.
After a death near-experience, Timothy decides to leave London, to find solace in the countryside. But his life turns upside-down for a second time when he finds his long-lost love.
When Diana crosses paths with the man she once abandoned, she has to keep him away, even if it hurts. Ready to sacrifice herself to save the ones she loves; she is going to break his heart for a second time.
Because there is a reason they can’t be together. Someone who could end both their lives…
A heart can be broken a hundred times. Yet, one kiss can mend it in an instant…
440 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2021
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38 people want to read
About the author
Lisa Campell
49 books197 followersLisa Campell is an American author specialising in Steamy Regency romance tales. She decided to realise her lifelong dream of becoming a writer at a relatively mature age, after an inciting event taught her that it’s better late than never. Transferring the intricate storylines of her boundless imagination to ink and paper has been her passion ever since.
Her historical fiction novels have been distinguished for their intriguing plots, their well-situated characters and the attention to detail level they display.
Lisa lives in Santa Clara, California, together with her dear husband. They are the parents of two children. Before devoting herself to Regency romance, Lisa split her time between being a mother and working as a travel clerk. She now finds her youthful spirit to be revitalised every time she brings one of her stories to life.
Her historical fiction novels have been distinguished for their intriguing plots, their well-situated characters and the attention to detail level they display.
Lisa lives in Santa Clara, California, together with her dear husband. They are the parents of two children. Before devoting herself to Regency romance, Lisa split her time between being a mother and working as a travel clerk. She now finds her youthful spirit to be revitalised every time she brings one of her stories to life.
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July 28, 2021
Regency with too much drama. I skimmed ahead. It
offered an extended epilogue: I took a pass.
Timothy, an earl, was left at the altar when Diana was a
no-show for their wedding. Subsequently, Timothy drank
too much, gambled too much. At cards, (5 years on) he
won a small Devon estate from a duke.
Timothy experienced a series of accidents. (Why?) He
considered giving up hard spirits. Timothy thought he
saw Diana in Devon? Later, she claimed she wed another.
Di held onto her secret for too long. I wanted more love
and less drama. Oh well, (as Mick sang yrs ago) you can't
always get what you want.
offered an extended epilogue: I took a pass.
Timothy, an earl, was left at the altar when Diana was a
no-show for their wedding. Subsequently, Timothy drank
too much, gambled too much. At cards, (5 years on) he
won a small Devon estate from a duke.
Timothy experienced a series of accidents. (Why?) He
considered giving up hard spirits. Timothy thought he
saw Diana in Devon? Later, she claimed she wed another.
Di held onto her secret for too long. I wanted more love
and less drama. Oh well, (as Mick sang yrs ago) you can't
always get what you want.
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January 28, 2023
Timothy was stood up at the altar by Diana. He spent the next five years self-destructing through excessive drinking, continually over-testing himself physically, gambling, etc., and is badly injured following a large win at a disreputable hell. In order to heal from the injury, he goes to the small estate that he won. En-route there, his carriage loses a wheel. When he and his coachman are fixing it he sees Diana for the first time since she stood him up. This is the story of their past, present and possibly their future. It is well written and fast reading. The plot, particularly the mystery, is well done and fits the period perfectly. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-galley for an honest review.
July 14, 2021
The Earl She Lost
Exceptional storyline to this read.And the characters were fantastic.All started with a wedding that the Lord got stood up.Went on a five year drunken gambling and whoring ,to try and forget.Then nearly died in an accident after being run over.
This story goes on and mystery pops into the mix.He leaves London to recover and then the fun starts.The Extended Epilogue was a great ending to a exceptional read.
Exceptional storyline to this read.And the characters were fantastic.All started with a wedding that the Lord got stood up.Went on a five year drunken gambling and whoring ,to try and forget.Then nearly died in an accident after being run over.
This story goes on and mystery pops into the mix.He leaves London to recover and then the fun starts.The Extended Epilogue was a great ending to a exceptional read.
August 6, 2021
Well Worth Reading
With her new novel "The Earl She Lost" Lisa Campbell has really done it this time. It is a terriffic spellbinding mystery and a romance. There is a runaway bride and a heartbroken groom and a reader trying to figure out what happened. But the answers do not come easily, even long time Agatha Christie aficionados are going to find that they must bide their time to find the truth. It is truly one of the best books I have read in a while. I give this book 5 stars. It is truly worth your time.
With her new novel "The Earl She Lost" Lisa Campbell has really done it this time. It is a terriffic spellbinding mystery and a romance. There is a runaway bride and a heartbroken groom and a reader trying to figure out what happened. But the answers do not come easily, even long time Agatha Christie aficionados are going to find that they must bide their time to find the truth. It is truly one of the best books I have read in a while. I give this book 5 stars. It is truly worth your time.
July 22, 2021
Very good story, held my interest and I finished in a few hours. With that said, I must also say that was the dumbest reason I've ever read for not getting married. I supposed it made sense in the context of the story and the times but the more I think on it the dumber it gets.
Other than that, I'd recommend!!
Other than that, I'd recommend!!
July 15, 2021
Heartbroken
A tragic story of broken hearts, Timothy is left at the alter, no one knows what happened to Diana, not even her father has see or heard from her in five years! She hides a secret and must stay lost! Amazing story of love, devotion and strength!
A tragic story of broken hearts, Timothy is left at the alter, no one knows what happened to Diana, not even her father has see or heard from her in five years! She hides a secret and must stay lost! Amazing story of love, devotion and strength!
July 16, 2021
Amazing story! I liked the fact that we don't find the reason for the break-up until almost the end, which added a bit of mystery. The characters had been well build and the romance betwen them is beautiful to follow. Definitely worth the read!
July 18, 2021
Lovely story!
I loved the fact that Timothy still kept Diana in his heart all of the years, but he drank and lived life roughly. Diana had put others lives ahead of herself. Things went wild for awhile and finally seem to connect.
I loved the fact that Timothy still kept Diana in his heart all of the years, but he drank and lived life roughly. Diana had put others lives ahead of herself. Things went wild for awhile and finally seem to connect.
January 27, 2022
Diana and Timothy
They were meant to be married 5 years ago and he still loved her and she still loved him even though threats to her life and Jonathan's got in THE way. Now they are truly free to wed one another and raise Jonathan together. Everyone should be happy.
They were meant to be married 5 years ago and he still loved her and she still loved him even though threats to her life and Jonathan's got in THE way. Now they are truly free to wed one another and raise Jonathan together. Everyone should be happy.
February 23, 2022
Overall a good book
Pretty decent story. Sometimes the writing makes it hard for me to picture exactly what or how something is happening. Occasionally something just doesn't make sense. Timothy is a nice hero.
Pretty decent story. Sometimes the writing makes it hard for me to picture exactly what or how something is happening. Occasionally something just doesn't make sense. Timothy is a nice hero.
July 16, 2021
Hooked from the beginning!
5 stars all the way for me! This book had me hooked from the start. Such an emotional rollercoaster. Can't wait for the next book to read.
5 stars all the way for me! This book had me hooked from the start. Such an emotional rollercoaster. Can't wait for the next book to read.
December 2, 2021
This was ok.
January 23, 2022
Interesting story line.
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