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The Arrogant Earls #3
Enticing the Earl
Time is running out for Oleana Honeywell.
She’s found safety as a housekeeper in the Earl of Montieth’s household, but she can’t stay hidden forever. The earl’s butler is determined to have her fired. Oleana doesn’t know the first thing about managing a household. She can’t even find the linen closet. And Carrot, her overly large, very spoiled cat has taken a liking to Lord Montieth.
Carrot’s affections are not returned.
But it is the attraction growing between Oleana and Montieth that worries her the most. No housekeeper, not even a fake one, should engage in trysts with their employer. Or worse, fall in love.
What will happen when Montieth finds out everything Oleana has told him is a lie?
She’s found safety as a housekeeper in the Earl of Montieth’s household, but she can’t stay hidden forever. The earl’s butler is determined to have her fired. Oleana doesn’t know the first thing about managing a household. She can’t even find the linen closet. And Carrot, her overly large, very spoiled cat has taken a liking to Lord Montieth.
Carrot’s affections are not returned.
But it is the attraction growing between Oleana and Montieth that worries her the most. No housekeeper, not even a fake one, should engage in trysts with their employer. Or worse, fall in love.
What will happen when Montieth finds out everything Oleana has told him is a lie?
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2022
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About the author
Kathleen Ayers
42 books626 followersKathleen Ayers has been a hopeful romantic since the tender age of fourteen when she first purchased a copy of Sweet Savage Love at a garage sale while her mother was looking at antique animal planters. Since then she’s read hundreds of historical romances and fallen in love dozens of times. In particular she adores handsome, slightly damaged men with a wicked sense of humor. On paper, of course.
Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college aged son and two very spoiled dogs.
Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college aged son and two very spoiled dogs.
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June 6, 2022
I received an advance ebook copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for review.
Enticing the Earl by Kathleen Ayers is the third book of the Arrogant Earls series. Oleana Honeywell has found safety as a housekeeper in the household of Jason, the Earl of Montieth. She knows she and her secrets can’t stay hidden forever, especially since the earl’s butler is dead set on getting her fired. Oleana is clumsy and she doesn’t know the first thing about housekeeping, but the earl’s six-year-old daughter Elizabeth adores her and her company. Carrot, Oleana’s large orange cat has taken a strong liking to Jason, much as Oleana has. Jason loves how happy his daughter is with Oleana, and he quickly realizes he has strong feelings for her himself.
I am quickly becoming obsessed with the works of Kathleen Ayers. I feel so strongly for these characters that she writes. Oleana and Jason are just so irresistible. I am addicted to the chemistry the author builds between her characters. Not to mention the great humor!
Enticing the Earl by Kathleen Ayers is the third book of the Arrogant Earls series. Oleana Honeywell has found safety as a housekeeper in the household of Jason, the Earl of Montieth. She knows she and her secrets can’t stay hidden forever, especially since the earl’s butler is dead set on getting her fired. Oleana is clumsy and she doesn’t know the first thing about housekeeping, but the earl’s six-year-old daughter Elizabeth adores her and her company. Carrot, Oleana’s large orange cat has taken a strong liking to Jason, much as Oleana has. Jason loves how happy his daughter is with Oleana, and he quickly realizes he has strong feelings for her himself.
I am quickly becoming obsessed with the works of Kathleen Ayers. I feel so strongly for these characters that she writes. Oleana and Jason are just so irresistible. I am addicted to the chemistry the author builds between her characters. Not to mention the great humor!
June 15, 2024
I don’t like how clumsy the heroine is, tripping over herself. Like the Earl, I worry for her safety. There are three passionate sex scenes, two on a table and the other, somewhere in the library, maybe on a chaise lounge. The butler was annoying. Glad he was let go. The last chapters with the villains dragged so the book lost a star.
June 13, 2022
I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This was one of my favorites by Kathleen Ayers. I was waiting for Montieth since we first met him. He reminds me of Granby, whose my favorite, and I have a thing for this specific type of hero. There was wonderful chemistry between Montieth and Oleana. I loved watching them fall in love. There is no one who writes that better than Kathleen does. This was my favorite of the series so far, and can't wait to see who she will write about next.
This series keeps getting better and better. I recommend them.
This was one of my favorites by Kathleen Ayers. I was waiting for Montieth since we first met him. He reminds me of Granby, whose my favorite, and I have a thing for this specific type of hero. There was wonderful chemistry between Montieth and Oleana. I loved watching them fall in love. There is no one who writes that better than Kathleen does. This was my favorite of the series so far, and can't wait to see who she will write about next.
This series keeps getting better and better. I recommend them.
June 7, 2022
4.5 Stars
Oleana Honeywell’s found safety as a housekeeper in the Earl of Montieth’s household, but she can’t stay hidden forever. The earl’s butler, Wilbert, is determined to have her fired. Oleana doesn’t know the first thing about managing a household. She can’t even find the linen closet. And Carrot, her overly large, very spoiled cat has taken a liking to Lord Montieth. Carrot’s affections are not returned. However she loves Elizabeth, Montieth’s young daughter & under Ollie’s care Elizabeth is blooming,
But it is the attraction growing between Oleana and Jason that worries her the most.
The third book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. I loved both Jason & Oleana, oh my, the chemistry just grew & grew. Oleana is so bad at being a housekeeper, a running joke throughout the book is her inability to find the linen cupboard! Plus she’s so clumsy is there's a pin on the floor Ollie will trip over it. Jason is stern & dour at the start but gradually smiles & even laughs as the book progresses. However when Oleana’s past arrives can Jason rescue her in time? I thoroughly enjoyed is captivating read but felt whilst all ends were neatly tied up the climax was a bit rushed
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Oleana Honeywell’s found safety as a housekeeper in the Earl of Montieth’s household, but she can’t stay hidden forever. The earl’s butler, Wilbert, is determined to have her fired. Oleana doesn’t know the first thing about managing a household. She can’t even find the linen closet. And Carrot, her overly large, very spoiled cat has taken a liking to Lord Montieth. Carrot’s affections are not returned. However she loves Elizabeth, Montieth’s young daughter & under Ollie’s care Elizabeth is blooming,
But it is the attraction growing between Oleana and Jason that worries her the most.
The third book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. I loved both Jason & Oleana, oh my, the chemistry just grew & grew. Oleana is so bad at being a housekeeper, a running joke throughout the book is her inability to find the linen cupboard! Plus she’s so clumsy is there's a pin on the floor Ollie will trip over it. Jason is stern & dour at the start but gradually smiles & even laughs as the book progresses. However when Oleana’s past arrives can Jason rescue her in time? I thoroughly enjoyed is captivating read but felt whilst all ends were neatly tied up the climax was a bit rushed
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
June 8, 2022
You can't miss reading this book.
The new housekeeper with an overly large orange cat named Carrot, disrupts the Earl of Montieth's household. Oleana known as Mrs. Honeywell, isn't really Mrs. Honeywell, nor a housekeeper.
Oleana does love the Earl's daughter and spends more time with her than keeping house. Besides her real enemy in the household is the Earl's butler, Wilbert, who can hardly wait for her dismissal. "Tick-Tock." It is just matter of time before she is dismissed, but the Earl is fighting his attraction to Oleana, even though he made a vow to never take advantage of the help. In his heart he wants to lay in the garden with his daughter Elizabeth and Oleana and gaze at the stars moon bathing, but society and his mother expect a different lady. A clumsy copper-haired goddess has the Earl rethinking his life. Snicker and laugh until it could break your heart.
Heat level 3🔥🔥🔥+
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
The new housekeeper with an overly large orange cat named Carrot, disrupts the Earl of Montieth's household. Oleana known as Mrs. Honeywell, isn't really Mrs. Honeywell, nor a housekeeper.
Oleana does love the Earl's daughter and spends more time with her than keeping house. Besides her real enemy in the household is the Earl's butler, Wilbert, who can hardly wait for her dismissal. "Tick-Tock." It is just matter of time before she is dismissed, but the Earl is fighting his attraction to Oleana, even though he made a vow to never take advantage of the help. In his heart he wants to lay in the garden with his daughter Elizabeth and Oleana and gaze at the stars moon bathing, but society and his mother expect a different lady. A clumsy copper-haired goddess has the Earl rethinking his life. Snicker and laugh until it could break your heart.
Heat level 3🔥🔥🔥+
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
June 9, 2022
Review is coming…
July 23, 2024
⭐
1 star.
➕ What I liked :
Some parts of the start of the story was interesting.
The villains get their comeuppance.
➖ What I disliked:
Lacking chemistry/tension between the main characters.
Zero romance/romantic build-up.
Too much focus on lust and not enough focus on romance/romantic build-up/love.
The hero was a little too arrogant and dry in many parts of the story.
OTT clumsy heroine.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of both main characters.
(Tall and muscular and handsome hero and petite/short heroine.)
Formulaic and predictable.
Rushed.
Too short.
OTT villainous in-laws/OTT villains.
(In everything from how the bad and villainous people were described in looks …. almost all the bad/villainous people were old or “fleshy” or hairy etc.
To how OTT their behavior was.)
Very thin plot.
Too much secrecy.
(The heroine should have told the hero her secret/secrets much sooner.)
Much more story development and characters development was needed.
OTT/silly.
The OTT and silly way the cat was portrayed and how much the cat was mentioned.
(I like animals in books/stories but they should not overshadow the main characters or their story.)
⚠️Spoilers ! Spoiler! About ending !⚠️
⚠️Spoilers ! Spoiler! About ending !⚠️
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That the heroine deals with “infertility issues”…. Thinks she is “barren” because she had no children with her late husband.
But of course there is a surprise pregnancy in the end of the story… even possible twins! 🙄
Very formulaic and unimaginative/unoriginal ending!👎
The book/story would have been much much more interesting and original if the heroine actually was barren!
1 star.
➕ What I liked :
Some parts of the start of the story was interesting.
The villains get their comeuppance.
➖ What I disliked:
Lacking chemistry/tension between the main characters.
Zero romance/romantic build-up.
Too much focus on lust and not enough focus on romance/romantic build-up/love.
The hero was a little too arrogant and dry in many parts of the story.
OTT clumsy heroine.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of both main characters.
(Tall and muscular and handsome hero and petite/short heroine.)
Formulaic and predictable.
Rushed.
Too short.
OTT villainous in-laws/OTT villains.
(In everything from how the bad and villainous people were described in looks …. almost all the bad/villainous people were old or “fleshy” or hairy etc.
To how OTT their behavior was.)
Very thin plot.
Too much secrecy.
(The heroine should have told the hero her secret/secrets much sooner.)
Much more story development and characters development was needed.
OTT/silly.
The OTT and silly way the cat was portrayed and how much the cat was mentioned.
(I like animals in books/stories but they should not overshadow the main characters or their story.)
⚠️Spoilers ! Spoiler! About ending !⚠️
⚠️Spoilers ! Spoiler! About ending !⚠️
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
That the heroine deals with “infertility issues”…. Thinks she is “barren” because she had no children with her late husband.
But of course there is a surprise pregnancy in the end of the story… even possible twins! 🙄
Very formulaic and unimaginative/unoriginal ending!👎
The book/story would have been much much more interesting and original if the heroine actually was barren!
June 12, 2022
Enticing the Earl, by Kathleen Ayers. I loved the romance and the sensual steamy seems between Oleana and Jason. Thank you to the writer for that. I thought the story line was great. I believe that it works well with Jason and his own issues that he needs to correct. The story is a easy page turner that readers will love. I enjoyed the entertainment of the characters. I thought that they helped make the story more exciting to read.
June 8, 2022
I love Kathleen Ayers writing. This is my 15th book by her. As a matter of fact, she has written 2 of the best books of my 2500 books read. (The Design of Dukes (The Beautiful Barringtons Book 2) and Wicked Again (The Wickeds Book 7).
I have to say I really like this book. It was my favorite in the series. I loved the story. I loved this couple. Oleana and Montieth (Jason) were such a fun read. I always wish a good book would never finish and that is how I felt about this one. I wanted more.
I have to say I really like this book. It was my favorite in the series. I loved the story. I loved this couple. Oleana and Montieth (Jason) were such a fun read. I always wish a good book would never finish and that is how I felt about this one. I wanted more.
June 7, 2022
Oh my! Behind Monteith's grumpiness was a hot man! I loved that he was so enamored with Oleana that he just couldn't stay away from her. Oleana was wonderful. Her clumsiness was endearing. I really liked this one!
June 9, 2022
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and this is my freely given opinion.
Oleanna Honeywell is on the run, and hiding as an inept housekeeper in the home of the Earl of Montieth. She is constantly on the edge of being fired, as she clearly is not able to manage a large household, is undermined by the butler who hates her, and her cat is determined to escape and wreak havoc, and she is terribly clumsy to boot. But she needed a safe haven, and lied to get her position, and needs to stay for a little while longer
Luckily, the daughter of the Earl, Elizabeth, loves her, more so than the previous governesses hired for her care, and as such, the Earl keeps her for now.
Montieth is a tightly wound up widower, who knows he must remarry to get an heir. He is inconveniently heavily attracted to his housekeeper, despite her ineptness. But he is determined not to follow in his father's footsteps, who apparently had no qualms about tupping the help.
I am quite conflicted about this story. I loved the sexual tension between Montieth and Oleanna, and when they finally gave into their attraction, the sparks were bright and hot. I found the relationship between Oleanna and the daughter very sweet. I rather liked the mystery as to why Oleanna had to escape her past and hide as well. But I found things like Carrot the cat and the frequent notes and episodes of Oleanna's clumsiness to be incredibly annoying and detracting from the story. Normally I like animals in stories, but there was so much Carrot that I could not deal with him anymore, especially as he was not terribly likeable. The villains in the piece, including the hateful butler, were over exaggerated IMO, and found this detracted from my enjoyment of the story as well.
Definitely my least favourite of the three so far. This is a shame, as I was really looking forward to Montieth's story too after his introduction in the first book, and how much I enjoyed the second story.
3 stars out of 5.
Oleanna Honeywell is on the run, and hiding as an inept housekeeper in the home of the Earl of Montieth. She is constantly on the edge of being fired, as she clearly is not able to manage a large household, is undermined by the butler who hates her, and her cat is determined to escape and wreak havoc, and she is terribly clumsy to boot. But she needed a safe haven, and lied to get her position, and needs to stay for a little while longer
Luckily, the daughter of the Earl, Elizabeth, loves her, more so than the previous governesses hired for her care, and as such, the Earl keeps her for now.
Montieth is a tightly wound up widower, who knows he must remarry to get an heir. He is inconveniently heavily attracted to his housekeeper, despite her ineptness. But he is determined not to follow in his father's footsteps, who apparently had no qualms about tupping the help.
I am quite conflicted about this story. I loved the sexual tension between Montieth and Oleanna, and when they finally gave into their attraction, the sparks were bright and hot. I found the relationship between Oleanna and the daughter very sweet. I rather liked the mystery as to why Oleanna had to escape her past and hide as well. But I found things like Carrot the cat and the frequent notes and episodes of Oleanna's clumsiness to be incredibly annoying and detracting from the story. Normally I like animals in stories, but there was so much Carrot that I could not deal with him anymore, especially as he was not terribly likeable. The villains in the piece, including the hateful butler, were over exaggerated IMO, and found this detracted from my enjoyment of the story as well.
Definitely my least favourite of the three so far. This is a shame, as I was really looking forward to Montieth's story too after his introduction in the first book, and how much I enjoyed the second story.
3 stars out of 5.
April 26, 2025
Short story with a clumsy heroine, hiding as H's inept housekeeper. He sees her kindness to his daughter and can't stop himself from seducing her. H eventually rescues her. So many overused tropes in this book, my least favourite by this author.
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June 9, 2022
This is Oleana story and she is having a really hard time now that her husband is dead. Her mother-in-law is a nasty, mean woman who thinks only of herself and how to get money. Oleana escapes to London and managers to get the job of housekeeper for none other than the Earl of Montieth. Using his Aunt Agatha to get the job. She has a couple of problems, one being she knows nothing about being a housekeeper. She is the worst one every, she is also the clumsiest ever, knocking over things, tripping over her own feet, and bumping into walls too! The Earl's butler, Wilbert hates her and wants her gone. Jason Symon, the Earl has vowed never to be like his father who chased woman. But the new housekeeper is a problem. She is not a housekeeper and he knows she is keeping secrets from him. But his daughter Elizabeth has never been happier. He tries to keep his wayward thoughts to himself when around but nothing is working. Not only is she not who she says she is but her cat is the most mischievous pest. He can't understand why he is so attracted to her. But he is smitten with her and her beautiful red hair.
Oleana knows her time at the Earls house can't last. People are looking for her, she should leave but with her attraction for Jason and her love of Elizabeth she can't. Oh, my now the plot thickens.
What will happen if she is found ? Will Jason and her every act on their feelings ? Will poor carrot, the cat every get his two loves, Jason and Elizabeth's favorite doll neither who returns his affections.
This is a romance but also a mystery and is witty too. You may not laugh out loud but you will be smiling a lot. I hated some of the characters, but loved Jason, Elizabeth, Carrot and Oleana.
They all have things to overcome but the ending is so special.
I received an Arc from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion and am freely giving it. This is book three in this series but can be read as a stand-alone. Best if read in order to understand the history between the characters. The book has a heat level of about a three or four for those who like to know.
Oleana knows her time at the Earls house can't last. People are looking for her, she should leave but with her attraction for Jason and her love of Elizabeth she can't. Oh, my now the plot thickens.
What will happen if she is found ? Will Jason and her every act on their feelings ? Will poor carrot, the cat every get his two loves, Jason and Elizabeth's favorite doll neither who returns his affections.
This is a romance but also a mystery and is witty too. You may not laugh out loud but you will be smiling a lot. I hated some of the characters, but loved Jason, Elizabeth, Carrot and Oleana.
They all have things to overcome but the ending is so special.
I received an Arc from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion and am freely giving it. This is book three in this series but can be read as a stand-alone. Best if read in order to understand the history between the characters. The book has a heat level of about a three or four for those who like to know.
June 12, 2022
This book was a delight to read. Enticing the Earl unfolds beautifully and will hold you spellbound from the moment you begin the journey with Oleana and Jason the Earl of Monteith until the very end! This is the third in the Arrogant Earls series which brings the characters who found a place in your heart are back with a visit with Huntly and his new bride Emmagene. Oleana has a secret and she must hide herself as a housekeeper. Jason realizes his clumsy outspoken housekeeper isn't who she says she is but his daughter has become attacked to her and Jason feels a special but confusing growing attachment towards her. As Oleana and Jason fight their attention towards one another Carrot, Oleana's spoiled cat, really doesn't help things along with his antics....or does he? Kathleen Ayers has written a story that's filled with characters that weave a story that will hold your attention as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale they come off the pages and pull you in, sizzling passion, wonderful back and forth witty banter, laugh out loud moments, with intrigue and suspenseful moments, heartfelt plot that leaves you wishing for more.
January 17, 2023
Something about this book was so unexpectedly refreshing. While it didn't have as much heart to hearts as the last two in the series. I wasn't sure if our staid and stuffy hero would take to a clumsy easy-going heroine. The MC's connection was undoubtable. I loved reading this.
I wasn't sold on the story from the synopsis but wanted to finish the series. The plot more dramatic with scheming and plots afoot. But most of it was spent in his home as he desperately tried to fight his attraction to the terrible housekeeper - lest he turn into his father. But when he snaps 🔥.
Special shout out to Monty - previous books hero - for smacking sense into this one.
Also for once I wholeheartedly approve of the pregnancy epilogue- our heroine deserved it.
My only complaint is that I was so short! I really wanted to see Oleana vs Lady Trent, or even the tons reaction to a smiling/laughing Jason. Or telling Elizabeth they'll be a family. Little parts that I desperately wanted to read. Oh well.
I wasn't sold on the story from the synopsis but wanted to finish the series. The plot more dramatic with scheming and plots afoot. But most of it was spent in his home as he desperately tried to fight his attraction to the terrible housekeeper - lest he turn into his father. But when he snaps 🔥.
Special shout out to Monty - previous books hero - for smacking sense into this one.
Also for once I wholeheartedly approve of the pregnancy epilogue- our heroine deserved it.
My only complaint is that I was so short! I really wanted to see Oleana vs Lady Trent, or even the tons reaction to a smiling/laughing Jason. Or telling Elizabeth they'll be a family. Little parts that I desperately wanted to read. Oh well.
June 10, 2022
There is wit, romance, and suspense in this enjoyable novel as Oleana takes cover in the Earl of Montieth's home as a housekeeper, despite being totally inept for the position. She is much better suited as a governess, or even better a mother to Elizabeth. Expecting to be dismissed at every meeting with the Earl, Oleana cannot know that behind his severe facade, Jason is struggling to keep his amusement from showing, and even though her bundle of fur Carrot the cat, causes mischief at every turn, Jason cannot help but enjoy the chaos that ensues. Oleana's one redeeming feature is her patience and kindness towards his daughter and for that Jason will forgive her for almost anything. Unfortunately, there are those in his own household who would see her gone, and when danger catches up with her, Oleana has a real fight on her hands. The novel does come to a happy conclusion, and even Carrot's future is secured. I received a copy of this entertaining novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
May 13, 2024
An enjoyable story (most of it) with Oleana, a so called housekeeper, in the Earl of Montieth’s household. Although she is hiding away. There's an awful butler who wants to get rid of her.
Oleana doesn’t know anything about how to manage the household, and she has a spoiled cat that pops up now and again - or sometimes not. Oleana and Lord Montieth get "jiggy" together. They obviously fall in love. Oleana gets kidnapped and the Earl rescues her. A happy ever after! 4☆
Oleana doesn’t know anything about how to manage the household, and she has a spoiled cat that pops up now and again - or sometimes not. Oleana and Lord Montieth get "jiggy" together. They obviously fall in love. Oleana gets kidnapped and the Earl rescues her. A happy ever after! 4☆
June 12, 2022
I love this series!! Every book has been Amazing 🤩 Monteith and Oleana are so wonderfully written, he struggles with his obsession with her, because he doesn't "bed" the help, she's a horrible housekeeper, with a terrible secret, but his daughter loves her, so that's his excuse for keeping her, not because he wants her😜 there are some good steamy parts also, you'll definitely enjoy this one!!
June 12, 2022
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I very much enjoyed this book.
It was interesting, had some very good characters and a well thought out plot and storyline.
I haven’t read much by this author, but would be interested in more of her books in the future.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
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I very much enjoyed this book.
It was interesting, had some very good characters and a well thought out plot and storyline.
I haven’t read much by this author, but would be interested in more of her books in the future.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
June 12, 2022
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but I loved Oleana, she was an abominable housekeeper and a walking bruise. It made her very lovable, and her fluffy orange cat carrot was a hilarious and I couldn’t help laughing every time he did something he was no supposed to – which was often. Oleana was running from her past and her time in the Earl’s employ left never a dull moment for Oleana. If she wasn’t chasing after carrot or looking after the Earl’s daughter then she was fighting her immediate attraction to Jason, the Earl himself.
While Jason puts out a cold exterior, he is brimming with emotion internally and he is also very attracted to his menace of a housekeeper who is most obviously not who she says she is. But he doesn’t want to follow in his fathers’ footsteps and get involved with his staff.
They fight their attraction, try to reason out why it’s a terrible idea but ultimately they can’t resist giving in. and when Oleana’s past catches up with her she needs her hero more than ever.
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick, steamy and entertaining read. They characters had excellent chemistry and tension and though they should never have met and never have connected the way they did, their lives vastly different, Ayers brought them together beautifully. As always, Ayers’ delivered another compelling and binge worthy romance.
While Jason puts out a cold exterior, he is brimming with emotion internally and he is also very attracted to his menace of a housekeeper who is most obviously not who she says she is. But he doesn’t want to follow in his fathers’ footsteps and get involved with his staff.
They fight their attraction, try to reason out why it’s a terrible idea but ultimately they can’t resist giving in. and when Oleana’s past catches up with her she needs her hero more than ever.
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick, steamy and entertaining read. They characters had excellent chemistry and tension and though they should never have met and never have connected the way they did, their lives vastly different, Ayers brought them together beautifully. As always, Ayers’ delivered another compelling and binge worthy romance.
June 6, 2022
The Plot
Poor Oleana. She is such a sweetheart and has been through so much! Married to the vicar who grew tired of her marriage and eventually died, she was left to his horrible mother and step-brother. She managed to escape and hide out in London working for Lord Monteith. There she battles not only her attraction to Monteith but also his horrible butler who wants her gone!
Monteith is a widowed father, who’s wife was an adulterer and died years ago. His daughter, Elizabeth, immediately connects with Oleana, which only adds to Monteith’s attraction to Oleana. He knows she isn’t really the housekeeper that his deceased grandmother recommended for him, but he just can’t let her go. Eventually the pull is just to much and they give in to their mutual attraction.
I thought the story was adorable. Oleana was so sweet and I was rooting for her the whole book. Monteith was a bear, but he softened with Oleana who made him smile and laugh for the first time in a long time. I appreciated that there wasn’t too much angst being a Peer-servant love story; sometimes the ‘throws her hand over her brow’, ‘oh woes me’ we can’t be together angst is just annoying. But there was only a little of that, just enough to make it feel true.
Overall, an enjoyable read and of course Oleana and Monteith get their happy ever after!
Tropes
Historical Romance, Grumpy Hero, Single Dad, Starchy Hero, Titled Hero, Experienced Heroine, Widowed Heroine, Widowed Hero, Working Heroine, Desk Steam, Kitchen Steam, Library Steam, Kidnapping
Poor Oleana. She is such a sweetheart and has been through so much! Married to the vicar who grew tired of her marriage and eventually died, she was left to his horrible mother and step-brother. She managed to escape and hide out in London working for Lord Monteith. There she battles not only her attraction to Monteith but also his horrible butler who wants her gone!
Monteith is a widowed father, who’s wife was an adulterer and died years ago. His daughter, Elizabeth, immediately connects with Oleana, which only adds to Monteith’s attraction to Oleana. He knows she isn’t really the housekeeper that his deceased grandmother recommended for him, but he just can’t let her go. Eventually the pull is just to much and they give in to their mutual attraction.
I thought the story was adorable. Oleana was so sweet and I was rooting for her the whole book. Monteith was a bear, but he softened with Oleana who made him smile and laugh for the first time in a long time. I appreciated that there wasn’t too much angst being a Peer-servant love story; sometimes the ‘throws her hand over her brow’, ‘oh woes me’ we can’t be together angst is just annoying. But there was only a little of that, just enough to make it feel true.
Overall, an enjoyable read and of course Oleana and Monteith get their happy ever after!
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Historical Romance, Grumpy Hero, Single Dad, Starchy Hero, Titled Hero, Experienced Heroine, Widowed Heroine, Widowed Hero, Working Heroine, Desk Steam, Kitchen Steam, Library Steam, Kidnapping
June 7, 2022
As always, I love reviewing Ms. Ayers' books! This couple, Oleana and Jason, are a bit different. Oleana is not the typical heroine of this genre. She's lovely and intelligent, BUT she's also clumsy and gets into interesting situations because of this trait. Now, Jason, Lord Monteith, is well known in the previous books. He's cold, arrogant, and very typical of the uptight male aristocrat of the Regency period. BUT he's really not. It is all a smoke screen to protect himself from predatory young ladies looking for their rich, trophy husband. Together Oleana and Jason manage to find each other, with the help of Jason's little girl and an overweight cat named Carrot. Now, Carrot, a.k.a.cat menace, is the star of this book! What a personality. (LOL)
Jason and Oleana bring the heat and steam, however, it was not a slow build-up as is norm in many books. It's BAM, right there. I felt it happened too fast between them. I really like a slow burn, so it is the reason for my 4 instead of 5-star rating. Notwithstanding, enjoy the heat and bring a fan.
I highly recommend anything Ms. Ayers pens. She's my favorite author of the Regency romance period. So, please read everything she writes, especially the Wicked series. Enjoy!
I received an advanced read copy for my honest review and received no compensation for my opinion.
Jason and Oleana bring the heat and steam, however, it was not a slow build-up as is norm in many books. It's BAM, right there. I felt it happened too fast between them. I really like a slow burn, so it is the reason for my 4 instead of 5-star rating. Notwithstanding, enjoy the heat and bring a fan.
I highly recommend anything Ms. Ayers pens. She's my favorite author of the Regency romance period. So, please read everything she writes, especially the Wicked series. Enjoy!
I received an advanced read copy for my honest review and received no compensation for my opinion.
June 3, 2022
I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
While the first book was only okay, I really loved this one. While the third in the series it is not necessary to have read the previous books to enjoy this one.
Oleana is an awful, clumsy housekeeper who was hired based on a letter from Jason's great aunt.
Jason doesn't believe that story and wants to know the truth. In part because his daughter loves her, in part because he is infatuated.
The attraction is mutual.
The clumsy, falling over every 5 seconds trope usually bothers me but it didn't in this book. Maybe because this is a relative short book.
Jason's reactions bugged me a few times but because of the pace of the book, I didn't have time to stay mad at him.
A great HEA.
While the first book was only okay, I really loved this one. While the third in the series it is not necessary to have read the previous books to enjoy this one.
Oleana is an awful, clumsy housekeeper who was hired based on a letter from Jason's great aunt.
Jason doesn't believe that story and wants to know the truth. In part because his daughter loves her, in part because he is infatuated.
The attraction is mutual.
The clumsy, falling over every 5 seconds trope usually bothers me but it didn't in this book. Maybe because this is a relative short book.
Jason's reactions bugged me a few times but because of the pace of the book, I didn't have time to stay mad at him.
A great HEA.
October 24, 2023
DNF at 75%
I gave it over a week trial thinking maybe it's my mood, and I'm going to enjoy it as much as I did the previous one "Chasing the Earl".
Not the case.
Both of these books have our heroes lust after our heroines VERY early on, this additionally has our heroine equally "hungry". And that was IT! Case closed. No plot, no story, no conflict, no emotions.
It's basically a regency (?) erotica.
The start was entertaining and funny (that sense of humor I so loved in "Chasing the earl") but we constantly had little bits of tiny minor plots all over the place, so random, so insignificant, so cut short it got me really irritated and I lost interest in listening/reading to their lusting and eventually sex scenes which were completely not my taste. Not WHAT they were doing, but again how SHORT everything was, how no emotions were put into it.
I'm disappointed because I so enjoyed "Chasing the earl" for being funny, sexy and have a fun set up where continuity and plot actually takes place.
1.5 / 5 stars
storytel audiobook
I gave it over a week trial thinking maybe it's my mood, and I'm going to enjoy it as much as I did the previous one "Chasing the Earl".
Not the case.
Both of these books have our heroes lust after our heroines VERY early on, this additionally has our heroine equally "hungry". And that was IT! Case closed. No plot, no story, no conflict, no emotions.
It's basically a regency (?) erotica.
The start was entertaining and funny (that sense of humor I so loved in "Chasing the earl") but we constantly had little bits of tiny minor plots all over the place, so random, so insignificant, so cut short it got me really irritated and I lost interest in listening/reading to their lusting and eventually sex scenes which were completely not my taste. Not WHAT they were doing, but again how SHORT everything was, how no emotions were put into it.
I'm disappointed because I so enjoyed "Chasing the earl" for being funny, sexy and have a fun set up where continuity and plot actually takes place.
1.5 / 5 stars
storytel audiobook
June 13, 2022
Enticing the Earl is the 3rd book in the series of The Arrogant Earls and is by far my favourite. Oleana Honeywell, a housekeeper in Lord Montieth’s household has a very dark and mysterious past. No one is buying the fact that she was previously a housekeeper, with her clumsiness and her inability to find the laundry closet, least of all the Earl himself who finds himself intrigued with Oleana’s past.
This book, I felt, was a little too short and I believe so much more could have been put into it. The charming side story of Montieth’s daughter and her bond with Oleana for example - I felt it should have been explored at the end of the book, maybe she could have helped Oleana with the vegetable patch? I feel like the daughter was forgotten about. It would have also been nice to hear her call her father ‘Papa’ instead of ‘My Lord’. There was, however, an adorable scene with them both moon-bathing in the back garden at the beginning of the book that made me smile. Oleana’s cat, Carrot, deserved his own book as he was quite clearly the star! He was hilarious and I felt that Ayers captured the mischievous nature of cats very well with the comical timing in her writing, it literally had me laughing out loud, especially when the Earl found them having a tea party and Carrot was wearing one of his cravats!!
The whole book was lovely and could be read as a stand-alone. It had a bit of steam, but I would have liked to have seen more – again a longer novel for this book would have worked better in my opinion. However, I love Ayers style of writing, and this book is perfect for a rainy afternoon when you want to blot out the realities of the world and disappear into a good book.
*I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This book, I felt, was a little too short and I believe so much more could have been put into it. The charming side story of Montieth’s daughter and her bond with Oleana for example - I felt it should have been explored at the end of the book, maybe she could have helped Oleana with the vegetable patch? I feel like the daughter was forgotten about. It would have also been nice to hear her call her father ‘Papa’ instead of ‘My Lord’. There was, however, an adorable scene with them both moon-bathing in the back garden at the beginning of the book that made me smile. Oleana’s cat, Carrot, deserved his own book as he was quite clearly the star! He was hilarious and I felt that Ayers captured the mischievous nature of cats very well with the comical timing in her writing, it literally had me laughing out loud, especially when the Earl found them having a tea party and Carrot was wearing one of his cravats!!
The whole book was lovely and could be read as a stand-alone. It had a bit of steam, but I would have liked to have seen more – again a longer novel for this book would have worked better in my opinion. However, I love Ayers style of writing, and this book is perfect for a rainy afternoon when you want to blot out the realities of the world and disappear into a good book.
*I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
June 7, 2022
I received a free review copy of this book.
I have mixed feelings about this one. I enjoyed the previous book in the series so much, and this one seemed to be so isolated from the others—not much mention of characters from the other books.
Good news, you don’t need to read the first two books in the series to read this one.
Oleana is nominally a housekeeper for the Earl of Monteith (who has appeared in previous installments). She tricked her way into the position, is useless at it, and has ended up as companion/governess for Monteith’s young daughter. She has it bad for Monteith.
Turns out the curmudgeonly Monteith thinks Oleana is hot, too, but doesn’t want to get involved with the help. His resolve doesn’t last long, since this is a short book.
The book isn’t long—a good one sitting read—and is moderately spicy (don’t read if you like clean romance). There is some mystery surrounding Oleana, but it’s not so complicated. The book length and story match better here than they did in the last book in the series. It felt more like everyone got their due in this one.
My main reservation—I really hate the “she’s so clumsy, it’s charming” trope. It got hit hard in this one, with Oleana tripping, falling, stubbing herself on, or bumping into everything. It’s not that charming and I wish this particular trope would just die a quiet death. Heroines who can’t stop themselves from bumping into furniture just seem stupid. Oleana wasn’t stupid—she figured out how to teach Montieth’s daughter math. Now that was charming.
Do I recommend the book? Yes, just beware that Oleana is a klutz and that Monteith somehow thinks this is endearing.
I have mixed feelings about this one. I enjoyed the previous book in the series so much, and this one seemed to be so isolated from the others—not much mention of characters from the other books.
Good news, you don’t need to read the first two books in the series to read this one.
Oleana is nominally a housekeeper for the Earl of Monteith (who has appeared in previous installments). She tricked her way into the position, is useless at it, and has ended up as companion/governess for Monteith’s young daughter. She has it bad for Monteith.
Turns out the curmudgeonly Monteith thinks Oleana is hot, too, but doesn’t want to get involved with the help. His resolve doesn’t last long, since this is a short book.
The book isn’t long—a good one sitting read—and is moderately spicy (don’t read if you like clean romance). There is some mystery surrounding Oleana, but it’s not so complicated. The book length and story match better here than they did in the last book in the series. It felt more like everyone got their due in this one.
My main reservation—I really hate the “she’s so clumsy, it’s charming” trope. It got hit hard in this one, with Oleana tripping, falling, stubbing herself on, or bumping into everything. It’s not that charming and I wish this particular trope would just die a quiet death. Heroines who can’t stop themselves from bumping into furniture just seem stupid. Oleana wasn’t stupid—she figured out how to teach Montieth’s daughter math. Now that was charming.
Do I recommend the book? Yes, just beware that Oleana is a klutz and that Monteith somehow thinks this is endearing.
June 12, 2022
Kathleen Ayers’ “Enticing the Earl” is the delightful Book 3 in The Arrogant Earls Series. I love reading Ms. Ayers books, while this is an old trope the writing style is deliciously witty, fresh and entertaining.
She’s created such wonderful characters, Oleana the clumsy, inept housekeeper who knows nothing about keeping house, the grumpy Earl who can’t figure out why he’s so smitten with her, his lovely daughter who with the Earl has stolen her heart and a cat named Carrot who’s somehow found a way to the Earl’s heart. Oh there’s the nasty butler and an evil villain which is why Oleana masquerades as housekeeper, Mrs Honeywell.
This is such a charming story, so well written and entertaining. The author’s descriptions are so vibrant and enticing. I loved this heartwarming story with it’s delightful characters, humor, mystery and secrets. Jason was just the hero Oleana needed! Oh and I can’t forget, the cover is absolutely lovely!
Thank you so much Ms. Ayers for this wonderful story of love!
She’s created such wonderful characters, Oleana the clumsy, inept housekeeper who knows nothing about keeping house, the grumpy Earl who can’t figure out why he’s so smitten with her, his lovely daughter who with the Earl has stolen her heart and a cat named Carrot who’s somehow found a way to the Earl’s heart. Oh there’s the nasty butler and an evil villain which is why Oleana masquerades as housekeeper, Mrs Honeywell.
This is such a charming story, so well written and entertaining. The author’s descriptions are so vibrant and enticing. I loved this heartwarming story with it’s delightful characters, humor, mystery and secrets. Jason was just the hero Oleana needed! Oh and I can’t forget, the cover is absolutely lovely!
Thank you so much Ms. Ayers for this wonderful story of love!
June 11, 2022
Totally enjoyable as were the two prior books in this series. Finished this one in a day and really enjoyed the story of Jason and Oleana. The cat “Orange” was an add on bonus. Some hysterical antics with that cat that the Earl disliked in the beginning. Oleana was a bit clumsy too and it was really funny how she just bumped into practically everything.
Oleana was hiding from her former mother-in-law because she wanted her to marry some decrepit relation so they can steal Oleana's property left to her by her father. She gets a position as a housekeeper in the Earls home so she can hide there until she can work out the issue with the property. She knows nothing about housekeeping and it soon becomes apparent to all who work for the earl. They dislike her and try to get her fired. The earl is so enamored of her and her beautiful red hair that he can think of nothing else but her. Oleana forms a warm, loving bond with Elizabeth, the earl’s young daughter. We have some hijinks, a kidnapping and a HEA. This was really a great read and steamy of course.
Oleana was hiding from her former mother-in-law because she wanted her to marry some decrepit relation so they can steal Oleana's property left to her by her father. She gets a position as a housekeeper in the Earls home so she can hide there until she can work out the issue with the property. She knows nothing about housekeeping and it soon becomes apparent to all who work for the earl. They dislike her and try to get her fired. The earl is so enamored of her and her beautiful red hair that he can think of nothing else but her. Oleana forms a warm, loving bond with Elizabeth, the earl’s young daughter. We have some hijinks, a kidnapping and a HEA. This was really a great read and steamy of course.
June 7, 2022
Just what is Oleana to do? She has found a position in the Earl’s house and the butler is determined to have her fired. Can she help it if she is clumsy, furniture breaks and she cannot find the linen closet? After all this is new to her and even Orange the cat is having a challenging time. He keeps invading the Earl’s library and leaves chunks of orange hair all over it. The worst part of all of this is the feelings she is starting to have for the earl. Not to leave out his young daughter. Oleana is the only one that has figured out how to make math simple for her to understand. What an interesting plot. Humor rides the page at times and leaves you smiling as you go along. A unique wonderful read for your enjoyment.
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