Captivating the Earl by Callie Hutton | ARC Review

Series: Lords and Ladies in Love, #5
Tropes & Traits: titled hero; spies
Publication Date: 11.12.18
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England
Rating: 4 stars

Lord Richard Hawkins, "Hawk" to his friends, bored with his rakish entertainments and a bit disgusted with his own behavior, leaves London for a visit with his cousin, the Earl of Wycliff, and his family in the country. There he encounters Lizzie, governess to Wycliff's four children. Lizzie is hiding out in the country hoping not to be recognized for the former debutante that she is, or associated with her on-the-run father. As Lizzie and Hawk spend more time together he begins to suspect that she is more than she claims to be. After a riding accident that injures Lizzie, Hawk becomes even more suspicious, and also concerned for Lizzie's safety, especially given the growing attraction he feels for her. After spending time working for the Home Office, Hawk is inclined to be suspicious of most everything and is convinced that accident was no accident at all and Lizzie is not whom she claims to be. Hawk must decide whether to follow his orders from the Home Office and bring Lizzie in for questioning or listen to his own heart's determination to keep her safe no matter what.

This was a quick, enjoyable read with good romance, some steam, and a bit of intrigue and action. The ending felt a bit rushed, but I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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