Earl of My Dreams
Sylvie Sinclair
Historical Regency
All Miss Sophie Everett wants is to see her beloved cousin happily married to the man she loves, and she’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. When a prime opportunity for matchmaking presents itself in the form of a country house party, she contrives to spend the week sowing the seeds of romance…until a fellow guest arrives with ideas of his own. Soon Sophie finds herself butting heads with the most stubborn man she’s ever known. A man who once owned her heart…
James Halloran, the Earl of Dearborn, is in need of an heir, but first he must find a wife. He thinks he’s found precisely what he wants: a girl possessed of both beauty and breeding, one who will make few demands and never touch his heart. The perfect countess. Unfortunately, the girl’s cousin—the maddening Miss Everett—does not share his enthusiasm for the match, and vows to prevent it, no matter the cost…
As their feud turns to friendship, sparks fly and passions ignite. But secrets, long kept hidden, threaten to destroy their future before it’s even begun…
Uncaged Review: This is a strong debut novel from this author, with great characters that had not only a great romance, but also a friendship with three women that is heartwarming, and it will be fun to read their stories in the future. Sophie and James have known each other since children. With Sophie having had a crush on James when they were young. But Sophie is all about helping her cousin Olivia find her match, and is not much interested in marriage herself. But both James and Sophie have secrets, and James’ past threatens his future. They will need to find a way past it all to find their HEA.
Great pacing, funny and witty at times, this is a very strong first novel. The sharp wit of Sophie will keep James on his toes, and when they agree to a decision to help James find a wife, to keep him from courting Olivia, Sophie will have to keep her heart on a short leash. Some spicy romance sprinkled in, and this is a great way to spend a cold winter day. Reviewed by Cyrene
4.5 Stars
