The Worst Lord in London
Anna Campbell
Historical Regency
Headlong into the unknown…
Independent, willful Kate Starr has cherished a penchant for handsome Lord Shelburn since she was sixteen years old, but as a mill-owning industrialist, she moves in a different world from the libertine earl. Then one fateful day, Shelburn invites her to accompany him in a scandalous race, and immediate physical attraction swiftly turns into blazing passion.
The hunter caught…
Leighton Anstey, Earl of Shelburn, glories in his reputation as the worst lord in London. His fame as an irresistible seducer is unrivaled, although his amours are notable for their explosive heat, not their longevity. The dashing lord has never met a woman who can hold his wandering attention, until he tumbles into a liaison with a mysterious woman who enthrals him, body and soul.
A brief encounter or a forever love?
Neither Kate nor Shelburn views their torrid affair as more than a shooting star, flaring red-hot for a brilliant instant, then destined to fade to nothing. But does the fiery desire raging between them blind them to the chance of finding lifelong happiness together?
Uncaged Review: No-nonsense Miss Kate Starr was a responsible mill owner. While Kate was taking her cousins to an inn in London, the Angel, the streets were uncommonly crowded. When Kate asks a passing tradesman what is going on, he responds that a carriage race between Lord Colville and the Earl of Shelbourne, Leighton Anstey was in process. Leighton looks right at Kate and asks her to ride with him. As Leighton races his carriage he can’t help but notice the beautiful woman sitting next to him and his attraction to her flares. Pretty soon, the captivating Kate has lured him and Leighton wants nothing more than to seduce and sleep with her. When Leighton finds out Kate’s true purpose of why she went with him and that she has always loved him. Leighton isn’t ready for any of that, but when the time comes will he let Kate go?
This is the first book in an exciting Regency historical romance that is well worth reading! Of course, if you are looking for true history, this isn’t it. It’s steamy, hot and a lot of fun! There are sexy shenanigans and funny moments that will definitely make anyone smile, but this isn’t your mother’s Regency, so if you want Pride and Prejudice, this isn’t it. Still, this tale has a great storyline and wonderful characters that you end up liking anyway. For me, Leighton seemed like a heartless rake that didn’t care, especially when he decides he doesn’t want Kate because of her past deep affection for him. In fact, at times I wanted to slap him. Good thing he realizes his mistake, so I did forgive him and even began to like him. While Kate was just the best. I totally loved her and maybe had a bit of a girl crush on her too. Ms. Anna Campbell definitely has me hooked, and I look forward to the next in the series! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4 Stars
