Captivating the Earl

I absolutely loved Captivating the Earl! It's a captivating story filled with romance, mystery, and adventure. The characters are incredibly well-developed and the chemistry between them is undeniable. The plot is full of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. If you're looking for a heartwarming and enchanting read, this is definitely the book for you.

Hawk and Lizzie meet at Lord Wycliffe’s estate. She is governess to Wycliffe’s children. He is Wycliffe’s cousin. From the moment they met, they are drawn to each other. After several attempts on her life, Lizzie (who Hawk now knows is Lady Elizabeth Munroe, daughter of an infamous traitor) and Hawk set out for London where they hope to discover who wants Lizzie dead and to prove her innocence in her father’s treachery. Captivating the Earl has action and danger, secrets, and suspense. I like that you can’t guess who the villain is until the story reveals the scoundrel’s identity. This is also a story of romance and passion. Hawk and Lizzie have a wonderful chemistry. They have common interests. I love their sometimes snarky banter, especially when Lizzie bests Hawk. Most of the characters are familiar from the other stories in this series, there to help when needed. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It is a fine addition to the series. I recommend the book and the Lords and Ladies in Love series. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

4.5 Stars Lady Elizabeth Munro is hiding in plain sight...and very plain dresses. To escape her traitorous father's reputation, she's left behind the glittering balls of London Society to act as a governess. Lord Hawkins is a rake of the highest order, but something about the beautiful governess working for his cousin makes him want to act like a gentleman. After an attempt on her life, Hawk discovers who Elizabeth really is. Now under orders from the Home Office to bring her in, Hawk vows instead to protect her. Hawk may be handsome and honourable, but no matter how much Lizzie wants to give in to her desires, falling for the tempting man will surely bring heartbreak. Especially when he proposes the only way to keep her safe is to marry her. She doesn't want his name if he’s only doing it out of a sense of duty. But someone in the Home Office wants Lizzie dead and it’s up to Hawk to convince her of the danger when even becoming his countess may not save her life. This is the fifth book in the series & whilst it’s easily read as a stand alone book it does feature characters from earlier books. Lizzie is the daughter of the Earl of Loverly & this book finally solves the case of the traitors which began in Denying the Duke. This is another well written page turning read. The characters are well fleshed & I love it when a rake falls in love & Hawk is no exception. Lizzie is a strong character who has survived her father's treasonous acts & managed to forge a life for herself. The pace of the book is very good, it was entertaining, intriguing & the chemistry between Hawk & Lizzie was so apparent from the start. I hope Lord Campbell has his story as there was a definite hint about it at the end. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read