Earl of Baxter

Turning tragedy into triumph, the main characters in this book know the worst and the best about each other. Mason and Clarissa first met in the crypt of a church when she tended his wounds after a serious battle wound. They didn't think he would live, but her gentle hands and soft voice pulled him through. Despite his condition at the time, Mason understood enough of what was going on around him to seek out justice for those who were victims at the hand of an abuser and he sets in motion the first stage of his plan once his gains his health. The next is finding the angel that tended him in his darkest moments. Coming upon Clarissa at a wedding is the last place that he thought he would find her, but he will gladly make a fool of himself if it means that he can reach out to her. However, Clarissa's enemy has already done severe damage and he is showing no sign of letting up. It takes all of Mason's negotiating skills to win her over. This Regency romance is heart-warming with a thread of suspense running through it, keeping the reader's interest throughout. Although part of a series and characters from previous books appear in this one too, it is nevertheless a standalone and comes to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this novel as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Six years ago, Mason was lying injured in the basement of a church, sure he would die. Two good things happened. A kind young girl tended his wound and cared for him and his brother found him and took him home. He has searched for the girl ever since, hoping to find and take care of her. He did not expect to find her all grown up and at a friend’s wedding. This is a wonderful love story. Clarissa is the kind and caring girl Mason remembers. Mason is strong and protective; of Clarissa and the girls she and Penny care for. He is also rich enough to support the orphanage she wishes to open. The way to happy ever isn’t completely smooth. A bad penny turns up; Clarissa has secrets she believes will drive Mason away. A short sweet story that make you cry a little and smile a lot, what more could you want. I really enjoyed this one. Next, Mason’s brother, the Duke of Decadence. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Earl Of Baxter is a fantastic historical romance by Tammy Andresen. Ms. Andresen has delivered a book that is well-written, fast-paced and full of amazing characters. Mason and Clarissa first met when she was a child, caring for him in a church basement after he was injured in battle. Mason has searched for her since then. Clarissa and Mason's story is loaded with drama, humor, sexy bits, action and suspense. I enjoyed this book and look forward to my next book by Tammy Andresen. Earl Of Baxter is book 8 of the Lords of Scandal Series and also part of the Wicked Earl's Club Series but it can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.