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bookloverchelle's review
4.0
Sophie seems to have a big of a problem where she just can't stop her mouth from running. Typically this will get her in lots of trouble but when around her crush, Evan, she can't get a word out. She has maybe two weeks left in Bath before it's discovered that her younger sister has eloped so she needs that time to try and find a husband. She knows that Evan is her perfect match, she just needs to convince him of that. Evan has a family secrets he's been hiding for years, one that prevents him from marrying. As he and Sophie grow closer he values her friendship but as his feeling grow to more than friendship he knows the only way to protect her is to let her grow. A wonderful story of two people who are madly in love but are willing to sacrifice their personal happiness for the other. Great read!
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
Sophie Wembley’s sister has eloped and set the course for their family to be ruined. Sophie has only one hope to make a good match and that is to snare an eligible bachelor before anyone learns of her sister’s actions. There is only one person that she has her cap set for and that is Lord John “Evan” Fairfax, Earl of Evansleigh.
Sophie was adorable. She was clumsy, smart, and wore her heart on her sleeve. I cheered her on as she tried to win Evan’s affections. I was so proud of her to take the initiative and pursue him. I loved her philosophy on life to live life fully with no regrets and forgive as we go along the way. I found her to be a very wise and witty character.
Evan is a bachelor with no plans to marry. His family has a dark secret. The only way to keep the secret under wraps is remain single. He and his sister have made a pact not to ever marry. However, he is arrested by the gentle nature of Sophie. Despite his pact with his sister he is drawn to Sophie. I liked Evan’s character because he showed such fierce loyalty to his family. He genuinely liked Sophie and did not want to hurt her.
I was a little disappointed that the plot sort of tied up “the secret” so nice and tidy, but overall I really enjoyed reading this book. I will definitely read more works by this author.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
Sophie was adorable. She was clumsy, smart, and wore her heart on her sleeve. I cheered her on as she tried to win Evan’s affections. I was so proud of her to take the initiative and pursue him. I loved her philosophy on life to live life fully with no regrets and forgive as we go along the way. I found her to be a very wise and witty character.
Evan is a bachelor with no plans to marry. His family has a dark secret. The only way to keep the secret under wraps is remain single. He and his sister have made a pact not to ever marry. However, he is arrested by the gentle nature of Sophie. Despite his pact with his sister he is drawn to Sophie. I liked Evan’s character because he showed such fierce loyalty to his family. He genuinely liked Sophie and did not want to hurt her.
I was a little disappointed that the plot sort of tied up “the secret” so nice and tidy, but overall I really enjoyed reading this book. I will definitely read more works by this author.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
chroniclesofabookreader's review
4.0
I could not imagine growing up in a time where opinion, status, and innocence basically ran the entire show. Where women went to Seasons to find a husband only if they were of proper status otherwise being condemned to spinsterhood. Could you imagine that? So is the case for Sophie, who must find herself a husband before news of what her sister has done spreads to the ton basically making no man ever want her or her other sisters. But when she thinks of a husband, she only wants the man she is already in love with. The Earl is someone who she has never really been around, but watching him from afar has captivated her. Her situation is dire already, what’s the risk of going after him going to hurt?
Sophie seemed to me like a young woman who would have faired better in a later era because she’s entirely slack in her words, saying things that someone of her class and age should never say aloud, and she’s entirely clumsy. Because of those traits, she felt real and normal to me. Have you ever watched a train wreck? Well, some of this was like watching a beautiful train wreck that you couldn’t stop watching–or in this case, reading. Sophie knows she only has a limited amount of time to convince the Earl that she is worthy of being his wife, and boy does she take risks. So many times, I wanted to tell her to just walk away with her dignity or to stop pushing the envelope because only she could embarrass herself so many times. My heart hurt for her, couldn’t believe she was putting herself out there when there was a big chance she’d get pushed down, but she did. I admired her risk-taking skills even if she was never graceful or comfortable in doing so. It’s like watching a TV show and you know the character is going to tell another character how she feels and you just know it’s not going to end well, and you look over to your friend or spouse, and go, “Oh no!”, burying your face in your hands, but you do keep watching it. You can’t help it. You’re transfixed, you’re pulled in, you’re wondering how bad it could possibly get!
The Earl of Evansleigh, is a distinguished man of ranking that harbors many demons. He doesn’t want a wife at all, and he has vowed to live his life alone. And when he meets Sophie, he makes many mistakes that had pains clench my heart. They became close friends, and he was able to open himself up because there was no pressure to be anything with Sophie other than himself. He was admirable and sweet, and in moments harsh, but overall I really liked who he was and what he stood for. He didn’t have the best childhood and like most people, that adds another layer to the mask he carries around.
It wasn’t a steamy novel, but have you ever read a kissing scene that was hot? And I mean, hot? One that’s just a kiss? Ms. Knightley really wrote a magnificent first kiss scene that stole my breath away. How is that possible you ask? Well, body language and beautiful words. I felt that kiss in my belly and in my heart. It was gut-wrenching and passionate. The slow build-up of love between Sophie and Evan was truly beautiful, and it was a sweet romance that broke my heart in places and stitched it back up.
**Received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Sophie seemed to me like a young woman who would have faired better in a later era because she’s entirely slack in her words, saying things that someone of her class and age should never say aloud, and she’s entirely clumsy. Because of those traits, she felt real and normal to me. Have you ever watched a train wreck? Well, some of this was like watching a beautiful train wreck that you couldn’t stop watching–or in this case, reading. Sophie knows she only has a limited amount of time to convince the Earl that she is worthy of being his wife, and boy does she take risks. So many times, I wanted to tell her to just walk away with her dignity or to stop pushing the envelope because only she could embarrass herself so many times. My heart hurt for her, couldn’t believe she was putting herself out there when there was a big chance she’d get pushed down, but she did. I admired her risk-taking skills even if she was never graceful or comfortable in doing so. It’s like watching a TV show and you know the character is going to tell another character how she feels and you just know it’s not going to end well, and you look over to your friend or spouse, and go, “Oh no!”, burying your face in your hands, but you do keep watching it. You can’t help it. You’re transfixed, you’re pulled in, you’re wondering how bad it could possibly get!
The Earl of Evansleigh, is a distinguished man of ranking that harbors many demons. He doesn’t want a wife at all, and he has vowed to live his life alone. And when he meets Sophie, he makes many mistakes that had pains clench my heart. They became close friends, and he was able to open himself up because there was no pressure to be anything with Sophie other than himself. He was admirable and sweet, and in moments harsh, but overall I really liked who he was and what he stood for. He didn’t have the best childhood and like most people, that adds another layer to the mask he carries around.
It wasn’t a steamy novel, but have you ever read a kissing scene that was hot? And I mean, hot? One that’s just a kiss? Ms. Knightley really wrote a magnificent first kiss scene that stole my breath away. How is that possible you ask? Well, body language and beautiful words. I felt that kiss in my belly and in my heart. It was gut-wrenching and passionate. The slow build-up of love between Sophie and Evan was truly beautiful, and it was a sweet romance that broke my heart in places and stitched it back up.
**Received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
whiskeyinthejar's review
2.0
If there was such a thing as YA- adult historical romance, this book would be the first on the list. It's incredibly light and fluffy, I like stories with a little more depth and edge. The heroine, hero, and storyline was all wallpaper and I never felt their relationship. If looking for a easy clean historical, the writing is pretty good here, just expect a little modern wording. I'm not sure if this author's writing style is for me.
maureensbooks89's review
5.0
‘The Earl I Adore’ honestly blew my mind. Soon I completely fell in love with the Summer Music Festival, in which this book mostly takes place, and I didn’t want to stop reading. The main character Sophie Wembley is easy to love. She is a hopeless romantic and really wants to marry a man she loves and not just because it’s the correct thing to do. Sophie is passionate, she loves talking and often says too much, especially since woman in that time weren’t really allowed to say everything, and she is also shy. Sophie has had a longtime crush on the gorgeous Earl of Evansleigh, John ‘Evan’ Fairfax but unfortunately every time she sees him, she doesn’t know what to say.
After Sophie’s sister disgraces the family by eloping, Sophie is forced to find a man to marry soon. That is, if she wants to save her families legacy and name. When Sophie learns the Earl is in town she and her friends decide it’s time for Sophie to try to pursue him. It will be the last chance for Sophie to marry a man she loves. But shy Sophie isn’t sure if she’s able to be charming and seductive. And the Earl doesn’t even seem to notice Sophie. Fortunately this changes after the Earl tries to escape a dance with a really obnoxious woman.
This book is very well written and it never gets boring. I loved the Earl. Even though he is one of the most popular bachelors in town he isn’t arrogant about it. He really is just a very nice and loveable guy. But nobody knows the reason behind the Earl bachelors status. The Earl has a big secret and he always kept people at arm’s length. But Sophie is different than other girls out there, and soon the Earl starts to notice her more.
I loved the romance in this book. I really couldn’t stop reading because I just really wanted to know if Sophie and the Earl would be together. I’ve read other Regency Romance books, but only a view where able to really grab me. This one really did. I loved it and I just didn’t want it to end.
I would recommend this book to every other Regency Romance lover out there, but also to people who haven’t ever read a Regency Romance. This book is all you could ever want in a romance book and not boring at all. I loved the dances, the balls and the parties and I really recommend it. I can’t wait to read more books by Erin Knightley.
After Sophie’s sister disgraces the family by eloping, Sophie is forced to find a man to marry soon. That is, if she wants to save her families legacy and name. When Sophie learns the Earl is in town she and her friends decide it’s time for Sophie to try to pursue him. It will be the last chance for Sophie to marry a man she loves. But shy Sophie isn’t sure if she’s able to be charming and seductive. And the Earl doesn’t even seem to notice Sophie. Fortunately this changes after the Earl tries to escape a dance with a really obnoxious woman.
This book is very well written and it never gets boring. I loved the Earl. Even though he is one of the most popular bachelors in town he isn’t arrogant about it. He really is just a very nice and loveable guy. But nobody knows the reason behind the Earl bachelors status. The Earl has a big secret and he always kept people at arm’s length. But Sophie is different than other girls out there, and soon the Earl starts to notice her more.
I loved the romance in this book. I really couldn’t stop reading because I just really wanted to know if Sophie and the Earl would be together. I’ve read other Regency Romance books, but only a view where able to really grab me. This one really did. I loved it and I just didn’t want it to end.
I would recommend this book to every other Regency Romance lover out there, but also to people who haven’t ever read a Regency Romance. This book is all you could ever want in a romance book and not boring at all. I loved the dances, the balls and the parties and I really recommend it. I can’t wait to read more books by Erin Knightley.
caitwork's review
4.0
The Earl that I Adore (Book 2) Sophie Wembly is forced to marry quick to avoid scandal, enter the Earl of Evansleigh. Creating a consistent timeline from Book 1, with more fluffy and lighthearted love between two characters. One chasing a crush and the other trying to avoid marriage at all cost. 4/5
crudelise's review
2.0
Well i couldnt come to like either main character so this wasnt it for me... I liked Sophie far better in the other books, then in this one where she overly hero worships Evan... Which he mostly doesnt realize or is indifferent to.
mrsbooknerd's review
2.0
The foundations of all Regency Novels are very much the same, as though there is a recipe out there that authors must follow in order to class their book as suitably Regency. A heroine who is either outrageously sassy or ridiculously clumsy, insanely beautiful or horribly average. Our hero is always, always troubled, yet honorable. There are always obstacles, a mad-man in the family, a marriage built of entrapment etc etc.
'The Earl I Adore' ticked all of these boxes and more, yet it felt somehow non-regency. There was something lacking in the atmosphere of this novel in that it mentioned etiquette and the whole plot centered on the social boundaries of the regency period and yet it felt modern or at least, felt inauthentic.
Sophie and Evan were okay as a leading couple, and yet I found myself getting overly annoyed by the lack of emotion that they both had. Sophie had been in love with Evan for years, and she kept 'showing' the depth of that love in her eyes, but I never really felt it. The same with Evan, he enjoyed Sophie's company, but I never felt the BAM moment when that turned to passion and possession and love.
I wondered whether this was like Regency-Romances for Young-Adult readers, because it was particularly mild and just all a bit... flaccid.
I did enjoy the simplicity of it as a light afternoon read but I wouldn't rave about it at all.
'The Earl I Adore' ticked all of these boxes and more, yet it felt somehow non-regency. There was something lacking in the atmosphere of this novel in that it mentioned etiquette and the whole plot centered on the social boundaries of the regency period and yet it felt modern or at least, felt inauthentic.
Sophie and Evan were okay as a leading couple, and yet I found myself getting overly annoyed by the lack of emotion that they both had. Sophie had been in love with Evan for years, and she kept 'showing' the depth of that love in her eyes, but I never really felt it. The same with Evan, he enjoyed Sophie's company, but I never felt the BAM moment when that turned to passion and possession and love.
I wondered whether this was like Regency-Romances for Young-Adult readers, because it was particularly mild and just all a bit... flaccid.
I did enjoy the simplicity of it as a light afternoon read but I wouldn't rave about it at all.
bethandhertea's review
3.0
This was a pretty cute story!
My biggest complaint was that it took us too long to know why Sophie was in love with the earl for so long.... it was starting to feel a touch stalkery. But overall a pretty adorable read.
My biggest complaint was that it took us too long to know why Sophie was in love with the earl for so long.... it was starting to feel a touch stalkery. But overall a pretty adorable read.