This
Earl is on Fire
Season's Original #2
By: Vivienne Lorret
Releasing
August 2nd, 2016
Avon Impulse
Tour Host: Tasty Book Tours
Liam is not ready to let go of the one woman who stirs his deepest longings.
The
sheltered daughter of a country baron, Miss Adeline Pimm comes to London
looking for adventure… and finds it in the form of a bloody, unconscious man
slumped in the doorway of her family's rented townhouse. Though his identity is
a mystery, Adeline is inexplicably drawn to the handsome, injured man and vows
to nurse him back to health.
Liam Cavanaugh, the scandalous Earl of Wolford, is startled when he awakens in an unfamiliar bed, wrapped in bandages that hinder his eyesight, with no memory of why he was beaten half to death. Although he can't see the witty young woman who tends to his wounds, her alluring voice--and a single stolen kiss from her soft lips--help soothe his pain. But when he is fully healed, Liam is not ready to let go of the one woman who stirs his deepest longings.
Liam will do whatever it takes to see Adeline again, even if it means giving up his rakish ways. But his disreputable past is not so easily forgotten and his secrets are far more dangerous than he-or Adeline-ever imagined.
Liam Cavanaugh, the scandalous Earl of Wolford, is startled when he awakens in an unfamiliar bed, wrapped in bandages that hinder his eyesight, with no memory of why he was beaten half to death. Although he can't see the witty young woman who tends to his wounds, her alluring voice--and a single stolen kiss from her soft lips--help soothe his pain. But when he is fully healed, Liam is not ready to let go of the one woman who stirs his deepest longings.
Liam will do whatever it takes to see Adeline again, even if it means giving up his rakish ways. But his disreputable past is not so easily forgotten and his secrets are far more dangerous than he-or Adeline-ever imagined.
Miss Adeline Pimm wanted adventure. After being stuck in the country
and coddled all of her life, because of a disability. But now Adeline wanted
adventure and freedom. Though finding an
unconscious man lying bloody on the doorstep of their rented house, might have
been more of an adventure than she was expecting.
Liam Cavanaugh, Earl of Wolford has a reputation as the scandalous
Earl, but that is not all he is, you see Liam has a secret…he has knowledge and
talent of spotting fake artifacts from the originals. But when he awoke in a
strange bed, being taken care of by Adeline and her Parents, Baron and Baroness
Boswick, he assumed it was just a jealous husband or protector that attacked
him and left him bloody.
Liam hadn't felt such calm in his life, as he did when he was in the
presence of Adeline, but the Ton did not allow any good deed go unpunished, and
just by him being in the Pimm home, he had tarnished their reputation, so he made it his mission
to clear their reputation! And in the process Liam's desire for Adeline turns
to love! And asks her father for her hand! But before he can ask Adeline, is
kidnapped and life is in danger! Can Liam get to her in time!
So we are back with the second book in the Season's Original series by
the amazing Vivienne Lorret and I have to say, I think this book is even better
than the first! I absolutely LOVED Liam! I loved that he didn't care about
Adeline disability, but loved her voice, hair and her person. I loved the fact
that he was happy that he was the Earl of Wolford, with no desire to have had
his cousins title Duke of Vale. When it comes to Adeline, I admire her
determination for independent and adventure. But my heart breaks for her, over
the nastiness of some members of the Ton.
This story is heartwarming and is my favorite Vivienne Lorret story to
date, but I will admit that I am hoping Gemma has a story too and is able to
face the Ton backlash because of her father.
I really love Vivienne Lorret writing; she manages to pull your heart
in to a story, that you end up with a book handover for days. But she is also
one of those authors, who's books you can go back to months or years later and
you will always feel that same rush of excitement when the story begins, and
all the way though till the end.
I give This Earl is on Fire 5 stars!
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Liam Cavanaugh grinned at the corrugated lines
marking his cousin’s lifted brows. It wasn’t often that Northcliff Bromley, the
Duke of Vale and renowned genius, showed astonishment.
Bending his dark head, Vale peered closer at
the marble heads within the crates. “Remarkable. Even seeing them side by side,
I hardly notice a difference. The fellows will be fascinated
when you present this to the Royal Society at month’s end.”
“It was pure luck that I had the original as
well.” Liam shrugged as if he’d merely stumbled upon the differences between a
genuine article and an imposter.
Vale turned, and his obsidian eyes sharpened
on Liam. “No need to play the simpleton with me. You forget that I know your
secret.”
Liam cast a hasty glance around the
sconce-lit, cluttered ballroom of Wolford House, ensuring they were alone.
Fortunately, the vast space was empty aside from the two of them and a dozen or
more large crates filled with artifacts. “By definition, a secret is that of
which we do not speak. So lower your voice, if you please.”
No one needed to know that he actually studied
each piece of his collection in detail—enough that he’d learned how to spot a
forgery in an instant.
“Afraid the servants will tell the ton your
collection isn’t merely a frivolous venture? Or that your housekeeper’s
complaints of dusty urns and statues crowding each room would suddenly fall
silent?” Vale flashed a smile that bracketed his mouth with deep creases.
Liam pretended to consider his answer, pursing
his lips. “It would be cruel of me to render Mrs. Brasher mute when she finds
such enjoyment in haranguing me.”
“She may have a point,” Vale said, skirting in
between two crates when a wayward nail snagged his coat, issuing a sharp rip of
rending fabric. He stopped to examine the hole and shook his head. “Your
collection has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few months. So much so
that you were forced to purchase another property to house it all.”
“The curse of immense wealth and boredom, I’m
afraid.”
His cousin’s quick glower revealed that he was
not amused by Liam’s insouciant guise. Then, as if to punish him for it, he
issued the foulest epithet known to man. “You should marry.”
Not wanting to reveal the discomfort slowly
clawing up his spine, Liam chuckled. “As a cure for boredom?”
Vale said nothing. He merely crossed his arms
over his chest and waited.
It was a standoff now. They were nearly equal
in regard to observation skills, but apparently Vale thought he had the upper
hand.
Liam knew differently. He crossed his arms as
well and smirked.
If anyone were to peer into the room at this
moment, they might wonder if they were staring at matching wax figures. The two
of them looked enough alike in build and coloring to be brothers, but with
subtle differences. Vale’s features were blunter, while Liam’s were angular.
And Vale’s dark eyes were full of intellect, while Liam’s green eyes tended to
reveal the streak of mischief within.
“Marriage would do you good,” Vale said.
Liam disagreed. “You’re starting to sound like
Thayne, always hinting of ways to improve my social standing.”
The Marquess of Thayne was determined to
reform Liam into the ton’s favorite pet—the Season’s Original.
In fact, Thayne had been so confident in success that he’d wagered on the
outcome. What a fool.
“I never hint,” Vale said.
Liam offered his cousin a nod. “True. You are
a forthright, scientific gentleman, and I appreciate that about you. Therefore,
I will give you the courtesy of answering in kind: No. I should not marry.
I like my life just as it is.” He lifted his hands in a gesture to encompass
his collection within this room. “Besides, I could never respect a woman who
would have me.”
Vale scoffed. “Respect?”
“Very well. I could never trust a
woman who desired to marry me. Not with my reputation. Such a woman would
either be mad or conniving, and I want neither for a wife.”
He’d nearly succumbed once, falling for the
worst of all deceptions. After that narrow escape, he’d vowed never to be
tricked again.
“Come now. There are many who care nothing for
your reputation.”
That statement only served to cement his
belief. If his despoiled reputation were the only thing keeping him far afield
of the ton’s conniving matchmakers, then he would make the most of
it. And the perfect place to add the crème de la crème to his list of
scandalous exploits would be at Lady Forester’s masquerade tonight.
After all, he had a carefully crafted
reputation of unrepentant debauchery to uphold.
Liam squared his shoulders and walked with his
cousin to the door. “If the Fates have it in mind to see me married before I
turn sixty, then they will have to knock me over the head and drag me to the
altar.”
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USA Today bestselling
author, VIVIENNE LORRET loves romance novels, her pink laptop,
her husband, and her two sons (not necessarily in that order … but there are
days). Transforming copious amounts of tea into words, she is an Avon Impulse
author of works including: Tempting Mr. Weatherstone, The Wallflower Wedding
Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Duke’s Christmas Wish, and the
Season’s Original Series.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review! I am LOVING IT!
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