Title: Forever Your Earl
Author: Eva Leigh
First published September 29, 2015
354 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780062358622 (ISBN10: 0062358626)
Rating: 3.67
Overview
In the first novel of the Wicked Quills of London series, Eva Leigh takes readers on a thrilling ride of scandal and desire. Eleanor Hawke, the infamous gossip writer, is always on the hunt for the next juicy scandal.
When the notorious Earl of Ashford, Daniel Balfour, walks into her office and invites her to experience his secret world of gambling, phaeton races, and masquerades, Eleanor is intrigued. But Daniel has his own secrets, and he needs to keep them hidden from the public eye.
To distract Eleanor from discovering his true motives, he feeds her the scandal she craves. Soon, their mutual desire ignites, but Daniel never expected Eleanor’s sharp mind and biting wit.
When the truth comes out, Daniel must prove that their love is more than a scandalous affair between a commoner and an earl. In Forever Your Earl, Eva Leigh weaves a tale of passion, deception, and a love that could last a lifetime.
About the Author
Meet Eva Leigh, a bestselling author from the USA who loves to write empowering stories about determined men and women who are ready to take on the world. When she’s not typing away on her keyboard, Eva can be found baking delicious treats, browsing the Internet for way too long, or jamming out to classic 80s tunes.
Together with her husband, she resides in Central California.
In addition to her work as Eva Leigh, this talented writer also crafts captivating romance novels under the pen name Zoë Archer, and she’s been recognized for her writing with a prestigious RITA award nomination. And if that wasn’t enough, Eva has even written a novel that inspired the hit Hallmark holiday movie “A Timeless Christmas” under the name Alexis Stanton.
Editoral Review
Eva Leigh’s historical romance novel, Forever Your Earl, offers readers a charming and engrossing escape to Regency-era London. Published in September 2015, Leigh’s book features a delightful cast of characters, vividly descriptive prose, and deliciously sensual scenes that will leave readers swooning.
Set in 1816, Forever Your Earl follows the story of Lady Imogene Dudley, a witty and spirited aristocrat who has been forced to marry the unappealing Earl of Coventry to save her family from financial ruin. However, Imogene’s plan to secure her future is not foolproof, as the Earl refuses to consummate the marriage.
That is until Sebastian, the Earl’s charismatic and thoroughly enticing cousin, appears and sets his sights on Imogene. Leigh’s writing is witty and engaging, effortlessly transporting the reader to nineteenth-century London with vivid descriptions of fashion, society, and culture.
The author’s meticulous research and attention to detail make for a richly immersive reading experience. The central characters are meticulously crafted and driven by motivations that feel natural and organic.
Forever Your Earl excels in its treatment of gender dynamics, exploring the ways in which women’s agency was often limited in this historical period. Leigh’s heroine, Imogene, is a refreshing heroine who challenges the conventions of her time and refuses to be bound by society’s expectations.
The novel also explores themes of class and privilege, deftly exploring the power dynamics that existed between different social strata during this time period. The pacing of Forever Your Earl is expertly crafted, avoiding any lulls or narrative gaps that can undermine the effectiveness of historical romances.
Leigh knows when to slow things down and when to ramp them up, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat from beginning to end. Leigh’s prose is often poetic, evoking the sensuality and yearning that permeates the novel’s central romantic relationship.
Though Forever Your Earl is a historical romance novel, it does not shy away from exploring the darker aspects of the time period, providing a hint of danger and intrigue to the otherwise lighthearted proceedings. Overall, Forever Your Earl is an expertly crafted historical romance novel that will delight even the most discerning readers in the genre.
With richly drawn characters, lush prose, and a compelling romantic arc, it is a must-read for fans of Regency-era romances. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars.
