Liam is not ready to let go of the one woman who stirs his deepest longings.
This Earl is on Fire
Season's Original #2
Vivienne Lorret
Releasing August 2nd, 2016
Avon Impulse
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.
“However, perhaps if my pillow were
fluffed.”
She looked at him as if he were
teasing her, but played along nonetheless, chafing her hands together. “I must
have an innate talent for pillow fluffing.”
If one could possess a talent for
such a thing, she certainly did not. Not that he would tell her. Because if he
did, he already knew the result. She would leave his side, and he would lose
the relief—or whatever this was—he found in her presence. And he had never been
one to deny himself necessary comforts.
Then, as she had done before, she
leaned over him. Her hands went to either side of his face, pressing into the
pillow, the inviting plumpness of her breasts resting on his chest. Enjoying
the moment, he closed his eyes and drew in a deep breath that hinted at pear
blossoms.
She went still. “Why are your hands
at my waist?”
Were they? He squeezed his hands and
found that, yes, they most definitely were. He also discovered that the satin
gown was warm from the heat of her body and fine enough that there was little
barrier between his hands and the slender curve of her waist and the slight
flare of her hips.
“I’m merely aiding in your efforts by
offering stability,” he said, by way of an excuse. Of course, he hadn’t
intended to touch her—gentleman’s daughter and all that. Given his
pleasure-seeking nature, however, he wasn’t entirely surprised by his wayward
hands. Perhaps he should think about removing them before he found them cupped
around her breasts. Inadvertently, of course.
“Afraid that I will crush you?” she
said with a laugh against his lips. “Well, do not worry, because I have
finished. Your pillow is sufficiently plump.”
More than. And lumpy as well, but he
did not mind in the least. Especially when he felt her lips against his cheek.
“Thank you, Wolford. I had a
delightful evening.”
In the next instant, he didn’t know what came over him.
Suddenly, he found his hand at her nape, pulling her mouth to his.
The chemistry between Liam and Adeline is amazing! An experience from when he was a young man has made him leary of trusting people, but there is something about Adeline that instantly puts him at ease. I enjoyed the way they both felt the pull toward each other and that they really didn't fight too hard against it. I loved that they really got to know each other before getting physical and that once they did it was out of love, not just lust. Adeline is one of the nicest, sweetest and loyal heroines. She is determined that she can be independent despite her slight disability. She hates being pitied and coddled and has refused to marry just so she can be taken care. I loved that Liam never made her feel like she was less than perfect. While most of the story is lighthearted, there were some tender and emotional moments that made me teary eyed. I'm really enjoying this series and I can't wait to read about Juliet and Max's past in the next book.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.
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.
What a lovely review! Thank you so much for sharing!
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