Not the Kind of Earl You Marry by Kate Pembrooke

Our charming duo then proceed to be seen at all the popular events, even though Charlotte would rather be at home or with a small gathering of friends. “In acting, I believe it’s known as motivation.” “That, Miss Hurst, sounds suspiciously like blackmail.” “Although, if you let me drive, I think I could manage to look reasonably happy.” I’m not confident I’m that good of an actress.” She pursed her lips and gazed at him thoughtfully. “When I agreed to this plan, I didn’t realize it would include flirtatious carriage rides. William suggests a carriage ride to display their devotion to the ton. They will pretend to be engaged until the chairmanship is declared and then Charlotte will jilt William.

In the end, they decide a temporary, fake engagement is the best option. And he’s concerned about Charlotte’s reputation, much more so than she is. WIlliam is a rising political star, hoping to secure the chairmanship of the Reform Commission but an engagement scandal would dash his chances. William quickly realizes that Charlotte and her brother had nothing to do with this falsehood and the three of them discuss what can be done to right the wrong. Our story starts quickly when William Atherton, the Earl of Norwood, interrupts Baron Hurst and his sister Charlotte at breakfast, demanding to know why an announcement of the betrothal between himself and Charlotte has appeared in the papers when they have never met. There are a few hiccups but overall it’s a delightful, easy story about two loveable characters. Not the Kind of Earl You Marry is the debut novel by Kate Pembrooke and I’m happy to say that Ms.

Not the Kind of Earl You Marry by Kate Pembrooke