Lorraine Heath

One summer night, Edward Alcott gives in to temptation and kisses Lady Julia Kenney in a dark garden. However, the passion she stirs within him is best left in the shadows as she weds his twin, the Earl of Greyling. But when tragedy strikes, to honor the vow he makes to his dying brother, Edward must pretend to be Greyling until the countess delivers her babe. After her husband returns from a two-month sojourn, Julia finds him changed. Bolder, more daring, and more wicked—even if he does limit their encounters to kisses. With each passing day, she falls more deeply in love. For Edward the embers of desire sparked on that long-ago night are quickly rekindled. He yearns to be her husband in truth. But if she discovers his ruse, she will despise him—and English law prevents him from marrying his brother’s widow. Yet he must dare to risk everything and reveal his secrets if he is to truly take all.

The Earl Takes All

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    Summary
  
 
Many years ago, Edward and Julia shared a passionate kiss in a garden once upon a time, but despite the passion they felt...it went no where 
  
when Julia married his brother and twin, the Earl of Greyling. For years, both Edward and Julia have been avoiding the truth and acting like they hate each other when in reality that is far from the truth. But when Edward and his brother go on a trip, his brother dies trying to save his life and asks one final request: Be the Earl of Greyling, until Julia gives birth. At first, Edward is resistant to the idea of keeping such a secret from Julia, but he won't risk her losing her child. But as Edward tries to act the part of a loving and dutiful husband, he can't deny what changes between them. But will Julia despise Edward when the truth is revealed?
 
  
    The Hero
  
 
Edward, has always had to act the wild and crazy of the brothers to hide his true feelings from Julia. He would never betray his brother by attempting anything, and even though Edward hid it well over the years, his brother saw right through him and always attempted to make him feel welcome no matter the circumstance. Edward is the type of person that does what it takes and is willing to suffer the consequences. He is loyal, strong and committed. It was quite interesting to see such a "bad boy" type end up being so honorable in the end. It definitely wasn't an aspect I was expecting but thoroughly enjoyed.
 
  
    The Heroine
  
 
Julia is a character that I truly enjoyed seeing through the story. I did admire so many things about her. She is kind and gracious and affectionate. I love how true she was to herself and her commitments in life. She hasn't had a easy time of it, but she is quite loyal to her husband. And yeah when the truth is revealed, we see a different side to Julia. Fiery and passionate and very angry. Which is quite understandable, but we see how she handles grief, and wow I felt like I could relate with her on many levels. Because she isn't miss perfect, as she appears to be in the beginning of the story. We see her vulnerabilities and her strengths. The author really balanced that out.
 
  
    Plot and Story Line
  
 
I have no idea why it took me so long to read this, mostly due to the set up of the story with our hero posing as our heroines dead husband. It really threw me off from picking it up even though Heath is one of my favorites, I honestly didn't know what to expect from this. So thank goodness for library books---hooyah. I had a blast of a time with this book and was so different from anything else I have read from this author. Not exactly in a positive or negative way--just very different. I definitely had to keep an open mind while reading this book. We see the way these two handle the situation they find themselves in. I honestly don't blame the hero in the beginning...at all. Because we see how tormented he is by agreeing with his brothers dying wish. I can understand the reasons behind it. What I didn't agree with, was seeing how he kept lying to her...long after she has her baby. It was quite interesting to see the way that these two handled their differences and even though for a little while...its pretty tense while they work through their issues but once they resolve it---their relationship just grows in such a beautiful way and I was cheering for both of them. It was heartbreaking at times, lighthearted and freeing in others and simply a well balanced romance that has me eager for more.
 
  
    The Cover
  
 
What a beautiful cover...I just ADORE her dress. You rarely see black in romance covers, and it fits the theme of the story so well. And FYI I just had to share the stepback. So gorgeous and what a tender sexy pose. It has such a solemn but vibrant feel to it.
 
  
    Overall View
  
 
The Earl Takes All is a creative romance that will take you down a different route...a tale of sacrifice, devotion and love.


  

 
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USA Today Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath pens another richly satisfying romance in her Sins for all Seasons series. She’s looking for a nobleman to wed… Though born out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her mother’s wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy’s keen intellect and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any gentleman—if he’s willing to overlook her scandalous lineage. But Fancy’s plans are thrown into chaos when an intriguing commoner begins visiting her bookshop—and she finds herself unable to stop thinking about him. He’s looking to escape his title… Widowed just a year ago, the reclusive Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont, has been besieged by women hoping to become his next wife. Desperate for anonymity, he sheds Society life to search for the peace that eludes him. Fancy’s shop is his one refuge, until the night their passion erupts into a kiss that nearly leads to her ruin—and leaves both longing for much more. Together, they discover an unlikely love… As Fancy finds herself torn between her family’s expectations and her growing feelings for Matthew, secrets are exposed—secrets that force Fancy to question if she can trust her heart’s desire...

A Sins for All Seasons Novel

The Earl Takes a Fancy

I adored this! I read it in one sitting because I was completely hooked. I loved the characters, the setting, and most of all, Fancy's family. She's surrounded by family members who want the best for her but tend to be a bit meddlesome. I loved how protective they were of her but still allowed her to stand on her own. While the sibling relationship was great, the real highlight was Fancy's relationship with Matthew. It was so tender and sweet. The progression of friends into something more felt so natural, and they had great chemistry. While I didn't love the use of the miscommunication trope at the end, I thought it all wrapped up nicely, and I can't wait to pick up the other books in the series.

Heather Harrington

Sven Test

Matthew Sommersby and Fancy Trewlove stole my heart! I love how they slowly became friends and then more. (THAT SLOW-BURN!) Their romance had me swooning and feeling all the feels.

Fancy is a wonderful female who owns a book store. And she gives reading classes to children and adults, which I found to be super amazing from her part. She just wants to give back to the people.

Then there's Matthew. My heart ached for him and all he went through. I was glad he had Fancy to help him with his emotions and his pain.

This is a beautiful and heart-warming romance that will have your heart beating out of your chest, but the slow-burn will have you eagerly wanting more and more!

Mariam Mohsen

danielle bush

I really enjoyed Fancy and Matthew's story.. Fancy is who I want to be.. especially the part about having my own bookstore. She is just a really good person. Matthew did annoy me a little bit. But he had reasons not to trust women after he gets tricked into marriage.. i was happy how wveeything played out even though I do think fancy forgave him a bit too easily.. but im glad they worked things out. And in the end Fancy got to start building her school for teaching adults to read.. 
I cant wait for beasts story next..

b.andherbooks

What a ride. How does Heath pull of these stories? Oh sure, go ahead and pretend to be your dead twin brother, his wife will never ever know. It is for their unborn baby! Well she did it and with aplomb. I live-tweeted this one with #bHeath21, so check that out for details!

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USA Today Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath pens another richly satisfying romance in her Sins for all Seasons series. She's looking for a nobleman to wed... Though born out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her mother's wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy's keen intellect and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any gentleman--if he's willing to overlook her scandalous lineage. But Fancy's plans are thrown into chaos when an intriguing commoner begins visiting her bookshop--and she finds herself unable to stop thinking about him. He's looking to escape his title... Widowed just a year ago, the reclusive Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont, has been besieged by women hoping to become his next wife. Desperate for anonymity, he sheds Society life to search for the peace that eludes him. Fancy's shop is his one refuge, until the night their passion erupts into a kiss that nearly leads to her ruin--and leaves both longing for much more. Together, they discover an unlikely love... As Fancy finds herself torn between her family's expectations and her growing feelings for Matthew, secrets are exposed--secrets that force Fancy to question if she can trust her heart's desire...

The Earl Takes All

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