From
Goodreads:
The second in the incredible new Rules of
Scoundrels series from New
York Times bestselling
author Sarah MacLean.
Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the Marquess of Needham and Dolby cares more for books than balls, flora than fashion and science than the season. Nearly engaged to Lord Castleton, Pippa wants to explore the scandalous parts of London she's never seen before marriage. And she knows just who to ask: the tall, charming, quick-witted bookkeeper of The Fallen Angel, London's most notorious and coveted gaming hell, known only as Cross.
Like any good scientist, Pippa's done her research and Cross's reputation makes him perfect for her scheme. She wants science without emotion—the experience of ruination without the repercussions of ruination. And who better to provide her with the experience than this legendary man? But when this odd, unexpected female propositions Cross, it's more than tempting . . . and it will take everything he has to resist following his instincts—and giving the lady precisely what she wants.
Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the Marquess of Needham and Dolby cares more for books than balls, flora than fashion and science than the season. Nearly engaged to Lord Castleton, Pippa wants to explore the scandalous parts of London she's never seen before marriage. And she knows just who to ask: the tall, charming, quick-witted bookkeeper of The Fallen Angel, London's most notorious and coveted gaming hell, known only as Cross.
Like any good scientist, Pippa's done her research and Cross's reputation makes him perfect for her scheme. She wants science without emotion—the experience of ruination without the repercussions of ruination. And who better to provide her with the experience than this legendary man? But when this odd, unexpected female propositions Cross, it's more than tempting . . . and it will take everything he has to resist following his instincts—and giving the lady precisely what she wants.
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Rating: 3 ½ out of 5.
Pippa is a likeable character from the very beginning. She
is smart, curious, and adores books. She has a precise way of thinking and
doing things. Pippa reminds me little bit of Minerva in Tessa Dare’s “A Week to Be Wicked.” She is engaged to
Lord Castleton who is an agreeable man, whom she cares a good deal about. What
does a young woman wanting to learn the ways of being a good lover after she
gets married do? She asks Cross, a devilishly handsome man who is known to many
for being a great romancer for one on one “lessons of course.
From that point on, Pippa begins a steamy sensual romantic
adventure with Cross. Their chemistry is amazing and their spunky/witty banter
made for several fun moments.
I did think that if Pippa was in a relationship with a man
that she actually likes, sleeping with another man for experience/scientific
reasons was not the best way to go about things. Nevertheless I did enjoy the
story and found it to be the perfect weekend read.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover is a fun engaging story
that moves at a steady pace. It is perfect for fans of historical romance.
Rating: 3 ½ out of 5.
** I received this book from HarperCollins
Publishing / Avon Books in exchange for nothing, but my honest review. Thank
you!**
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