The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch is the third book in her Regency series Serendipity and Secrets. I have thoroughly enjoyed each book. The Indebted Earl tells Lady Sophia Haverly's story of her quest to find her own life. She is the youngest daughter of a Duke. Captain Charles Wyvern was raised from the age of 12 on ships. That is the only life he knows or wants. I loved how Ms. Vetsch has woven their stories together. I really enjoyed the setting and the characters. The plot is enjoyable and kept pulling me away from my chores because I needed to know what happened next! Fans of Julie Klassen, Lori Wick, Kristi Ann Hunter, Carolyn Miller, and Michelle Griep are sure to love Erica Vetsch! I look forward to reading more of her books!
So brew a pot of tea and settle in for a superb read!
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.
From Amazon:
Can Captain Wyvern keep his new marriage of convenience all business--or will it turn into something more?
Captain Charles Wyvern owes a great debt to the man who saved his life--especially since Major Richardson lost his own life in the process. The best way to honor that hero's dying wish is for Wyvern to escort the man’s grieving fiancée and mother safely to a new cottage home by the sea. But along the way, he learns of another obligation that has fallen on his shoulders: his uncle has died and the captain is now the Earl of Rothwell.
When he and the ladies arrive at his new manor house in Devon, they discover an estate in need of a leader and a gaggle of girls, all wards of the former earl. War the new earl knows; young ladies and properties he does not. Still wishing to provide for the bereaved Lady Sophia Haverly, Charles proposes a marriage of convenience.
Sophie is surprised to find she isn't opposed to the idea. It will help her care for her betrothed's elderly mother, and she's already fallen in love with the wayward girls on the Rothwell estate. This alliance is a chance to repay the captain who has done so much for her care, as well as divert her attention from her grief. When Wyvern returns to his sea commission, she'll stay behind to oversee his property and wards.
It sounds so simple. Until the stalwart captain is arrested on suspicion of smuggling, and Sophie realizes how much he's come to mean to her. Now she'll have to learn to fight, not only for his freedom but also for his love.
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I just finished this book this afternoon! I love the whole series. I just need to read the novella with Cilla’s story in it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there was a novella, I shall have to find a copy! Thank you!
DeleteThank you so much for reading and reviewing The Indebted Earl! <3 I hope you get a chance to read Cilla's story in the Joy to the World Regency Christmas collection!
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