• The Earl Takes a Fancy

  • Sins for All Seasons, Book 5
  • By: Lorraine Heath
  • Narrated by: Kate Reading
  • Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (313 ratings)

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The Earl Takes a Fancy

By: Lorraine Heath
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling 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...

©2020 Lorraine Heath (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

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Lorraine Heath does it again in this series!

Kate Reading is fabulous in her story telling again. Lorraine is a master in her storytelling. I loved this series so much!!

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Beautiful Story

Very much enjoyed the story and the delivery. Absolutely Beautiful! Joyfull and heartfelt. Loved the family dynamics and can’t wait to read more.

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wonderful story! excellent listening

I loved it. narrator was excellent!
I can't wait for next in series!
Beast it is!

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Fun

This was a fun story and I found myself enjoying the plot. However, Kate Reading, who Inhave enjoyed tremendously in the past, is really not meshing well with me in this series. I had to speed this book up to 1.2 just so she wasn’t so dang slow, but about 3/4 in I had to go up to 1.5 just to get it done.
Glad I read it but not worth a dull credit. Get it on sale or a 2/1.

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full of love and affection

full of emotions that will fell your heart can't wait for the next book

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Excellent story

I am truly great full I found this author. This is the second time I’ve heard this series. I just love them ♥️. I wish I could own them on CD too. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful stories Miss. Heath. The Narrator was excellent! Made the story come alive. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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The Earl Takes a Fancy

Great read, love this author and can't wait for her next book! I hope Beast will have his story.

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Excellent listening

Lorraine Heath and Kate Reading did it again....created a masterpiece. Lorraine is one of the best story tellers, I've ever read or listened to. She tells a story that pulls the reader/listener in from the beginning....and keeps us there. Her characters are complex but likeable. Making you one of the family. KR is amazing at interpreting LH's story and making her characters memorable. This book is very well-done. While there are lots of chapters, the story moves quickly...particularly because of the bonding of characters & listeners. Fancy's story will bring you joy as it did me.

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Emotional, honest and heartwarming

The narrator was fantastic. Her voice expressed every emotion. The authors style of writing is poetic and her use of language is so beautiful. You feel every emotion whether happy or sad so profoundly. It is a lovely story.

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An I ndependent Woman

This story illustrates the maximum that if you raise a child right he/she will know what path to take. I heartily agree with the other reviews. Character development was spot on. Human foibles existed and were addressed. Forgiveness was realistically practiced. This is an excellent story. I have enjoyed the entire series..

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