The Elusive Earl

Saints & Scoundrels Series, Book 2

By: Maddison Michaels

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Brianna Penderley has a knack for getting into precarious situations, especially when it comes to her love for archaeology. In the heart of Naples, her terrible Italian has her accidentally becoming engaged to two men at the same time. Of course, Daniel Wolcott - the Earl of Thornton and the only man ever able to vex her - shows up to rescue her.

Daniel has spent the majority of his life exercising rigid control over his emotions, determined never to become the rake his father was. But when he goes to aid his mentor's danger-prone niece once again, he finds himself struggling to control his attraction to a woman who is his complete opposite.

When their situation goes from bad to worse, Daniel and Brianna find themselves swept up into a perilous adventure, and they must work together to set things right. Now, if they can just avoid killing each other in the process.

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Maddison Fitzsimmons (P)2019 Tantor

I think it was an alright read

Yes, this book did remind me of Indiana Jones and the temple of doom along with other stories. However, it was uniquely its own story. For continuity sake (if you're making your way through the trilogy), it is worth the read. The heroine is smart but can be annoyingly obstinate, the hero is a bit too logical for my taste but I loved how it all came together at the end. one thing to note lords if PDA no outright sex scenes included.

Good but DUMB Female Main Character!

There was much to like about the story,such as adventure, interesting historical references, and well developed characters.
Unfortunately, it also showcased a really dumb FMC! No real woman who appeared to be so determined and strong-willed would make such ridiculous decisions. I wish the author would have made the situations she found herself in more beyond her control rather than making her out to be such a half-wit. I felt too duplicitous. In fact. I couldn't stand her when she was in the heat of danger because she acted so stupidly. She never even cries out for help... it mades no sense.

The narration was excellent, so I think perhaps it saved the story from my rati g it average.

Very enjoyable

I was impressed with the author’ s tenacity to research strange but true events in history and weave an enjoyable story. I thought this one was much better than the first one in the series- although I enjoyed that one as well. No sex scenes in this story until the very end there is a mention of it almost in passing. Well done

captivating

This storyline will keep you captivated and hungry for more... onto the next novel, love the characters and storyline. Brillant.

Decent but several plot holes

I felt bereft after the story completed because it felt like the story spent too much time on the murder plot and not enough on the evolution of the main characters relationship. It felt like the writer jumped to conclusions near the end of the book instead of including a natural progression throughout.

Good read

It took a while to get into Daniel because he was so set in his ways, but the story was good and kept me guessing

Better than Book 1

This had more action and intrigue than Book 1. I am not positive there was even one actual sex scene. It's possible I missed it since I was listening while doing other things, but I don't think so. I really need both action and sex. But overall, it was worth my time.

Good listen

Good historical information which is great for Victoria era England!!!!

Love to read another of hers!

Awesome story a lots of history! So many thanks to autor and narrater

Wonderful story full of information and facts! The author writing is so Clare and the story flow and the narrator does a beautiful job!

Great listen

Great story. It’s a tale like romancing the stone and Indiana jones in regency era. Kept me intrigued the whole story