One Night with an Earl

The Daring Ladies, Book 1

Ana Gardner is determined to lose her virginity before her thirtieth birthday. She's no stranger to fake identities, having posed as a chaperone since the scandal that destroyed her family. So she dons a mask and attends the city's most elite brothel, the Silver Chalice.

Oliver Bedford, the imposing Earl of Drake, is only at the Silver Chalice to appease his friends—until he spots Lady Scarlet. She's refreshing and a complete mystery. Certain she's a lady in disguise, Oliver is determined to learn her identity.

The night with Oliver was unforgettable. But when he arrives at her employer's home, she's horrified to discover her lover is the Earl of Drake, the son of the man responsible for her father's death. And that he's there to court her young charge.

Oliver never had any interest in the debutante, but he is drawn to her chaperone—a woman he realizes is his Lady Scarlet. Now that he's found her, she claims she wants nothing to do with him, even though her kisses say otherwise. Fortunately, Oliver is not one to give up when he finds something he wants. He must persuade her to trust him—and to believe that one passionate night can turn into forever.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Tina Sickler (P)2023 Tantor

Enjoyable

I appreciate the diversity in the novel that I have not found in other regency romance novels.

A satisfying listen

I think I mostly like the fact that the MFC actually acted on her feelings for the MMC. She didn't get all caught up with self defeating inner dialog or go against what her heart truly wanted. There wasn't any moments where I wanted to slap her or tell her how stupid she was acting.
It is a nice story that moves along at a good pace. A sweet romance with a HEA. I think the end notes from the author was what really set me to write a review. Tina seems like a really great person, thanks for the recipe!