Madelene is on the run. She refuses to become an Earl’s forced bride merely to settle her uncle’s gambling debt. Using her only means of escape, a male disguise, she flees to London, where she will board a ship to her freedom. But her plans go askew when a run-in with bandits brings her face-to-face with the very last man she wanted to meet. Young Madelene finds the Earl intriguing, but her guard … guard is up. As a new danger grows imminent, will Madelene be captured and forced into an unwanted marriage, or will the man she once feared be the one to rescue her?
Lord Hugh Trentham has returned from the war with an injury on his leg and the title of Earl of Scarbrough waiting for him. This title though does not come free of guilt! Hurt and betrayed from his late wife, he finds himself winning the hand of a young maiden through a bet. Will his tormented past prevent him from carrying on with this union, or will this young Lady save his aching heart?
Lord Hugh Trentham has returned from the war with an injury on his leg and the title of Earl of Scarbrough waiting for him. This title though does not come free of guilt! Hurt and betrayed from his late wife, he finds himself winning the hand of a young maiden through a bet. Will his tormented past prevent him from carrying on with this union, or will this young Lady save his aching heart?
“A Lady for the Forsaken Earl” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Madeleine Huntington was placed by her father Sir Cardross Huntington with her uncle and aunt in England. Her uncle gambled and gambled her hand to Lord Hugh Trentham, the Earl of Scarbrough. Madeleine along with Giles and Maria her servants wait until the household list and runaway to prevent the marriage. They are attacked by bandits and Madeleine who is now dressed as a boy named George hold them off and make some so down their weapons and make some leave. Hugh on his way to Madeleine’s uncle’s house runs across them in the middle-of-the-road work Giles is laying with his knee hurt. He takes them to an end get some rooms tells him he will see them later that afternoon goes to the house to tell Huntington that he is not going to marry his niece and make arrangements for him to pay him back. Mrs. Huntington tells him that Madeleine ran away with one of the stable boys. He returns to the end finds out they’re going to ride the stagecoach to London the next day and says he wants them to ride with him and he’ll pay them back the money they spent right on the stagecoach. And to find out what else happens you have to read the book it’s a good book.
What a wonderful book this is to read. I could not put it down. Page after page there was excitement, drama, danger, betrayal, love and romance. There were many characters that made this story come to life and made it so fascinating. Our lead female and male characters Madelene/Maddy Huntington and Hugh Trentham, the Earl of Scarborough are wonderfully written, well developed, have charming and irresistible personalities. Madelene has had the benefit of growing up by the side of her father, who is captain of his own ship. She has traveled the world, has seen different cultures, has been exposed to different languages all while staying true to herself by being an open minded, benevolent, hardworking young woman. Madelene is a rare beauty and has been sought after by an older notorious villain, Viscount Allendale. Her father sees the way men look at Madelene and worries. Some look with respect others have lewd thoughts and looks towards her. Madelene’s father sends her to stay with his brother and his family in England to keep her safe. Little did she know how complicated and dangerous her life was to become. Hugh has suffered tragedy in his past. As a result, he went to war. When he returned his own parents shunned him and accused him of atrocities that he did not commit. In succumbing to his fate, he creates a reputation of being a dangerous man, rake and gambler, just to keep people away from him. Hugh is an intelligent, worldly, kind and considerate man. He treats those who work for him with respect and dignity. When his best friend Jasper needs to be bailed out of trouble, Hugh takes his place at a card table. Madelene’s uncle is losing his shirt but believes the next hand is his to win. When he has run out to money, he bets Madelene’s hand in marriage. He loses and Hugh tells him that he will claim his bride in a fortnight. The uncle is not as callus as his wife. He is somewhat remorseful and snivels to his wife for a solution to the fiasco. The aunt could not be not be happier that she is to rid herself of Madelene. The aunt has always felt threatened by Madelene’s beauty compared to her own twin daughters. Unhappy that her husband has lost all their money, the aunt steals the fortune Madelene’s father left her. Madelene’s father was no fool and had sent Maria as her abigail. Maria served Madelene’s mother who died in childbirth. Now she served as Madelene’s abigail and surrogate mother. Maria is French and is married to Giles who is English and is a mountain of a man. He travels with Madelene as her a protector. The three of them conspire to escape Madelene’s uncle home to freedom in America. So many things go wrong and what an adventure it is to read how Madelene’s and Hugh’s lives cross each other by accident. Madelene also does not know the length Viscount Allendale will go to, to convince her to marry him or he will have no choice but to abduct her and force her. The betrayal facing Madelene and Hugh is enough to break them apart after they begin to feel safe. Their blooming affection for the other is threatened. This is a must read and I highly recommend it.
Madelene Huntington’s father is a privateer who sends her to his brother for her Season in London. Her Uncle Harry loses her in a gambling hall to the “hideous” Earl with a scar across his cheek & jaw and a limp. Before he comes to claim her, she dresses in boy’s clothing and escapes to London. What will happen next?
Hugh Trentham, Earl Scarborough, returns from war with an injured leg and a scarred face. He wins a young lady on a bet while gambling. When he goes to collect her, she has vanished.
I Highly Recommend this intriguing novel of midnight escapes, evil relatives, intrigue and secrets from the past. Can Madelene and Hugh escape the demons of their past and find love? Don’t miss the Extended Epilogue which rounds out this exciting journey.
Marvelous epic romance set in England during the Regency period. This era is fascinating to me because of the overwhelming hypocrisy and the stifling double standard. In spite of that, we have a strong willed heroine who was raised on a ship among pirates and so has always had freedoms that few Englishwomen shared. When her safety is threatened, her father sends her to England and there is where her adventure begins and where she meets her love, the aptly named Forsaken Earl. Madelene and Hugh smolder as the story develops into a very satisfying end. Highly recommended to all who love Regency Romance.
A lovely, family-friendly romance with cross-dressing and a villain, it can be read in a day or a series of snowy afternoons. This voluntary review is my own opinion.
A fun, clean, lovely romance. I liked it — a LOT!
ONE INCREDIBLY REFRESHING TREAT!!!
Wow! Talk about a rollercoaster ride. I love this little jewel. I probably say this every time, but I always love Bridgets work. This is one exciting, action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, adrenaline fueled, heart pounding, pulse racing, smooth flowing, page turning bombshell that’s as riveting as it is captivating. I was a goner from the git-go. Bridgets insight and imagination give depth and personalities that are believable and not forced. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this bad boy together beautifully. All the twists and turns, unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises around every corner make for one pleasurable experience. A whirlwind of emotions and events that really make the storyline pop. Bridget increases the drama, mystery, secrets, intrigue and suspense while tension spirals and the plot thickens. Misunderstanding ensues as the characters feel their way through the mine field of their pasts. Present and hopeful futures. Bridget did a phenomenal job bringing this read to life. Fantastic job Bridget, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
An incredible story, full of surprises and twists.
A lady win in a card game… that disguised as a boy will find work from the earl that win her…
A fantastic plot for this season time… you will love it!
A book for all that love Regency.