A man with nothing to lose, and a woman with everything to gain – and neither trusts the other an inch… his adversary’s daughter.
All it takes is one invitation; all it takes is one night of passion.
But Nerissa isn’t ready to be ruined, by the devilishly handsome Count or anyone else, and she has more than enough tricks up her sleeve to take on the bankrupt lord.
Will Count Anthony stick to his resolve to ruin and blackmail his archenemies daughter? Or will Nerissa discover that there is more than one way to survive a catastrophe with a Count?
This is the seventh in a series of nine Ravishing Regencies.
This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.
The Ravishing Regencies series:
Whirlwind with a Wolfe
Lost with a Lord
Drenched with a Duke
Shipwrecked with a Suitor
Marooned with a Marquis
Voyage with a Viscount
Beached with a Baronet
Catastrophe with a Count (coming July 2019)
Emigrating with an Earl (coming September 2019)
more
As with all the books to this series all are interconnected but each deals with its own hero/ heroine.
This is Anthony, Count Stratham and Nerissa Fairchild’s tale.
This predominantly is set in Port Royal,Jamaica, and you are literally drowning with Anthony from page one.
He’s set on revenge for loss of investments in the shipping company which Nerissa’s father controlled the finances.
Needless to say things go left and the revenge on the father soon turns to the daughter but that doesn’t work out as he plans either..ahhh love , bites ya when you least expect ! * grin*
I reread this book just to refresh my memory , so for a quick afternoon escape I recommend this book to you , dear readers.
Thank you Emily for another fun afternoonEmily E K Murdoch
A broke count looking for compensation for a loss by a rich but careless merchant does not get what he wants. But when he meets the merchants beautiful daughter and he promises her protection she expects marriage after their night of passion. The Count realizes his mistake and tells her he wanted her as a mistress. When she leaves him he realizes he wants her as a wife but he may have chased off the best thing he ever had. I received a complimentary copy and this review is voluntary.
There was one catastrophe after another in this sexy historical romance. First the shipping company Anthony, Count Stratham invested in went bankrupt. Then he almost drowns on the way to Jamaica to confront the CFO, Mr. Fairchild for his negligence. Anthony is shipwrecked again with his daughter Nerissa. And then he has another catastrophe with her and her father do to misunderstandings about his intentions. The daughter and father were both silly and foolish with their actions, but so wasn’t Anthony journeying all the way from England to Jamaica for revenge.
ONE OUTSTANDING THRILL RIDE!!!
Chaos in da house! We say bring it, Emily brought it! Satisfying is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that’s sure to please. Action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, nailbiting, heart pounding, pulse racing, smooth flowing, page turning wonder that grabs your attention and holds it until the last word. Twixt and twined and put through the wringer as we witness all the trials and tribulations the characters face. You get drawn into this world so deep everything else ceases to exist. All the drama, uncertainty, angst and intrigue keep you riveted on a razors edge. The characters are authentic, original and realistic with such depth and individuality it adds a little spice to the mix to keep it interesting. All the scenes are so graphically detailed in such colorful descriptions to give you a full understanding and realism that flows through each scenario. Incredible job Emily, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
SETTING: Nerrisa Fairchild, the daughter of a businessman in Jamaica, and Anthony, the Count of Stratham, meet when Anthony is washed ashore from his wrecked ship. Unfortunately, the very reason he came to Jamaica was to ruin Nerrisa’s father, as he and others had been ruined! From such a rough beginning, the relationship between the two young people is strained, to say the least! When they happen to be onboard the same vessel (not intentionally together) and it overturns in a storm, they must swim to shore during the storm! Will they help each other survive—or drown?
CRITIQUE: Fast moving story that has unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader interested. Clean, likable H & h, with a touch of romance and a HEA, make for a nice summer read.
An entertaining quick read. Anthony was one unlucky man until he met Nerissa. Nerissa was an adventurous soul and bored. Together these two had sparks which lit a fire immediately. Misunderstandings led to a falling out, but love shone through to an HEA.
I received a copy of this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
Enjoyed the story. The Count was a bit of a wimp, but I did like Nerissa. I received an ARC of this book.
Catastrophe with a Count (Ravishing Regencies #7) by Emily Murdoch is one of those books that keeps your interest throughout. Even though it is book 7 in the series it can be read as a standalone. I was pulled in right away and I did not want to put it down. This is a quick and easy to read novella. The characters were well defined and realistic. This was a well written romance with a little humor sprinkled in. I recommend this entertaining story and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Catastrophe with a Count is book 7 in the Ravishing Regencies series by Emily Murdoch. Catastrophe with a Count can easily be read as a stand alone, although a few characters from the other books make very brief appearances in this story. I enjoyed this tale but did find myself wishing for more development between the hero Anthony Count of Stratham and Nerissa Fairchild. In some ways it reminded me too much of Marooned with a Marquis book 4 in this series. However, Murdoch is a talented writer. She infuses humor into her stories as well as some delightful steam, and she never fails to entertain me. I was gifted a copy of this book.
This was a quick, steamy read! As always, Ms. Murdoch draws you in quickly and never lets go until the end. Then you’re just wishing that she hadn’t let go just yet as you were having so much fun. Love this series.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A traumatic event brings two people, who don’t really like each other, together. Emotions of all types run high from the event. They have to trust each other and help one another to make sure they are safe.
Very well rounded characters. I liked the anger in this book. It was justified in trying to get justice.
A bit “spicy” in a few places.
This is a steamy read. Nice story and easy to follow as the plot unfolds.
My free opinion.
3.5 stars rounded up.
Anthony Quiversley, Count of Stratham, washes ashore in Jamaica after nearly drowning on the journey from England, intent on exacting his revenge on Mr. Marcus Fairchild, the financial officer for the shipping company Anthony invested, and subsequently lost, his entire fortune in. Anthony doesn’t count on Fairchild’s lovely daughter, Nerissa, but soon decides that leaving her ruined would be the perfect revenge. The two have an instant connection but misunderstandings ensue and by the time Anthony realizes his heart is involved, it may be too late for him to be with Nerissa.
This was an enjoyable novella. I would’ve liked to see more development between Nerissa and Anthony; I felt like I was missing quite a few of the reasons she cited for loving him. Nonetheless, I did enjoy it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My Favourite of this Series!
I was trying to work out which of Emily Murdoch’s stories I had enjoyed the most and eventually came to the conclusion that it was this one. This wasn’t an easy conclusion to come to and I suddenly realized that with each book, that particular one became my favourite.
Such is the story telling ability of this writer. Each book is a definite
improvement over the previous one. She is able to put in the right mix of excitement, the angst of falling in love, adventure, a good and novel background theme and keep it light and enjoyable at the same time. Each of her characters are well thought out and described and their personalities and natures make for interesting reading.
I loved this book and recommend it to you as a very enjoyable one and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
I read an Advance Reader Copy and my review above is unbiased and given voluntarily.
A fast read that I enjoyed. Anthony, Count of Stratham was ruined…bankrupt because of Marcus Fairchild. Anthony was determined to get back his fortune and traveled to Jamaica to confront Mr Fairchild. In a twist of fate he almost drowned before he made it to port when the ship he was on sank. After he washed up onto shore he was confronted by a beautiful young woman. It turned out she was Miss Neeissa Fairchild, the daughter of the very man he was there to confront. Deciding to “ruin” the daughter of the man he lost everything to became his mission. In the end can he win his game against Nerissa or will he lose his heart in the process?
Catastrophe with a Count is the seventh book in the Ravishing Regencies series. It was a short sweet romance. It had an interesting storyline but some scenes didn’t make sense and there seemed to be gaps. Such as Count Stratham was struggling not to drown and then he is on the beach yelling for Mr. Fairchild. It left the reader wondering how he recovered so fast. It was a short book but it seemed rushed. But if you are looking for a short sweet book then this would be a good read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This quick, light-hearted read was entertaining but doesn’t really leave a lasting impression. I have always enjoyed reading books by this author but felt a little disappointed by this one. Count Anthony of Stratham seems to struggle with being honourable, although one can sympathise with his loss. The story ended on a slightly odd, but humourous note and it would appear that Anthony and his adversary’s daughter managed to resolve their differences. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This little romp is exactly as named. The only good thing about the story is that it is in the West Indies. Everything that happens here is beyond the ideals of society. The characters are likeable, but these two deserve to lose each other at the end of this story, even though they do not.