‘Tis the season to be wicked?When a woman desperate for a job saves the life of an earl?? both of their plans for the future are thwarted.He’s eccentric and society-shy?There’s no polite way to describe Ansley, Earl of Scarborough’s obsession with schedules and inflexible routines. Unfortunately, he’s also in need of a wife, which forces him squarely in the midst of the society he can scarcely … function within. If only he dared to ignore the haut ton’s censure and claim the lovely, wholly unsuitable Willow as his own. She seeks a governess post?Up from the country, Willow Harwood must quickly secure a governess position and save enough money to return to America. Only, her plans are foiled when she rushes to the rescue of a devastatingly handsome earl in the process of being robbed. Though he’s far above her station, she can’t fight the irrepressible attraction she feels toward him. Neither is prepared for the upheaval to their lives when she reluctantly accepts his offer of employment?as his housekeeper. Nor can either predict the mayhem that follows when a lord who disdains society and a country miss with no experience plan a haut ton Christmastide gathering.
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As Ansley Twistleton, Earl of Scarborough, is walking along thinking about his current state of boredom and how to cure it, he is set upon by a large and burly thug. He is quite able to defend himself and does. Then thug number two shows up to join his buddy. This seems an unfair fight to Miss Willow Harwood who was walking nearby, so she decides to help. She deters this villain by whacking him over the head with her umbrella. Once the fight is over, they introduce themselves and Ansley walks Willow to her boarding house. Ansley is impressed, curious, and drawn to this daring young woman. Willows feels much the same about him. Where will this story go from here?
Ansley is honorable, intelligent, and a member of the Wicked Earls Club. He is described as eccentric (a little OCD here). He must have things organized and kept in his order, and schedules must be strictly adhered to. Deviation from this plan causes him mild panic and a tic next to his eye. Willow is intelligent, well educated, thoughtful, and caring. She wants to be a teacher or governess, but, horrors of horrors, she is American (she talks funny). When she is around Ansley, she has a calming effect on him.
This is a quick read, a lively and engaging story with a wonderful hero and heroine, a little odd in their own way, but absolutely loveable. There are some nasty gossips, a love-struck butler, and a loving, very smart mama. I thoroughly enjoyed Collette Cameron’s interesting addition to the Wicked Earls Club series.
A beautiful story. Ansley is OCD to a fault, Willow is seeking to go back to America where she thinks she belongs. Can one woman change the ways of Ansley? There is an attraction that overcomes all. Wonderful characters. I recommend this book.
I absolutely loved the Earl of Scarborough: The Honorable Rogues by Collette Cameron! It is a perfect historical Christmas romance to read this time of year or all year long.
Ansley Twistleton, the Earl of Scarborough, is bored with his societal obligations of appearing at his gentleman’s club. He however prefers it over going to house parties and balls because those things make him so uncomfortable that is peculiarities became more pronounced.
When he is attacked by two men who mean to rob him and Willow Harwood takes it upon herself to give him a hand fighting them off, his life changes for the better. Who knew that was all it would take to bring the right woman into his life.
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
Willow – An English – American who lived past 8 yrs in England and trying to get back to America after death of relatives but getting a governess job is difficult due to her American roots/accent.
Ansley/ Earl of Scarborough – he has a strictly organized lifestyle, and is socially inept with a sarcastic attitude that he even questions his own sanity.
I enjoyed reading this engaging romance that is fantastically written with charismatic characters that enables the story progressed steadily. They are thrown together due to situations beyond their control that takes them on a journey with scandals, romance and a bit of humor mixed in. It was awesome to watch Ansley learn how to deal with his quirks in a different way, and to fall in love. Their story has a wonderfully sweet HEA.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an arc of this book.
I loved, loved this story. It hit all the right buttons for me. A handsome lord with a few inconveniences and inflexible adherence to schedules and routines. A bright, effervescent, spinsterish American miss wanting to earn enough funds so she can return to America after her English grandfather dies. They meet when she helps thwart a robbery of the said lord. Once Willow Harwood enters Ansley Cecil Huxley Twistleton’s life, it will never be the same. Ms. Cameron excelled with this work in how she developed the story and the chemistry between Ansley and Willow. Her descriptive phrases about Ansley’s habits and demeanor and the gradual changes he underwent after he met Willow really drew me into his character. And Willow, what a delight and a perfect foil for Ansley. She brought him peace and made him happy. Don’t miss reading this one. It is sure to delight you as it did me.
I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this work and have also pre-ordered/purchased the book. All opinions stated in my review are voluntary and my own opinion.
When Ansley the Earl of Scarborough is fighting off a ruffian, he doesn’t expect a spitfire of a woman to bash her parasol over one the assailants heads. Willow living the first 14 years of her life in America is unable to find a job in England even though she is well educated. Ansley offers her a position as the head housekeeper. She learns about his OCD and actually calms him down. He is looking for a wife who understands him and is not a simmering ninny. Willow fits his description, but she is untitled and penniless. His mom swoops in and loves Willow, but Willow does not want to embarrass Ansley, so he will have to woo her and make her say “yes”. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Good read. I loved the empathetic take on his “condition”, and how they both fought an “unacceptable” love. I received an ARC of this book.
Ansley Cecil Huxley Twistleton, Earl of Scarborough has an obsession with schedules and inflexible routines. Willow Harwood must quickly secure a governess position and save enough money to return to America. Only, her plans are foiled when she rushes to the rescue of a devastatingly handsome earl in the process of being robbed. Neither is prepared for the upheaval to their lives when she reluctantly accepts his offer of employment…as his housekeeper.
I’m sorry that this is the last Wicked Earl for this year but the series ends on a high. An utterly charming read. I loved Ansley with his obsessions & routines & how he grew throughout the book. Willow is the very intelligent half English half American woman who is strong, caring & organised, together they complete each other. The story is very well paced & I just loved it, one of the joys of the author’s books is her turn of phrase, which are brilliant, funny & spot on. There were some new earls mentioned at the club so I hope there will more Wicked Earls next year.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Willow Harwood is half American and half British. Her grandfather has passed and she is searching for a job so she can save enough money to return to America. The problem, no one wants to hire an American (even half). While heading to home (where she has rented a room) she comes upon a Gentleman of the ton who is being attacked by two assailants. She yells to let the gentleman know one thug is coming from behind and manages to help the man.
Ansley Twistleton, is quite shocked to get help from a young woman. He manages to defeat the thugs and decides to walk Willow to where she is boarding. The matron is quite rude and judgemental but allows Willow to stay.
Ansley is quite unique. He has quirks that some would call on the spectrum (in modern days) and must keep to a rigid schedule to keep his Tic and anxiety away. Willow has certainly made it difficult. She does not leave his mind. While hiring a new housekeeper he runs into Willow again and finds she is looking for work. He is appalled that no one will hire her because of her American accent. He spontaneously (an action he is quite shocked about) offers Willow the job. He takes her to tea to formalized the offer. While having tea some gossips make it very difficult for Willow and she loses her lodgings. Now she has no choice but to accept Ansley’s position. Now the fun starts. Learning his quirks, Willow succeeds as housekeeper. While some find his quirks off putting, she find him charming and is attracted to him. Ansley finds when he is with her he doesn’t need to do many things that would normally control his life. When his mother comes to help plan a Christmas Ball. She finds that Willow is just the thing her son needs to help guide him through life. What a romantic, delightful story!
The most imperfect, but absolutely perfect hero, the Earl of Scarborough stole my heart and still has not let go! What’s a reader to do? Hopefully see it released on audible and fall in love again! (hint). There are just so many wonderful things I want to tell you about this story, but unfortunately, it would be the entire book! Collette Cameron continues to creates stories that are awe-inspiring, bringing to life characters that have you laughing, sighing and tugging at the heart for their challenges in life and their triumphs.
Ansley, the Earl of Scarborough was a man of routine, order and precision and when he stepped outside of his comfort zone, it did not always go well. But he was trying, visiting the Wicked Earls club and getting to know the gentleman.
When he met Willow Harwood, his, as well as her life would never be the same! Willow helped save him from an attack by ruffians and he in turn saved her from ending up on the street!
A magical tale that I will long remember and read again to be sure.. Thank you Collette for bringing such happiness to my life with your amazing gift!
This story is about Ansley and Willow. Ansley is an Earl who has some little quirks (maybe a little OCD) and Willow who is in need of a job do she can go back to America. They meet when Willow shows her strength and bravery and helps Ansley from attackers. From the moment Ansley meets Willow he wants to protect her, he feels something for her, she keeps him calm. – By the way, I really like Ansley’s mother.
To say I loved this book is an understatement. It was a lovely, light enjoyable read. Does Collette Cameron every write an un-enjoyable book? I do not think so. They are all enjoyable!!!
I received an early copy of this book for my honest review.
Loved the story of Willow and Ansley! Willow was such a strong character in both passions and personality. Not one to let slight’s slide. Ansley was protective of Willow from their first meeting. It was instant love that neither knew. Watching how Ansley just kept digging himself further into challenges to schedules that he needed to keep while keeping his hands off Willow was fun. Have to admit I loved Ansley’s mother. Also, the description in the library matched the cover perfectly minus the laughing. Loved the book! Thank you for the advanced copy, it’s an awesome read!
Oh my, Author Collette Cameron had me laughing so much while reading, The Earl of Scarborough. This book will have you in tears from laughing at the antics of the Ansley and Willow. I haven’t enjoyed reading a book such as this in a long time. By the time you get near the end, you realize what a true fairytale romance this was. I’m only sad the book had to end.
When a lady helps rescue an Earl, he is smitten. Willow is English and American. When her grandfather died, she has nowhere to go except London to look for a job as a governess. But she has no experience and no references. When Ansley Twistleton, Earl of Scarborough, meets her again at the registry office, he knows he has to give her the job as his new housekeeper. Willow has little experience as a housekeeper, but needs the money to return to America. Ansley knows he can’t let her leave. Willow doesn’t want to go. I really enjoyed this quick read with little to no angst. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
This is one of those books that I will read over and over again. Earl of Scarborough: The Honorable Rogues by Collette Cameron is book 21 in the Wicked Earls’ Club series. This story was so well written as the hero has special needs and Collette did an amazing job writing this book to be witty without being offensive. You fall in love with the characters and this is truly an original. Though in a series this regency story can be read as a standalone. This story has a mugging, a heroine, understanding, trust, scandal, lies, rescue, a commoner, routine, a life saver, wanting what you can’t have and love. I highly commend you read this book or any of Collette Cameron’s books, you won’t be sorry you did!
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
You can’t go wrong with an of Ms Camerons books. They are filled with humor and romance. You just have to love the way she uses language such as silly names and funny and unusual words to describe the different characters actions and behaviours. They constantly keep you smiling. This story was no different. The characters were well written with the usual sensitivity, humor and great character. I enjoyed the story being the different story line to the usual Ton stories. It was a joy to read and was a quick and easy read. There was no sex but lots of looks, thoughts and kisses. I received this as an ARC and was happy to do my review.
I received an ARC of this book from the author Collette Cameron. I feel so fortunate to have had the luck to read this beautiful love story. Ansley, the Earl with a few peculiarities, and Willow, the half American, half English young lady who wishes to be a governess were destined to have an attraction for each other from the start. There were obstacles in their way such as their social standing in society, but Ms. Cameron gave a twist in this story where she had a hero with slightly quirky habits and the heroine’s ability to adore these habits rather than find them a nuisance. Well done, Ms.Cameron….a beautiful love story.
What an fantastic book! It was full of humor that kept me smiling most of the way through it & the characters were all so engaging that you couldn’t wait to turn to the next page.
Ansley Twistleton, the Earl of Scarborough is the “shining star” of this story with his very strictly organized schedule, he is socially inept & so sarcastic that he even questions his own sanity. He keeps a rock in his pocket to rub if he becomes agitated & he has a nervous tic but he was Greek God handsome with a physique to match & he is intelligent. Who could resist a earl like Ansley? And then one night he met Willow Harwood.
Willow was half American & half English & was born & raised in Connecticut for the first 14 years of her life & when her father died, her Mother took Willow back to her father’s home in England where she had been well educated. After her Mother died & later her Grandfather, the people in the little town of Cambridgeshire were not kind to her so she struck out for London to find a position as a governess.
It all begins her for Ansley & Willow – they are thrown together due to no fault of their own & the places it takes them along with all the humor, scandals & romance is a fun & touching story that does take them to their HEA. Collette Cameron never disappoints with her entertaining books & wonderful characters – I know you will enjoy this as much as I did!
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
This enchanting story starts with a commoner lady saving the life of a titled man. From there it just gets better and better. I thoroughly loved this story!!!!!
Wicked Earls Club is one of my favorite series. Earl of Scarborough is one of my favorites in the series. I enjoyed the character development and the journey to HEA. I recommend this story if you want a Christmas story with a quirky Earl and brave and loyal English/American heroine.