You Never Forget Your First Earl
by Ella
Quinn
GENRE: Historical
(Regency)
BLURB:
With
her three good friends all recently married, Elizabeth Turley is ready for some
husband-hunting of her own. One gentleman in particular sparks her interest.
Geoffrey, Earl of Harrington is tall, handsome, and dashing. He’s also just a
bit too sure of himself. But Elizabeth has observed enough about the rules of
attraction to pique the earl’s attention. Yet once she has it, the discovery of
a troubling secret taints her future happiness . . .
Lord Harrington must
marry or lose a prestigious position in Brussels, and pretty, well-connected
Elizabeth fits his needs admirably. But could it be that he has underestimated
his bride? She doesn’t bat an eye in the face of the danger they encounter
overseas. She’s strong-willed, intelligent, and more enticing each day—yet also
more indifferent to him. Now Geoffrey faces his greatest challenge: to woo and
win his own wife, or risk losing her for good . . .
Excerpt:
Once Gavin had accompanied Lord
Harrington into the house, her aunt looked at Elizabeth. “Well, what did you
think?”
“After his initial stiffness, he was
quite charming.” Even if he didn’t kiss her fingers.
“He’s a handsome man,” her aunt
mused.
She had studied him as he’d strolled
off with Gavin. She had been right. It was clear his tall frame and broad
shoulders had no need of padding anywhere. “Yes. His eyes in particular are a
beautiful color blue. They almost match the sapphire he wore.” His hair was
blond but slightly darker than hers. “I like the way his hair curls.”
“But he is not pretty,” Aunt said.
“Not like Byron.”
“No. He is very manly looking. His
jaw is firm.” Not able to get the vision of his shoulders and shapely legs out
of her mind, Elizabeth fought the urge to sigh. She might be a little too
interested in his physical attributes.
“And he was attentive to you,” her
aunt prodded.
“Yes, he was very attentive.”
Especially when he talked about going abroad. In fact, that was almost the only
thing he discussed. He had not asked anything about her likes and dislikes.
“Very well.” Her aunt’s tone was a
bit impatient. “He is tall, blond, and handsome. He appears, from his
conversation, to be intelligent and well read. He comes from a good family. He
will be a marquis someday, and he wishes to be wed.” Aunt Bristow arched a
brow. “Tell me. What is it about him that you do not like?”
Her aunt was right. Something about
Lord Harrington had struck Elizabeth as . . . off. She pushed is physical looks
aside and focused on what was bothering her. Lord knows it wasn’t his
appearance. It was not his demeanor as such. It was . . . was he really
interested in her? “He wants this position so badly that I believe he will
marry any suitable lady just to have it.” She scrunched up her face. “Do you
know what I mean?” Her aunt stared at her, clearly not understanding. She’d
have to find a different way to put it. “It strikes me that in a way he is like
a fortune hunter. He does not care who he weds, so long as he can have what he
wants. In the case of a fortune hunter it is the money. In Lord Harrington’s
case, it is the position with Sir Charles.” She rubbed the space between her
eyes, trying to ease the tension she felt. “I do not wish to be the means to an
end.”
Aunt rang the bell on the table next
to her. “You do not think he cares if his affections are engaged.”
A footman appeared carrying two
glasses and a decanter of claret. After setting it down, he returned to the house.
“I am not even sure if he cares
about compatibility.”
AUTHOR Bio
and Links:
USA
Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been
on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were
her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing
them.
She
is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and
two beautiful granddaughters, and a Portuguese Water Dog. After living in the
South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her
husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a
sailboat. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a
transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently
living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work,
recovering from retirement.
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