Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, liked being in London
and fitting into the action. He reveled in the camaraderie
of being a member of "The Young Corinthians," a secret spy
group of titled gentlemen willing to put their life on the
line for the Crown. Being put in the line of fire, not a
problem, but the nerve of Lord Carmichael to send him to
his own property in rural Lulworth to investigate
suspicions of smuggling there! As if!
Marcus' father was a Scottish lord and his mother a lovely
English lady from Lulworth and so had titles in both
countries. Despite that wealth, Marcus' childhood was
lonely as he felt he had to hide his Scottish burr from the
unfriendly English, and he was never fully accepted as
being an insider in Scotland. With a sense of being
unwelcome in both, he chose to rarely visit either place.
Still chaffing from Carmichael's decision, Weston went for
a walk and came upon the most unlikely scene. Enchanted by
seeing a lovely auburn-haired sprite emerge from the
castle's lake, he failed to notice a massive dog bound his
way until he was toppled over. With that, he was most
properly introduced to the enchanting Sarah Elizabeth
Tisdale and her younger brother, Nigel. With Nigel's
charming truth, Marcus found out he was called "The Errant
Earl" and knew that he would still face the hostility he
experienced as a youth. As time when on and Marcus
started to learn more about the town and its people, he
knew he would have to make a change or he would not get
the support and the information he needed. Intent on
solving a mystery, Marcus almost didn't realize how much
his heart had been kidnapped until the mission turned
deadly dangerous. Can he save her?
With this second book in her Regency Rogues trilogy,
Stephanie Sloane definitely has a winning book and series
on her hands! Sarah is totally delightful and so true to
her intelligent and extroverted self and her love of
animals. Like Marcus, you can't help but be charmed by her
endearing mixing of proprieties in some very unusual and
improper circumstances and how she helps him find a path to
connect him back to his people. I also loved
twelve-year-old Nigel and his outspoken wit. I was glad that
Sloane had so
skillfully developed his character and given him a strong
role in the story. The secondary characters of the rest of
the Tisdale family and friends are also quite well
done and who can't help but smile at her dad as he broadly
boasts and winks about having the choicest brandy in all of
England. With the witty dialogue and the action moving
so quickly, I just couldn't put this book down and read it
late well into the night. I am sure you will relish it as
well! A wonderful treat of mystery, romance, and adventure!
Don't miss it!
Injured in the line of duty, Young Corinthian agent Marcus
MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, travels to his country estate
to recover—or so he believes. His superior’s request that he
investigate a smuggling ring run by Napoleon sympathizers
seems ridiculous at first, but then becomes all-too
threatening as pieces of a treacherous puzzle begin to fall
into place. And the most troubling piece of all is Miss
Sarah Tisdale, an unconventional beauty whose lust for life
is rivaled only by her ability to drive Marcus to
distraction. When her family comes under suspicion, Marcus
must watch her very, very closely…even if her touch ignites
the deep, fiery desire burning just beneath his cool façade.
When it comes to suitors, Sarah’s lush curves and perfectly
kissable lips aren’t enough to compensate for her outspoken
and willful nature. Sarah’s tasted disappointment before,
and she long ago decided that she’s better off without an
overbearing husband. Still, flirting with the sinfully
handsome Marcus is a pastime worth savoring—even when it
leads to wicked pleasures. But when Sarah’s life is in
jeopardy, Marcus discovers that the fire between them can no
longer be denied—and that he’ll do anything to keep her in
his arms.
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