A review by alisonb
How the Earl Entices by Anna Harrington

5.0

4.5 stars rounded up.
“Fate double-crossed us again,” he murmured, releasing his hold on her. He caressed her cheek in the darkness. “Apparently, you’re still not meant for me.” His voice lowered to little more than a whisper, one laced with hopelessness. “But I so very much wanted you to be.”

These words are from Ross and, when they are spoken, they risk tearing out one’s heart for all the anguish in that moment. This was a wonderful story. Two people brought down by people and circumstances who find strength in themselves and one another.