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A review by laura_cs
West End Earl by Bethany Bennett
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Calvin, Earl of Carlyle, is tired of cleaning up his father's messes. Be it debts, seeing his sister successfully come out in society, and dealing with the man's many infidelities, Calvin is at least grateful to have the best land steward at his side: Adam Hardwick, whom he affectionately calls 'Puppy'. Only Adam will be able to help him navigate the newest mess, which--if things go his father's way--will see Calvin married much sooner than he'd like. As the settlement for yet another debt.
Except... Adam's hiding a secret. A rather large one. Namely, Adam is not Adam, and he is actually a she: Ophelia "Fee" Hardwick, to be precise. After an accident claimed her twin brother's life, Ophelia took his identity in order to get out from their cruel uncle's thumb and gain her rightful inheritance. She has only a few months left until her birthday, and then she can finally put Adam to rest and live as a woman. Even though that will mean leaving Calvin behind...
When a series of incidents spell trouble for Fee, her secret is discovered and Calvin is... well. He wasn't expecting this. Or for him to suddenly feel things for his steward that he hadn't before. Can Fee and Calvin find their happily ever after?
An amazing follow up to "Any Rogue Will Do" sees the return of many great characters and addicting drama and romance. Assassins, secret identities, clandestine relationships, and scandals galore await, all mixed in with a sweet, tender romance, some rather steamy encounters, and good-natured banter.
Calvin, Earl of Carlyle, is tired of cleaning up his father's messes. Be it debts, seeing his sister successfully come out in society, and dealing with the man's many infidelities, Calvin is at least grateful to have the best land steward at his side: Adam Hardwick, whom he affectionately calls 'Puppy'. Only Adam will be able to help him navigate the newest mess, which--if things go his father's way--will see Calvin married much sooner than he'd like. As the settlement for yet another debt.
Except... Adam's hiding a secret. A rather large one. Namely, Adam is not Adam, and he is actually a she: Ophelia "Fee" Hardwick, to be precise. After an accident claimed her twin brother's life, Ophelia took his identity in order to get out from their cruel uncle's thumb and gain her rightful inheritance. She has only a few months left until her birthday, and then she can finally put Adam to rest and live as a woman. Even though that will mean leaving Calvin behind...
When a series of incidents spell trouble for Fee, her secret is discovered and Calvin is... well. He wasn't expecting this. Or for him to suddenly feel things for his steward that he hadn't before. Can Fee and Calvin find their happily ever after?
An amazing follow up to "Any Rogue Will Do" sees the return of many great characters and addicting drama and romance. Assassins, secret identities, clandestine relationships, and scandals galore await, all mixed in with a sweet, tender romance, some rather steamy encounters, and good-natured banter.