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The Earl and His Lady: A Regency Romance Paperback – July 27, 2018

by Sally Britton (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,797 ratings
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Does it matter how a heart is broken when all that is left are shattered remains?Lady Virginia Macon, the recently widowed Baroness of Heatherton, has an impossible decision to make. Her late husband’s unscrupulous brother demands guardianship of her sons. The courts are on his side, unless she marries someone willing to stand in her late husband’s place. Locking her heart away and devoting herself to her children is the only way Virginia can countenance such a decision.Wearied by the world, Lucas Calvert, Earl of Annesbury, is tired of being alone. His wife’s passing six years previous left his life gray and empty. His only recourse has been to make life better for those around him, using his considerable wealth and influence. When he learns of Virginia’s plight, he knows he can save her and her sons.During one of the rainiest summers in England’s history, Virginia and her children bring light and color back into Lucas’s life. But will Virginia’s determination to protect her heart destroy their possibility of finding happiness together?
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Water Books (July 27, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1947005111
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947005112
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.65 x 9 inches
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Sally Britton is a wife, mother, and author who loves the world of romance, earned her BA in English in 2007, and reads voraciously. She started her writing journey at the tender age of fourteen on an electric typewriter, and she’s never looked back.

Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, two Australian Shepherds, and a queenly cat. She loves researching, hiking, and reading YA Fantasy novels.

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brooke
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Second Chance Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
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Virginia Macon mourns her late husband, but her ability to properly grieve is impeded by her brother-in-law’s attempts to claim custody of her two sons and mark his influence on the barony. Virginia is left with two options: move to the Americas, thus escaping the man’s reach, or remarry a peer with enough power and influence to protect her and the children.

Lucas Calvart, Earl of Annesbury, lost his wife many years ago and has filled his time with helping others. After learning of the Baroness of Heatherton’s predicament, Lucas offers himself as her rescuer.

Their marriage born of convenience takes a turn as both offer the other comfort and healing. Time crumbles the walls of grief, but can the heart love deeply more than once in a lifetime?

What an absolutely beautiful second chance story! I found myself rooting for Lucas and Virginia from the very start. The MCs were both wonderful and likable. The writing held so much depth, and I loved that it wasn’t this perfect relationship from the start. The MCs had to work to understand each other. Mistakes were made, but they grew in such a realistic way. Highly recommend this story!
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Jenny
4.0 out of 5 stars ERRORS IN THE USE OF PEERAGE TITLES *Looks like this has been fixed. Will amend review after reread
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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It is frustrating to see the mistakes with titles by this author, particularly because she seems to put a lot of research into many other details of her stories. My daughter read this book first out of the series and has declared that she won't read any more because the errors in title address were so annoying to her. Given who the main characters are, the errors are most prevalent in this book. The address for Lord and Lady Heatherton are correct, but then the author constantly calls Lucas Calvert, Earl of Annesbury, Lord Calvert. WRONG. His name is Calvert, his title is Annesbury. He would be addressed as Lord Annesbury. (For some reason, this does happen once in the book, but then is wrong every other time.) Also incorrect is calling him Lord Lucas Calvert. If you wish to introduce the first name, it should be Lucas Calvert, Lord Annesbury.

Also annoying..and incorrect, is the author's habit of addressing the Earl's mother as Lady Pamela. She is Pamela Calvert, The Dowager Lady Annesbury. Or, less formally, Lady Annesbury. The only time Lord/Lady FIRSTNAME LASTNAME, or Lord/Lady FIRSTNAME, is used is when the individual is a child of a Duke, Marquess, or Earl (in this case, all daughters, but only an eldest son...it's complicated), when there is no other title that supersedes it as either a courtesy title from a lesser title of the father, in the case of an eldest son, or a title by marriage, in the case of a daughter. There is a lot to know about titles...too much for me to explain it all here, but it honestly takes very little time to research this information online. There are numerous websites with pages/posts devoted to correct peerage title use. Debretts even has a website.

Another issue that I have is the author's tendency towards language that is slightly too modern. I have mostly ignored it, but the word "maybe" is driving me crazy. At the time, they would not have used "maybe" all the time. They would have used "perhaps", or even "mayhap". Further, they would not have used contractions as frequently as written by this author.

All that being said, I really do enjoy this author's books...but I had to give vent to the frustration that has been building throughout the series. The author creates an engaging story and compelling characters and is thorough in many areas if research. If one can overlook the errors in title address, then this is a great read.
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Britt98
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Wonderful Marriage of Convenience Novel!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
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I absolutely adored this marriage of convenience story! This is only the second book that I have read (listened to) by this author. I have loved both stories and they both happened to be in the same series. However, these books also seem to stand alone very nicely, too.

These two characters and the two young boys, as well, were written in a way that felt very realistic to me. Lucas and Virginia were in two very different stages of grief. I liked the way Lucas was completely and totally devoted to taking care of Virginia and her boys. He was such a kind man and a wonderful husband. There were so many moments that made my heart swoon in this novel and also moments of heartache. It was nice to slowly see Virginia begin to awaken to the possibility of a happy life filled with love again.

The narrator did an excellent job and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love, children, & laughter
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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I re-read the last few chapters of this book today and enjoyed it immensely. So many emotions and rescues in this book! Clean romance novels are the best!
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Debbie Clatterbuck
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, clean, historical romance you will love.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019
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Ms. Britton is truly a fabulous author. I was rooting for the couple all the way through the book. I found no issues with the writing and the characters were wonderfully developed. The boys seemed a bit mature for their ages, but I believe children back them were more mature than children today. I loved all the characters, except for the villainous brother-in-law.

Both the H and h, Lucas Calvert and Virginia Macon, had lost their spouses, though years apart from each other, Virginia's being the most recent. In the last book, His Bluestocking Bride, Virginia's husband died and his evil brother tried to take guardianship of her sons so he could have the title and money that is rightfully her oldest son, Phillip. To save her sons, she flees London for the country and her cousin Christine's home.

Lucas and Virginia meet there and though he has just met her, Lucas feels he can rescue Virginia and her sons by marrying her and affording her his name and protection. After careful consideration, she accepts his proposal and they are married. Things are a little strained at first, but the youngest son starts to warm up to his new step-father.

Will Phillip and Virginia follow suit? Can Lucas truly love another after losing is beloved wife? What of Virginia whose loss is still new? Grab a copy and check it out and see. Enjoy!
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Anne Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars my favourite of the series so far.
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2021
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Laughed and cried at the believable characters and their struggle with emotions. The things grieving, blended family’s might contend in finding their new happiness. Bravo!
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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Sally Britton writes great historical romance novels. Her writing flows so easily it is a pleasure to read - even the odd grammatical error is smoothly overlooked by the reader. Her characters are well developed, the story moved with pace. What’s not to love? ❤️❤️
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Senzasenso
4.0 out of 5 stars eine ander Liebe zulassen
Reviewed in Germany on May 24, 2020
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Gut erzählte Geschichte, wie eine junge Witwe "ungehörig" kurz nach dem Tod ihres Mannes eine neue Ehe eingehen muß und dann mit ihrem Gewissen kämpft, ob sie die wachsende Zuneigung zu ihrem neuen Mann überhaupt zulassen darf. Ein bisschen Drame mit einem Bösewichtgibt es gegen Ende auch und hilft in bewährter Weise, die Angelegenheit zu klären.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Story
Reviewed in Australia on October 23, 2021
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Who wouldn’t love Lucas. So many romances of this genre have a charmingly wicked hero out to seduce anything in a gown which can get very boring after awhile. But Lucas it a genuinely nice man and it was lovely that he got his heart’s desire in the end as well as a family he had always wished for. Well done Sally Britton
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Akshada
4.0 out of 5 stars Touching....
Reviewed in India on May 3, 2022
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Virginia journey from widowhood to a happily married women is really heart felt they had real life like transaction...... Beautiful.... N Earl was really a Gracesman.... Loved him n his patience...
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