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Lady Average's Unexpected Admirer
She didn’t know how beautiful she was, this girl who called herself “Lady Average”. Everything about her was perfect. A glance from her melting brown eyes soothed his soul, a twitch of her lips was his joy, her laughter was his music. He could not deny the love in his heart for her, but could he ever hope to make her his without revealing his secret and jeopardizing his chosen path?
Piers Wellbelove is the 5th Marquess of Lorne and heir to the Duke of Lelandshire. But he’s rejected rank and fortune to marry medicine instead, planning to treat the poor by opening a free health clinic. That means finding patients who can pay to help those who can’t. Reluctantly, Piers must work for the people he has rejected – the ton. When he attends a certain injured earl’s daughter and begins to fall for her, he faces a A lowly physician is not a suitable match for one of her status. Only if he puts his career on the line by revealing his true lineage can he ever hope to make her his.
Athena Crossland is “Lady Average”, the middle one of two beautiful, talented sisters she believes she can never compete with for a gentleman’s attention. Free from parental expectation until her elder sister marries, Athena throws herself into the Season with no thought of romance. Then, an injury brings a young, handsome physician into her life, whose face and touch she can’t forget, and her world is overturned.
How can an earl’s daughter love a mere physician without risking the wrath of Society? When she finds out who the doctor is and how he’s lied to her, it seems like the end of the world. But maybe it’s just the beginning…
Get ready to be swept away into the enchanting world of "Lady Average's Unexpected Admirer." This story is filled with fascinating characters and surprising moments. Immerse yourself in a tale of passionate romance and prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking twists and turns that lie within.
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Piers Wellbelove is the 5th Marquess of Lorne and heir to the Duke of Lelandshire. But he’s rejected rank and fortune to marry medicine instead, planning to treat the poor by opening a free health clinic. That means finding patients who can pay to help those who can’t. Reluctantly, Piers must work for the people he has rejected – the ton. When he attends a certain injured earl’s daughter and begins to fall for her, he faces a A lowly physician is not a suitable match for one of her status. Only if he puts his career on the line by revealing his true lineage can he ever hope to make her his.
Athena Crossland is “Lady Average”, the middle one of two beautiful, talented sisters she believes she can never compete with for a gentleman’s attention. Free from parental expectation until her elder sister marries, Athena throws herself into the Season with no thought of romance. Then, an injury brings a young, handsome physician into her life, whose face and touch she can’t forget, and her world is overturned.
How can an earl’s daughter love a mere physician without risking the wrath of Society? When she finds out who the doctor is and how he’s lied to her, it seems like the end of the world. But maybe it’s just the beginning…
Get ready to be swept away into the enchanting world of "Lady Average's Unexpected Admirer." This story is filled with fascinating characters and surprising moments. Immerse yourself in a tale of passionate romance and prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking twists and turns that lie within.
Get it Now!
Free with Kindle Unlimited!
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2023
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July 25, 2023
Great First Novel
Amanda Stones is a new author for me. I am impressed with this story. First, there is Athena who was left penniless when her father died. He was a member of the nobility but his family was disgraced by his loss of fortune. Instead of participating in her debut, Athena became a companion.
There is, of course, a young doctor that is trying to start a clinic for the poor, where people can get excellent care. He has a secret.
Both Athena and Piers know they cannot fall in love. She, because she is employed. Whereas Piers does not want to advertise his identity.
Both of the main characters are good people trying to be true to their families and their careers. Some of the secondary characters were memorable. The action was slow but fit the story.
I give it 5 stars.
Amanda Stones is a new author for me. I am impressed with this story. First, there is Athena who was left penniless when her father died. He was a member of the nobility but his family was disgraced by his loss of fortune. Instead of participating in her debut, Athena became a companion.
There is, of course, a young doctor that is trying to start a clinic for the poor, where people can get excellent care. He has a secret.
Both Athena and Piers know they cannot fall in love. She, because she is employed. Whereas Piers does not want to advertise his identity.
Both of the main characters are good people trying to be true to their families and their careers. Some of the secondary characters were memorable. The action was slow but fit the story.
I give it 5 stars.
September 3, 2025
This is so dumb! There are so many mistakes. Totally illogical.
The doctor is in the coach returning to the ball, so deep in thought, he almost forgets to turn.... He isn't steering the coach, he's inside. The coachman knows the way since they are returning the coach!
Lance wanting to find out more about Amelia from Edwards. He does not give Edwards her surname, but Edwards immediately knows which Amelia Lance wants to know about amongst all of London's Amelias.
So many people do not make sense. So badly written. What has the editor been doing?
I couldn't bring myself to finish it Feeling too guilty about wasting my time!
The doctor is in the coach returning to the ball, so deep in thought, he almost forgets to turn.... He isn't steering the coach, he's inside. The coachman knows the way since they are returning the coach!
Lance wanting to find out more about Amelia from Edwards. He does not give Edwards her surname, but Edwards immediately knows which Amelia Lance wants to know about amongst all of London's Amelias.
So many people do not make sense. So badly written. What has the editor been doing?
I couldn't bring myself to finish it Feeling too guilty about wasting my time!
July 5, 2023
I did not finish this book. There were so many errors in context as well as time line failure. The author seems unaware of the fact that there was a very distinct difference in the language of the high born to that of the low born. The servants in this book spoke with the same vocabulary as did the members of the Earls family. The plot was very good, and I would have enjoyed the premise of a smart female who dabbled in engineering a whole lot more if the proof readers and editors had done a better job.
November 5, 2023
Disappointed
Interesting storyline. Unfortunately, the book read like an outline. The chronology was frequently difficult to follow, especially when bouncing among the secondary characters. There was an obvious lack of quality editing.
Development of the primary characters was shallow, and the stilted conversation only tended to reinforce their lack of depth.
The multiple other couples appeared to be more of a distraction, and their story would be better told in their own book.
Interesting storyline. Unfortunately, the book read like an outline. The chronology was frequently difficult to follow, especially when bouncing among the secondary characters. There was an obvious lack of quality editing.
Development of the primary characters was shallow, and the stilted conversation only tended to reinforce their lack of depth.
The multiple other couples appeared to be more of a distraction, and their story would be better told in their own book.
June 25, 2023
A great story from a talent author.
I am quickly becoming a fan of this author. This is the second book I have read of hers and I found it both charming and very well written. She had done her all characters in a brilliant manner. This story was so sweet about a doctor (and a lord) and a young woman who see herself as just an average lady nothing special. This is a gem of a tale and one I am so very happy to recommend!
I am quickly becoming a fan of this author. This is the second book I have read of hers and I found it both charming and very well written. She had done her all characters in a brilliant manner. This story was so sweet about a doctor (and a lord) and a young woman who see herself as just an average lady nothing special. This is a gem of a tale and one I am so very happy to recommend!
August 22, 2023
I only got to chapter 4 so cannot say if it is clean or not. As said I stopped during chapter 4. It was not for me. It felt a bit stilted, nothing inspired me. Unusually for me I just could not persevere, which is a shame as the ‘blurb’ had promise and I was looking forward to a storyline that was different to most. Sorry.
December 4, 2025
Needs more polish
The basic premise of the story is good, but it does not have the feel of a well thought out story. Too many flowery words. Too many words in general. I often found myself skimming forward to get the plot moving. I read the book to the end, but it got a bit boring at times. Also, lots of historical inaccuracies.
The basic premise of the story is good, but it does not have the feel of a well thought out story. Too many flowery words. Too many words in general. I often found myself skimming forward to get the plot moving. I read the book to the end, but it got a bit boring at times. Also, lots of historical inaccuracies.
July 23, 2023
Not a good book. The characters are all weak and boring. A woman interested in science should have some backbone. A doctor some grit. Instead there were pages upon pages of feelings and feelings.
It was a boring read.
It was a boring read.
July 24, 2023
A bit dull.
August 2, 2023
Athena and Piers
Athena and Piers
This is a refreshingly sweet romance with some adventure and timeless adorable and charming characters that will melt your heart.
Athena and Piers
This is a refreshingly sweet romance with some adventure and timeless adorable and charming characters that will melt your heart.
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