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The Earl Takes a Fancy

(Sins for All Seasons #5)

Lorraine Heath

3.91 · Rating details · 1,682 ratings · 224 reviews

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath pens another richly satisfying romance in her Sins for all Seasons series.

She’s looking for a nobleman to wed…

Though born out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her mother’s wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy’s keen intellect and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any gentleman—if h ...more

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Mar 22, 2020 Anovelqueen rated it really liked it

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***4 STARS***

Fancy Trewlove is the youngest of the Trewlove siblings. She was born out of wedlock but has been raised and taught that she should land a member of the aristocracy for a husband. So through the connections of her siblings she will have a coming out for the Season. Although she has been spoiled and pampered by her family as the youngest she still gives back to others. She runs her own bookstore and helps adults learn to read.

Matthew Sommersby was burned with his first marriage. Ther ...more

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Mar 08, 2020 Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth rated it it was ok

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TITLE: THE EARL TAKES A FANCY
AUTHOR: Lorraine Heath
SERIES: Sins for All Seasons #5
RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2020
GENRE: Historical Romance
RATING: 2.5 STARS
CLIFFHANGER: No

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It's really the worst feeling when one of your top favorite authors doesn't work for you. Lorraine Heath writes wonderful historical romance but this one, I felt, wasn't up to par. Please note that there are some spoilers in my review - I had to add them in order to explain my issues.

First there is t ...more

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Apr 06, 2020 WhiskeyintheJar rated it liked it

Shelves: series, historical, regency

2.7 stars

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

After widowed Matthew's, Earl of Rosemont, wife posthumously has a letter printed in the Times about what a great husband he was, ladies have been clamoring for his attention. He decides to rent rooms in a more middle class area of London to escape for awhile. There he walks into a bookshop and feels his world tilt when he meets the owner.
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Feb 15, 2020 Caz rated it liked it

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I've given this a C+ at AAR, so 3.5 stars

The Earl Takes a Fancy is book five in Lorraine Heath’s Sins For All Seasons series, which features the six Trewlove siblings, all but one of them by-blows of members of the nobility who were handed over to baby farmer Ettie Trewlove who, instead of neglecting them (as was, sadly, the most common result of this practice), cared for them, loved them and brought them up as her own. The four preceding books have seen Mick, Gillie, Aiden and Finn fall in I've given this a C+ at AAR, so 3.5 stars

The Earl Takes a Fancy is book five in Lorraine Heath’s Sins For All Seasons series, which features the six Trewlove siblings, all but one of them by-blows of members of the nobility who were handed over to baby farmer Ettie Trewlove who, instead of neglecting them (as was, sadly, the most common result of this practice), cared for them, loved them and brought them up as her own. The four preceding books have seen Mick, Gillie, Aiden and Finn fall in love and marry well, and in this book, it’s the turn of Ettie’s daughter Fancy – the only Trewlove to whom Ettie actually gave birth – to meet her match.

Fancy is the baby of the family – she’s just nineteen in this story – and as is natural, Ettie wants nothing but the best for her daughter. Even before the family’s fortunes begin to rise, she is determined Fancy will marry a fancy man, live in a fancy house and enjoy a fancy life. Now, it looks as though Ettie’s dreams for Fancy will come true; her sister Gillie, Duchess of Thornley, is soon to hold a ball to launch Fancy into society, which will surely lead to her finding the lord Ettie and her family are so keen for her to marry.

Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont lost his wife a year earlier, so to say he’s surprised to see a letter from her published in the newspaper one morning is an understatement. In the missive, she talks about Matthew’s husbandly devotion, how much they’d loved each other and how much she wants him to find love again – and Matthew is furious. He knows his late wife is mocking him from beyond the grave because their marriage was a sham; he’d been a besotted fool, tricked into marriage by a woman who wanted only his title and status and he’s determined never to be so gullible again. This letter, however, has brought scores of match-making mamas and their similarly minded daughters to his door – and he wants none of it. Less than a week after the letter first appears, Matthew closes up his London house and disappears.

Fancy is facing the prospect of her society début with some trepidation. She knows that her illegitimacy will count against her as she tries to secure a position within high society, but her family is still set on seeing her married into the aristocracy – nothing less than an earl will do. Fancy, though, would much prefer to marry a man she loves and who loves her; her sister and three of her brothers have married for love and Fancy wants what they have… but is unwilling to disappoint her mum, whom she adores. Fancy has a tender regard for stories brimming with romance, and along with most of the women in London, thought the late Countess of Rosemont’s letter was incredibly romantic, and keeps a copy of it in her pocket, believing it offers the hope that she might one day discover the same sort of passion. The jingle of the bell of her bookshop interrupts her musings, and she finds herself facing a strikingly handsome man and falling into easy conversation about books with him. Very shortly after she has closed the shop for the evening, she runs into the man again at the pub she goes to for her supper; the stranger introduces himself as Mr. Matthew Sommersby, and explains he’s new to the area, and they end up sharing a table and continuing their conversation over their meal. Matthew finds his companion’s lack of guile completely refreshing, until, that is, Fancy dislodges the copy of his late wife’s letter from her pocket and he immediately assumes Fancy is just the same as any of the other women who have besieged him seeking wealth and title. *eyeroll*

Fortunately, he does realise his mistake quickly, and apart from this, the relationship between Matthew and Fancy is very well developed, with a palpable pull of attraction between the pair from the moment they meet. Ms. Heath takes the time to show readers the couple getting to know each other, bonding over a mutual love of books and reading , and most importantly, she shows us – and Fancy – exactly who Matthew is as a person; a kind, thoughtful man who wants someone who loves him for himself and not for his money or title. I will say, however, that if you’re someone for whom deception of any kind in a romance is a dealbreaker, then this may not be the book for you.

For the first half of the book I was pulled in by the romance and the characters, both of whom are well-drawn and attractive, but that didn’t mean I couldn’t see the two huge plot-holes. 1. If Fancy’s family are so concerned for her happiness, why do none of them actually ask her what she wants? And 2. Why are the Trewloves so intent on introducing her to a society that they know will judge her for her illegitimacy and humble origins? Her brothers even point out that Gillie is the only one of them who is even vaguely accepted, and that’s because Thornley is a duke and can do whatever the hell he wants. They love Fancy so much, yet are prepared to subject her to humiliation and the potential misery of marrying a man she doesn’t love.

As the story wore on, however, it became repetitive – Fancy doesn’t want to disappoint her family so doesn’t tell them she doesn’t want what they want for her, and Matthew realises he needs to tell her the truth about who he is, but wants just a little bit more time to make sure she’s properly interested in him. Of course, he puts off telling her for too long, which leads to an eye-rolling eleventh-hour conflict that then rushes headlong into a hasty and credulity-snapping conclusion.

I’ve continued to read (and listen) to the books in this series in the hopes of a return to form by Lorraine Heath, but have so far been unable to rate any of them higher than a B (the last three have all been B-/C+ reads for me). As I read the first half, I was thinking things were looking up, and I’d be able to award The Earl Takes a Fancy a solid B grade, but in the end, the likeable characters couldn’t make up for the sagging middle, the holes in the premise and the ridiculous ending. ...more

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Aug 29, 2020 OLT rated it it was ok

Gotta say I didn't fancy this book at all. I'm a former reader of Lorraine Heath's HRs and hadn't picked up one of her books in several years. When I saw this one at a bargain price, out of curiosity, I decided to try her again.

Well, I shouldn't have bothered. This wasn't worth my time and, to be honest, I didn't quite finish it, I was so bored. I checked out reviews here afterwards to see if I had missed something by not reading that last third or so of the book, but there was no indication in ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 Esther rated it really liked it

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ARC provided by Edelweiss and Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Rating it 3.75

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Feb 25, 2020 Niki (mustreadalltheromance) rated it it was amazing

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4.5 stars rounded up.

Fancy Trewlove dreams of marrying for love, though she knows she must also fulfill her mother's dream that she marry a titled nobleman. Fancy has the manners and educational polish to be a perfect aristocratic wife, if she can find someone to overlook her illegitimacy and scandalous family. But when an intriguing stranger wanders into her bookshop, he and Fancy strike up an unlikely sort of friendship and soon it is he she can't stop thinking of.

Matthew Sommersby, the Earl o ...more

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Dec 19, 2019 Elodie rated it it was amazing

The Earl Takes a Fancy
A Sins for All Seasons Series #5
Lorraine Heath
https://www.facebook.com/LorraineHeat...
Release date 03/31/2020
Publisher Avon

Blurb :

She’s looking for a nobleman to wed…
Though born out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her mother’s wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy’s keen intellect and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any gentleman—if he’s willing to overlook her scandalous lineage. But Fancy’s plans are thrown into chaos when a ...more

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Jan 28, 2020 Mskychick rated it liked it

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2.5 stars.
I struggled with so many issues with this book.
I remember when I used to love Heath’s books. But the last 5 or 6 have been not at all my cup of tea. I am unwilling to let so many completely inane and unlikely things go now in pursuit of the overall plot, I guess. I need at least a modicum of verisimilitude.

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Mar 17, 2020 Barbara Rogers rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Series: Sins for All Seasons #5
Publication Date: 3/31/20
Number of Pages: 400
*** 3.5 Stars Rounded Up To 4 ***

At the moment Fancy was born, her mother looked at her, loved her, and named her Fancy because someday she knew Fancy would marry a fancy gentleman and live in a fancy house. As her mother gazed at her with great, abiding love, her brothers, Mick, Aiden, Finn, and Beast along with her sister Gilly were smitten as well, and their mother’s goals for Fancy became their own. Fancy was protect Series: Sins for All Seasons #5
Publication Date: 3/31/20
Number of Pages: 400
*** 3.5 Stars Rounded Up To 4 ***

At the moment Fancy was born, her mother looked at her, loved her, and named her Fancy because someday she knew Fancy would marry a fancy gentleman and live in a fancy house. As her mother gazed at her with great, abiding love, her brothers, Mick, Aiden, Finn, and Beast along with her sister Gilly were smitten as well, and their mother’s goals for Fancy became their own. Fancy was protected and spoiled, yet she somehow managed to get through all of that spoiling with a remarkably level-headed, non-demanding, sweet, caring, and very loving personality. All of her life, Fancy has been groomed to meet her family’s goals for her. She’s never questioned the goals and nobody has ever asked her if that is what she wants. You’ll love Fancy when you meet her.

Every female Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont, has ever known is dishonest and deceitful. They stopped at nothing to get what they want – whether the other person wanted to give it or not. It was true of his mother and his sister – and then it was true of his wife when she trapped him into marriage. To say he was mistrustful of women would be a gross understatement. Then, to add insult to injury, a year after her death she had arranged for a letter from her to be delivered to the gossip sheets. That letter sent every unmarried lady of the ton to Matthew’s door. It was so bad that he abandoned his home to escape them. He took up residence in a newly built housing area and became just plain Matthew Sommersby for a while.

Fancy and Matthew met when he visited her bookshop. They soon bonded over their shared love of books. As they became friends, Fancy shared her family’s goals for her and when Matthew learned she was just another title hunting female, he tried to draw away. However, the attraction was too strong. I loved that it took them a while to get from meeting to falling in love because they had a chance to get to know each other. Of course, that didn’t do much good because, at the first opportunity, one of them readily believed the worst of the other and walked away.

I have enjoyed every book in this series, but if you haven’t read any of them, I do have to tell you that you will have to entirely suspend your disbelief. There are so many improbable and unlikely things that take place that, well – as I said – you’ll just have to suspend those disbeliefs in order to enjoy the story. While I loved Matthew, he annoyed me greatly when he so quickly believed the worst of Fancy – and didn’t come around until he decided to take the word of a woman he didn’t even know. Not well-done Matthew!

I really think you’ll enjoy this book. I loved the characters and the romance – and even the villain wasn’t too bad. One lovely thing is that we got nice visits with all of the brothers and sisters and even Beast. I assume Beast will get his own book next – at least I sure hope so. I have been waiting for his story from the beginning. He is such an intriguing character and the one we know the least about.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Mar 26, 2020 Christie«SHBBblogger» rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Title:The Earl Takes a Fancy
Series: Sins for All Seasons #5
Author: Lorraine Heath
Release date: March 31, 2020
Cliffhanger: no

The Earl Takes a Fancy is about the youngest sibling in the Trewlove family, Fancy. She was probably the one I was most looking forward to. I loved the fact that she's a book lover who runs a bookstore. Fancy is sweet, if a little naive. She's also a romantic, but looks at her upcoming season pragmatically. She could have easily have been spoiled, being given so many more ...more

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Aug 12, 2019 Angie Elle marked it as e-arc

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OH. MY. GOD. That blurb!

Be honest, Lorraine Heath. You wrote this book just for me, didn't you? ...more

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Mar 24, 2020 Douglas Meeks rated it really liked it

Matthew and Fancy were a delightful couple in the dance they were doing, he was avoiding women who he thought were just husband hunting (which included about all females) and she was looking for a husband with a title to please her family. It was a bit of a Cinderella story which I am a sucker for and not sure why so many reviewers seemed to find this book lacking, I thought it was close to 5 Stars but gave it 4 for a few inane things.

Bottom Line: There is less sex than most historical romance ...more

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Nov 27, 2020 Missy rated it it was ok

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This was a reeaallly slow-burn romance. Too slow for me but I persevered. The ending/proposal was quite romantic.

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Feb 21, 2020 Jen Davis rated it liked it

I did not expect this installment to be my favorite book in the Sins for All Seasons series, and it wasn’t. But not for the reasons I expected. I wasn’t super excited for this book because it features the youngest of the Trewlove clan, Fancy, who is not particularly angsty the way all of her bastard brothers and sisters are. And on top of that she is not nearly as old as I would prefer my heroines to be. She’s only 19 and, I don’t know, stories about a girl’s first season or not usually my favor I did not expect this installment to be my favorite book in the Sins for All Seasons series, and it wasn’t. But not for the reasons I expected. I wasn’t super excited for this book because it features the youngest of the Trewlove clan, Fancy, who is not particularly angsty the way all of her bastard brothers and sisters are. And on top of that she is not nearly as old as I would prefer my heroines to be. She’s only 19 and, I don’t know, stories about a girl’s first season or not usually my favorites.

Those things I knew going in actually did not end up being so terrible. Yes, Fancy is young, but she is not ridiculously naïve or innocent. And the hero, Matthew, isn’t so much older that I felt it was creepy. He was only in his mid to late 20s. So it was fine. My issues came with the conflicts.

Quick set up. Matthew is a widowed Earl whose late wife left an article in the newspaper, soliciting young women to help her husband out of mourning. They had an unhappy relationship and she had tricked him into the marriage, so he is not thrilled about looking for a new wife. Instead he leaves the noble world behind and hides in the area where Fancy runs her book shop. That is where they meet.

Conflict number one: Fancy feels like she has to marry a nobleman because her family wants it for her. Maybe you can tie that one into youth after all. But as she clearly fell for Matthew, I would have appreciated her giving him consideration far earlier than she did.

Conflict number two: Matthew's hidden Lord status. I understand why he wanted a woman to love him for who he is rather than his title, especially after his experience with his first wife. But his deception went on far too long. And then, the problem it created brought him back to distrusting her, even after he knew the kind of person she was, which just bugged the snot out of me. If you wanted to make a conflict that didn’t crap all over the romance, let her be angry with him or hurt by him for keeping his secret. Instead, he gets off Scott free and she ends up groveling when she is clearly not the kind of person who would do what she ends up accused of.

I don’t want to give away too much, but I spent this entire book waiting for the other shoe of Matthew's secret to drop. And it dropped way too late. And when it did, his distrust was both predictable and disappointing.

There were also a few loose ends that bothered me, like why his late wife put the letter in the paper in the first place.

But despite my complaints, I did not actively dislike the book. I just did not really connect to it. Lorraine Heath is a good writer and it was easy to fall into the book. It was pretty low-key. and I liked the fact that Fancy ran a book shop and loved books and reading and so did Matthew, which while it felt a little meta, is likely to be a hit for all book lovers out there.

I am looking forward to getting a story for Beast, though. I am excited to return to the angsty bastards. This one was just a bit meh.

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Nov 02, 2019 Sarah rated it really liked it

Fancy is the youngest Trewlove and poised for her debut season when into her bookshop walks a handsome man. Matthew is an earl in hiding after a letter from his dead wife is published in the paper. This letter described a perfect love and a perfect husband and asked that the ladies of London win his hand and make him happy again. Unfortunately the marriage was anything but happy. So Matthew goes into hiding to escape the marriage minded misses and lets a terrace house behind Fancy’s book shop. T ...more

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Jul 22, 2020 Alexandra rated it it was amazing

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This was one of the cutest in the series! The slow bur romance, the joy for books and reading! So good!

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Mar 11, 2020 Maida rated it it was amazing

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I requested this late because I wasn't super enthused about Fancy from her brief appearances in the four previous books. I’d thought she read young. Boy, was I wrong. After reading it, The Earl Takes a Fancy is now my favorite of the series (so far). I devoured this nonstop in 3 1/2 hours. I haven't cried this much from a Lorraine Heath book since The Duke and the Lady in Red.

Okay, how to explain why I’ve taken a fancy to Fancy? I thought she was a Mary Sue, at first. Little Miss Perfect with h ...more

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Nov 17, 2020 NinaReader rated it really liked it

4.25 Stars!

This was actually the sweetest of the series. Nothing too dark that leaves you broken like the 3rd book in the series.

Fancy was sweet and I love how the 3 brothers just looked out for her, supported her, and loved her. She was nice, giving, and strong.

Her family wanted something more for her and they expected her to marry an aristocrat. But she was falling in love with a commoner who visited her bookstore...or was he?

Super sweet story.

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Jul 19, 2020 Anna rated it liked it

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Apr 09, 2020 Lisa - (Aussie Girl) rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I'm usually a big fan of Ms Heath and her redemption of scoundrels tropes. In The Earl Takes a Fancy it is the heroine who comes from "the wrong side of the tracks" and after her older siblings make good (See books 1-4 in the series) it is her mother's greatest wish that "she marries up." Matthew Sommersby the Earl of Rosemont has been scarred by the same desire in his late wife and thus vows he won't fall in love with Fancy Trewlove but of course all that falls by the wayside when he first lock ...more

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Dec 13, 2019 WTF Are You Reading? rated it it was amazing

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Of all the Trewlove tales. It must be said that Fancy's would be the one that readers might have the most difficult time warming to.
Especially if one has first become acquainted with the emotionally captivating and drama laced complexity that stands as an unchallenged hallmark of the previous four siblings' stories.
At least upon first perusal...
The reason?
Fancy has always been portrayed as the cossetted and sheltered youngest sister.
A china figurine wrapped in tissue paper. That no light or du ...more

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Aug 23, 2020 Juliana Philippa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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4.5 stars
What a lovely and sweet romance (they made it onto my Favorite Couples list). I was a bit apprehensive going in, because I wasn't crazy about the premise that Fancy was so fixated on marrying a nobleman. It becomes quickly clear though that although yes, this is something that Fancy is focused on and will actively pursue after her debut in a couple weeks, the reason why she's doing it is because she feels she owes it to her siblings and her mother, who sacrificed so much for her and who 4.5 stars
What a lovely and sweet romance (they made it onto my Favorite Couples list). I was a bit apprehensive going in, because I wasn't crazy about the premise that Fancy was so fixated on marrying a nobleman. It becomes quickly clear though that although yes, this is something that Fancy is focused on and will actively pursue after her debut in a couple weeks, the reason why she's doing it is because she feels she owes it to her siblings and her mother, who sacrificed so much for her and who have wanted this for her for so long. So instead of it exemplifying any negative attributes, it actually just goes to highlight how dutiful and loving she is, and the strong sense of familial responsibility she feels.

You of course know that there is going to be big trouble down the road when she discovers that the wonderful Mr. Matthew Sommersby is actually Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont, however Heath does a great job with this too, in that it is very understandable from the beginning why he keeps his identity a secret. First, he moved to the new terrace house to hide his identity from everyone in London and escape the hordes of debutantes that are after him, so it's not only Fancy whom he is deceiving. Second, he learns quite quickly after they meet that she's got her cap set on marrying a man with a title, and given his first wife had the same mindset and deceived him in order to get it, it makes total sense that he's not eager to disclose his true identity—especially once he starts to develop feelings for her, and realizes he wants to be sure that she wants him for him, and not his title.

One thing that still makes absolutely NO sense is his dead wife's letter. The book starts a year after his wife's passing; she left instructions that on the one-year-anniversary of her death (she died of cancer) a letter she wrote in advance should be published in the newspaper. The letter is to the women of Society, letting them know how wonderful her husband is and that although the standard mourning period is two years, she hopes that he can find love again as soon as possible, and vouches for how amazing, loving, etc. he is.

Now, Matthew is definitely a nice guy, so none of those things are bizarre, but that she wrote it in the first place is weird. She arranged for themselves to be caught in a compromising situation so that he would be force to marry her (though he was already courting her anyway at the time), and from his description, their marriage was quite cold after that and they basically led separate lives, until she fell sick and he went back to live with her so he could take care of her until she passed. He therefore definitely deserved such a letter, but if she really did have this weird change of heart and decided to do this as a parting gift because she was so grateful to him, then I wish she had also left a letter for him explaining that. From the beginning, he's never really sure if that was why, or if it was one last attempt to screw with his life.

It may not seem like a big deal, however the letter is what drives him to abandon his townhouse and live under a semi-secret identity in a rented house, and him seeing Fancy's clipping of the letter is what prompts him to discover she wants to marry a lord. So in the evolution in the story, it's actually quite an important driver. ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 belle ☆ﾐ (thisbellereadstoo) rated it really liked it

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this was adorable. after finishing the duchess in his bed, i had wanted to know about fancy's story in the earl takes a fancy.

fancy's an independent, young woman. amongst the trewlove siblings, she's the only biological one to their mother. though they aren't blood-related siblings, her siblings treated her extremely well. everything they'd done for fancy was so that she could ascend in social status. the boys were so protective of her as well, especially when she's having her debut to the soci ...more

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Apr 06, 2020 Blodeuedd Finland rated it liked it · review of another edition

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This was slowbuilding romance where they learned to know each other, become friends and then more. They talked a lot, and with these two I did believe that they knew each other, loved each other and could have a happy life together.

Fancy's mother took in bastards for money, and they all made splendid matches and made lots of money. Now they want Fancy to do the same, but she is happy in her bookshop. Still, she will have her season.

Matthew's wife tricked him into marriage. Then she died, and no ...more

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Mar 29, 2020 Stacee rated it really liked it

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I’ve been loving all of the books in this series, so there was no way I was going to miss Fancy’s book.

I love love loved Fancy and Matthew. She’s a little sheltered and wants so much for herself. He’s titled and looking for a little freedom from marriage hunting mamas. Together they have loads of conversation and chemistry. I absolutely loved reading them learn about each other and especially enjoyed seeing the other couples.

Plot wise it was good. It was a slow burn all around. It didn’t feel ...more

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Apr 02, 2020 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it it was amazing

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The Earl Takes a Fancy by Lorraine Heath is book 5 in the A Sins for All Seasons series. This is the story of Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont and Fancy Trewlove. I have read the previous books, but I do fill you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Fancy although her birth isn't what society approves of, her mother has had big dreams for her. Fancy has been raised and taught just like any women of society to be a lady and to find a titled husband. Matthew is done with all th ...more

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May 12, 2020 Alissa rated it really liked it

This one just really worked for me! 😍

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May 31, 2020 Aly rated it really liked it

Like her adoptive siblings, Fancy Trewlove was born on the wrong side of the blanket, but she's Ettie Trewlove's only biological child. She's also the baby of the family and they're all much older than her so they all took good care of her. For that reason, Fancy always had the feeling that she owe them something. Now that's she's about to be introduced into society, she wants a titled man so it can elevate her in the ton and thus repay her family. Fancy is also helping other people less fortuna ...more

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Nov 26, 2019 Melisa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviews, romance, historical-romance, victorian-romance

The Earl Takes a Fancy is a beautifully written book. I'm a huge fan of bookstore owning heroines and Fancy is a great one. She juggles her family's expectations with what she wants from live. It was a great ride to watch her an Matthew fall in love! ...more

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About Lorraine Heath

Lorraine Heath

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Also writes Young Adult under Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker, and with her son as J.A. London)

Lorraine Heath has always had a soft spot for emotional love stories. No doubt because growing up, watching movies with her mom, she was taught that the best movies "won't half make you cry."

She is the daughter of a British beauty (her mom won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor ...more