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Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls' Club)

(Wicked Earls' Christmas)

Aubrey Wynne (Goodreads Author)

4.51 · Rating details · 96 ratings · 74 reviews

Miss Hannah Pendleton is nursing her pride after her childhood crush falls in love with another. Determined to break a few hearts of her own, she hurls herself into the exciting and hectic schedule of a first season. Hannah finds the glitter and malice of London and its society both intriguing and intimidating. Always clever and direct, the smooth manners and practiced ...more

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Nov 14, 2019 Barbara Rogers rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019-read, author-arc, iblog

Series: Wicked Earls’ Club #21
Publication Date: 11/19/19
Number of Pages: 160

Well, color me gobsmacked! Had you told me that I would actually enjoy a Christmas story that begins with a suicide, I would have laughed at you. However, that is exactly what happened with this novella. Kudo’s to the author who managed to pull that off.

Nicholas (not sure I learned his last name), Earl of Darby, does not celebrate Christmas and hasn’t for the last five years. Not since his wife, Alice, committed suicide Series: Wicked Earls’ Club #21
Publication Date: 11/19/19
Number of Pages: 160

Well, color me gobsmacked! Had you told me that I would actually enjoy a Christmas story that begins with a suicide, I would have laughed at you. However, that is exactly what happened with this novella. Kudo’s to the author who managed to pull that off.

Nicholas (not sure I learned his last name), Earl of Darby, does not celebrate Christmas and hasn’t for the last five years. Not since his wife, Alice, committed suicide on their wedding night – which was Christmas Eve. What he learned that night has driven him for the five years since – and he’s getting closer to revenge and justice – he can just feel it. Not only did he lose his wife and his love of Christmas that night, but he also lost all trust in any female – save his sweet, innocent sister, Mattie. Now, he confines his interactions with women to his mistresses.

Hannah Pendleton is looking forward to her first season. The balls, the excitement and maybe even garnering the regard of the man she has admired all of her life, Gideon, Earl of Stanfield. Hannah is a lovely person – inside and out. When her brother introduces her to Nicholas, one of his best friends, she immediately befriends his shy sister who is also having her first season.

Hannah’s brother has asked Nicholas to keep an eye out for Hannah because he has to return to his country estate to await the birth of his child. Since Nicholas will be seeing after his own sister, Hannah won’t be any additional burden. Or will she? When she catches the eye of a predator, Nicholas knows he has to be doubly vigilant – especially since that same predator is the one who caused his wife’s suicide.

It was lovely to watch Hannah work her magic on Nicholas – without even meaning to do so. The romance was lovely and the characters were memorable. I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. Then, when you add in a lovely second-chance romance as well as a villain getting his just desserts – well – that is a pretty good read!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Nov 12, 2019 Elodie rated it it was amazing

Earl of Darby
Wicked Earls' Club
Once Upon A Widow Series #4
Aubrey Wynne
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Release date 11/19/2019
Publisher Plato Publishing

Blurb:

Miss Hannah Pendleton is nursing her pride after her childhood crush falls in love with another. Determined to break a few hearts of her own, she hurls herself into the exciting and hectic schedule of a first season. Hannah finds the glitter and malice of London and its society both intriguing and intimidating. Always clever and ...more

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Nov 19, 2019 Space Cowgirl rated it it was amazing

ADULT Recency Romance and Thriller.
This book starts out as a sad progression of horrible events that leads Nicholas, the young Earl of Darby, to seek revenge on the young Duke of Colvin, a deviant of the worst kind.

Nicholas needs proof of the sordid and illegal acts the Duke perpetrates on young debutantes, cyprians, and now chimney sweep lads. The Duke has been banned from the Covenant Garden brothels because he was assaulting and violently damaging the women within. Without the late Duke's ...more

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Nov 28, 2019 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it really liked it

Shelves: trt, 4-star, arc-netgalley, christmas-theme, series, 2019-read, hero-involved-with-someone-else, semi-novella

Earl of Darby by Aubrey Wynne is part of the Wicked Earl's Club and the Once Upon a Widow Series. This is the story of Nicholas, the Earl of Darby and Hannah Pendleton. I did feel this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Nicholas doesn't have trust anymore nor does he enjoy the holiday season after the death of his wife on their wedding night. The only person he holds true and dear is his sister. But when his friend asked him to keep an eye on his sister Hannah, who along with his ...more

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Nov 12, 2019 Janet rated it really liked it

4.25 Stars
Miss Hannah Pendleton is looking forward to her season as she will see the object of her childhood crush but discovers he’s fallen in love with another. Since his wife’s suicide on their wedding night, the Earl of Darby has carefully cultivated his rakish reputation. It keeps overprotective mamas at bay and provides him with unlimited clandestine affairs. Nicholas agrees to keep an eye on his sister Matilda as she makes her debut, he's pleased she becomes friends with Hannah who is the ...more

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Nov 12, 2019 Jill rated it it was amazing

The story is well written, entertaining and holds your attention. Darby learned on his wedding night that his new wife was not a virgin, had bern raped by a member of society and was pregnant. He left and later returned to find his wife Alice had hanged herself and left a letter of apology and named the man who had raped her. Five years later Nicholas is still trying to find evidence against the now Duke of Colvin in order to bring him to justice. This is where he meets Hannah and things start ...more

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Nov 27, 2019 N.N. Light rated it it was amazing

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Nicholas, the Earl of Darby is a cynic when it comes to love and women. He’s nurtured his rakish status over the years and with good reason: he’s hunting the man responsible for leading his first wife to commit suicide. He’ll not put an innocent in harms way. But upon meeting his best friend’s sister, Hannah, his heart has other plans. Hannah is a breath of fresh air and the more he’s around her, the more he wonders if she can rescue him from a lonely life. But his dreaded enemy, the same man he ...more

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Nov 28, 2019 Lori D rated it it was amazing

Shelves: damaged-hero, love-the-author, great-cover, emotional, historical-romance, heartwarming, earls, booksprout

This story started off with a heartwrenching scene and did not let up until the end. Nicholas, the Earl of Darby experienced a tragedy that was beyond compare when his new wife committed suicide on their wedding night. It sets the stage for how Nicholas lived his life for the next few years and how he was determined to find and get vengeance for what caused her death.
Hannah Pendleton was determined to shine on her first season after being disappointed that her childhood crush had married. ...more

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Nov 19, 2019 Emma rated it really liked it

The story opens with an unbearable scene. There is crying, sobbing, apologies, begging for forgiveness and anger. When all is said and done there is a suicide. The note left behind explained it all. Racked with guilt, Nicholas, Earl of Darby has spent the last five years cultivating his life as a rake. At the same time he also hired a former Bow Street Runner to assist him dogging the person to blame for the suicide, the Duke of Colvin. So far they could not formally charge the Duke with any The story opens with an unbearable scene. There is crying, sobbing, apologies, begging for forgiveness and anger. When all is said and done there is a suicide. The note left behind explained it all. Racked with guilt, Nicholas, Earl of Darby has spent the last five years cultivating his life as a rake. At the same time he also hired a former Bow Street Runner to assist him dogging the person to blame for the suicide, the Duke of Colvin. So far they could not formally charge the Duke with any type of crime. But Nicholas never gave up hope to bring the depraved scoundrel to justice. Present: Nicholas was with his two best friends, Nathaniel, Viscount of Pendleton and Gideon, the future Earl of Stanfeld at the Wicked Earl's Club. Nathaniel had a great favor to ask of his friends. His sister, Hannah Pendleton was celebrating her first season in London. Nathaniel asked Nicholas and Gideon to watch over his sister. Her chaperone is their Aunt Roberta/Bertie. One issue was his friends were rakes and he told them protect but do not overstep. He also knew than Hannah held a tendre for Gideon and tried to steer her elsewhere. Nicholas had no problem with the idea as his own sister Matilda/Mattie was coming out too. So it was decided for the young ladies to be introduced and spend the season together. When Nicholas first laid eyes on Hannah he was smitten. It had been many many long years since he felt anything of the kind for any woman. Hannah and Mattie hit it off and became the best of friends. Nathaniel noticed how Nicholas stared at Hannah and gave him a stern look. When Nathaniel and Nicholas told Hannah that Gideon had found love, she was sorely disappointed. But he was not betrothed nor married so she did not give up hope. However, meeting Nicholas was the first time she felt the stirrings of desire. As time went on Aunt Bertie filled in Hannah's family history. Who, what, where but most importantly why. Some was quite sad. It involved her mother, her father, Lady Darby and Aunt Bertie. What a mess. Also Nathaniel filled them both in on why Nicholas would never marry. Now that Mattie and Hannah were more comfortable going to events and had Aunt Bertie, Nicholas and Gideon to watch over them, they felt safe. One evening at a ball, Hannah felt too hot and needed fresh air. She saw a group of her friends enter the garden and decided to join them. Nicholas followed her they chatted and got to know each other better and then he kissed her passionately. Nicholas could not believe what he was feeling and doing. Hannah knew right then and there she loved him. The storyline is split: Nicholas' dedication to avenging the poor soul that committed suicide and the difficult romance between Nicholas and Hannah. When I finished the book to the last page I said "Awww". I did not want the story to end. The suicide victim was avenged, Nicholas forgave himself and he and Hannah had a bright future together. There is one aspect of this story that the suicide brings to light. It broke my heart to read it. You will understand the victim had little choice and that was a sad fact. When I read the beginning of the book I was so sensitized to the suicide that I could not read any further. Later I was glad I picked the book back up and finished it. It is worth the time and it made me feel good that everything came to a satisfying conclusion. I only wish there had been an epilogue to further what happened to Nicholas and Hannah. None the less, this is a good story. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. ...more

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Nov 21, 2019 Rose Blue rated it really liked it

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Five years ago, before he inherited the title of earl, Nicholas agreed to an arranged marriage to Alice, which would save his family financially. Nicholas’s father had just lost a fortune gambling, and Nicholas hopes that eventually he and Alice will come to love each other. On their wedding night, Nicholas is shocked that his bride is no innocent, and infuriated when she tells him that she is pregnant due to an attack from a powerful man. As reviewed at Roses Are Blue: https://wp.me/p3QRh4-12Q

Five years ago, before he inherited the title of earl, Nicholas agreed to an arranged marriage to Alice, which would save his family financially. Nicholas’s father had just lost a fortune gambling, and Nicholas hopes that eventually he and Alice will come to love each other. On their wedding night, Nicholas is shocked that his bride is no innocent, and infuriated when she tells him that she is pregnant due to an attack from a powerful man. Nicholas’s rage over having been duped into such a marriage, and then having to raise another child as his own, possibly his heir, leads him to say some terrible things to Alice before he leaves her. After hours of riding, Nicholas returns home, only to find that his young bride has killed herself, leaving him a note in which she apologized, and then named the man who attacked her, the Duke of Colvin.

Now the Earl of Darby, Nicholas has lived the life of a rake, with no plans to marry again anytime soon. The betrayal of his mother by arranging his ill fated marriage, and the deceit of his bride have caused him to lose all trust in women. Still, he is wracked with guilt over his wife’s death, and secretly is pursuing Colvin, hoping to find some criminal activity in the debauched duke's life which will send him to prison, or worse.

Hannah Pendleton is the younger sister of Nicholas’s good friend, Nathaniel, and is about to make her debut in society. Because Nathaniel’s wife is soon to give birth, he tasks Nicholas with keeping an eye on his sister in his absence. Nathaniel makes it clear that Nicholas is to keep his own hands off Hannah while he is keeping the other unsuitable men away. For years, Hannah has had a crush on another of her brother’s friends, and is looking forward to the season, hoping to finally capture his heart. So, she’s surprised at her reaction to Nicholas.

Hannah soon becomes good friends with Mattie, Nicholas’s beloved young sister, who is also making her debut, which puts her even more in Nicholas’s company. Hannah and Nicholas were drawn to each other from the beginning, and everyone around them sees the attraction sizzling before they do. Not only are they physically aware of each other, but they share the same sense of humor, and seem to be completely in sync. Nicholas begins to regret that he is such a damaged man, because he feels he could truly love Hannah.

Christmas is approaching, and that’s the time of year of Nicholas’s brief marriage. Historically, he becomes even more depressed, and drinks more heavily. Hannah has heard part of Nicholas’s story, and has determined to be there for him, and to be patient, and hope he comes to love her. For a young debutante, Hannah has a maturity about her along with intelligence and compassion. I really liked her and her spirit. I loved watching Nicholas slowly come to open his heart, and to trust and hope and love again.

EARL OF DARBY is a wonderful journey from the sadness and despair of Nicholas’s first marriage to the brightness of new love. There’s not only romance, but Nicholas’s growth as a person as he learns to forgive himself. The path to new love is not all smooth, however, as old villain, Colvin, once again attempts to inject his poison, this time with Hannah as his victim. EARL OF DARBY is part of the WICKED EARLS’ CLUB series, but is easily enjoyed as a standalone story.
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Nov 17, 2019 Sharon rated it really liked it

People were not always what they seemed. It could be a terrible sin against a person to set one’s mind against them because of what they appeared to be.

I’ve always loved unexpected attraction between wicked heroes and even more wicked heroines and Nicholas and Hannah make a fantastic couple. Nicholas just has to get past his guilt about his dead wife and Hannah needs to get over her childhood crush.

Well read but not opinionated, kind but witty with a good humor, and optimistic but practical. People were not always what they seemed. It could be a terrible sin against a person to set one’s mind against them because of what they appeared to be.

I’ve always loved unexpected attraction between wicked heroes and even more wicked heroines and Nicholas and Hannah make a fantastic couple. Nicholas just has to get past his guilt about his dead wife and Hannah needs to get over her childhood crush.

Well read but not opinionated, kind but witty with a good humor, and optimistic but practical. If he’d been in the market for a wife, he’d have considered her. But he wasn’t and needed to get his desire under control. Miss Hannah Pendleton was young and innocent, and despite his attraction to her, he needed to remain detached.

When widower Earl Nicholas Darby is warned to stay away from his friend’s sister, Hannah, his only intentions were to watch over his own kid sister Mathilda who happened to become good friends with Hannah. Little did he know Hannah would change his mind about trusting women again.

"I don’t care since I’m not interested. Nathaniel has warned me away from him. I think it’s good advice, though I will continue to enjoy his company.” “As you will,” Aunt Bertie said, “but remember, people are not always as they seem. I suspect there is much more to Lord Darby than he allows us to see.”

Hannah is excited about coming to London to see Gideon again. He saved her from an unfortunate cave incident when she was a child and she has been in love with him ever since. However, Gideon, her brother’s good friend, has fallen in love with someone else and she is not thrilled about hunting for a husband. However, fate has a funny way of raising its head.

I enjoyed Hannah and Nicholas’ story, but my true favorite character was Lady Roberta (Aunt Bertie). She is a feisty widow who has plans for her beautiful niece Hannah and it is delightful to watch how she dreams up ideas to bring them closer. It is also very fitting Aunt Bertie finds some happiness herself.

Again this is one of my chosen plots for a romance because of the vulnerabilities and kindnesses of the characters, but let’s not forget there is a villain to be dealt with as well who threatens someone Nicholas holds dear.

Though this story has a tragic start to a holiday romance, it is full of charm and laughter destined for happily ever after. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed with the cover of the novel which does not depict the Earl of Darby correctly. Despite the issue with the cover, I recommend giving book 4 in the Once Upon a Widow series a try. I plan to add the other 3 books to my TBR pile.

Thank you to Ms. Wynne for giving me the opportunity to review this book with no expectation of a positive review. ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Emily Pennington rated it it was amazing

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On their wedding night, Nicholas realized he was not the first to have relations with his new wife, Alice. Then she tearfully told him she was pregnant after being raped. Because it would be his word against hers, her mother told her to remain silent and Nicholas’ mother agreed in order to get the dowry funds they needed after her husband gambled away a large sum of money. Nicholas was devastated. He had been used, betrayed by his own mother and his new wife.

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Nov 19, 2019 Laura Furuta rated it it was amazing

Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls’ Club) (Once Upon A Widow Book 4)
By: Aubrey Wynne
5 out of 5 stars

The story Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls’ Club) (Once Upon A Widow Book 4) by Aubrey Wynne is a historical romance. It is a wonderful story to read and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished it. I loved reading about the characters of Miss Hannah Pendleton and Nicholas, the Earl of Darby. Hannah is a young woman who is scheduled for her first season. She is learning that the one ...more

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Nov 16, 2019 Brenda rated it really liked it

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Miss Hannah Pendleton is nursing her pride after her childhood crush falls in love with another. Determined to break a few hearts of her own, she hurls herself into the exciting and hectic schedule of a first season.
Since his wife’s suicide on their wedding night, Nicholas has carefully cultivated his rakish reputation. It keeps overprotective mamas at bay and provides him with unlimited clandestine affairs.
After his encounter with Hannah the ice around Nicholas’s heart cracks as he desperately ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 Marti rated it liked it

Shelves: aa-books-2019, arc, family-drama, romantic-thriller, romance, historical-romance, kindle, holiday-books, net-galley-book, part-of-a-series

Earl of Darby by Aubrey Wynne is part of the series called the Wicked Earls’ Club. The novels focus on a group of Lords who joined a club called the Wicked Earl’s Club. The rakes are determined to stay single and maintain their bachelorhood. The Earl of Darby’s sister is coming out as his friend’s sister that he agrees to help chaperone. Little does he know what is going to happen.

Hannah Pendleton is excited about her coming out. Her brother has left her with her Aunt Bertie and asked the Earl ...more

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Nov 18, 2019 Debbie Kolins rated it it was amazing

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Another beautifully written book!! In this book you have Earl of Darby [ Nicholas] who found out on his wedding night on December 24th that she was not a virgin and was pregnant. Darby was very upset and he left and when he returned and he found his wife had committed suicide and left him a letter of apology and named the man who had raped her and it turned she had been raped by a member of society Duke of Colvin. Nicolas had been trying to get evidence to bring him to justice. Then you Miss ...more

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Nov 14, 2019 Estela rated it liked it

Starring: Nicholas, Earl of Darby and Hannah Pendleton.

This was a little too dark to be a Christmas story, but I did enjoy it. I liked the times that Nicholas and Hannah were on the page together. I thought they were wonderful characters. Nicholas had a lot of baggage and mistrust due to the circumstances surrounding his wife’s suicide. Sadly it took place on their wedding night AND Christmas Eve, so he doesn’t find much joy around the season. Hannah is the sunshine he needed to crack his dark ...more

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Nov 17, 2019 SH rated it really liked it

The Earl of Danby has lived his life with regret and sadness, since the death of his wife. Having been married for only one day, Alice took her life but before doing so, left a letter that would haunt him. Several years later, his best friend asks him to watch over his sister, Miss Hannah Pendleton, who is making her debut in London society. She has befriended his sister who has also blossomed with her friendship with Hannah. Everyone loves Hannah, so it is easy to understand when Nick also ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Deb Diem rated it it was amazing

Earl Of Darby is a spectacular historical romance by Aubry Wynne. Ms. Wynne has once again provided readers with a well-written book populated with a cast of characters you can't help but love. This is a fairly quick read, perfect for those with limited reading time and is appropriate for all ages. Nicholas is the Earl of Darby and after being tricked into marriage and a traumatic wedding night, avoids marriage. Hannah is hoping to spend time with her brother's friend Gideon while in London. ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 Sheila Moss rated it it was amazing

What a really enjoyable read. I loved this book. As Aubrey's editor said starting a Christmas story with a suicide doesn't bode well but this chapter explained the whole background of the story. Because of it Nicholas Earl of Darby had closed himself off as had his mother living with her feelings of guilt. Mattie, his sister due to make her come out, lacked any confidence because of her sheltered home life. Hannah the sister of Nicholas's friend, Nathaniel, Viscount Pendleton was also to make ...more

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Nov 15, 2019 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

Aubrey Wynne has done it again! I adore her writing! I think she has hit an absolute homerun with this story!

This is an intriguing story about a man's hardened heart and how a sweet and generous spirit breaks through.

Nicholas has been widowed for 5 years. His younger sister is having her season in London so he has his chaperone duties to attend to for her. The sister of one of his good friends is also in town for her season with her aunt.

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Nov 22, 2019 Kaye rated it it was amazing

ONE ENTHRALLING ADVENTURE!!!
Awesome! Aubrey hits the motherload with this refreshing spin that rocks this genre with unexpected events that blows this baby wide open. Mastering the ups and downs, weaving a cocoon so intricately and tight, draws you deeper into this tangled web until everything else ceases to exist. Displaying amazing scenario's that punch dead center with such intensity and precision, propels this jewel into a tailspin with astonishing impacts. Pushing on-ward, coping with the ...more

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Nov 15, 2019 Sharon Wrye-Martin rated it it was amazing

This very well written story immediately captures your emotions as you learn about a heartbreaking suicide committed by a new bride on her wedding night. The Earl of Darby shares some blame in this poor brides demise, however the real villain is now his target and he sets out to avenge her death by trapping her rapist who also planted a poor undeserving baby in her belly. The Earl has a hardened heart and a rakish reputation that only love can hope to change. Enter his sweet and innocent sister ...more

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Nov 30, 2019 Margaret rated it really liked it

A tragic beginning at Christmas casts a dark shadow over what should be a happy celebration. Nicholas, Lord Darby, seeks revenge for the death of his young wife. Five years later, he's closer to his goal. Then into his life comes Hannah, his best friend's sister. Her coming out is at the same time as his sister's. His job is to watch out for both ladies while out in society, but the evil from the past now threatens Hannah, the woman he loves. A sexy dark hero, a sweetheart young lady and her ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 Marie Bourgery rated it really liked it

This story started out dark with a suicide and a mystery. Hannah was bright and full of hope with a crush on her brother Nathaniel’s friend Gideon and looking forward to going to London for her first season. I was surprised she would go so close to Christmas as the traditional London season is usually in the spring. She finds herself attracted to Nathaniel’s friend Nicholas, but it’s hard to get past her childhood crush. Also darkness surrounds Nicholas after what happened to his wife. I liked ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 Sheila rated it it was amazing

Loved this second chance love story with Hannah who has been in love with her brothers friend Nathaniel, Earl of Darby but he married another only for her to die suddenly. Five years later she is still single and he has not remarried with no intention of doing so. Hannah is determined to enjoy the season and hopes to find true love. Nathaniel has promised his good friend to keep a eye on his sister and when he sees her talking to the devil Duke of Colvin who caused his wife's lost of life he ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Heather Lovelace rated it it was amazing

Wynne hits it out of the park with this one. I LOVE historical romance. When you throw in a rogue and an innocent and sprinkle it with Regency... I’m done for. And this book certainly lived up to all of my expectations. A classic storyline that doesn’t feel trite or over-told, I found it simply wonderful, rich with imagery and emotion. Loved every page and look forward to reading it again very soon!

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Nov 23, 2019 Erica Fish rated it really liked it

Earl of Darby is the fourth book in the Once Upon a Widow Book series by Aubrey Wynne. Aubrey Wynne does an amazing job writing historical romance stories. I find her attention to detail amazing. While reading this book, I feel like I have been transported to the time period in which the story is based. Her characters are complex and relatable. In this story, Miss Hannah Pendleton finds herself with a broken heart. That is when the Earl of Darby notices her, but there is a problem, Hannah is ...more

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Nov 16, 2019 Liz rated it it was amazing

When the Earl of Darby commits suicide on their wedding night he swears never to trust another woman. He becomes known as a womanizer and a rake. When Miss Hannah Pendeltons brother introduces her to his best friend The Earl of Darby and his sister she is thrilled to find a friend and The Earl makes her heart flutter. After finding out that the man she thought she was in love with has not waited for her to come of age and fell in love with another she looks else where for a husband. Meanwhile ...more

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Nov 19, 2019 Bobbi Wagner rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this book. It is a historical romance story that is engaging and kept me turning pages. The characters made the story feel realistic as well as being connectable. Hannah’s response to her hurt pride after losing her crush to another is to throw herself into her first season. Nicholas has a reputation and also a past. What will fate have in store for them? They are great characters, I highly recommend their story.

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