You're the Earl That I Want

Potentially I think that this book held a foundation to be a grand romance and instead I can't help, but to feel disappointed by the finished product.

My biggest fault with this story is the bold fact that the hero and the heroine seemed to have switched places. I felt like Joss, the heroine was more of the hero than Heath really was. Joss took the lead in the relationship, she fought to protect Heath and the love that she possessed for him was real. This might have worked had this idea equally balanced against Heath's character, but instead it did the opposite in the fact that I do not believe that an Earl such as Heath would be so willing to allow a woman to lead in his life.

Also I felt like Heath didn't take the love that Joss had for him as seriously as she did. She was more than willingly to fight for him and yet I do not think that Heath was equally interested in doing the same with Joss. The romance was just a complete mess in this book and it made this book harder to like.

However there were moments that proved to be interesting such as the brief hints of mystery involving the encoding file as well as selective scenes that were different in comparison to fellow, historical novels.

So this book is one novel that I tend to have mixed feelings over. Had the romance been written differently I think I might have liked this book.

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This book is fun, fun, fun. The characters are likable and there is a caper with lots of humor. This is the 3rd in a series but it can be read as a stand alone and for persons who have read the others it's nice to see the lead characters from the other books making an appearance. Ms. Bowen is an author to watch out for, I have already bought all her other books and am having a blast reading them. I recommend this book as a great way to pass the time for people who like romance with a touch of humor

Wishing Kelly Bowen would write more books. Love her theme of women helping women.

This has good Plot, keeps you interested

The book arrived promptly, condition as advertised

You’re the Earl That I Want was a phenomenal read featuring a fantastic romance and an amazing cast of characters.

Heath Hextall would rather be spending his time at his business, but after inheriting an earldom he has little choice but to attend society events. In Heath’s mind, finding a well-bred wife is the perfect solution as it will allow him to focus on his work while his wife handles the societal aspects of his life. But on the first night after making his decision, Heath runs into childhood friend Lady Josephine Somerhall who despite her beauty, does not meet his criteria. So why is it that Heath can think of no one but her? After the pair are drawn into a deadly mystery, the duo must work together to solve the mystery of an encoded file before they lose their lives as well as their hearts.

Joss was a precocious child which caused some difficulties for her due to her father which is why Joss was sent to stay with family in Italy when she was young. Once she was away from her father, Joss flourished and began traveling the world once she was old enough which led to her becoming a master of languages. Joss has little use for a husband as she believes one would only stifle her when she aims to be free to do as she pleases.

Heath resents his title and all of the rules that come along with it as it turned his simple life into something much more complicated. After two minor scandals surrounding his sisters as well as the work of digging the earldom out of debt, Heath is ready to get back to an easier life. I don’t necessarily agree with the reasons why Heath wanted to find a wife, but they were fitting to the time period.

Joss and Heath’s relationship gets off a bit of a rocky start after Joss causes a bit of a scene at a ball, something Heath is trying to avoid. Once the pair get involved in the mystery, their relationship quickly begins to heat up. One of the things I really liked about the pair working together was how it was Joss who cracked the mystery and how she pulled Heath along until he eventually took an active interest in what was happening. Joss always had a bit of a crush on Heath as he was the one person who always saw her as she truly was and never treated her differently because of it. I was happy to see that’s still the case after they become reacquainted. When the pair’s physical relationship starts, it’s incredibly steamy with some fantastic scenes.

The mystery in the book was engaging with an interesting backstory and a shadowy villain with intriguing motives. The mystery at times reminded me of the movie National Treasure as well as the book The Da Vinci Code which are some of my favorite things. It honestly never occurred to me that a plot like that would be something I would enjoy in a historical romance, but I have to say I loved it and hope to find more books with a similar plot. I really enjoyed the final showdown between the characters and the bad guys as it had the perfect amount of action. The ending was well done and wrapped everything up nicely.

You’re the Earl That I Want ended up being my favorite book in the Lords of Worth series and I’m looking forward to reading the author’s next series, Season for Scandal, soon.

great read

Was good, enjoyed it

Loved this. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

So fun! Kelly just keeps getting better and better! This was my favorite of the LOW series and I will at the front of the line for her future books :)