Reviews

The Earl's Betrothal by Karen Tuft

vesper1931's review

4.0

If you enjoy Regency romances then this is a book for you. Captain Lord Anthony Hargreaves arrives home from the war in Spain, and is instructed to marry by his father so that their inheritance will be passed on to their next generation.
But what of Amelia Clarke, his mother’s companion, and his attraction to her. Can there be a happy ending for everyone.
Really enjoyed this story, (though not really a fan of straight romances as I prefer a lot of mystery in my books), really liked the characters and thought it was well written.
A NetGalley book

wannabe_bibliothecary's review

5.0

I loved this book! I completely adored the characters, and was rooting for them. Karen Tuft just has a way of writing characters that are good, yet flawed. I identify with them, and they don't annoy me by being too perfect or too flawed. I loved the ending, too.

saturns_rings's review

funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jbrueck's review

3.0

I wanted to try this author. I love this time period and ended up really liking the authors writing style. However, not one of my favorite books, by the end there were so many other characters I wanted to know about and I didn't feel their story was very flushed out.

mary00's review

3.0

It took a few chapters for me to be drawn into this book, but once I was, I enjoyed it. It had a bit a fresh twist for a Regency romance novel, with some focus on the darker aspects of the time period. However, the stereotypical "happily ever after" ending is still in place. The expected ending does not take away from the book, as a blissful outcome is a primary reason the reader picks up a book from this genre in the first place!

bellesmoma2021's review

5.0

The Earl’s Betrothal by Karen Tuft is a superb Regency novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is the type of story one reads because she wants to escape from reality, and in today’s world, boy, do I crave fictional worlds to escape into! I found so much to love about The Earl’s Betrothal. The characters are sweet and endearing. Amelia is all that is good and innocent, but she’s also strong, smart, and independent. I very much appreciate that she is not afraid to stand up for herself and for what is right. And, I really love how Amelia is able to see past people’s exteriors to their true hearts. Anthony is my favorite type of hero — the protector! Anthony is a true leader, but like many leaders, he often takes the burdens of others onto himself so others suffer less. His time in the military has scarred him emotionally and mentally, and he has a lot of demons to work through. While I hate human suffering in any form, I do have to say I found Anthony refreshing because he is such a noble and honorable character. My favorite aspect of his character is how he cares for Amelia even though her social standing is well below his. I love this because unlike most people in Anthony’s social circle, he is able to recognize Amelia’s true value. So, while there are plenty of sweet and steamy kisses that make the reader’s knees weak in this novel, what I found the most romantic is how genuine Anthony’s feelings for Amelia are.

There is so much more to love about this novel. The plot is excellent. I was engaged the entire read, and there are even a couple of moments where I gasped audibly because I just did not see certain things coming. The pacing is also excellent as this is one of those novels I read late into the night because I was unwilling to put it down. I also very much appreciate the timely and thoughtful themes weaved throughout the narrative. All in all, The Earl’s Betrothal is a story I highly recommend. If you are a fan of well-crafted Regency stories, then The Earl’s Betrothal is definitely the book for you.

I purchased an eBook copy from Amazon on December 10, 2019, to read and review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.