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nelsonseye's review
4.0
Some aggravating/frustrating moments, but overall I quite enjoyed Ashton and Matilda's story. Helen was the best character, but the leads had their moments too. I find myself wondering if Damon will become a main character in a future tale.
taisie22's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best of her recent books and I pretty much love them all. Interesting characters and a plot line that moves right along. Plus I love when some of my favorite characters from earlier books show up again in a story.
Ashton has been working as his brother's steward. Although older h was considered illegitimate until a marriage certificate is found that makes him the Earl of Fenton despite him not wanting the title.
Three years later, the new Scottish lord is in London to find a wife. Dreading the upcoming season, he hides out at the boarding house of Mrs. Matilda Bryce. She has a secret of her own and Ashton is soon working to prove her innocent as well as falling in love with the intrepid lady.
Benjamin and Maggie Hazelton show up, but my favorite is a new character, Helen, a young pickpocket who ends up as Ashton's 'general factorum'. She provides many moments of levity in this enjoyable romance.
Ashton has been working as his brother's steward. Although older h was considered illegitimate until a marriage certificate is found that makes him the Earl of Fenton despite him not wanting the title.
Three years later, the new Scottish lord is in London to find a wife. Dreading the upcoming season, he hides out at the boarding house of Mrs. Matilda Bryce. She has a secret of her own and Ashton is soon working to prove her innocent as well as falling in love with the intrepid lady.
Benjamin and Maggie Hazelton show up, but my favorite is a new character, Helen, a young pickpocket who ends up as Ashton's 'general factorum'. She provides many moments of levity in this enjoyable romance.
bananatricky's review against another edition
5.0
Four and a half stars, OMG she's baaaaaack!
Although I have loved Grace Burrows' books I (whisper) had felt that she had got into a bit of rut and the last book I read in this series left me a bit meh. Annoyingly, I didn't bother to write a review so I can't recall what made me less than enthused.
Nevertheless, a free Grace Burrowes is still better than tons of other historicals out there so I snapped it up when I saw it on eReaderIQ (BTW - highly recommended site for price drops and favourite authors). I have to say, I have NO idea why this was a Kindle freebie, it was great, and I say that as someone who would have a filling without anaesthetic rather than read a book about a Scottish Laird with a brogue.
Ashton has spent his entire life as the illegitimate oldest son of his brother the Duke, only to discover that their parents were actually married before he was born and therefore HE is the Duke, not his younger brother. I have to confess I thought that marriage conveyed legitimacy even after a child's birth but, hey ho!
Three years later and Ashton is still resentful that his freedom has been curtailed and he is forced to deal with recalcitrant tenants and attend the House of Lords instead of act as a land manager. On a rare trip to London, after thwarting a young pickpocket, he decides to play hookey and stay in a clean but downmarket lodging house instead of at the fashionable hotel he booked for his stay. Masquerading as plain Mr Ashton Fenwick, he is intrigued by the woman who aided him in stopping the pickpocket, his new landlady Mrs Matilda Bryce.
Matilda Bryce is also not who she appears to be. She is actually the daughter of a Duke and six years ago her husband died and she has been accused of his murder, she lives in plain sight disguised as a landlady.
This had me hooked from the start. A grumpy Duke, two people in disguise, a street urchin worthy of Georgette Heyer's [b:Arabella|311150|Arabella|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1323965579s/311150.jpg|3228236], dissolute heirs, interfering friends, sinister Dukes, reformed streetwalkers - I mean what's not to love?
Ashton and Matilda are totally adorable characters, believable and kindhearted, even Ashton's occasional brogue didn't put me off.
All I can say is, if you love an historical, reminiscent of the magnificent Georgette Heyer, then buy this NOW.
Although I have loved Grace Burrows' books I (whisper) had felt that she had got into a bit of rut and the last book I read in this series left me a bit meh. Annoyingly, I didn't bother to write a review so I can't recall what made me less than enthused.
Nevertheless, a free Grace Burrowes is still better than tons of other historicals out there so I snapped it up when I saw it on eReaderIQ (BTW - highly recommended site for price drops and favourite authors). I have to say, I have NO idea why this was a Kindle freebie, it was great, and I say that as someone who would have a filling without anaesthetic rather than read a book about a Scottish Laird with a brogue.
Ashton has spent his entire life as the illegitimate oldest son of his brother the Duke, only to discover that their parents were actually married before he was born and therefore HE is the Duke, not his younger brother. I have to confess I thought that marriage conveyed legitimacy even after a child's birth but, hey ho!
Three years later and Ashton is still resentful that his freedom has been curtailed and he is forced to deal with recalcitrant tenants and attend the House of Lords instead of act as a land manager. On a rare trip to London, after thwarting a young pickpocket, he decides to play hookey and stay in a clean but downmarket lodging house instead of at the fashionable hotel he booked for his stay. Masquerading as plain Mr Ashton Fenwick, he is intrigued by the woman who aided him in stopping the pickpocket, his new landlady Mrs Matilda Bryce.
Matilda Bryce is also not who she appears to be. She is actually the daughter of a Duke and six years ago her husband died and she has been accused of his murder, she lives in plain sight disguised as a landlady.
This had me hooked from the start. A grumpy Duke, two people in disguise, a street urchin worthy of Georgette Heyer's [b:Arabella|311150|Arabella|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1323965579s/311150.jpg|3228236], dissolute heirs, interfering friends, sinister Dukes, reformed streetwalkers - I mean what's not to love?
Ashton and Matilda are totally adorable characters, believable and kindhearted, even Ashton's occasional brogue didn't put me off.
All I can say is, if you love an historical, reminiscent of the magnificent Georgette Heyer, then buy this NOW.
emslovestoread's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this story better than the last one I read. Even though it was basically the same story (again), it had enough unique elements in it to keep me interested.
aimee70807's review
5.0
I have a so-so relationship with Regency romance. Most of them just feel so insipid that I'm leery of giving any a shot. But then I run across an engrossing book like this one and realize what I've been missing! The urchin, donkey, and hidden identities were perfect. Time to read more Grace Burrowes....
dianed's review
5.0
Grace Burrowes has a way with men. She writes them with such perfect description that you can’t help but love them. In a genre filled with rakes, rogues, and scoundrels Grace writes about Gentlemen – not just by title or status but by action. Her men are good, kind, honorable, loving, generous and of course handsome.
In this addition to the Lontey Lords Series we once again meet Ashton Fenwick, illegitimate son of the Scottish Earl and Countess of Kilkenney. Though born on the wrong side of the blanket, Ashton was always raised as a son of the house and though he could not inherit, he was raised with all the privilege of an Earl’s son.
As an illegitimate son, Ashton has worked for a living as a Steward – where he met some of the well-loved characters of previous books. Now, his younger brother tells him that here has been a mistake. His parents had been secretly married all those years before and Ashton, not Ewan, was the true Earl. While his younger brother had been doing a wonderful job as Earl, he had not been able to produce the male heir every Earl’s family needs. So, to reduce the stress on his sister-in-law, if for no other reason, Ashton gives in and accepts his fate.
Three years later, Ashton finds himself in London for the season for one reason – to find a bride who will give him sons. Through a twist of fate, a small boy picks Aston’s pocket and he meets Mrs. Matilda Bryce who stops the boy and the boy himself, who turns out to be a young girl named Helen. As it happens, Mrs. Bryce rents out rooms. Ashton makes the decision to lay low for a short time and rents a room in her house. He also takes Helen under his wing and hires her as his general factotum – a jack of all trades. Though he has a large apartment at the Albany (the place for single men of the ton) he is happier in simple settings. Matilda doesn’t know that he is an Earl and Ashton doesn’t know that she is a fugitive from justice.
As the two of them dance around their feelings and secrets it is inevitable that they fall in love. But, with a murder sentence hanging over her head, Matilda isn’t free to love or marry. Fortunately, Ashton is a true gentleman and won’t sit by idly while the woman he loves is in trouble. He will move heaven and earth to solve her problem.
No couple deserves a Happily ever after more than these two and together with little Helen, they work to get it. The conclusion to the story is even better that I would have imagined and Ashton truly showed that he is a Lord to be reckoned with.
Ms. Burrowes has once again produced an amazing love story with realistic characters and heart-warming as well as heart-wrenching scenes. IF you’ve read other books in this series, you will want to pick this one up. If you haven’t read any other books you will still enjoy this story as a stand-alone book.
In this addition to the Lontey Lords Series we once again meet Ashton Fenwick, illegitimate son of the Scottish Earl and Countess of Kilkenney. Though born on the wrong side of the blanket, Ashton was always raised as a son of the house and though he could not inherit, he was raised with all the privilege of an Earl’s son.
As an illegitimate son, Ashton has worked for a living as a Steward – where he met some of the well-loved characters of previous books. Now, his younger brother tells him that here has been a mistake. His parents had been secretly married all those years before and Ashton, not Ewan, was the true Earl. While his younger brother had been doing a wonderful job as Earl, he had not been able to produce the male heir every Earl’s family needs. So, to reduce the stress on his sister-in-law, if for no other reason, Ashton gives in and accepts his fate.
Three years later, Ashton finds himself in London for the season for one reason – to find a bride who will give him sons. Through a twist of fate, a small boy picks Aston’s pocket and he meets Mrs. Matilda Bryce who stops the boy and the boy himself, who turns out to be a young girl named Helen. As it happens, Mrs. Bryce rents out rooms. Ashton makes the decision to lay low for a short time and rents a room in her house. He also takes Helen under his wing and hires her as his general factotum – a jack of all trades. Though he has a large apartment at the Albany (the place for single men of the ton) he is happier in simple settings. Matilda doesn’t know that he is an Earl and Ashton doesn’t know that she is a fugitive from justice.
As the two of them dance around their feelings and secrets it is inevitable that they fall in love. But, with a murder sentence hanging over her head, Matilda isn’t free to love or marry. Fortunately, Ashton is a true gentleman and won’t sit by idly while the woman he loves is in trouble. He will move heaven and earth to solve her problem.
No couple deserves a Happily ever after more than these two and together with little Helen, they work to get it. The conclusion to the story is even better that I would have imagined and Ashton truly showed that he is a Lord to be reckoned with.
Ms. Burrowes has once again produced an amazing love story with realistic characters and heart-warming as well as heart-wrenching scenes. IF you’ve read other books in this series, you will want to pick this one up. If you haven’t read any other books you will still enjoy this story as a stand-alone book.
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