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A review by bananatricky
The Earl's Defiant Wallflower by Erica Ridley
4.0
Grace Halton has come to England from her home in America to beg her grandparents to help her sick mother. Instead she finds her wealthy grandparents intent on getting her married off to a member of the ton and disbelieving of her mother's illness. Unfortunately, her grandparents are self-made wealthy people which coupled with her American accent have made Grace a figure of fun with the ton. In fact, they call her Miss Macaroni and make crude suggestions about what she might be good for. Grace is well aware that only a fortune-hunter would be interested in marrying her, but she is looking for a husband who will allow her to return to America and help her mother.
Oliver York has returned from the Napoleonic wars and found himself the new Earl of Carlisle, tricked into approaching Grace at a ball they soon find each other to be good company. Then however Oliver discovers that his father has practically bankrupt the estate and there is no money left.
This was a charming historical romance, Oliver and Grace were both honourable people desperately trying to help each other achieve their objectives.
Definitely enjoying this series, even if I do think there are a few anachronisms here and there.
Oliver York has returned from the Napoleonic wars and found himself the new Earl of Carlisle, tricked into approaching Grace at a ball they soon find each other to be good company. Then however Oliver discovers that his father has practically bankrupt the estate and there is no money left.
This was a charming historical romance, Oliver and Grace were both honourable people desperately trying to help each other achieve their objectives.
Definitely enjoying this series, even if I do think there are a few anachronisms here and there.