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A review by bookmadjo
Captivating the Cynical Earl: A Historical Romance award-winning author by Catherine Tinley
5.0
Captivating the Cynical Earl was such an enchanting Regency romance. Set in 1819, this focuses on best friends Nell and Cecily, and the Beresford brothers. When Jack’s brother Tom marries Nell, Jack was shocked that his brother did not consult him on their speedy connection. Only believing that marriage was only worthwhile as a financial investment rather than a love connection, Jack was angry. When he first meets with Cecily, they are at crossed purposes with hilarious results.
Once Cecily and Jack start to get to know one another they find that there is something pulling them together, and it’s such a beautiful slow-burning friendship to romance connection between them. There is something holding Jack back and I loved the way in which Cecily sets out to get the answers she needs.
The location of the country house that they all end up sharing with two of Jack’s friends is beautiful, and I felt that the setting, particularly with the woods that were so easy to picture as an adventurous place for two young boys to play, was lovely, and the descriptions were so vivid that I could picture them so clearly.
This was my first experience of reading a book by Catherine Tinley, and I have to say I love her writing style and it definitely will not be my last. Captivating the Cynical Earl captivated me so completely that I read it in one sitting and spent the entire time with a goofy grin on my face. It was Regency romance perfection.
Once Cecily and Jack start to get to know one another they find that there is something pulling them together, and it’s such a beautiful slow-burning friendship to romance connection between them. There is something holding Jack back and I loved the way in which Cecily sets out to get the answers she needs.
The location of the country house that they all end up sharing with two of Jack’s friends is beautiful, and I felt that the setting, particularly with the woods that were so easy to picture as an adventurous place for two young boys to play, was lovely, and the descriptions were so vivid that I could picture them so clearly.
This was my first experience of reading a book by Catherine Tinley, and I have to say I love her writing style and it definitely will not be my last. Captivating the Cynical Earl captivated me so completely that I read it in one sitting and spent the entire time with a goofy grin on my face. It was Regency romance perfection.