Lady Meets Earl

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By Christy Carlyle

Publisher Description

USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle sweeps readers away on an all-new romantic holiday to the wilds of Scotland where a young woman discovers her vacation home is unexpectedly owned by a strange, devastatingly handsome earl.

After a lifetime of living for her friends, family, even strangers, Lady Lucy Westmont knows something must change or she’ll lose herself forever. An invitation to visit her free-spirited and scandalous aunt in the wild Scottish countryside is the perfect opportunity to discover how to live the life she wants.

James Pembroke just learned that not only is he the new Earl of Rossbury, he’s also inherited his late uncle’s debts and a manor house deep in Scotland. Already owing money to an unsavory man because of a business deal that went awry, he has no choice but to travel to Scotland to sell the manor. On his way, he finds himself sharing a train car with a rather pretty but wild young woman.

When Lucy manages to make it to her aunt’s home, she discovers her aunt is missing and the incredibly rude man who shared her train car is claiming that he owns the house instead. Nevertheless, Lucy is determined to have a true holiday, even if she is accompanied by the man who has upended her plans—and her heart.

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Lady Meets Earl Reviews

3.5

Heather | Nerdybynatureblog

Created over 1 year ago

“Perpetual people-pleaser Lady Lucy Westmont knows that she needs to change her ways if she wants to make a life for herself. When she receives a letter inviting her to stay with her free-spirited aunt in the Scottish countryside, Lucy jumps at the chance to do something for herself. Once Lucy arrives at the manor, she's shocked to discover her aunt gone and the handsome yet rude stranger she shared a train car with, claiming that he's the rightful owner of the property. Up until recently, James Pembroke was in the shipping business. Now, James finds himself the new Earl of Rossbury, and with that title comes his late uncle's debts and a manor house in the wilds of Scotland. James, already in debt to a dangerous man after a business deal went sour, has no choice but to sell the manor. But when he arrives, he finds Lucy and her tenacious spirit has him re-thinking everything. As the pair spend more time together, their feelings for one another grow. But will James throw away his one chance at erasing his debts to follow his heart instead? I've never read anything by Carlyle before, but you can bet I'll be diving into her backlist now. I thought this was so fun. I was instantly charmed and found Lucy so relatable. The romance between her and James was quite insta-lovey, but I didn't mind so much. They had great banter, and their relationship just felt so sweet. I thought James was stubborn and too prideful when refusing Lucy's help, but he had his reasonings. The plot had lower stakes compared to other hist-roms I've read, but I liked that. It made it feel cozier in a way. Overall, I thought it was a cute, quick read, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.”

Legallybookish

Created over 1 year ago

Skyhazzard Reads

Created over 1 year ago

“I loved this book so much and I’m so sad it’s over!”

Emma

Created over 1 year ago

Amberreads.alot

Created almost 2 years ago

“This is a lighthearted romance that I liked, though I didn't quite love it (but I came so close!). Lady Lucy Westmont is 24, with three failed seasons behind her. Unlike so many of these books, her parents are content to let her wait to marry until she finds "the one". James Pembrooke is a business man who made a bad investment and lost everything, then compounded his issues by borrowing money from a notorious and nefarious moneylender who is now demanding repayment. The story starts with James learning he has unexpectedly inherited an earldom from an uncle who abandoned James when he was orphaned at a young age. The title has no money, a crumbling estate, and an estate in Scotland which might be James' last chance to pay off his debts. He will take a quick jaunt to Scotland, quickly sell the estate, and then deal with the moneylender and other creditors. Lucy, in the meantime, is also headed to Scotland to see her beloved aunt. Lucy has grown tired of always being the helper and dreams of a little bit of freedom. James and Lucy meet on the train to Scotland, neither aware they are headed to the same place. They get to Scotland, and Lucy's aunt's home, and their love story really takes off from there. I enjoy a strong heroine, but Lucy's quick flip into a woman willing to ruin herself from a girl who was the model of propriety seems a little abrupt. That said, I liked her with James, they seemed to make sense. This wasn't a story with a big evil - the moneylender is barely a villain and is dispatched with disconcerting ease. This really is a story about a couple learning to trust and communicate, and for James to learn that he is no longer alone. As other reviewers have stated, the ending drags a bit as the author strives for a neat and tidy ending, even though life is anything but. I would give this book 3.5 stars, but I will round up to 4. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. All the opinions herein are my own.”

About Christy Carlyle

Fueled by Pacific Northwest coffee and inspired by multiple viewings of every British costume drama she can get her hands on, USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle writes sensual historical romance set in the Victorian era. She loves heroes who struggle against all odds and heroines who are ahead of their time. A former teacher with a degree in history, she finds there’s nothing better than being able to combine her love of the past with a die-hard belief in happy endings.