To Wed a Wicked Earl

I found this one pretty ridiculous, and the couple, though fairly likable, quite foolish! Also, every single "reveal" of information had been entirely obvious from way beforehand. Sometimes a lack of surprises can feel like being retold a classic joke, you've heard it before but it's still a great one, and other times it's like watching a small child perform a long magic show they're making up as they go, with lots of pauses for you to gasp in astonishment, (oh, wow... look at that!...). This felt like the second. I think there IS some potential here, but not enough for me to finish out the series. =/

Sweet and charming, but I am kind of a sucker for unrequited love stories. I wasn't entirely convinced by Rothbury's love for Olivia, since he spends most of the story thinking about how much he loves her rather than why he loves her, but it was well done enough that I wasn't thinking wtf? the whole time. There are some weird word choices throughout "the exuberant cost of a London season" where exorbitant would have served better, and the language felt unevenly anachronistic, but a delightful read despite its issues.

Similar to her debut, To Wed a Wicked Earl is a fun, fast read liberally sprinkled with humor.

Lord Rothbury is generally considered a rake, scoundrel and wastrel and in love with the Duke of Wolverest's sister Lady Rosalind. What he doesn't make known to anyone is that he's been in love with the wallflower Miss Charlotte Greene. He'd happily abandon his hedonistic lifestyle if he thought Charlotte would have him, but she's been in love with his best friend for years. Charlotte is intrigued by the wicked earl, but is certain he sees her as a sister or the like.

Much of the book is a series of mutual misunderstandings, but Parker manages to keep them funny, rather than angsty or frustrating to watch. Each is pushing the other away, while show more simultaneously keeping within arm's reach. Charlotte tells her mother that Rothbury is just like her mother's twin brother, who is apparently fond of men, to be able to spend time with Rothbury. Rothbury tells his grandmother that he and Charlotte are engaged, but neglects to mention this to Charlotte.

The moment where Rothbury finally comes clean and admits he loves her is really quite touching. I liked how he stayed in character, rather than turning to a sugary mush. He was proud and guarded, even when admitting weakness. It made the admission all the more touching.

It's nothing groundbreaking or poignant, but it was a fun trip, amusingly told. show less

Charlotte is short, wears glasses, and she's not afraid to show her imperfections.

Overall, it's got that perfect blend of sweetness and cheesiness you'd expect from a straight-up romance novel. No big twists or mystery going on in the background, just cheesiness.

And oh man, that moment when she convinces her mom he's gay just to get her approval? Hilarious, if a bit inappropriate. But hey, it adds to the whole crazy charm of the story.

Really enjoyed it! This is your classic cheap Romance Novel

I liked this quite a bit. Plain heroine who can't imagine the hero caring for her, when he is secretly in love with her from the start. Adorable. Loved both the main characters.

I lost interest about 40% in. I finished it but I kind of struggled. I just didn't particularly like either of the characters or the story. It was somewhat boring and somewhat stupid. Charlotte was an idiot and Adam was a lovesick puppy. And then there was a random stalker to make it more exciting. There were a couple of funny lines - Charlotte can't see without her glasses but insists on not wearing them (I can relate) and the grandma was amusing. But overall this was just average.

Not as good as the first book, but OP kept with her style of not trying to make this anything other than a feel good romance. Great for a quick relaxing read.