The Earl’s Bride
Book One in The Earl’s Unexpected Wards
Bath, 1810.
Lord James Brotherton, the charismatic Earl of Avon, has everything a man could desire—wealth, intelligence, and a commanding presence that turns heads wherever he goes. Yet beneath his polished exterior lies a volatile temper and a dangerous secret: powerful enemies are determined to see him dead.
When his unconventional second cousin, Sofia Brotherton, arrives in Bath, James is instantly captivated. Tall, dark-haired, and refreshingly outspoken, Sofia is nothing like the polished young ladies of the ton. She speaks her mind without filter, challenges James at every turn, and possesses a sharp intelligence that matches his own.
James falls for her at once.
Sofia follows a week later.
But romance is the least of their worries.
James’s closest heir—his first cousin—has allied himself with corrupt lawyers and disgruntled servants, all convinced James is not the true Earl. Their solution is chillingly simple: remove him permanently.
As murder plots unfold behind closed doors, James and Sofia must navigate danger, deception, and their own volatile tempers. Thrown together by circumstance and desire, their attraction deepens into something far more powerful than either anticipated.
With sharp wit, heart-racing suspense, and a romance that smoulders without scorching, The Earl’s Bride delivers an action-packed Regency adventure filled with passion, peril, and laughter.
