If Wishes Were Earls: Rhymes With Love
Written by Elizabeth Boyle
Narrated by Susan Duerden
4.5/5
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When you wish upon an earl . . .
Harriet Hathaway has only ever wanted one man: the Earl of Roxley. After a passionate interlude at a house party, Harriet is convinced Roxley will do the right thing and propose. But when she returns to London, she finds the roguish earl on the verge of proposing to another.
Yet Harriet refuses to believe that her hopes of a happily-ever-after are completely lost—for she can see the desire still flickering in the earl’s eyes when he looks at her from across the dance floor. And when they are alone . . . there is one wish neither can deny.
. . . the most extraordinary things can happen
The Earl of Roxley is in a dangerous fix—and to keep Harriet safe, he must hold her at arm’s length. He won’t entangle her in the murderous mystery that is threatening to destroy his family and his future. But keeping Harriet Hathaway out of his troubles proves as impossible as it is to keep the determined beauty from stealing his heart.
Elizabeth Boyle
Elizabeth Boyle has always loved romance and now lives it each and every day by writing adventurous and passionate stories that readers from all around the world have described as “page-turners.” Since her first book was published, she’s seen her romances become New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and has won the RWA RITA® and the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards. She resides in Seattle with her family, her garden, and her always-growing collection of yarn. Readers can visit her at www.elizabethboyle.com, or follow her own adventures on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. www.avonromance.com www.facebook.com/avonromance
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Harriet Hathaway has known Roxley for most of her life. Now as a grown woman, she wants more from him than mere friendship, she desires him and loves him. One night at a ball they share a memorable kiss, but nothing came from it. Now over a year later, she still wants to marry him and wants to show him that what they have is more powerful than any other match he could ever make with any other woman. Roxley, due to his parents gambling habits, has barely kept himself afloat. Now he is approached by a man who has bought all of his debt, and demands that he marries his daughter. Feeling as if his hands are tied, he knows that he has no choice, even though his heart has always belonged to one woman, a woman who was dare enough to kiss him and change everything. The last thing that Roxley wants is to hurt "Harry", but he doesn't have a choice in order to save those whose welfare are relying on him. Harriet is shocked when she learns that Roxley is suppose to propose to another woman, and is determined to stop it. Then a dangerous plot unravels, and it will take Roxley and Harriet working together to put that which was wronged right once again, and to take down those who would destroy them.If Wishes Were Earls is the first novel that I have read from Elizabeth Boyle. I was able to receive a copy in exchange for a honest review from Avon and Edelweiss. I don't know why I haven't read her before now, especially since I love historical romance. As they say "Better late than never", and I definitely feel that way about this author. I plan on looking for this author at my local library and reading more of her books. Even though this is the third in the series, it could be read as a stand alone, but I definitely wishes I had read the first two beforehand, but it isn't necessary to read this one. First off I want to discuss the cover, which is one of my favorites, including the stepback. When I saw it for the first time, I found the blend of the purples, pinks and the white dress, had such a mixture of soft colors that created a magical scene of sensuality.One of my favorite aspects of If Wishes Were Earls was the way that the story picked up, it starts with the reader seeing Harriet being bold and daring and going after what she wants, which is the Earl of Roxley. But what turns into hopes gets turned into disappointment when Roxley treats her differently after the fact. But she doesn't want to give up hope, so she sets up a plan to make Roxley fall in love with her and choose love over his duty. We see that there are two sides to this situation. Roxley wishes he was free to marry Harriet, but he has to provide for his aunts, and keep those lands that have been in his family for generations. When he ends up being blackmailed, he knows he has little choice. Then we see a certain sub plot of danger and intrigue involving some diamonds, and the plot thickens, and the reader is then taken on a ride of passion, suspense and power of true love.I found If Wishes Were Earls to be a truly captivating story that reeled me in from the prologue. Usually I have to force my way through the prologue sometimes, I just want to get to the story (LOL). But I have found that reading the prologue lends the reader to some background information needed to make sense of the rest of the story. When I first read the synopsis I wasn't sure if I would like it much, but the story was far different than what the Synopsis implied the story to be. So I was surprised by how much I enjoyed seeing the change of events and the way the Harriet and Roxley get on together. I couldn't complain much about the setting, I found it very delightful the connection the Roxley and Harry have with each other, even though its subtle at times and too obvious at other times. The one thing that I would complain about this story would be the multiple flashbacks, it could be a bit confusing at times. Other than the flashbacks, I truly enjoyed this story and I can hardly wait for the chance to read the rest of the series, and more from this author.Overall I splendid romance with a touch of witty humor, a hint of passion and excitement, a plot thickened with drama and danger and intrigue that will tie you up in knots, and a love story to charm and entice. A DELICIOUS READ!!!
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book was a good read. At times there was a lot going on and different characters to keep on top of, but the plot was good, if not a little predictable. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Elizabeth Boyle is the first Romance Author i ever had the pleasure to pick up and read. Her books have inspired my love for reading from that fate full day till now. Her writing is captivating and full of wit and charm. See write amazing plots and characters that you just fall in love with. ALL her book are A MUST READ!! :)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a third book in Rhymes with Love series, which tells the stories about three best friends from Kempton, a small village whose young women are cursed.
This is Harriet Hathaway’s story and her love for the Earl of Roxley. I truly enjoyed this fun, entertaining and sweet story. Both, hero and heroine, were very likable and I thoroughly reveled in their dialogue.
There are a lot of elements that bring this story to life, aside from the charming romance. If you like your romance to have a bit of mystery and danger, then you'll find this story has both.
Melanie for b2b - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Read for Review (Edelweiss)Tracking Books Read Review (Short)Overall Rating: 4.50Story Rating: 4.00Character Rating: 5.00First Thought when Finished: If Wishes Were Earls was such a wonderful love story that immediately made me go back and pick up the other 2 books in the series.Overall Thoughts: I loved Roxley and Harry! Seriously these two were just made for each other and clearly had no clue. Well Harry had a clue but Roxley was infuriatingly stubborn. His hard-headness though was needed because Harry was no "sweet, mild-mannered lady"! She had spunk in spades. If Wishes Were Earls was also full of twists, turns, mystery, and action. It had all the great historical elements that can make a girl swoon and in my case pick up the previous two in the series. I am not sure what made me quit reading historicals for awhile but I am glad that I am back!Side Note:I just finished reading the first book in the series: Along Came a Duke. I love Roxley and Harry even more now. These can be read out of order (I did clearly)but after reading the first one, I think they are even better in order