A Ravishing Night with the Mysterious Earl: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Olivia BennetMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed "A Ravishing Night with the Mysterious Earl." In fact, I think it was my favorite Olivia Bennet book yet! This high-seas adventure was packed with drama and suspense, and the main characters were both well-developed and incredibly likeable. Watching their relationship unfold was truly a pleasure.
Lady Jemima Livington is a spirited young lady who takes matters into her own hands in order to escape her betrothal to the odious Lord Peter Sheton, Marquess of Beaurgant, when her parents refuse to listen to her concerns about the match and threaten to force her down the aisle. The hero, Lord Simon Fitzwalles, Earl of Burhill, was considered unusual and a bit scandalous by the rest of high society because he chose to go into trade upon the death of his father, leaving his estate in the hands of a capable steward and sailing aboard one of his merchant vessels to explore the world. Jemima, who also wished to see other parts of the world, disguises herself as a young man and manages to gain employment aboard Simon's ship. As the voyage progresses, Jemima and Simon grow closer, and Simon finds himself uncomfortably attracted to the young "man." He is very relieved when he finally discovers Jemima's true identity, though that discovery brings with it another set of problems.
Meanwhile, back in England, Lord Beaurgant is searching for his wayward bride and pursuing schemes of his own. I particularly enjoyed getting a glimpse inside his head as Jemima and Simon's story was unfolding since it added a nice bit of context and insight into what was going on. By getting to know Lord Beaurgant, we learn that Jemima's concerns about him were justified as well as his motivations for pursuing Jemima in the first place. He was a very interesting and, in the end, almost sympathetic villain. His perspective certainly added an extra layer of richness to the story that really resonated with me.
Overall, I highly recommend "A Ravishing Night with the Mysterious Earl" and look forward to reading Ms. Bennet's next book!
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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