The Indebted Earl (Serendipity & Secrets, 3)

Product Description
Can Captain Wyvern keep his new marriage of convenience all business--or will it turn into something more?\nCaptain Charles Wyvern owes a great debt to the man who saved his life--especially since Major Richardson lost his own life in the process. The best way to honor that hero's dying wish is for Wyvern to escort the man’s grieving fiancée and mother safely to a new cottage home by the sea. But along the way, he learns of another obligation that has fallen on his shoulders: his uncle has died and the captain is now the Earl of Rothwell.\nWhen he and the ladies arrive at his new manor house in Devon, they discover an estate in need of a leader and a gaggle of girls, all wards of the former earl. War the new earl knows; young ladies and properties he does not. Still wishing to provide for the bereaved Lady Sophia Haverly, Charles proposes a marriage of convenience.\nSophie is surprised to find she isn't opposed to the idea. It will help her care for her betrothed's elderly mother, and she's already fallen in love with the wayward girls on the Rothwell estate. This alliance is a chance to repay the captain who has done so much for her care, as well as divert her attention from her grief. When Wyvern returns to his sea commission, she'll stay behind to oversee his property and wards.\nIt sounds so simple. Until the stalwart captain is arrested on suspicion of smuggling, and Sophie realizes how much he's come to mean to her. Now she'll have to learn to fight, not only for his freedom but also for his love.
Review
"What do you get when you mix an injured naval captain with a grieving young woman and three orphans? A poignant love story filled with action, adventure, and heartwarming moments, that’s what.
The Indebted Earl is going on my keeper shelf for sure!" -- Michelle Griep, best-selling author of The House at the End of the Moor Published On: 2021-01-15\n"Vetsch’s impeccable research and compelling Regency voice have made Serendipity and Secrets one of the strongest offerings in inspirational historical romance in years. The compulsive trilogy comes to a wonderful conclusion in a tale that packs as much adventure as it does heart. High emotional stakes, love lost and found, and an intelligent treatment of duty and honor will delight established fans while sweeping newcomers off their feet." -- Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code Published On: 2021-01-15\n"
The Indebted Earl is both beautiful and engaging, as the reader embarks on an adventure full of unexpected twists and turns. A diverse cast of new characters, and the return of a few we fell in love with in
The Gentleman Spy, makes this is a must-read for historical romance fans." -- Gabrielle Meyer, author of Unexpected Christmas Joy Published On: 2021-01-15\n"Erica Vetsch has penned a captivating tale that stirred and satisfied my love of Regency from first page to last. With winsome characters, heart-tugging romance, and a dash of intrigue, readers will adore this final installment in the beloved Serendipity and Secrets series." -- Amanda Barratt, author of The White Rose Resists Published On: 2021-01-15\n"
The Indebted Earl is a marvelous book. I love the way Erica Vetsch creates characters I care about. Get them deep into trouble, and in the end, loyalty, bravery, love, and faith save the day." -- Mary Connealy, author of Braced for Love, book one of the Brothers in Arms series Published On: 2021-01-15\n"Thoroughly researched with genuine, well-wrought characters,
The Indebted Earl is a don’t-miss read! Vetsch’s rich writing and carefully crafted story sweep the reader into Regency England with all the delights of this fascinating genre. This third volume in her Serendipity and Secrets series brings a satisfying resolution to the trilogy." -- Jan Drexler, award-winning author of Softly Blows the Bugle Published On: 2021-01-15
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