Earl of Benton: Wicked Earls’ Club by Madeline Martin
Earl of Benton by Madeline Martin on March 1, 2018
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Scottish (incl. Highlander)
Pages: 180
HIS ACTIONS COULD BE TREASON...
Alistair Johnstone's days of running whisky come to an abrupt halt when he inherits an earldom. After years of living in Scotland and denying his English heritage, he now must return despite his mother's bitter contempt and his own lack of desire. When his mother's attempt to run whisky goes awry, Alistair is forced to step in and save her by doing one last whisky run - however, if he's caught, he will face a traitor's death.SHE IS RUNNING FOR HER LIFE...
Emma Thorne's uncle is trying to kill her and so far has failed, thank goodness. But with only one month until she reaches her majority, inherits her fortune and is released from his guardianship, she knows she is not safe. Emma escapes to a nearby estate where she stumbles upon a house party being held by the Wicked Earls' Club and finds herself at the mercy of the most extraordinary earl. One who could save her or see her condemned.PERHAPS THEY CAN SAVE EACH OTHER
When innocent lies become reality and danger follows them every step of the way, could love be the answer to both their problems, or will their passions be their undoing?
Review Earl of Benton by Madeline Martin 5
Goodreads Synopsis
HIS ACTIONS COULD BE TREASON…
Alistair Johnstone’s days of running whisky come to an abrupt halt when he inherits an earldom. After years of living in Scotland and denying his English heritage, he now must return despite his mother’s bitter contempt and his own lack of desire. When his mother’s attempt to run whisky goes awry, Alistair is forced to step in and save her by doing one last whisky run – however, if he’s caught, he will face a traitor’s death.
SHE IS RUNNING FOR HER LIFE…
Emma Thorne’s uncle is trying to kill her and so far has failed, thank goodness. But with only one month until she reaches her majority, inherits her fortune and is released from his guardianship, she knows she is not safe. Emma escapes to a nearby estate where she stumbles upon a house party being held by the Wicked Earls’ Club and finds herself at the mercy of the most extraordinary earl. One who could save her or see her condemned.
PERHAPS THEY CAN SAVE EACH OTHER.
When innocent lies become reality and danger follows them every step of the way, could love be the answer to both their problems, or will their passions be their undoing?
The Earl of Benton is book four in The Matchmaker of Mayfair series by Madeline Martin. Ms. Martin is one of those talented writers who also happens to be a wonderful person. I have had the honor of serving on her ARC team for a number of years. I feel like I have witnessed first hand her transformation from a really good author to an author who turns out masterpieces. As part of her ARC team, I was given a copy of this book. In this story, Emma Thorne’s life is in danger. Her uncle craves her vast copper fortune and will go to great lengths to obtain it. When Emma’s maid is murdered, she flees from her estate only to find herself at the mercy of Alistair Johnstone, Earl of Benton. Would he be willing to save a woman whose clothes are mysteriously stained with blood? Will helping her expose his dangerous and secret life?
“He caught her, locking her against him and keeping her upright. His arms and chest were impossibly solid and there was a pleasant smoky scent about him. He was staring down at her, his face a mere inch or two from hers. His eyes had appeared dark from afar. Up close, they were a captivating deep blue, like the sky on the tail end of dusk before the star-flecked blackness swept in.”
I am a huge Martin fan. I have read every book she has written and am always longing for more. This story did not disappoint. I found it romantic and hilariously funny at points. There are a number of steamy scenes. As far as pace goes, it runs at a clip and doesn’t really stop. This book is a novella and easy to read on a cold night. I highly recommend it.
