The Earl of Arundel by Angela Johnson

The Earl of Arundel Series: Earls of England Series Book #1
on June 16, 2020
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 218
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Bound by fate, yet forbidden to love

When Phillip Watson, the Earl of Arundel, awakens battered and broken in a stranger’s home, he has no memory of who he is—or who wants him dead. As he pieces together the fragments of his forgotten life, the one bright spot is in a growing affection for Miss Emma Parker.

Emma Parker is a spirited romantic with dreams of a love so powerful it rivals that of Romeo and Juliet. When her father saves a man from the brink of death, Emma finds herself drawn to the mysterious stranger with no name, no past, and a magnetic pull that ignites her very soul.

As Phillip’s memories return, so do the secrets he’s desperate to escape. Phillip’s father, the duke, entered a wager, betrothing him to another, making his newfound love for Emma forbidden—a temptation that could ruin them both.

Torn between the woman who has captured his heart and the deadly truth that someone wants him dead, Phillip must make an impossible choice: duty or desire, survival or sacrifice.

The Earl of Arundel is a closed-door Regency romance with high stakes, lots of swoon, and a story that will keep you reading from page one to the very end.

The Earl of Arundel is book one in the Earls of England series. I really enjoyed this book. There are some twists and turns that I didn’t expect along with some mystery and danger thrown into the mix. This is a sweet romance with only a few kissing scenes. “She stood, ready to leave the room. She needed to get away from him before the tears fell. He stood and walked to her and put his hands on the side of her face. “What are you doing?” “I want to memorize you.” These were the type of words written in the books by the hero. She dreamt of a man telling her he wanted to memorize her every feature, but she never thought one would actually say the words to her.” I am not a fan of the cover. It feels like the author took the picture herself. But that said, I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.