Unmasking The Earl by Madeline Martin

Unmasking the Earl by Madeline Martin
Series: The Matchmaker of Mayfair series Book #2
on February 16, 2026
Pages: 100
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THE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADYLady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised. THE EARL WITH A REPUTATION IN HIS PASTPhilip Willcott, the Earl of Chambrook has found himself without an heir. With no other options and a less than stellar reputation, he seeks out the ton's most notorious matchmaker to let her roll the dice for a suitable match. After sharing a kiss with the stunning Lady Cecelia and realizing she has confused him for another man, one far more reputable than himself, he does not correct her mistake for fear of discouraging her interest. After all, he has always been able to charm women into forgiving him. CAN THEY EVER BE A MATCH?When opposites attract and mistaken identities come to light, this matchmaking gone awry might possibly be a duplicitous matchmaking scheme gone exactly right. **Previously published in the A Midsummer Night's Romance anthology in 2021

Unmasking The Earl is book two in the Matchmaker of Mayfair series. I really enjoyed this book. The cover is absolutely gorgeous! The characters have a depth that I didn’t expect at first. I liked the heroine Cecelia. She’s had the spark and excitement of life taken from her by the burden of familial responsibility. So when she attends a masquerade ball and is kissed by someone dressed as Demetrius, her life is set on fire. Can she leave behind her tendency to put everyone else first and reach for something she wants for her own well being? Although this is book two in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. There are a number of very steamy scenes. “His mouth was warm on hers, his lips soft despite the hardness of his features. He wrapped one of those strong arms around her waist, embracing her with the same confident potency he had during the waltz. His forwardness was intoxicating and awoke anticipation for the excitement that used to reside within her, something she had long since squelched in favor of caring for her family.” Bravo! Another wonderful Regency romance.