BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Cassandra Linfield is a lady fossil collector who declares she will never marry as no man will ever take her studies seriously. When circumstances force her to travel to Town for the Season, Cassy infiltrates the hallowed portals of the Geological Society from which she has been banned. She is horrified when she comes face to face with her nemesis, the infuriating Earl of Rothbury.
Lord Rothbury is a gentleman-geologist with a turbulent romantic past. After a youthful disappointment he vows never to fall in love again, and makes the decision, instead, to seek out a convenient wife when he returns to England from his geological travels abroad.
Brought together by their close family ties, Cassy and Rothbury collaborate on a geological paper and discover a powerful attraction. Marriage, however, is the one subject they cannot agree upon. But when Cassy’s life is threatened, the two realise that love matters more than their objections.
Lord Rothbury is a gentleman-geologist with a turbulent romantic past. After a youthful disappointment he vows never to fall in love again, and makes the decision, instead, to seek out a convenient wife when he returns to England from his geological travels abroad.
Brought together by their close family ties, Cassy and Rothbury collaborate on a geological paper and discover a powerful attraction. Marriage, however, is the one subject they cannot agree upon. But when Cassy’s life is threatened, the two realise that love matters more than their objections.
Author: Alissa Baxter
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Vinspire Publishing
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 222 Pages
No. of Pages: 222 Pages
Date of Publication: February 28, 2021
My Rating: 4 Stars
My Rating: 4 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Cassandra Linfield is a fossil collector, very much a geologist, despite the fact that being such does not quite fit in the times she lives. She is quite serious as to what she does and cannot imagine any man that would accept this and allow her to continue in her endeavors. When she pursues a deeper avenue regarding her interests, she is thwarted by her nemesis, Edward, The Lord of Rothbury.
Meanwhile, marriage proposals come fast and quick to Cassy. She has no desire to marry, and with very good reason. Why then is she drawn to Lord Rothbury? He share similar interests as he is a geologist himself, but is that enough for Cassy to consider his suit? Then there is the fact that Edward comes with enough baggage to make Cassy firm in her decision to focus on her collection and research.
Would a marriage of convenience suit both Cassy and Edward or will matters of the heart make themselves more than apparent? One thing that I really liked about this book, along with the unconventional career that Cassy has chosen, is the emotional edge the book has. There is something that makes Cassy the woman that she is and I couldn't help but feel drawn to her character. In addition to enjoying both Cassy and Edward in this book, I also quite enjoyed his sister Harriet and his brother James. They were both nice additions to an already enjoyable story.
Lastly, one thing that is always enjoyable when reading a good book is when an Author's Note is included. I loved learning about other women geologists in the 19th century. A very nice bonus.
Many thanks to Vinspire Publishing and HF Virtual Book Tours for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Praise for The Earl's Lady Geologist
“A gentle Regency romance, full of sweetness and intelligence. Alissa Baxter’s writing is period perfect.” -Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author of The Matrimonial Advertisement“The Earl’s Lady Geologist by Alissa Baxter deftly weaves together the charm of a traditional Regency romance, fascinating information on scientific society of the time, with a quiet subtext about the challenges faced by women interested in pursuing science. This first book in a new series is wonderfully satisfying on many levels!” -Mary Jo Putney, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author
“While immersing the reader in the mores and life of the Regency era, Alissa Baxter manages to write strong, independent heroines whom modern-day women will cheer and root for. Plus the addition of little details that wrap around the plot and the characters make reading her books all the more special because you never know when you might land on a little Easter egg morsel in the beautiful and engaging prose. Historicals with heart and engaging characters that read real—that’s what you get in Ms. Baxter's books.” -Zee Monodee, USA Today bestselling author
“A truly traditional Regency romance, with lots of witty banter, very reminiscent of Georgette Heyer. Recommended for anyone who likes a completely clean traditional Regency, with strongly authentic writing, historical accuracy and a satisfying romance. Baxter’s writing is excellent, and her dialogue, manners and settings are true to the era. A spirited heroine, a brooding hero, lots of sparkling banter and an authentic Regency setting—with added fossils! Great fun. From Lyme Regis to the drawing rooms of London, Alissa Baxter takes the reader back to the time of Jane Austen.” -Mary Kingswood, author of traditional Regency romances
About the Author
Alissa travelled overseas and worked as a flight attendant in Dubai before she moved to England, where she did an odd assortment of jobs while researching her second novel, Lord Fenmore’s Wager, which she wrote when she moved back to South Africa. Alissa’s third Regency novel, A Marchioness Below Stairs, is the sequel to Lord Fenmore’s Wager.
Alissa has lived in Durban and Cape Town but she eventually settled in Johannesburg where she lives with her husband and two sons. Alissa is also the author of two chick-lit novels, Send and Receive and The Blog Affair, which have been re-released as The Truth About Series: The Truth about Clicking Send and Receive and The Truth About Cats and Bees.
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The Earl's Lady Geologist
