An Inconvenient Earl

by Julia London

On Sale: 12/26/2023

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An Inconvenient Earl

by Julia London

On Sale: 12/26/2023

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“Deliciously clever.” —Booklist on The Duke Not Taken

Bold. Beautiful. Beguiling.

It’s been over a year since Emma Clark’s no-good husband left on an expedition. The Countess of Dearborn has played the abandoned wife, but people are beginning to presume the earl is dead, which doesn't suit Emma at all. Emma likes being head of household in Albert’s absence and does her best to keep his family believing he is alive and well. She’s thirty years old and finally having some fun. If the earl is in fact dead, his family is waiting in the wings to swoop in and throw Emma out, leaving her destitute.

Then along comes Luka Olivien, the Weslorian Earl of Marlaine. He’s traveled all the way from Egypt, duty-bound to return to the countess her deceased husband’s precious pocket watch—only to discover she doesn’t know he’s dead… Or does she? It’s hard to tell. Luka catches glimpses of the desperate vulnerability beneath the party girl exterior and can’t help being drawn into the beguiling countess’s ruse.

A Royal Match

Book 1: Last Duke Standing
Book 2: The Duke Not Taken
Book 3: The Viscount Who Vexed Me
Book 4: An Inconvenient Earl

Critical Praise

“Deliciously clever... London’s flair for creating engaging characters and her Austenesque sense of wit guarantee historical romance readers will be lining up for the latest in her Royal Match series.”—Booklist on The Duke Not Taken

"London’s prolific talent for historical romance shines through in her witty, engaging characters who provide an insightful view into the intrigue and subterfuge involved in ensuring the survival of a monarchy. Readers will be thrilled."—Publishers Weekly on Last Duke Standing

"An eminently appealing pair of protagonists, a winsome cast of secondary characters…and an amusing plot enriched by an abundance of sharp wit and buoyed by romantic chemistry that is both sweet and sexy."—Booklist on Last Duke Standing

"I am a sucker for quiet, brooding heroes and Mateo is definitely that. The Viscount Who Vexed Me is a delightful story featuring two people who must overcome their own insecurities to be together."—Fresh Fiction on The Viscount Who Vexed Me

"What makes this Victorian romance stand out is the entertaining use of irony, humor, and wit, all of which enliven the interaction between the characters.”—Historical Novels Review on Last Duke Standing

"I adored this story! It may just be my favorite book by Julia London and I've read a whole lot of books by her. It's filled with sweet moments, frustrating family, sparkling banter, a determined matchmaker, and a lead couple who captured my heart."—The Romance Dish on The Viscount Who Vexed Me

"Charming, witty, and warm. This is perfect historical romance."—Sarah Morgan, USA Today bestselling author on The Princess Plan

“Warm, witty and decidedly wicked—great entertainment.”—Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Hard-Hearted Highlander -