Review: In Bed with the Earl by Christi Caldwell

I will warn you now, though you should be able to tell by the five star rating, that this post is just one long fangirly mess of a review. If that isn’t your jam then skip this one. In Bed with the Earl took me completely by surprise. I know that Caldwell writes vibrant, lovable characters but combining that with unconventional jobs for both the hero and heroine with a healthy heap of chemistry and this book should basically be labeled “Alana Catnip.”

First and foremost, I loved Malcom. He is one of those adorable heroes that does alpha right and I am here for it. He has just the right amount of menace that makes someone that is a bit unhinged swoon and think of pirates. I found Verity’s loyalty to her family charming and her fierce determination in the face of adversity absolutely inspiring. From the first meeting, sparks fly but some of it is frustration. I don’t want to give away spoilers so I’ll just leave it at “delicious, sizzling chemistry with the one woman with the fortitude to go toe-to-toe with Malcom’s grumpy self.”

This isn’t your typical London set historical romance in that there are no elements of ton life beyond a brief description due to Verity’s job as a journalist. Instead, Caldwell introduces us to toshers and the lives of the day to day folk that are scraping by and spices it up with a romance that makes you sigh with happiness and maybe a bit of envy. I even enjoyed the bit of comeuppance in the epilogue!

Do yourself a favor and read this delightful book. I seriously hope we get the next book soon because I am absolutely ready to swoon over another Lost Lord of London.