Series: Bow Street Bachelors #2
Published by St. Martin's Publishing Group on June 30, 2020
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Regency
Pages: 320
Format: eBook
Source: ARC
Kate Bateman's To Catch an Earl continues her historical Regency Romance Bow Street Bachelors series.
Working undercover for London’s first official police force, the Bow Street Bachelors have an obligation to serve the city’s best interests—even while they’re falling for the city’s most alluring women...
SHE KNOWS HOW TO STEAL A KISS.
Alex Harland, Earl of Melton and dedicated rake, never pictured himself as an agent of inquiry. But the thrill of investigation is a challenge he now embraces. When he’s asked to pursue the Nightjar, a notorious thief who is reclaiming France’s crown jewels, the case throws him into the path of the beautiful and equally elusive Emmy Danvers, reminding him of the only puzzle he’s never solved: the identity of the mysterious woman who once stole a kiss from him—and left him wanting so much more...
WILL HE SURRENDER HIS HEART?
The daughter of a thief, Emmy learned long ago how to keep her secrets safeguarded—and, as the notorious Nightjar, her love for Alex Harland is one of them. With the determined earl hot on her trail—and making her hot under the collar—Emmy has no choice but to keep her distance. But when a moment’s danger threatens Emmy’s life as well as her name, will Alex finally discover that he’s followed every clue...to true love?“Full of intense emotions and dramatic twists....Future installments will be eagerly anticipated by Regency readers.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on This Earl of Mine
To Catch an Earl was a much-needed dose of joy and exciting tit for tat romance with two characters that I thoroughly enjoyed. Also, this installment of the Bow Street Bachelors proves that I don’t always dislike second chance romances! Buttoned up, straight-laced Alex and all his black and white views are challenged by the force that is Emmy. Right from the beginning it was clear she took what she wanted and I think Alex needs that challenge in his life.
I adore historical romances with atypical heroines and Emmy delivers on all fronts. Taking up the mantle of Nightjar for… reasons that are mostly good?… Emmy prides herself on being an exceptional thief. The heists were so much fun, particularly once Alex was on the case. The cat-mouse game between the two fanned that delicious sexual tension to a fever pitch. A fantastic blend of action, swoon-worthy tension, and banter between equals.
I definitely recommend for fans of Tessa Dare and Maya Rodale. It is important to note that this is a very particular brand of historical romance that may not appeal to all readers. There is quite a bit of action and Emmy won’t fit the mold of typical regency miss. She is a thief after all. For my part, I adore the Bow Street Bachelor series and Bateman’s brand of humor and I’m excited to read book three when it comes out!
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About Kate Bateman
Kate Bateman (also writing as K. C. Bateman) wrote her first historical romance in response to a $1 bet with her husband who rashly claimed she'd 'never finish the thing.' She gleefully proved him wrong. Her Regency and Renaissance-era romances all feature her trademark feisty, intelligent heroines, wickedly inappropriate banter, and heroes you want to both strangle and kiss.
When not traveling to exotic locations 'for research,' Kate leads a double life as a fine art appraiser and on-screen antiques expert for several TV shows in the UK, each of which has up to 2.5 million viewers. She splits her time between Illinois and her native England and writes despite three inexhaustible children and a number-loving husband who still owes her that dollar.
