Anna Wren needs a job. Since the death of her husband four years ago, she and her mother-in-law have been existing on his savings. The money has run out, so she looks for a position as a companion or nanny. She is in luck when she bumps into the steward for the Earl of Swartingham. The Earl has a temper and has dismissed two secretaries in as many weeks. Anna jumps at the chance to work for the Earl.
Edward de Raaf is surprised when his new secretary turns out to be a woman. After a few days on the job, Edward decides that he enjoys Mrs. Wren's company. As the days go by, their friendship grows into something more. The Earl has announced his engagement to a London debutante, but recognizes that the woman he really wants is his secretary.
This is a wonderful debut novel from Elizabeth Hoyt. The hero and heroine are made for each other. Anna is a no-nonsense heroine who usually says what's on her mind. I liked her from the first page. Edward is very self-conscious of his scars caused by small pox when he was a child. His wife died in childbirth, and even though he doesn't want to marry again, he knows it is his duty to carry on his title.
I read this book over ten years ago and liked it. This time I listened to the audiobook and loved it. The narration by Moira Quirk was outstanding. I hope she narrates the other books in the series. My rating: 5 Stars.
Edward de Raaf is surprised when his new secretary turns out to be a woman. After a few days on the job, Edward decides that he enjoys Mrs. Wren's company. As the days go by, their friendship grows into something more. The Earl has announced his engagement to a London debutante, but recognizes that the woman he really wants is his secretary.
This is a wonderful debut novel from Elizabeth Hoyt. The hero and heroine are made for each other. Anna is a no-nonsense heroine who usually says what's on her mind. I liked her from the first page. Edward is very self-conscious of his scars caused by small pox when he was a child. His wife died in childbirth, and even though he doesn't want to marry again, he knows it is his duty to carry on his title.
I read this book over ten years ago and liked it. This time I listened to the audiobook and loved it. The narration by Moira Quirk was outstanding. I hope she narrates the other books in the series. My rating: 5 Stars.
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