To Con a Gentleman

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ADAMS, SARAH

TO CON A GENTLEMAN

He was her target. She was his diversion. Falling in love was never something they wanted.

As a con woman who has spent her entire life fending for herself on the streets of London, Rose Wakefield knows how to scam a gentleman out of his money without ever getting caught. That's until she knocks on the wrong earl's door and is faced with Carver Ashburn Earl of Kensworth and not the notorious rake she thinks she is approaching.

Carver is a good man, but even a good man will not pass up an opportunity to escape his grief. What better way to avoid his feelings than to play into a con woman's ruse and to marry her?

Things only grow more complicated when Carver sweeps Rose off to his family estate and circumstances force them both into continuing the ruse. Carver needs to protect his family, and Rose needs to protect herself -- and her heart.

With so much set against them, will Rose and Carver have a chance at love and freedom? Or is the possibility of more heartache not worth the risk?

My Review:

published in 2019

Carver Ashburn, Earl of Kensworth...be still my heart! There's something about an emotionally wounded hero that pulls me right into a story. Especially one who is somewhat jaded, a little bitter and in possession of an unexpected wry sense of humour. Swoon. My fainting couch got a work out during this read!

At first I wasn't sure about Rose, being that she is a con woman but I'm happy to say that the author did an incredible job of turning her into a relatable heroine. Adams deftly drops in bits of back story and hidden depths to Rose's character so that I couldn't help but be drawn in. Enchanted even. Avidly on her side despite her attempt to scam that most swoonworthy of Earls. Oh, that meet-cute! Hysterical! I laughed and cringed and laughed some more.

And then what follows is an amazing story of pasts conquered and broken hearts mended, all told with equal doses of humour and hope...and, yes, a healthy dollop of angst as well. Brilliantly done! My first book by Sarah Adams, but it won't be my last! In fact, since this is first in a series (Dalton Family) I'm hoping to dive into the next book asap!

I listened to the audible edition of this book beautifully narrated by Rachael Beresford.

Side note: for sensitive readers: the author occasionally uses expletive substitutes such as 'deuce' and 'blast'. 

Goal Update: #1 Read more Indie author, #4 Read more new-to-me-authors, #5 Diversify my reading (setting) #7 Start new-to-me series

 

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for an e copy of this book.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of To Con a Gentleman, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 12 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck