The Earl Next Door (First Comes Love #1) by Amelia Grey

  

The Earl Next Door by Amelia Grey

What does a Wickedly Wonderful Widow really want? One noble suitor is about to find out. . .
Adeline, Dowager Countess of Wake, is all on her own after her husband’s sudden death. The good news? Losing him allowed her to find herself. Finally, Adeline is free to do, go, and be as she pleases. She cherishes her newfound independence and is not looking for another man to wed. But seeking out a new lover? Well, that is a whole ’nother story. . .


Lord Lyon, son of the two-timing Earl of Marksworth, wishes to have a respectable, loving wife someday. When he meets the beautiful and self-reliant Adeline, Lyon is instantly smitten. But Adeline would rather have the handsome suitor in her bed than to take his hand in marriage. It’s a scandalous proposal—and one that’s hard for Lyon to refuse. Unless the fire of his passion can melt Adeline’s resolve. . .and he can find a way to be the Wickedly Wonderful Widow’s lover for all time?

Oh my sweetness, I loved this book! I loved that the hero and the heroine never played games, there were issues and they talked about things and despite the fact that it seemed that they'd never come together, you could feel their love, you could feel the tenderness and the love, maybe even the sparks.

I liked the story on the whole even though some developments were somewhat foreseeable, this book was a sweet and nice read that kept me turning the pages with a smile. Lyon and Adeline belong together and I always hoped that finally now, this would be the moment when...well... nope. It wasn't that easy - and on the other hand, it simply was that easy. Time and love can heal almost everything at least when there are good people around.

This was another thing that I liked, there were no villains. This was just the story of Lyon and Adeline and their love. Even Lyon's father, who is so different from him, is someone whom he respects and loves to spend time with. Lyon has a refreshingly wonderful view of marriage and he is patient enough to know that sometimes one has to wait for things and can't force them and he is also that much in love that he at least hopes that love will conquer all.
Things happen and the book is never dull or boring but it is different, very sweet and charming, I really enjoyed reading it.

★★★★