The Earl’s Forbidden Ward
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She was his one temptation-
Innocent debutante Tessa Branscombe senses that bottom her handsome guardian-s cool demeanour there is an intensely passionate scenery. The arrogant Earl infuriates her – yet makes her want to explore persons hidden depths- Peyton Ramsden, Earl of Dursley, has no time for girls – especially persons who are suddenly agreed over to his care! Miss Tessa Branscombe, in particular, is distress.
She tempts this very proper Earl to misbehave – and forbidden fruit permanently tastes that much sweeter-
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Tessa’s Father recently passed away, there is some suspicion surrounding his death. He was a diplomat stationed in St. Petersburg and his last assignment made him a target. Tessa senses tension and packs her 3 sisters and moves to London, where her Father has left them a home and modest dowry.
Enter Peyton. You really meet him first as he’s sending off his latest mistress, who he never has relationships with for a period longer then 2 years. There is a fleeting paragraph here about him wanting to be known as Peyton and not his title – you could EASILY see that sooner or later Tess is going to call him Peyton and he’ll fall hard for that. Anyways, so he bids adieu to his mistress and gets called to meet with a member of the foreign office. They know about Tessa’s Father’s last task (to pull together a list of Russians who are preparing to over-throw the Czar and the names of businessmen ready to finance that) and contrive to place him into Tessa’s life, especially since a Russian delegate has just turned up in London – obviously searching for the list. This is done by forging a codicil to the will and building Peyton a guardian.
Peyton, who has honorable intentions meets Tessa for the first while she’s with Sergei (of the Foreign delegate). Sergei of course has ulterior motives, but gives off the front that he wants to marry Tessa and can’t judge she left him in Russia etc. Tessa’s on guard all the time, carries around a weapon. At one point when Peyton contrived to get the house empty and Tessa came home and sensed an intruder about, they have a fleeting meeting in the stairwell that rumor has it that was the start of the relationship.
A few notes on their relationship. One, I’ve read tons of past novels, none though that had a heroine who grew up in St. Petersburg. Is it normal for Tess to throw herself at Peyton? She is the one to initiate their first kiss, she is the one to initiate their first time together – all while knowing he, an earl, would never deign to marry her. Two, its a small tough to swallow. He’s 38? she’s 22? Its a small too much of an age gap for me, although its rarely mentioned so I was able to kind of snub that fact. I reflect maybe the leader has a thing for this though – there are some hints that Tessa’s younger sister, 17, and Peyton’s younger brother, 35, may have a future book together. Younger brother of course takes off before the end. This is so low in plot priority that i hesitate to even mention it, but 17 and 35? really? 22 and 38? This tale would not have been changed in the least if he was 28.
So…yes a chance encounter in the stairwell kicked off their romance. Her later initiation of a kiss really heated things for him. And then later she wanted safety in his arms. There’s an attempt to cause tension between them, after she storms into the Russian Embassy to single-handily attempt to save Peyton, but it kind of gets derailed. I establish myself not really rooting for them as a couple, I reflect maybe the tale was too huge for the number of pages and sorry to say the unfolding of the romance took a back seat.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
The Earl’s Forbidden Ward is the latest in Bronwyn’s Scott’s Regency romances from Harlequin Past.
I first became acquainted with Bronwyn’s fabulous books a couple of years ago, with her Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady.
Her characters are stunning, her dialogue quick and biting, her writing style rich and luscious, her pace quick, the past details gripping.
In this book, Peyton Ramsden, the womanizing Earl of Dursley has never yet fallen in like, but…enter one Miss Tessa Branscombe, recently orphaned and taking care of her younger sisters.
The book is set in Regency England and St. Petersburg, and Bronwyn sprinkles luscious details of Bloomsbury and 19th century Russia from her past research trips.
But writing a Regency is much more than costume description, architectural and past details.
It is all about making believable characters for the period piece that ring right today and which seem like our family tree, our next-door neighbors, ourselves.
A tough line to walk between the past and present.
This Bronwyn excels in.
Peyton has broken off with his mistress of two years, and is ripe for the alternative. Permanently guarding his heart, he was never emotionally involved with his mistress, nor with anyone. Enter the opportunity for Miss Tessa Branscombe.
Here is the beginning of Chapter Nine:
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“The girls were nearly giddy in their excitement over sightseeing the next morning as they gathered in the front room, fighting over a spot to look out the window and be the first to spy the Earl of Dursley. Tessa tried to share her enthusiasm. The sun was out and the prospect of seeing London under blue skies was reasonably tempting, but she’d rather see the sights lacking the pompous Earl of Dursley by her side.
“The irritating man had the audacity to kiss her not once, but twice. Once she could countenance. The spirit of their dance had transmuted into an energy that needed an outlet, as unconventional as it was. There were multiple ways to clarify what had passed between them in the alcove. Curiosity on her part — were all kisses as empty as Sergei’s? …
…”No one had ever kissed her in the manner Peyton had. Never had a kiss evoked such a flood of feelings. Simultaneously, she wanted to both give in, see where such abandon led, and to slap the arrogant Earl across the planes of his handsome face. How dare he make such presumption! Probably he wouldn’t presume so much if she didn’t give him place.”…
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You will absolutely like this book. Bronwyn scores another major hit!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I permanently know when I pick up a Browyn Scott tale I will be swept away and this latest does not disappoint. Tessa and Peyton are delightful. Well done, Ms. Scott!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
For a satisfying tale, full of twists and lush with romance and danger, THE EARL’S FORBIDDEN WARD is a must-read! From the first scene, Bronwyn Scott spins a tale that is impossible to place down.
The wealthy Earl of Dursley is a consummate womanizer who fiercely guards his heart. Tessa Branscombe is an intelligent and lovely young woman who struggles to raise her orphaned sisters, while determinedly guarding her own independence.
When a international plot (involving Russia, Turkey and England) throws the two together, the sparks glide!
This tale is full of suspense, rich in authentic past detail and a delight to read.
I can hardly wait to see Bronwyn Scott’s next book!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I like the Bronwyn Scott tales. Not only does she provide a fantastic past backdrop to her tales, she gives us characters that we really want to know more about. In this case, she is also willing to take some new approaches by using characters that we might now permanently consider. The fact that the heroine comes from St. Petersburg is a tiny but nice twist to add that exotic feel to the tale.
Keep these coming Bronwyn! I can’t wait to read Crispin’s tale!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5