My Kind of Earl audiobook

What a wonderful, emotional, humorous and sexy romance! I loved, loved, loved Raven, even though he broke my heart several times with the tragedy of his past and how hard he worked to overcome and make himself a better life. He was so witty and FUN with his reactions to Jane. And Jane... oh my, Jane. Such a delightful character who was genuinely quirky, adorably sincere, so intelligent and admirably dedicated to her siblings. Together she and Raven were perfect and it was wonderful to see their story unfold. I've already ordered 4 other books by the author, and I looking forward to reading them all. Highly recommend if you enjoy historical romance!

You probably heard me praise Vivienne Lorret's books before, but I'm going to have to do it again😛. One of my favorite cover this year and one of my favorite read as well ! It's like VL knows the magic combination for the natural progression of the MC falling for each other each and every time ! Raven is an orphan that been left on a doorstep. He learned to survived foundling homes and work houses and for the last couple years he's been working at Sterling's gaming hell. The day he find a high-society young lady trying to enter inside a brothel's in climbing a window, he have no idea that his life is about to change forever. It was supposed to be a study on scoundrels for a book she's writing but for Jane (and Raven), it became a hunt for answers about his birthright and a journey to love that started with flirting and lessons in seduction. It's so sweet how the hero is charmed by Jane's curious nature and inquisitive mind. He was my kind of Earl indeed and it's totally my kind of romance. Add to that her ten rambunctious younger siblings and the search for his origin and it was my kind of story and mystery too😛❤.Bonus for me: Even if it's in passing, I got to see again my book boyfriend from a previous series, Reed Sterling!!!😍💖💞

Hello!❤️ Could not wait to read the story with Jane and Raven, and what a great one it is! I always love a "Belle type" of heroine within regency romances; using their intelligence instead of charm is such a powerful notion for women of the time. (inner feminism😉). I really enjoyed the dynamic between the bookish yet romantic Jane and tough, cynical Raven. Though discoveries, lessons, and development of love along the way, it really is a great improvement from the first one in my estimation. There was also better focus instead of a plethora of ideas and events going on so great job with that Vivienne Lorret! I cannot wait for the next two friends within the series, hopefully they come out soon!❤️❤️❤️

While I enjoyed the first book in the series more, this book was also a great read. Jane and Raven were a great couple and I especially loved Jane. I’m a sucker for a bluestocking and she was written so well. I found the mystery surrounding Raven’s past to be fascinating and it kept me reading in the few parts that lagged a bit. I know a lot of other readers were disappointed at the lack of an epilogue, but I thought the last chapter summed everything up nicely, even if it felt a bit rushed. Can’t wait for Ellie’s story next!!*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars - Historical RomanceI really enjoyed this one. The heroine was adorably scientific and quirky, and she was the perfect match for the tortured, gruff, cynical, lonely hero. The ending felt a bit too rushed and abrupt, and I would've loved an epilogue. Still, this was a fun, heartwarming historical romance!

This second entry in the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series ⁠is also our favorite. It starts out with our bluestocking heroine, Jane, breaking into a brothel so that she can do research on scoundrels. Because what kind of man would frequent a brothel other than a scoundrel?⁠ Then, of course, she meets Raven in the brothel, and all of her preconceived notions fly out the window (along with Jane and Raven as they escape a brothel riot...).⁠ A very fun book featuring research into Raven's obscure parentage, some super hot library makeout (and more) scenes, and a really great hero who lives up to all of our expectations.⁠Laine's 7-Word Summary: Gender-swapped Anastasia: Dmitri is aristocratic, no Russians.⁠⁠Meg's 7-Word Summary: Nerdy aristocrat falls for sexy working-class brute. ⁠

A bizarre and unlikely meeting in a brothel brings bluestocking Jane Pickerington and blue-collar Raven into the same orbit. When Jane sees an unusual mark on Raven’s arm, she’s positive she’s seen it before and just can’t let it go. Raven grudgingly follows Jane down the rabbit hole, searching for clues to his past. Neither Raven nor Jane is quite prepared for where the truth, and their attraction, takes them.This is the second book in the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series. While I think this works as a stand alone, some of the details in the conclusion seemed like an “info dump” and I had to read it twice. I haven’t read the first book, so I’m not sure if there might have been a reference I missed or if the author was trying to wrap the story up quickly. This brought the rating down for me…otherwise I might have given it five stars.I really enjoyed the main characters. Jane and Raven were fun and flirtatious, and I loved how he liked to whisper naughty things in her ear. I thought there was a good balance between their building relationship and chemistry, and the mystery of Raven’s mark and family history. The background characters were great, too! Jane has a large, odd family and there were some extremely funny scenes with her siblings, parents, and the staff. Tropes: Class Difference, Bluestocking, Forced Proximity* I received an ARC and this is my honest review. #MyKindOfEarl #NetGalley

This novel was a great read by Ms. Lorret, weaving romance with mystery. Jane is a bluestocking and is ignored by her parents. She helps to raise her younger siblings with no plans to marry. One day she decides to do "research" on book she is working on with her friends and due to her curious and observant nature, gives Raven away. Raven grew up an orphan and has made himself successful. He pushes everyone away from him and have survived more than a few scrapes. He is intrigued by Jane, even though her observant nature causes him a bit of trouble. Upon seeing Raven's birthmark, Jane goes on the hunt to discover what it means and hopefully get answers about Raven's family. Jane and Raven learn from each other, Raven's family history and passion. Neither expected feelings to develop and Jane's parents would never let her marry someone with no title. Jane wants to give Raven something he has always wanted without realizing it, a family.I received this novel as an ARC from net galley and the publisher. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was a touch slumpy when I picked this book up, but it helped so much. The conflict between Jane and Raven was minimal, but their comfort with each other and how they worked together to figure out his past was exactly the low angst love that I needed. There was enough of a personal struggle that I wanted to know more, but not so much that it overtook the story. This is my second book by V. Lorret and I am pretty sure I am all in now.

4.5 stars. Loved the characters but the ending felt a little rushed.

*4.5 stars ✨

Loved this one. It was both funny and very sweet. Raven was fabulous, with how much he longed for a family, even as he feared he couldn't ever find/have one. And Jane was hilariously nerdy. My only issue was that the ending felt a bit abrupt and I would have liked an epilogue. But hopefully we'll get to see more of Raven and Jane in Ellie's book.

The second book in the series and I have to admit I have not read book 1, I certainly will now.Loved this story, our Bluestocking heroine is very true to who she is and quite comfortable with her lot in life until she decides to go into a brothel to do research in her book she is writing with her friends.Raven out hero, orphan since birth, works in a gaming hell, not the right sort of person we want for our heroine but she is into finding all that he is.This story had me from beginning to end, filled with all the experiments Jane wishes to understand, very strong woman wanting answers to all in life.Raven story untwines with the help of Jane and nothing is as it seems.Suspense, romance and as I have started experiments and a house full of children, known as the hoard.The ending sort of leaves you up in the air. A little disappointing but really does not take away from the whole story.My favourite saying from Jane ‘Gun powder must be so happy when it ignites ‘Stand aloneHighly recommended but I am heading back to book 1I bought this book in appreciation of the authors work.