An Inconvenient Earl

Emma Clark, Countess of Dearborn, must ensure rumors stop about her abusive husband's death, but when the Earl of Marlaine appears, her lifestyle is threatened.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Should he reveal her secret…or fall in love?

Its been over a year since Emma Clark, Countess of Dearborns, abusive husband left on an expedition. Emma is now head of the household and enjoying her new freedom. But people are beginning to presume the earl is dead. If Emma were widowed, her husband's family would remove her from the estate, leaving her destitute. Regardless of the truth, she must ensure the rumors stop.

But when the Earl of Marlaine, Luka Olivien, appears on her doorstep, Emma's lifestyle is threatened. Luka has traveled from Egypt to meet Alberts grieving widow and return his belongings. Only the woman standing in front of him doesn't know he is dead... or does she?

Emma is drawn to Luka, despite her reservations. He is kind and gentle, and he seems to genuinely care for her. But Emma knows that revealing her secret would ruin everything. Luka is also hiding a secret of his own. He is actually alive, but he has been pretending to be dead to protect his family.

As Emma and Luka spend more time together, they begin to fall in love. But their relationship is complicated by the secrets they are keeping from each other. Emma is torn between revealing her secret and keeping it hidden, while Luka is torn between his duty to his family and his growing love for Emma.

One day, Luka receives a letter from his family in Egypt. It is urgent that he returns home immediately. Luka is torn between his love for Emma and his duty to his family. He knows that revealing his secret would ruin everything, and he is afraid that Emma will be left alone.

In the end, Luka makes a decision that surprises Emma. He reveals his secret to her, and she is shocked and devastated. But Luka assures her that he loves her and that he will do anything to protect her.

Together, Emma and Luka work to clear Luka's name and expose his abusive husband's true nature. They are successful, and Luka is able to return to his family and his rightful place as the Earl of Marlaine.

But Emma knows that her secret is still out there, and she is afraid that it will come back to haunt her. She is determined to keep it hidden, even from Luka, for the sake of their relationship and their future together.

In the end, Emma and Luka's love is stronger than any secret they could ever keep. They are able to overcome any obstacle that comes their way, and they are together for the rest of their lives.

As Emma and Luka continue to navigate their complex relationship, they must also deal with the consequences of Luka's decision to reveal his secret. Emma's husband's family is angry and vengeful, and they are determined to take everything from Emma.

But Emma and Luka are not willing to give up without a fight. They work together to protect their love and their future, and they are determined to prove that their love is worth fighting for.

In the end, Emma and Luka's love triumphs over all obstacles. They are married in a beautiful ceremony, and they live happily ever after. Emma's secret is finally revealed, but it does not matter anymore. Luka loves her for who she is, and that is all that matters.

As Emma and Luka's love story unfolds, they must also confront the challenges of their respective pasts. Emma has been deeply affected by her abusive husband's treatment, and she has struggled with her self-worth and confidence. Luka, on the other hand, has been hiding his true identity and his past for years, and he is afraid that it will come back to haunt him.

Through their love and support, Emma and Luka are able to work through their pasts and become stronger together. They learn to trust each other and to rely on each other for support. They also learn to forgive each other for their past mistakes and to move forward with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.

In the end, Emma and Luka's love story is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. They have faced many challenges and obstacles, but they have never given up on each other. Their love has been a source of strength and inspiration for them and for others who have heard their story.

As Emma and Luka's love story continues to unfold, they must also deal with the challenges of their new life together. They must navigate the social and political complexities of their new world, and they must also deal with the expectations and pressures of being in a high-profile relationship.

But Emma and Luka are not afraid of these challenges. They are confident in their love and in their ability to overcome any obstacle that comes their way. They are determined to live their lives to the fullest and to make a positive impact on the world around them.

In the end, Emma and Luka's love story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and the power of love. It is a story that reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and that love is the greatest force in the universe.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848458581