Anna St. ClAire
Usa Today Bestselling Author
Sweet & Sassy Historical Romance
Make mine an earl Series
Earl of Shefford
Can an unexpected wager bring two uniquely different people together?
A charming rogue…
Colin, Earl of Shefford lives a charmed life thanks to his wealth, title, and good looks. When he wins a building in a wager, he deems it a perfect location for a fencing club. Arriving at the site, he’s shocked to see the building is home to an orphanage, and never imagined he’d be sparring with the very prim and proper headmistress, Miss Honoria Mason. When the lovely but headstrong Miss Mason stubbornly refuses his offer of an alternative establishment, Colin brashly gives her an ultimatum—provide proof the orphanage has value to him or marry him.
A determined spinster…
Determined to save the orphanage she has worked so hard to preserve, Honoria has no choice but to accept Lord Shefford’s ultimatum and marry him. Honoria may be attracted to Shefford’s good looks and charm, but she refuses to fall in love with him. Her family’s misfortunes came about thanks to the Ton’s selfish ways. Sparks fly as proximity forces them together, the better to know each other.
praise from readers
★★★★★ “It was a fast paced, easy read. I loved the secondary characters. They had depth and emotion. The villain was believable. The love story was sweet but you felt the passion between the couple. The couple had an electric attraction. The children were adorable. The plot was fresh and stood out in this genre which can get repetitive at times. I really enjoyed this book and will read more of this author and of the Wicked Earls’ Club series.” ~ Jenna Lee
★★★★★ “This story is full of humor, but also has action, danger, drama, and a kidnapping (and rescue). Most of the characters are witty and engaging. The staff at the orphanage and the children were absolutely delightful. Colin and Nora are fantastic together even when they’re fighting. I like the changes in Colin as he works with the orphanage. This entertaining story holds your attention and has a brilliant epilogue. I enjoyed it.” ~ PeggyC51
★★★★★ “I have just discovered this author. And so far I just love her books. This is a sweet clean romance.” ~ Jeannie Long
★★★★★ “THE EARL OF SHEFFORD by Anna St. Claire is a delightful romance that combines a deceitful card game wager, a dowager countess, a houseful of orphans, a loving headmistress and, of course, an Earl. And, oh, yes— a love story to make you sigh. Actually, the Earl of Shefford comes first, as the story opens with him in a card game, where he wins the deed to a building. The loser is not only a rather poor loser, but also a rather corrupt one, as well. The houseful of orphans is generously subsidized by the dowager Countess, who is grandmother to the loving headmistress. How this combination of characters results in a sigh-worthy love story is as close to magic as any I’ve ever read! I greatly enjoyed every bit and can wholeheartedly recommend it. That I was gifted a pre-release copy has not prevented me from providing an honest and personal opinion. You’ll better understand how easily I can admit this when you, too, have read THE EARL OF SHEFFORD. It truly is that good!” ~ Mary K.
★★★★★ “Wonderful story and well written. The story kept you reading to find out who wanted to shut them down. And the children were such a nice addition to the story. Considering the hardships they faced, they were so sweet and kind. Nicely done.” ~ Theresa25