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Chasing the Earl (The Arrogant Earls Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,786 ratings

Spinster Emmagene Stitch doesn’t believe in love…until she meets the worst earl in London.

Welcome to book 2 in the
new steamy historical romance series set in Victorian London by Kathleen Ayers.

There is no gentleman in all of London considered more rude, impolite, blunt, and just plain
awful than the Earl of Huntly. Miss Emmagene Stitch, self-proclaimed spinster is considered nearly as unpleasant with her sharp tongue and opinions.

The only thing Emmagene and Huntly can agree upon is their dislike of the house party they both find themselves attending. Forced into Huntly’s company by their hostess, Emmagene finds herself attracted to the earl despite the deficits to his character. Their affair is as unexpected as it is passionate.

But will it survive their eventual return to London?

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

The Arrogant Earls
Forgetting the Earl
Chasing the Earl
Enticing the Earl
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The worst Earl in London. A sour spinster. A most passionate affair.

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About the Author

Kathleen Ayers has been a hopeful romantic since the tender age of fourteen when she first purchased a copy of Sweet Savage Love at a garage sale while her mother was looking at antique animal planters. Since then she's read hundreds of historical romances and fallen in love dozens of times. In particular, she adores handsome, slightly damaged men with a wicked sense of humor. On paper, of course.Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college-aged son and two very spoiled dogs.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09XJFGQYJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 2nd edition (May 5, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2031 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09ZL88ZXJ
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kathleen Ayers has been a hopeful romantic since the tender age of fourteen when she first purchased a copy of Sweet Savage Love at a garage sale while her mother was looking at antique animal planters. Since then she’s read hundreds of historical romances and fallen in love dozens of times. In particular, she adores handsome, slightly damaged men with a wicked sense of humor. On paper, of course.

Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college-aged son and two very spoiled dogs.

She loves hearing from readers! Drop her an email at kayersauthor@gmail.com or join her newsletter at www.kathleenayers.com

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,786 global ratings
A fun filled romance
5 Stars
A fun filled romance
🦨 Chasing the Earl 🦨The Arrogant Earls Book 2✒️ Kathleen Ayers🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Are they too set on their path to let someone in …It is not a grumpy meets sunshine tale, it was much more of a killjoy meets shrew story.Emmagene and Huntly are rude, ill mannered, bitter person, and while Emmie hides it better under a veneer of society’s polish like most women, Hunt is like a bull in a china shop, they both dislike ton’s games and polite discourse, bored senseless among their peers.Of course they were not born this way but life and experience altered their persona. The present Emmie, self proclaimed spinster, is the bitter jaded result of a heartbreak while Henry was taught from his tender age he was a disappointment in his parents’ restricted lenses, a kind of cuckoo in the nest.So they mingle with their peers but are keep on the fringes of the parties, two beings everyone would like to avoid.Why by some fate trick, they find themselves in each other company and what began as a game of quips and barbs turned into something deeper, stronger as both see beyond the other’s facade.I was looking for a light amusing read this evening and I did choose well. You won’t be disappointed with Mrs Ayers’ witty writing, her heroes are unconventional, not sweet pretty all shining characters, they do not suddenly morph from Scrooge to Goldilocks, they stay their cranky moody self but they make efforts to please one another.Hunt is a dirty talker who has found his equal in Emmie.« Huntly reminded her of a shaggy, poorly behaved dog that tracked dirt all over the furniture and slobbered before dropping a duck at his master’s feet. »« She was dressed like a wren about to molt for the winter. Had her hair pulled back so tightly from her temples it stretched her eyes into slits. Possessed features that were permanently twisted as if she’d bitten into an unripe plum. »5 stars for this entertaining humor loaded read.𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 hot
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
🦨 Chasing the Earl 🦨
The Arrogant Earls Book 2
✒️ Kathleen Ayers
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Are they too set on their path to let someone in …

It is not a grumpy meets sunshine tale, it was much more of a killjoy meets shrew story.

Emmagene and Huntly are rude, ill mannered, bitter person, and while Emmie hides it better under a veneer of society’s polish like most women, Hunt is like a bull in a china shop, they both dislike ton’s games and polite discourse, bored senseless among their peers.
Of course they were not born this way but life and experience altered their persona. The present Emmie, self proclaimed spinster, is the bitter jaded result of a heartbreak while Henry was taught from his tender age he was a disappointment in his parents’ restricted lenses, a kind of cuckoo in the nest.
So they mingle with their peers but are keep on the fringes of the parties, two beings everyone would like to avoid.
Why by some fate trick, they find themselves in each other company and what began as a game of quips and barbs turned into something deeper, stronger as both see beyond the other’s facade.

I was looking for a light amusing read this evening and I did choose well. You won’t be disappointed with Mrs Ayers’ witty writing, her heroes are unconventional, not sweet pretty all shining characters, they do not suddenly morph from Scrooge to Goldilocks, they stay their cranky moody self but they make efforts to please one another.
Hunt is a dirty talker who has found his equal in Emmie.

« Huntly reminded her of a shaggy, poorly behaved dog that tracked dirt all over the furniture and slobbered before dropping a duck at his master’s feet. »

« She was dressed like a wren about to molt for the winter. Had her hair pulled back so tightly from her temples it stretched her eyes into slits. Possessed features that were permanently twisted as if she’d bitten into an unripe plum. »

5 stars for this entertaining humor loaded read.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 hot
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun filled romance
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
🦨 Chasing the Earl 🦨
The Arrogant Earls Book 2
✒️ Kathleen Ayers
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Are they too set on their path to let someone in …

It is not a grumpy meets sunshine tale, it was much more of a killjoy meets shrew story.

Emmagene and Huntly are rude, ill mannered, bitter person, and while Emmie hides it better under a veneer of society’s polish like most women, Hunt is like a bull in a china shop, they both dislike ton’s games and polite discourse, bored senseless among their peers.
Of course they were not born this way but life and experience altered their persona. The present Emmie, self proclaimed spinster, is the bitter jaded result of a heartbreak while Henry was taught from his tender age he was a disappointment in his parents’ restricted lenses, a kind of cuckoo in the nest.
So they mingle with their peers but are keep on the fringes of the parties, two beings everyone would like to avoid.
Why by some fate trick, they find themselves in each other company and what began as a game of quips and barbs turned into something deeper, stronger as both see beyond the other’s facade.

I was looking for a light amusing read this evening and I did choose well. You won’t be disappointed with Mrs Ayers’ witty writing, her heroes are unconventional, not sweet pretty all shining characters, they do not suddenly morph from Scrooge to Goldilocks, they stay their cranky moody self but they make efforts to please one another.
Hunt is a dirty talker who has found his equal in Emmie.

« Huntly reminded her of a shaggy, poorly behaved dog that tracked dirt all over the furniture and slobbered before dropping a duck at his master’s feet. »

« She was dressed like a wren about to molt for the winter. Had her hair pulled back so tightly from her temples it stretched her eyes into slits. Possessed features that were permanently twisted as if she’d bitten into an unripe plum. »

5 stars for this entertaining humor loaded read.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 hot
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the banter of Henry and Emmie. I didn't care about the side characters because the main characters were so much fun.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022
In this delightful and spicy novella, a sharp-tongued spinster and a boorish earl find love when and where they least expect it...

Although CHASING THE EARL is the second in a series, it can easily be read as a standalone just fine. I have to admit that I wasn't really looking forward to this one either as I honestly had a severe dislike of both the hero and heroine when I met them in the first book, FORGETTING THE EARL. I'm pleased to say however that I completely adored this story as well as its two main characters, both of whom touched my heart with their thoroughly abrasive but oh so vulnerable and flawed selves...

I love big and brawny men though so Henry was just my type of leading man. To say he was blunt and rude would be a huge understatement too. He completely cracked me up though and as the tale progressed I (like Emmagene) found myself falling more and more in love with him. I also liked that these two realized their mistakes and grew as individuals too, which is really saying something since this is not a long story.

Even the language and sex scenes which were explicit and detailed to say the least, were well done in my opinion since a connection was already established before any bedding actually occurred. Their chemistry was truly combustible and a unique blend of both sweet and spicy as well, which I loved. Even the insults they tossed at each other brought a smile to my face more often than not.

In the end I enjoyed this story so much more than I expected to and read it in a matter of hours since I had a hard time putting it down. It was an equally hot, charming, and heartwarming romance about two wounded souls finding their other halves. My only complaint has to do with the actual ending which was rushed and didn't feel at all like an epilogue should. I still loved every moment I spent immersed in this funny and unforgettable story though and highly recommend it to those looking for a sexy and wonderfully romantic read =)

Length: The kindle edition ended at the 100% mark on page 145 and location 1864.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
I absolutely loved this. Emmagene was so abrasive and unlikeable in book 1, and without really "changing" her that much, Ayers managed to get me to love her here... AND Huntly too! I loved that he wasn't perfect either (even seemed to have a little bit of a dad bod😍). They were so great togehter, not because they weren't perfect, but because they WERE perfect for each other. It totally worked for me. I also loved their biting banter. If you are looking for characters that are not the shiny gorgeous perfect MCs, then this novella is for you!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
For what was missing.

I like the hero and heroine. They were complicated, many times unlikable characters, but very compelling. I had enough of their backstory to understand why they were so abrasive, but not enough really to be satisfied with the depth of their character flaws. Well, maybe Hunt, but even his parents’ dislike of him seemed strange without further insight. As for Emmie, I needed to know more about the man who broke her heart. That story was more full of holes than Swiss cheese.

And then there was Lady Trent. There was not adequate reason for her to try and humiliate the H and h the way she did and also to compromise Emmie with the opening carriage ride. I guess South really did have horrible taste in friends. I don’t think Emmie was so much a spinster she couldn’t be (shouldn’t have been) ruined by that carriage ride. Even widows had to be discreet. And why did Honora allow it? I dislike being angry with past heroes and heroines when they make an appearance in later books.

Still, as usual, the writing is very good. And though there are no true villains in this book - more man against himself - it was a page Turner for me as I enjoyed the bickering of these twin main characters.
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Maui
5.0 out of 5 stars great second part!
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2022
For some reason, i felt book one was really rushed… I have read a lot of kathleen’s books now and they are amazing! But book one was more top line, i didn’t connect with the characters as much. They were instantly in love before they had even spoke much. However in this book, they are there but these characters are much more flushed out and interesting. You feel for them and want to see what they will do next! This series comes into its own in book two!
Susan D
5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2023
An extremely enjoyable read. Both H and h are delightful and the story is so engaging. Look forward to the next book in this series.
Crystal Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars A steamy and beautiful romance
Reviewed in India on May 7, 2022
Emmie Stitch is a shrewish spinster and the only thing to her credit is her loyalty to her cousin.

Henry Eldrick, Earl of Huntly is just as prickly and gruff ! He and Emmie are attracted and then slowly build their Happily ever after.

A few mishaps and our couple are on their way to their HEA- I absolutely adored Henry and Emmie's interactions.

Steam Level :Oral + open lovemaking scenes 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gwyn
5.0 out of 5 stars " If a woman doesn't chase a man a little, she doesn't love him." - E W Howe
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2023
"We are all the sum of our experiences, Miss Stitch." So says Gideon, the Duke of Southwell to Miss Emmagene Stitch, explaining why the Duke of Huntly, Henry, is a man seemingly with a loose grip on life, tethering on behaving badly just for the sake of it.

Henry is the hero. Big, tall, a brute of a man who is not particular about his attire nor the way his often blunt rebuke of all and sundry, alienates him from friends and foes alike. He doesn't care much for society either. He catapulted to being an Earl begrudgingly.

His older brother, Douglas, was the heir to the Earldom till he died a sudden and unfortunate death, thrown off his horse, which was a gift from his younger brother, Henry. Henry could never compare to Douglas - in all things. His parents blamed him for the death of Douglas, his awkwardness and...for just being Henry. He's got a chip on his shoulder the size of the biggest iceberg in Antarctica. His current bad behaviour, his attempt of being the worst Earl ever in the history of Earl's, is the sum of all his experiences.

Emmie, our spirited heroine, is a self-confessed spinster at the ripe old age of 28. She never thought she'd find love again. She's equally flabbergasted that it had to be the worst rake ever, the Earl of Huntly, Henry. Will opposites attract or repel?

A spinster and a rake of an Earl? What's the chance of that succeeding ever? How about in a month? Preposterous!! Read on to find out in this quick-witted, humorous, sensual offering from the skilful and incomparable writing of Ms. AYERS.

I totally recommend this book to all lovers of historical romance in the Kindle world and beyond.
This is my opinion. Yours may differ.
Andy in Canada
4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters with a unique story
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2022
I loved these two, Emmie and Henry. Two wounded souls connecting. A great follow up to book #1. Ayers has a way of capturing real human frailties and wrapping them in compassion and love.
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