Earl's Well That Ends Well

Written by Jane Ashford

Narrated by Rosalyn Landor

Loneliness can be unbearable, unless you share it with someone.

The Earl of Macklin, Arthur Shelton, has finally returned to London to find the bustling city feels as empty as ever. His sole comfort rests in visiting his protégé in
action at the Drury Lane Theatre. That is, until a charming and mysterious backdrop painter captures his interest.

Haunted by her thorny past, Teresa Alvarez fled to a quieter, simpler life. She’s built a new identity for herself and will stop at nothing to protect it, even if it means denying her rising feelings for the magnetic earl.

But as mischief plagues the theater, Teresa and the earl unite to save the place where they once took refuge, and find in each other a lasting gift: true love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781980036296

Jane Ashford

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She’s written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award. Find her on the web at www.janeashford.com and facebook.com/janeashfordwriter. If you’d like to receive her monthly newsletter, you can sign up at either of those sites.

Reviews for Earl's Well That Ends Well

[ayoshina-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Earl of Macklin, Arthur Shelton, learned to live his own life as a widower. When he returns home after traveling, his estate feels too empty, and he quickly heads to London where he encounters Teresa Alvarez de Granada, a charming Spanish noblewoman and is immediately entranced. There begins the pull and tug relationship and the more determined Teresa is to discourage Arthur, the more entangled they get, and it's only a matter of time before her respect for him starts to feel a lot like love. Love which I absolutely did not have for this novel.The first quarter of any book is crucial and can literally make or break it. If the author fails to gain the attention of the reader (me), get ready to wave your hand and say sayonara because this girl is gone! I tried really really hard to like this but goodness gracious this was a snoozefest. From the leading characters, romance, meek storyline and everything else in between. I just couldn’t do it anymore and had to unfortunately drop this. I gave this more than a fair shot to impress me but nope. It was more than apparent it wasn’t happening and I ponder, how did I keep my eyes open for this?All in all, this was more of a ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ type of read and I hope the next novel I read from this author is something to write home about.

[pamelad_570511 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, has spent the last four books playing match maker for young men whose lives have been upended by grief. It is ten years since his own wife died, and he realises that it is time to embrace the possibility of falling in love again. Senora Teresa Alvarez de Granada is the one, a Spanish refugee displaced by the Napoleonic Wars. Although she is clearly an aristocrat, she is working as a scenery painter for the acting company where Macklin's friend Tom also works. She says nothing of her past, and is determined to avoid Macklin's attentions, but the need cooperate on solving a mystery involving missing opera dancers brings them together.Another OK Regency romance. Some historical detail, a bit of adventure. Macklin is a bit too perfect.

[victoriagd · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A Second Chance at LoveJane Ashford concludes her The Way to a Lord's Heart Series with the Earl who facilitated the happiness of the four previous romances. Reading the previous books is recommended, but unnecessary to understand this book. After the death of his wife the Earl of Macklin, Arthur Shelton, can not imagine his own happiness. London is where friends and new acquaintances can help him forget his loss. All Teresa Alvarez de Granada wants is her freedom, especially from meddlesome Earls. Arthur pursues Teresa respectively, by getting to know her interests. She expresses her distaste liberally, and is very opinionated about people and food. Their tart beginning, melts into a better understanding that outward appearances do not define who a person is. They are a well-matched couple in passion and principles. Jane Ashford word choice is a bit flowery, with words like “tumult” mixed in. Which fits the haughty airs that both characters are fond of. There are cameos from the character if the previous books as well. Earl's Well That Ends Well is a delightful, slow build historical romance about finding love later in life.