Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl

ByGrace Callaway

Release Date: 2022-05-05
Genre: Historical Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 152 Ratings

Description

A spirited lady detective. A strait-laced earl living a dangerous double life as a spy. Their scandalous marriage of convenience ignites a passion that is irresistible...and perilous. Perfect for readers who love couples who fall in love after marriage, secret identity intrigue, and opposites-attract Victorian chemistry. Winner of the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery & Suspense Independent and bold, debutante Fiona Garrity refuses to let her protective family dictate her life. She schemes to wed a suitable husband—one who won’t interfere with her secret work as a lady detective. When fate delivers her into the arms of a handsome yet enigmatic earl, she believes she’s found the perfect match…until his grey-eyed gaze awakens desires she never expected. Haunted by the loss of his first wife, Thomas Morgan, Earl of Hawksmoor, has sworn off love. By day, he is a scholar of impeccable reputation; by night, he’s a secret agent of the Crown. A convenient union with the dazzling and younger Fiona seems like the answer to his most pressing problem…until her fiery spirit and luscious beauty tempt him to risk his duty and his heart. As passion flares and secrets collide, Hawk and Fiona must choose between the rules of their marriage and the yearning of their hearts. Will betrayal tear them apart...or will their love prevail over the dangers that stalk them? “Hawk and Fiona’s story has all the things I love in historical romance... a marriage of convenience, a hefty dose of intrigue, plenty of steam, and a real mystery that anchors the story expertly.” – BookBub reviewer “HOT—even for Grace Callaway! Now in my top five favorite Callaway books.” – Goodreads reviewer Grace Callaway writes hot historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypas, and Amanda Quick. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse. LADY CHARLOTTE'S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (a hot Victorian romance series) 1. Olivia and the Masked Duke 2. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets 3. Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl 4. Glory and the Master of Shadows 5. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster Novella: Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke Don't miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order): – Mayhem in Mayfair – Heart of Enquiry (Kents) – Game of Dukes – Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels (this book belongs to this series) – Blackwood Legacy

Reviews

Great story!
5
By teddidrake
I love your books! Great story line and great characters. I am addicted!!!
Kick - A** Female Lead, check; Sexy - oh yea…CHECK!; romance - CHECK!!
5
By V.L.L - Book Lover
By the second paragraph of page one I was hooked, line and sinker!!! The story was thrilling, sexy, sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable. The book has now become my top book behind Fiona’s parents book in Regarding the Duke. Fiona and Hawk engage in arguments/disagreements just like any new couple and Grace Callaway demonstrates how they work through it. Grace displays depth of character in Fiona and Hawk, which provides certain amount of substance to the story than just another “romance book”. I do wish there wish there were more displays of how Fiona can kick some butt, however physicality is not her strong suit, its Olivia’s in Book One, Olivia and the Masked Duke. I LOVED this book and I CANNOT wait for Glory’s and Master Chen story. Who is next, perhaps Lady Charlotte herself and Devlin????
Another One!
5
By TeachMW
I fell in love w/ Grace’s books in the first series Mayhem in Mayfair and had not stopped reading every book save one since! Her stories keep me engaged and re reading them since their initial download. This book was awesome. I love the interconnection between books and series! Now I giddily await Glory’s story.
Awesome
5
By Mommylonglegs
Worth the wait. I read too fast. Lol. Wish I read slower to savor Grace Callaways works as they always leave me happier than I was before I read them.
Good story.
5
By j21969
I really liked Fiona and Thomas. I enjoyed spending my time with them. I also like that we know their families. You don’t have to read all of Grace Callaway ‘s books to enjoy this one but,after reading this one you will probably want to start at the beginning with Thomas’ parents.
A marriage of convenience grows into so much more
5
By hotrosita
Grace Callaway has done it again. Sometimes the thing we think we don’t need is indeed what we needed all along. Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl is the latest offering from Grace Callaway. It is the third novel in the Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels series. This novel like all the others may be read as a stand-alone. The novel started out fast paced and maintained that pace throughout. The heroine, Fiona Garrity suggests a marriage of convenience to the hero, Lord Thomas Morgan, the Earl of Hawksmoor (Hawk). She does this to get away from the watchful eyes of her parents and have the freedom to undertake investigations as a part of a secret society. The hero willing agrees as he has found himself drawn to her, and he too has his secrets as he is a spy. These two decide that this marriage of convenience will allow them the freedom to be who they are without the entanglement of love. Poor deluded souls never knew what hit them.

I loved seeing how the relationship unfolded. There was beauty in seeing the main characters realize they were falling in love with each other. It was like watching a beautiful flower bloom. They tried so hard to hold on to their secrets thinking that making themselves vulnerable and revealing those secrets would damage their relationship. They found the very opposite to be true. It was in revealing those secrets and showing the vulnerabilities that their relationship became stronger and flourished.

I love, love, love the heat factor in the novel. Miss Callaway’s books are always so spicy 🌶 🌶🌶 🥵 🥵 and I am here for it. This novel is no different, Fiona and Hawk heat up the bedsheets and other places 😉. What I admire is how the author is able to use the spice to add to the novel without it being crass or overshadowing the story.

What would a Grace Callaway novel be without a mystery? The mystery added to the story in a variety of ways. The investigation helped the characters to explore the physical aspect of their relationship. It also ultimately allowed them to show their vulnerabilities and reveal their secrets.

If you like a well written Victorian era romance novel with mystery and spice this story is for you. Miss Callaway’s writing is fantastic.

I was given an ARC for an honest review of the novel.