Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this new author.

Georgianna Caversteed's desperation for a husband leads her to Newgate prison for a quick wedding to a man she thinks will never been seen again. Little does she know that her new husband is not a prisoner and now she and Benedict Wilde must fake a courtship when they are already married.

Georgie is given many qualities of a modern woman which seem out of place for the time period, but she still must deal with fortune hunters and greedy relatives. Benedict portrays himself as a rascal and a rogue, but we learn how truly honorable he is a the story progresses.

Great beginning to a new series about the Bow Street Bachelors, second sons of the ton and spies.

Great era book. Sweeps you off your feet. It's funny and engaging. I can't say I've read many books by this author but this one is proving to be a favorite.

Loved the story of Benedict and Georgie! She thinks she's marrying a convicted felon who's about to be shipped off, when actually she's married a spy! Benedict loves teasing Georgie as others think they're courting, when they're actually married. The whole book was entertaining watching their "courtship" dance! A wonderful start to a new series! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

This book was really fun! The romance was sweet, and I like how the characters grew on each other. They communicated and made decisions together, which meant that down the road, miscommunication was minimal. I really liked reading about a woman who was rich in her own right, and didn't want to give that up. In so many books, the guy is rich and she's poor, or he's destitute and she just hands over her money. I liked the reversal of roles. The characters themselves were also genuinely good people, which was really nice to see.

WILL A FALSE MARRIAGE LEAD TO TRUE AND LASTING LOVE?
Shipping heiress Georgiana Caversteed is done with men who covet her purse more than her person. Even worse than the ton’s lecherous fortune hunters, however, is the cruel cousin determined to force Georgie into marriage.to him. If only she can find a way to escape his machinations.
Benedict William Henry Wylde, scapegrace second son of the late Earl of Morcott and well-known rake, is in Newgate prison undercover, working for Bow Street. No wonder that Georgie doesn’t realize who he is when she marries him. She most certainly never expects to bump into her very-much-alive, and very handsome, husband of convenience at a society gathering weeks later.
The start of a new series can define how the expectations of the books to follow. That being said I look for more and better in this series. This is book #1 in Bow Street Bachelors series.This book is filled with humor, danger and romance. The plot is a very good if unexpected one and I loved these characters. Georgie is my kind of determined heroine and Benedict is an unusual and enchanting hero.
This is my first time reading this author's work as Kate Bateman but I believe I may have read at least one of her K.C. Bateman titles.
This book is escapist and entertaining historical romance at it's best. It is the kind of book I would put on my keeper shelf to re-read.
I gave this book a solid 4.0 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization. Even the scruffy street rat type of characters make a lasting impression in this convoluted tale.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

What a fun story. Benedict and Georgie are the perfect match...though they certainly don't know it! You'll cheer for these two capable, honorable people.

Great story, i loved Benedict and Georgiana, mostly because it was one of the few regency romance novels that didn’t focus on the ton’s strictures overly much, also i found both characters refreshingly modern. Especially, that there is a series devoted to the “spares” which i have always felt get a bad look in this genre. Plus, i loved the idea that SHE is rich and he is poor, again a refreshing change of pace.

This is another new to me author. This story was written beautifully! Benedict and Georgiana’s fit together perfectly. Their attraction to one another was scorching. I love the intrigue, love and mystery all wrapped in one awesome book

Heiress and business woman Georgie marries a convicted felon to escape the harassment of her cousin who tries to force her to marry him. Despite her assumption that the man would either be hanged or deported, she runs into him at a ton assembly - surprise, surprise.
While the set-up is a bit far fetched, the following story how these two try to solve their problem of getting out of the more or less accidental marriage is very entertaining and fast paced, with a minimum of angst. While they get to know each other they solve a crime and have each other's backs in times of crisis. Very enjoyable read, highly recommended.

I liked this book quite a bit! It's the first book by Kate Bateman that I've read and I'll be interested in reading Alex and Seb's stories too as that certainly seems to be where this is heading. I'm typically more of a regency-era historical mystery reader but the summary of this sounded interesting enough to dive into a regency romance book. I liked both Georgiana and Benedict, I enjoyed that this wasn't a "typical" romance plot but had some adventure to it as well. Georgie was a good character with intelligence and personality. Some aspects of the plot line was too modern for the regency time period, but it certainly didn't take away from enjoying the story.

I loved this book! this was the first book I have read by Kate Bateman and I will definitely be back for more. Her writing reminded me of Grace Burrowes and a little of Sarah McClean. Some of the book required an elevation in your ability to suspend disbelief - but that shouldn't be a problem if you fully embrace the concept that money can buy you anything (except love) - which is basically the theme of this book!

An unlikely meeting place, two very different people, and a lot of hi-jinx make for a very compelling story. The only thing that rubbed me a little bit the wrong way was the treatment of Juliet's beau - he wrote poetry and was definitely over-the-top with his words and looks, but every time he entered the scene it felt like everyone was laughing at him in a pretty mean way.

Overall - a fun book that makes me look forward to the next one from this author.

Though I’m not generally a fan of regency romances, the premise for this novel appealed to me as a romance reader, Sadly, I was disappointed. It’s hard to say if it was the genre or the story; probably some of each. The plot was ok, conceptually; In execution, there was no depth. Same for the characters— loved who they were intended to be, but the story made them one-dimensionally simple. They were described as interesting but actions and thoughts didn’t really deliver. Maybe Regency fans will enjoy This Earl of Mine? My lack of experience with this genre leaves me ill-equipped to make a prediction.

Loved it! I mistakenly started to read it early in the evening and I could not put it down. I was up all night turning the pages in my Kindle. 😆

Georgie had spunk and Benedict was our sexy hero. I enjoyed the flirtation that these two had. Their story had a nice simmering temp and gradually heated up. Their encounters were enjoyable and they really had a good time. The banter was good, teasing and at times seriousness. There was no immaturity in our heroine and dullness in our hero. The scenes when they sat in with Georgie’s sister and her beau were hilarious. The poor guy.

It was a little hard to believe in the beginning that Georgie’s mom accepted her daughter walking into prison n marrying a convict. It was certainly a new twist and possibly a very modern take. But it did not take away from the story and actually made it entertaining.

I can’t wait for the next book!

This was a quick read with a host of likeable characters. Georgiana is a headstrong, independent woman who is far ahead of her time and I loved that about her. Benedict is no pushover and himself is not beholden to conventional societal rules. Though their meeting is unconventional to say the least, I felt the author did a great job of setting up the relationship between them. Of course there is a great deal of turning a blind eye from a reader's point of view but the story is crafted well enough for that. I can't say I'd have been anywhere near as kind as Georgiana to a family member who attempts what her cousin does, especially given her resources. This was a pleasant introduction to a new author and series and I actively look forward to seeing Seb and Alex knocked over by their own love interests.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley.

This plot reminded me a little of the book “My one and only Duke” by Grace Burrowes. So, if you liked that book, you’ll like this one. Georgie is trying to escape her evil cousin who trying to force her to marry him. She does this by marrying a man who will most likely not be in her life at all, a condemned man from prison. Little does she know that that man was there undercover and months later sees her at a public event. Being married to Benedict Wylde will be no hardship though and can bring her more pleasure than she expected.

I received an advanced reader copy from the Publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion. It was a pleasure to read and review this book.

Georgiana Caversteed has a head for numbers and a gorgeous sister. Georgie was raised by her father to be smart, capable and adventurous. Her sister is a more typical female of the times with her beauty and social skills at the forefront. When their father passes, he leaves Georgie his shipping business and her sister an income. Even though Georgie now runs the shipping empire, the rules of the times mean that she is still at the mercy of the menfolk in her family – in this case her cousin. Applying her intelligence to the problem, Georgie comes up with the perfect plan. If she marries a convicted man about to hang, she will become a widow in very short order. The rules are different for widows and she will have more standing to avoid being forced into marrying her distasteful cousin.

Cue Ben Wylde as the convict/Georgie's husband to be. What Georgie doesn’t know is that Ben is not truly a convict, being in Newgate prison undercover in his role as a Bow Street Runner. Ben is also the 2nd son of the Earl of Morcott – a known rake and scapegrace in society circles. Oopsie – Georgie’s brilliant plan doesn’t go quite according to plan. What starts as a foolproof plan for independence turns into Ben and Georgie working together to unravel a plan to free Napoleon from St. Helena. The find danger, adventure and even, dare I say it, true love. And a submarine. A real, honest to goodness, underwater craft that serves as the tipping point in the Napoleon-rescue scheme.

This Earl of Mine is a fun and engaging read. You’ll cheer for Georgie, you’ll cry for her (well, maybe just feel for her as SHE cries), you’ll be amazed by her and then the book will end. Then you’ll look for the next installment in the Bow Street Bachelors because it’s good fun and a great way to spend time curled up with a story.

I loved this book! I love a good marriage of convenience story, and this one is a doozy. Georgiana (Georgie) was a heroine I could love and respect—she’s smart and resourceful—and Ben was a great hero. This was just a really fun, delightful book that I read in one sitting. Kate Bateman is a new author for me, and I cannot wait to read her backlist, not to mention the forthcoming books in this new series.

Loved loved loved it!!!! The story was awesome, sweet, sexy and funny. I look forward to reading more from this author.
The title to me doesn’t fit until the very very end and that was the only thing that just didn’t work for me.

This was an engaging story around mistaken identity which leads to marriage. The mystery story seems to overpower to romance a little. Over all a solid and fun read.

Loved Kate Bateman's first book in the Bow Street Bachelors series. Great dialogue, lots of adventure and romance.