What a Lord Wants

IThis is the story of a huge misunderstanding that changes two peoples lives for ever. Eve Winslow has faced scandal before and survivedbutthe experiencehas left her unsettled and anxious for adventure. She goes to pick up a wedding gift and finds herself posing for a painting. The artist, a.k.a. Domenico Vincenzo, is an Italian painter famous for his nudes. He becomes fascinated with his model and feel she will be the subject of his most famous painting and the way to reveal his true identity to the ton. Loved this story from the beginning. It has wonderful character, an interesting plot and a suprise villain! A must read in the series.

I am not usually a person that cannot wait to read about artists (any kind of artist). Holy cannoli, Ellsworth ahem Vincenzo oozes sexuality and a lust for life that you feel through his words and actions. Evelyn’s free-thinking attitude and actions are so refreshing. This story does stay with the historical period but how often do you read about people like Ellsworth and Evelyn? Never. Their pain is real, their heartache is real and their love is real and beautiful. A lovely story with a perfect epilogue. I received a complimentary copy from the author.

This is the story Dominick James Mercer, Marquess of Ellsworth (also the notorious Italian painter Vincenzo), and Evelyn Winslow, daughter of a wealthy tradesman, is a Hellion Extraordinaire. They meet when she come to his studio to pick up a painting for her sister and brother-in-law and he mistakes her for his new model. Seeing an opportunity for an adventure, Eve agrees to be his model. They spend much time together and begin to fall in love. There are a few tiny minor obstacles in the way of happily ever after. Neither knows who the other really is. Eve is plagued by scandal (an almost elopement). Dom lives with secrets and an obsession to find his muse (maybe he should open his eyes). Throw in a greedy jealous former model/girlfriend bent on blackmail and a vengeful greedy former suitor and you have more adventure than even the Winslow sisters can handle. This is a beautifully written passionate story. The story line is emotional and complex. The description of the studio, the smell and appearance allows you to see it as Dom does and understand his fascination with his work right along with Eve. Dom and Eve are perfect for one another. Dom is strong and caring, and Eve needs that. Eve is sweet, adventurous, and unpredictable. Both are determined and stubborn. Mariah and the Carlisles make an appearance. Mariah is supportive and protective of Eve, and the Carlisle family of both of them. Eve’s father Henry is here to offer sage advice on several matters. I have already described the villains, a couple of nasty pieces of work. This is a wonderful story with some drama, a bit of angst, suspense, adventure, and discovery, and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this exciting addition in the Capturing the Carlisles series.

What A Lord Wants, book five in Anna Harrington's Capturing the Carlisles series, was a well-designed romance that will engage readers from the start! Being held accountable under the harsh scrutiny of polite society Dominick Mercer, Marquess of Ellsworth and shipping heiress Eve Winslow lived double lives. One where they complied with propriety and the other where they stretched the boundaries of living and risked losing favor in the eyes of the people who dictated their social standing. What A Lord Wants was a story of dreaming big and the struggle to not dream big enough for fear of losing what the leads held dear. As his secret alias, Domenico Vincenzo, Dom was able to freely explore his creativity and love of painting without the heavy mantle of his responsibilities as the Marquess of Ellsworth burdening him. Keeping himself closed off from any real connection, other then his art, was how Dom approached life until he met Eve and then the once appealing possibilities of an empty canvas seemed less desirable when faced with empty arms and a lonely heart. Eve knew how important living life to its fullest was from the experience of losing her mother at a young age, yet every time she grasped at feeling alive she was roughly reminded that her place in the world was that of a compliant woman. The meeting of Dom and Eve opened their eyes to the potential of what their lives could be if they risked exposing their hearts to each other. Ms. Harrington did a fine job of building a slow simmer to a boil in guiding this couple to finding complete happiness. In her usual manner this author brought a wide scope of historical and emotional perspective that gave her audience the feeling of being authentically involved in her story when reading her work. The agony the hero and heroine grappled with as they fought with their desires was depicted well. Like the bold brush strokes of the artist portrayed by Anna Harrington in What A Lord Wants she applied her pen in a similar manner, bringing history and romance to readers in just the right light! *I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. * *While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*