BOOK REVIEW- West End Earl (Misfits of Mayfair Book 2) by Bethany Bennett

   

Calvin, Earl of Carlyle, is spending the season focused on finding his younger sister a good match. And if he's noticing his land steward's uncommon cheekbones and full lower lip? Well, that's easy enough to ignore. The man is competent beyond measure. But when Cal discovers that "he" is a "she," his interest turns to romance.

Ophelia Hardwick has spent the last decade living as a boy. As Adam, she doesn't have to worry about being forced into an arranged marriage by her uncle. Pretending she doesn't have a crush on Cal is a small price to pay for being able to hide in plain sight. But when he discovers her secret, he puts not just her heart--but her life--in danger. Because Phee's uncle has been looking for her for ten years, and he won't stop until he finds her.  

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5 STARS

What an unusual start to a book.  It strung me along for a while before it was finally revealed about Adam's true identity.  Of course I had read the book information so I knew it was coming but it was SO well done.  I kept wondering, "how in the world could this ever work out?"   The friendship and partnership between Cal and "Adam" was done quite well.  That kept my interest too.  I really liked that part a lot.  Things do get really heated between the two main characters once Cal knows Adam is a woman.  So that makes it a book for at least a 18+ readers.

 Another person that I liked was Vicar Arcott, who was a hero of sorts, when it came to protecting Ophelia (Phee).

Cal and his sister Emma have quite the irresponsible father who causes problem after problem.  He goes money through money like water through his fingers and expects Cal to pick up the pieces.  He finally does something so outrageous, it makes  you shake your head. Of course Emma does add her bit of drama to the story too. 

There is plenty of dangers as well because Phee's Uncle Milton is one greedy man who will stop at nothing even murder.   There is a misunderstanding that led to a decision that I had a hard time wrapping my head around for a while.  Once again had me thinking, "how in the world could this ever work out?"  

Well, everything does work out in a genius plan but not without  having at least one more stab at danger first. 

   I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.