Book Description
Bold, curvy Elizabeth Wynchester loves cuddling hedgehogs almost as much as she adores vanquishing villains with the sharp blade concealed inside her cane. Despite others’ opinions about her body and gender, nothing will stop her from seeing justice done.
When her next mission drops her at the dastardly Earl of Densmore’s castle, she’s prepared to duel like gentlemen—only to be locked inside! Her trusty sword cannot defeat the castle’s hidden traps … or protect her heart from the devilishly handsome rogue guarding the keep.
When reclusive inventor Stephen Lenox agreed to impersonate his cousin for a few days, he didn’t expect the earl to vanish altogether. Nor could Stephen predict mounting death threats … or the arrival of a beguiling, blade-wielding spinster who declares herself his new bodyguard.
As the earl’s enemies lay siege to the castle, Stephen fights his way past Elizabeth’s defenses. She’ll share his bed, but when the adventure concludes, she vows to sever their affair. Unless he can somehow convince a swashbuckling siren to surrender her heart …
Book Review
Genre: Regency
Hello Book Friends,
Another fun regency novel by author Erica Ridley, Hot Earl Summer features the no-nonsense, fearless warrior, Elizabeth Wynchester. She’s a feisty woman who enjoys sharp objects and whose tenacity will get her the things she wants most. What she doesn’t expect is the Hot Earl’s cousin, a reclusive engineer, who is helping out the actual Earl, who, is nowhere to be found.
Slower paced then the other Wynchester novels, Hot Earl Summer delivers on being a character driven story, where two unlikely people figure out what they want, how to express those wants, and see they are truly a perfect match.
Happy Reading ~ Cece
RATING: 
– Satisfyingly Inked
About the Author
Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romance novels. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rain forests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.
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publication details
| Pub Date | ISBN | Page Count | Publisher | Age Group | Source & Format | Review Posted Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Aug-26 | 978-1538726150 | 368 | Forever | Adult | NetGalley, Digital ARC | May 3, 2026 |
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CECE BECKMAN
Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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