Earl Crush - by Alexandra Vasti (Paperback)

About the Book

"For three years, wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace has anonymously penned seditious pamphlets. And for almost as long, she's corresponded with the Earl of Strathrannoch, whose political ambition is matched only by his charm. When Arthur's latest letter reveals his dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him the only salvation she can think of-a marriage of convenience. To, um, herself. Unfortunately, the Earl of Strathrannoch has no idea who she is. When a bewitching redheaded stranger offers him her hand in marriage, Arthur Baird is stunned-but when he learns that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under Arthur's name, he's bloody furious. He's content to live alone in his moldering castle, and he has no desire for a provocative, radical wife. (Or at least, he shouldn't.) But Arthur is desperate to track down his brother, who's become dangerously entangled in British espionage, and he needs Lydia's help. What he doesn't need? The attraction that burns hotter each moment they spend together. As Lydia slips past his defenses and his brother's mysterious past becomes a very present threat, Arthur will have to risk everything to keep her safe-even his heart."--

Book Synopsis

"Bridgerton at its sexiest . . . Crush? Ha. I'm in love with the earl!" - Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author

USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti returns with another hot, hilarious Regency romp about a reclusive earl and the wallflower-turned-radical-pamphleteer who turns his life upside down.

For three years, wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace has anonymously penned seditious pamphlets--and for almost as long, she's corresponded with the reclusive Earl of Strathrannoch. When Arthur's latest letter reveals his dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him the only salvation she can think of: a marriage of convenience. To, um, herself.

But the real earl has no idea who she is. When a bewitching stranger offers him her hand in marriage, Arthur Baird is stunned. And when he learns that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under Arthur's name, he's bloody furious. He's content to live alone in his moldering castle, and he has no desire for a radical wife. (Or at least, he shouldn't.)

But Arthur is desperate to track down his brother, who's become dangerously entangled in British espionage, and he needs Lydia's help. What he doesn't need? The attraction that burns hotter each moment they spend together. As Lydia slips past his defenses and his brother's mysterious past becomes a very present threat, Arthur will have to risk everything to keep her safe--even his heart.

"Wildly delightful! With Earl Crush, Alexandra Vasti has crafted a marvelously funny and sexy read featuring a brawny Scottish earl, zebras, and a feminist heroine ahead of her time. This belongs on every romance reader's keeper shelf!" - Joanna Shupe, USA Today bestselling author of The Duke Gets Even

"Vasti follows Ne'er Duke Well with another fiery and delightful Regency . . .This is a winner." - Publisher's Weekly

Review Quotes

"This historical spy caper has plenty of sexy sun and terrific banter, all in a fast-moving plot. Fans of Amanda Quick (The Bride Wore White, 2023), may also enjoy this one." --Booklist (starred review)

"With the help of a lovely Scottish backdrop (and accents), Vasti's fans, as well as those looking for a post-Bridgerton story, will be pleased. A Regency with old-school charm and newfangled sensibilities." --Kirkus

"Vasti follows Ne'er Duke Well with another fiery and delightful Regency. This is a winner." --Publishers Weekly

"Bridgerton at its sexiest. This earl? This utterly delicious, heart-rending Scotsman? Worth any humiliation!
Crush? Ha. I'm in love with the earl!" --Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author

"Wildly delightful! With Earl Crush, Alexandra Vasti has crafted a marvelously funny and sexy read featuring a brawny Scottish earl, zebras, and a feminist heroine ahead of her time. This belongs on every romance reader's keeper shelf!" -USA Today Bestselling Author Joanna Shupe

"I dare anyone to read this book and walk away without a crush on this Earl! Arthur Baird is the new definition of a pining, besotted hero, and his deep love and appreciation for Lydia Hope-Wallace's mind and courage had me swooning. Both a rollicking romp and the most tender of love stories, EARL CRUSH is sexy, kind, and full of adventure! Alexandra Vasti is an immense talent and I look forward to reading everything she writes until the end of time!" --Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Say You'll Be Mine

"With her deft hand for writing witty banter, endearing characters, and smoking hot chemistry, Alexandra Vasti's EARL CRUSH will enchant readers and establish her as a breakout star of historical romance!" --Liana De la Rosa, author of Ana Maria and the Fox

About the Author

ALEXANDRA VASTI is a British literature professor who has loved historical romance since age 11. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University in NYC, she moved to New Orleans, where she lives with her very large and noisy family. Ne'er Duke Well is her first novel.