Earl of Wainthorpe (Seductive Scoundrels, #8; Wicked Earls' Club, #3) by Collette Cameron

Earl of Wainthorpe (Seductive Scoundrels, #8; Wicked Earls' Club, #3) Reviews

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  Nicole

  This was an amazing read I couldn't stop reading it once I started it only thing I wish it shared more details about Bianca's past just as much as it did the Earl's past. And had a little more detail/adventure other then that a great read. Look forward to the next one.
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  Tracy Emro

  4.5 Stars
  
  Pierce Chamberlain, the Earl of Wainthorpe is definitely the star of this book, I loved him. Underneath the carefully constructed façade of a unrepentant rake beats a loving and caring heart.
  
  Pierce has a mission in life, that is to destroy Bertram Normand, the newly minted Baron Fairfax. Pierce hold Fairfax responsible for the death of his mother twenty years ago in India. After careful planning, he finally has Fairfax in position to ruin him. He has purchased all his vowels and debts and is currently engaged in card game that will finally break him. Fairfax is sure that his luck is about to change and wagers not only his unentailed estate but his ward too!
  
  Pierce is taken aback, he was not aware Fairfax had a ward, nor did he expect to be intrigued by the lovely young woman. He knows that if he does not accept the wager, she will most likely be sold to someone else. Wanting to protect her, he agrees to the wager and makes Fairfax write up a note giving Pierce full guardianship of his ward, Bianca Salisbury.
  
  Bianca is mortified, orphaned at a young age, she lived with her aging aunt and uncle at Elmsford manor until Fairfax inherited the estate. She accompanied him to London, hoping to find work, but she never anticipated that Bertram would stoop so low as to sell her! She tries to reason with him and when that fails, she flees to the ladies retiring room. There she meets three women and when they learn of her fate and their brother's part in it - come to her rescue.
  
  Pierce is awoken the next morning by the "trio" and they blindside him with demands to know what he was thinking wagering for Bianca. He asks where Bianca is, because he spent the better part of the night looking for her. He is relieved to learn that she is safe with his sister Nora and then is shocked when she walks into his bedroom.
  
  Pierce demands the ladies leave and promises to answer all their questions. He tells them to return to Nora's house and he will meet them there. But first he needs to find out if he really is Bianca's guardian and what he can do to protect her from Fairfax.
  
  He arrives at Nora's and tells his sisters what he has learned. He must apply to the court to be named her guardian and asks Nora if her husband would be willing to take guardianship if the courts deem Pierce as unsuitable. Nora suggests Pierce marry her and he finds he is not at all opposed to that idea. As they are waiting for Bianca to join them, Pierce spies her leaving and chases after her. Bianca overheard part of the conversation and assumes that Pierce means to dump her on his sister - she refuses to be a burden to anyone and takes off.
  
  When Pierce catches up with her, she realizes how ungrateful she is behaving. She knows he is only trying to help her and agrees to go to Halverstone (his hunting lodge/country estate) and give him time to sort everything out. She is overcome by everything that has happened and begins to cry. Pierce comforts he and they share a kiss. When she comes to her senses, she slaps him and tells him she will not be one of his strumpets and there will be no more kissing! Pierce is delighted by her and tells her she will beg for his kisses. They make a bet - one month if she has not begged for his kiss, he will give her Elmsford manor and leave her in peace.
  
  They spend the next few weeks getting to know each other and Pierce begins to woo her. He is weakening her resolve and she knows she is falling in love with him. But Bianca knows first hand what happens to women that give into men, she is scared that she will end up like her mother, alone and ruined. So when Pierce suggests they marry, Bianca turns him down, quite cruelly. Deeply hurt, Pierce starts to walk away, but tells her she is welcome to Elmsford, but he will not let her go until he is sure Fairfax is no longer a threat to her. He then tells her why he hates Fairfax. Then he walks away. But he looks back and sees her reaction and hope blooms in his heart.
  
  Bianca knows she loves him and has pushed him away to protect herself, but now she wonders if love is worth the risk and if her cruel comments have ruined any chance she has for happiness.
  
  I really loved Pierce, he was the perfect hero in my mind and when Bianca hurt him, I hated her. She does redeem herself, but I didn't forgive as quickly as Pierce. The book was well written, had an interesting story, delightful secondary characters, a couple of warmish love scenes, a villain that gets his due and a very touching declaration scene. It is the third book in the Wicked Earls Club series, but could easily be read as a stand alone title.
  
  *I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by the author*
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  Kristi Hudecek-Ashwill

  I love a good Regency romance and this one was right up my alley.
  
  Pierce has a reputation of being a bad boy. He doesn't care about what society thinks of him and he doesn't care about what society expects of him. He has his eyes set on revenge for Lord Fairfax, who killed his mother, and is determined to break the man. One night at a card game, he's got it all laid out on the table. Lord Fairfax, who doesn't remember Pierce at all, since Pierce was a child when Lord Fairfax who was just a soldier at the time, killed his mother. He's got Fairfax sweating the last hand. Fairfax has his property in the pot, but Pierce wants more. In a last ditch effort to win the game, Fairfax puts up his ward as a bet.
  
  Bianca is beside herself. Her cousin has thrown her in on card game. Everything is at stake. If Fairfax loses this hand, she will have lost her home and will become the ward of this scandalous man, Pierce.
  
  What Bianca discovers is that Pierce really is a nice guy. He's got some honor about him and is quite likeable. But she is determined to keep her reputation intact as much as possible. It's already in tatters because of the way she ended up with Pierce, even though he's been nothing short of respectful and thoughtful with her.
  
  I loved the story. There were no torrid sex scenes (thank you very much) and it was easy to get caught up in the characters. The story was steady and the writing was good. I enjoy a relaxing read and this was on the mark.
  
  I loved the characters, loved the story, and am anxious to read more by this author.
  
  *This book was gifted to me
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  Maria Dariotis

  As always Collette Cameron never disappoints in her stories!
  
  Pierce is the Earl of Wainthorpe has calculated and looked forward to the day he would squash the man that had murdered his mother. He never expected that the vile man would do the unthinkable and wager his ward. Being the honorable man he hides from the ton, he knows that if he doesn’t win she’ll be bartered to the next man at the next opportunity.
  
  Bianca is besides herself really fuming at the nerve of her cousin bartering her like a piece of horseflesh. Even though the Earl is quite handsome with a reputation of being a libertine, she knows that after this what little she has of her reputation will be gone.
  What ensues is a clash of wills and electrifying attraction.....not all is what is portrayed, and Bianca knows that she can very well lose her heart to this man just as she lost her home.
  
  A truly enjoyable well written story. The third story of twelve stories from multiple authors. Plenty of humour witty banter and a very pregnant cat keep you entertained. Collette Cameron has a gift in storytelling. Plenty of intrigue a villain and a man bent on courting the woman he won at a hand of cards.
  
  I received a complimentary copy from the author for my honest opinion.
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  Barbara Rogers

  Series: Wicked Earl’s Club #3
  Publication Date: 1/23/18
  
  I think the Wicked Earl’s Club series was an excellent idea – twelve novellas by twelve different authors and they can be read in any order. I enjoyed this one, but it really was pretty uneventful. It started off with an exciting card game, but then, it leveled out. I do like that it took place over a longer period of time so you can see that they had time to get to know each other and you could believe that they fell in love.
  
  Pierce, the Earl of Wainthorpe has wanted revenge on Bertram Normand since he was eight years old – and it is finally within his grasp. Bertram will be ruined after tonight’s card game – and victory will be sweet. Everyone, including Pierce, is aghast when Bertram adds his ward to the wager. What is Pierce to do – accept the wager or reject it? If he rejects it, he knows Bertram will just sell her off to some unscrupulous scoundrel. So, he accepts but stipulates that Bertram MUST sign over his guardianship of his ward to Pierce.
  
  Bianca Salisbury has had insult after insult after insult piled on by Bertram, but betting her in a card game is beyond the pale. She knows Wainthorpe’s reputation and knows there will be absolutely no way to salvage her reputation – she is ruined.
  
  Pierce is not the rogue everyone thinks he is and his main concern is saving Bianca and figuring out how to save her reputation. She doesn’t believe that and makes it as difficult for him as she can. They are each attracted to the other, but she knows she cannot give in to that or she will truly be ruined in deed as well as thought.
  
  In order to keep her safe from Bertram, he sneaks her off to his country estate to stay until he can get her legal guardianship straightened out and figure out what to do. Their time together, getting to know each other, blossoms into love.
  
  This was not my favorite of the series so far, but it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read!
  
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  Donna

  What a fun idea the Wicked Earls Club is! Different heroes, heroines and the authors who wrote them. The connection is that the heroes belong to the club until they are engaged or married. I read an ARC, as this is the third book, but I think they can be read in any order.
  
  Pierce is finally going to ruin Bertram Normand for his horrible actions against Pierce’s mother many years ago. He knows he has the winning hand at their card game and will ruin Bertram financially. Surprisingly, Bertram adds his ward, Bianca Salisbury, to the bet. Refusing to watch, she goes to the ladies’ retiring room and meets three women who happen to be Pierce’s half-sisters. A gossip fills them in on the card game, so one of the sisters takes Bianca home with her. Pierce decides to take her to his country estate to keep her safe while he figures out how to protect her.
  
  This is a good novella, but short enough I do not want to spoil anything. Obviously, there will be a HEA, but the fun is in getting there. I look forward to reading the other books in this series. The first book will be released January 9th and then one each week. This book is the 3rd in the series. Thank you to Collette Cameron for giving me this ARC. No one asked or required that I write a review.
  
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  Anissa

  I Loved this book. I read the introductory Book The Wicked Earl's book and was totally hooked. I love that Collette Cameron participated. I am excited to read the others!
  
  The Earl of Wainthorpe, Pierce is half Munda (his mother was a Munda Princess) and half English. When he was young a soldier killed his mother. That soldier is now a Baron and guardian of Bianca Salisbury. During a game, (which Pierce is sure to win) Pierce bets more money than the Baron has. Pierce has him dead to rights by buying up all the baron's debt and won't stop until the man is ruined. What Peirce wasn't expecting was the baron wagering his ward. Now Pierce knows he must win and he must take over guardianship so that he can protect Bianca from the wretched man. He vows to protect her, but who will protect his heart! Bianca hides her feeling behind her witty bantering, yet is very afraid what happened to her mother will happen to her. She fights the attraction but knows what her heart wants. Bianca also has some hilarious talents: she can sew her clothes from the darndest things. You will enjoy this Wicked Earl immensely!
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  Ivy H

  An unconventional couple in a delightful and relatively clean Regency novella. The H is Pierce, a half English half Indian ( his mother was from the Munda area in northern India ) 27 yr old Earl. Pierce ( aka Pritam since that's the name his late mother called him ) seeks vengeance against the man who had murdered his mother. This odious villain is Baron Fairfax; he's a profligate gambler, whoremonger and the guardian of the heroine Bianca. The heroine has had a troubled life and is quite downtrodden too. She's so poor that she's had to use old curtains to make gowns for herself. In spite of all of this, however, she's an optimistic and feisty young lady with a wacky of humor. The MC's meet when Bianca's guardian, Baron Fairfax, wagers her in a card game against the H. Pierce has been trying to destroy the Baron and this card game is his best opportunity to ruin the older man financially.
  
  Pierce wins the card game and ends up as Bianca's new guardian. He's not sure if it will stand up in a court of law but he is determined to protect her from the Baron. The majority of the novel deals with the MC's sojourn at his country estate. Pierce is a sweet and kind H who treats Bianca with respect even though he is very attracted to her. He even adopts a pregnant stray cat and names her Miss Millie. There are a couple of humorous scenes with his 3 older half sisters who are also quite fond of Bianca. The novella was nice enough, I guess and I had nothing else to do this weekend since my husband has the flu/cough and Harold and I were forced to act as his nursemaids. I wished that Baron Fairfax had not died at the hand of an anonymous killer. It seemed anti-climactic after all the trouble Pierce had gone through to ruin him financially. That was a huge disappointment for me. The author also left the MC's first sex scene as an off page situation and the subsequent sex scene was a bit tepid. This was ok but it's not a novella that I will be tempted to read again. I also questioned the author's choice of name for the heroine, because Bianca is an Italian name that probably would not have been used by English people in the regency era.
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  Lori D

  What to do when you are being used as a gambling prize by your guardian? Pray the other party loses? Pray they win because you can run away and take control of your life? Bianca Salisbury is faced with that dilemma when her guardian, Bertram Normand offers her up when he has no other assets to gamble. Unbeknownst to Bianca though, is that Pierce, the Earl of Wainthorpe and a member of the Wicked Earls Club, just wants to ruin Bertram due to him having a hand in his mother's death from years ago. But for Pierce, what starts out as a wager he knows he will win, becomes a purpose for him to help Bianca escape her guardian and provide her protection. In the classic, things are not always as they appear, Pierce is determined with the help of his three sisters, to protect her from further abuse. The more time he spends around her he realizes she is no simpering Miss and there is an attraction that sparks almost immediately. Read this delightful novella as only Colleen Cameron can write and be prepared to be enthralled to the last page...
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  Maggie Whitworth

  ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  💋💋
  This story had me thinking , of times past ,when women had no control of their lives , when men gambled and lost fortunes, the womenfolk were the ones who suffered the most , sold off in marriage to unsuitable men . Some going into jobs as governesses or ladies maids , others as courtesans or lower to the streets . Children who should have had a decent upbringing left to fend for themselves.
  This book was wonderfully written and my mind ran wild with scenarios of these past families destroyed by greed .
  The Earl Of Wainthorpe is a man who ,when he’s faced with such a situation, with a woman being used by her cousin as a gambling debt ,he does all he can to help .
  Bianca is the woman , used to pay off a debt , facing an uncertain future, finding herself a ward of the Earl , how can she recover her life and her reputation.
  Will Pierce be Bianca's shining knight ?
  “I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
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  Mary

  This is sweet, romantic and funny. Pierce is charming, chivalrous, romantic and patient. Bianca is stubborn, independent, naive and entertaining. Pierce decides to rescue Bianca from her cousin, whether she wants him to or not. That means basically kidnapping her and holding her in hiding. She has him confused and baffled about what he feels, he only knows that he wants her. What she wants more than anything is her independence. And maybe him later. So the game of cat and mouse begins, ands is very entertaining and romantic.
  I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
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  Janet

  Pierce Chamberlain, the Earl of Wainthorpe has finally thwarted Bertram Normand, Baron Fairfax. Except he can’t revel in his victory after winning his foe’s ward in a winner-takes-all wager. If Pierce refuses to assume Bianca Salisbury’s guardianship, the fiery-haired beauty with a matching temper may very well find herself sold to the highest bidder. Desperate to escape her blackguard cousin, Bianca Salisbury ventures to London to find a husband or employment. Instead, she’s bartered to a notorious rakehell.
  Oh this series just keeps getting better. Pierce is known as a rakehell, Bianca is a strong, level headed woman. Their attraction sizzles from their first encounter when Pierce is determined to wrest her from her cousin Fairfax. Their verbal spats are so very entertaining. Pierce is anything but the
  “Jaded, hardened, cynical uncaring” rake in fact he’s devoted to his 3 sisters & adored babies, he also is so caring of Bianca & his courtship is very endearing. I also liked it that characters from the author’s other books made an appearance. I can’t wait for the next Earl to leave the club
  
  My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
  
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  Kat Tolle

  Earl Of Wainthorpe by Collette Cameron was just wonderful! The Wicked Earl’s Club series has been written by 12 different authors and also this is the first book I have read of Collette’s…but it wont be the last, that is for sure. Collette writes in a way that you bond with the characters, her descriptions are so visual and the anticipation will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a stay up and read all night book. Trust me when I say you will not be able to put this book down. I also find Collette writing is quite witty and I love a book that makes me laugh. This book, as I said, has anticipation, gambling, neglectful relatives, trust issues, pride, a challenge, the love of a family, interfering sisters, intelligence, even a cat named Miss Millie and of course love. I highly recommend this book, you won't be disappointed. Go back in time to 1817 London with Pierce, The Earl of Wainthrope and Bianca Salisbury.
  
  *This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
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  Petula

  Pierce Chamberlain, Earl of Wainthorpe has set out to destroy the man he holds responsible for his mother's death. The time is now at the card table. There is however a big surprise added to the pot. Will that change his mind?.
  Bianca Salisbury is the typical poor relation dependant on the whims of a distant cousin. Her life has had more than her share of bad luck and heartache. This time is likely to see her ruined completely.
  Our hero is one of the "Wicked Earls" and has a reputation as a rogue, but he is actually a big softy at heart. The card game is going to be the talk of the town.
  This book will draw you in from the start. Our character´s histories play a huge part in the people they have become. It is very emotional at times and lots of fun.
  
  We have lots of secondary characters that I´m sure we will see more of in other books in the series. I look forward to reading about them.
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  Kelly The Sassy Book Lover

  *I received a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
  
  This is a page-turner! I was hooked as soon as that wager happened during the card game. I loved how their romance developed because it took time to fully happen. They were the perfect match for each other because they both had something the other needed. I did not expect all of the stuff about her family and it was not what I had thought.
  
  Bianca is a stubborn and will not rely on others to take care of her. I loved how strong she was and that she did so many things herself. At first, she comes off differently, but you quickly love her.
  
  Pierce is set on revenge, but he also has a big heart. I loved him as soon as his sisters set in on him because of how he was with them. He was not exactly as he seemed to the outside world.
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  Roslyn Stillman

  I was gifted this book and am happy to say that it did not disappoint. Ms Cameron has done it again. It is full of humour, caring and love. It is a book that keeps you smiling and I love the way she constantly uses amusing phrases to keep the characters on a very human everyday level. This book will keep you reading just to experience the joy Ms Cameron brings to all her books. I also enjoyed the fact that it is a relatively clean read not taking away from the sexual tension and sexy hero. It was nice to read a book that has all the tension and longing and the romance without pages of sexual description.
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  Donna

  The Earl wins against a man he has hated for years. At last he gets his revenge, but in the process it is a double edged sword. He wins the man's ward. She is a victim of the man as well and The Earl of Wainthorpe finds himself in a pickle. How to help Bianca Salisbury without causing a scandal and people finding out just how wicked he is. Bianca ads to the story with her funny wit. And having to make her own clothes from things around the house....loved it. Throw in a calico kitty, three sisters and The Wicked Earls Club, sit back and enjoy.
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  Joann Maggio

  
  Earl of Wainthrope ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Collette Cameron
  
  Bianca Salisbury finds herself as part of a card game bet. Her cruel Uncle,Lord Fairfax. He has cast her name in the pot as part of his bet. Pierce Chamberlain, the Earl of Wainthrope, is somewhat at odds with this bet but he looks at Bianca and see a woman seeking help. Pierce accepts the wages with the stipulation that he will become Bianca guardian. As predicted the bet is won by Pierce.
  
  Bianca is a very extraordinary woman quite opinionated and passionate about her ethics. Bianca is determined to not fall for this Rogue and to keep her reputation above board.
  
  Pierce is half Munda Indian on his mother’s side and has live in England with his British Step sisters as a child. Pierce has harbored a deep hatred for Fairfax since he was responsible for his mother’s death in India.
  
  As Bianca learns more about Pierce, she realizes he is a fine man. She finds her attraction for him quite strong. Pierce the confirmed bachelor realizes Bianca is the woman of his heart.
  
  This was a lovely romance and I would recommend it.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Suzette

  I received this book as a gift from the author. This is not the first book I have read from Collette Cameron, I have been a fan for many years and I am delighted that she is trusting me to review her books before they are published.
  There is nothing better than a rogue who falls I love and no one writes a better tale than Collette. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down until I was finished. Pierce and Bianca make the perfect couple. Then of course there are the hilarious meddling trio. You have to read the book to find out about those. 😇 I adore the fact that the rogue is the one unexpectedly working harder to gain what he wants. There are lots of sweet surprises to discover.
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  Marina Leonard

  I was gifted a copy of this book. Can't help but fall in love with the Earl. I didn't want to put this book down, didn't want it to end. Highly recommend this book and this author. This is part of a series, but it is a stand alone.
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  Sharon

  Hero: Pierce/Wainthorpe - Heroine: Bianca
  4.5* : I enjoyed this story that is filled with fun, love and a little betting/gambling. This amusing story that progressed steadily, has well developed characters with witty/humorous banter and a fun developing plot. I enjoyed watching them fall in love as one tries to win a bet and the other tries to win her heart. This story has a very happy and satisfying HEA!!
  I was gifted this book and am happy to say that it did not disappoint.
  
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  Patricia Wissore

  I loved the story of Pierce and Bianca! Even as she was with how she's been treated her whole life, she wasn't going to let anyone or anything take advantage of her. Pierce was playing the game of the rogue but Bianca was still able to see past that and fall in love. The story was written beautifully! I was gifted a copy of this book and am extremely glad I read this!