Although this is being marketed as book number two in a series, you do not need to have read the first book in order for this one to make sense. I have't read the first, but from the synopsis I did read, it would appear that that story focuses on Dare's sister, while this book focuses on him.

Speaking just on this story, I feel it fell solidly in the middle of the road for me. It had its moments where I was utterly captivated by the events, and moments that I felt dragged on to the point it became tedious. I feel I must also point out because I know this is a fact that will turn some people off to this story, but there some slight religious overtones sprinkled throughout the story. Emma holds her faith very close, so there is some praying, and some scripture reciting. I personally wasn't bothered by this, I did feel as though it was a little odd given the way it was done, but I know there are some people out here who will not read anything even remotely religious.

The characters on the whole seemed to be well developed with interesting backstories, but when it came to them being together, it seemed as though there was some key element missing that I just couldn't put my finger on.

All things considered, I believe this story may still appeal to those who enjoy slightly historical romance novels with a bi of high sea adventures and intrigue thrown in. I would give this author another chance!

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Earl Interrupted (The Daring Marriages, #2)
by Amanda Forester
Definitely a buy book. I only took it to four stars, for there are a couple of very slow places in the book. However, one of the things I love most about this author is her diverse way of writing. I enjoyed her characters. I love the fact she has a plot and builds on it. This book has so many wonderful elements. Romance, suspense, passion, mystery, revenge, betrayal. One of the things I like the most about a good read is having layers of things not just sex. From this truly talented authors writings, I can hardly wait for her next book. So if you are like me and like the many different elements you are going to enjoy this book! A definite good read and well worth your time! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom

Earl Interrupted gives us beautiful Emma St. James who only wanted to live a simple life, but who lost her mother while young. Her wealthy father, thinking she needed a mother, married a woman whom he thought would be a good motherly replacement. But, she had a selfish son that wanted what Emma had. After Emma’s father died, her step-mom and step-brother raised her with the thought of taking everything from Emma, if not through marriage, then by placing Emma in an asylum.

Emma’s journey to live her life and be able to have what was rightfully hers leads her to meet up with the Pirate Earl. He is trying to save his sister from a kidnapping and gets shot in the rescue. The brigands who tried to kidnap her, happen up Emma’s overturned carriage. Although injured, Dare, the Pirate Earl, helps her escape from them.

Emma refuses to leave Dare to save herself as he keeps telling her. Things just seem to keep getting worse as Emma and Dare get to know and trust each other. Emma’s brother is still after her. Dare is still worried about his sister. This is kind of a madcap adventure that just works. Without being a spoiler, the scene depicted of Emma running around on a ship trying to keep away from her new abductors is hilarious – written very well.

This is a great book to pick up for the weekend. Although containing some seriously sad situations, it has its funny moments along with the bittersweet ones. Emma and Dare find their HEA along with some great solution/s to both of their heartbreaking situations.

Earl, Interrupted takes a young girl who is to be forced into an unwanted marriage with her stepbrother and thrusts her into the intriguing world of piracy upon meeting The Pirate Earl, Dare. The story has the heroine, Emma St. James, practicing medicine which leads to her friendship with Dare. Then it becomes a case of mutually saving one another from family, pirates, and traveling across the Atlantic in the process. This story had so much potential to be an excellent adventurous historical romance. And although the Christian content is something I enjoy reading, it felt a bit out of place in the storyline. Sadly, it fell short in keeping my interest throughout the entire book.

I received this advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Captain Robert Ashton, Earl of Darington, the 'Pirate Earl' needs a bride. His sister abducted and he is badly injured in the rescue attempt. In his escape attempt he manages to save Emma and her maid from attacking thieves and she returns the favor by nursing him and helping him elude the ones that kidnapped and injured him.
Emma St. James trained by her father to be his assistant is fleeing a forced marriage to her step brother, so that he and her stepmother can take her inheritance, when she is rescued by an injured gentleman. Even knowing he is the Pirate Earl, Emma feels strongly drawn to him.
Darington rescues her again when while escaping her stepbrother, she again winds up in danger. Desperate to capture the traitor who murdered his father he keeps her with him and the pair is captured.
By their wits they manage to survive and escape to eventually marry, outwitting her step family.
Colorful and fast moving with romance and Intrigue.
I requested and received a copy from Netgalley to peruse to my delight.

I love the cover, and was excited about the description. Sadly, the quality of the writing was just too painful for me and I wasn't able to make it past the first few chapters. I can't believe Amanda Forester has a dozen books under her belt, as this reads like a somewhat unpolished debut novel. There is certainly lots of potential there, but I feel like it wasn't as well edited and polished as it could have been. Great concept, rather poor execution. Likely would be a fun read if you have slightly lower standards than I find I do! I will keep this in my shelf and give it another go again later, because it really is a great concept, but I just couldn't get into it.

Captain Robert Ashton, Earl of Darington, knows finding a bride in London will be quite the task (since he's also known as the "Pirate Earl") Never did he think that he himself would be abducted and to have his escape go so wrong when an innocent woman gets caught in the middle of it.
Amateur physician Emma St. James is on her way to meet her betrothed when she is rescued by an injured gentleman. Even though she is quite shocked to find out that he is the so called Pirate Earl, Emma feels drawn to the man who saved her life. Duty forces them apart, but when they meet again on the sea, Darington will risk it all. He will risk everything he has including his life to keep her safe. Will they be able to stay alive? Will they both throw everything they know aside to be together?
This story is well written and I didn't mind it at all. I would recommend this book to anyone who reads these kinds of books. This is the first time that I have ever read a book written by Amanda Forrester and I wouldn't mind reading other books that she has written.

I found this book has a very slow storyline. I actually skipped whole chapters and was surprised to see that they were still talking about the same thing in the next chapter. I did like the storyline so I did make it to the end so I could see what all happens. But I confess to skipping or skimming more than half of the book.

I absolutely loved this book! Robert and Emma's story had me from the first page and I could barely put the book down. There were parts I laughed and parts I cried. A must read.

Emma St. James still misses her father after his death, which has left her under the care of her step-mother and her son. Unfortunately all they seem to care about is the property and estate her father left to her, on hearing them plotting she flees to try a life in the new world. Her journey is fraught with danger, she is rescued by a handsome stranger who requires her aid to tend to a gunshot wound. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for them to part to carry on with their plans. The story climaxes with an exciting sea rescue and battle. A very enjoyable read.

I did not really enjoy the romance between Emma and Robert. First off, I like a little more heat and passion in my romances. This is a sweet, clean read, which although I know appeals to many, it does not appeal to me. Second, although it was not classified as such, this was a Christian romance. I do not like when romance and religion are mixed together and would not have read it had it been marked as such. The story itself was alright, but just not to my taste.

Wonderful romance with a feisty heroine and a gentlemanly hero. Emma and Dare obviously love each other but need to overcome many obstacles on their way to their happily ever after. I really enjoyed this sweet, clean romance and look forward to reading more books by this author.

Emma St. James must get away from her stepmother and stepbrother. They are trying to get her to marry her stepbrother and have him get her inheritance. Away she goes and then she runs into the "Pirate Earl", The Earl of Darington. The dashing earl is in for a new type of adventure with Emma. This swashbuckling tale takes you aboard his ship with plenty of great characters and exciting adventures! This book is not classified as a Christian historical romance but it does have many references to the scriptures of the bible and prayer. Enjoyable story!

Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester will be available January 2, 2018 from Sourcebooks Casablanca. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I had really been looking forward to this book - I absolutely loved the first book in the series. While I enjoyed this book I didn't find it quite as distracting as Kate's story.

The main characters were both well developed but I felt that the relationship between the two of them didn't have a strong base - it was very close to being insta-love.

In the end I just didn't love this one. It was a good read and an enjoyable distraction but not one that I think I will go back to.

Well, what’s not to love? An absolutely delightful historical romance. The Hero and Heroine were engaging. The support characters added depth and the story flowed and was well written. A tad predictable but I really wouldn’t expect anything else from a novel of this kind. I’m not sure if the bible references added much to the story and were perhaps a little unnecessary and may put off some readers, but they didn’t really detract from the story itself. I believe there is another book in the series that was written first, although there is a link to it, this book can be read as a standalone novel.

DNF, but I got to almost 70% before I gave up. This was just not my kind of thing. I am no romance snob--I enjoy a good romance, but I'm not really into having Bible verses sprinkled throughout. And, TBH, I thought the writing was not very good either, compared to other romance writers who I thoroughly enjoy (e.g., Sarah MacLean,).
I found it hard to card about the characters and the plot was over-the-top complicated. Having the characters from the author's companion book doing their own thing in the background of this book did not work, IMO.

This is the first time I have read a book by Amanda Forester and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I will definitely be checking out more books by this author. The author caught my interest from the first chapter and held it through the epilogue. I liked the main characters of Emma and Dare, the added intrigue of who was trying to cause Dare harm.This story is a great combination of romance, some mystery, intrigue, with a little bit of Christian belief and the Bible thrown in. That seems like an odd combination but it works well. I do not like to retell a story that I have read or even give a synopsis of it as I feel that ruins it for others so my reviews are usually very brief. I do appreciate the opportunity to have read this book before release courtesy of NetGalley.

As a bonus, this is part of a dual story, with two couples, each the center of a book that sees the events from their perspective. We've got a privateer earl looking for the evil man who betrayed and murdered his father, hidden treasure, an heiress with significant skills, on the run from her conniving step-brother who wants to put her in an asylum, and plenty of wound-related reasons to have clothes off.