ahhhh another great book by Ella. I have a been a fan for a while and it seems that everytime I sit down with a historical fiction romance book I end up having a happy heart and it happened with this one too. we meet Fritz who has decided he is going to marry and be happy about it different than the men from his family, however things do not go as planned and when he meets and pursues and his supposed to marry someone he feels is the one, he panics and flees,. Now he is back again not sure of the reception he would receive from the ton and he ends up seeing someone that he is sure is for him however she is his last mistakes friend. Adline has just arrived in London for her first season and makes four great friends Dorie, Adeline, Miss Featheron and Miss Stern, they will protect one another from rogues and Adeline is aware of rakes and rogues since her brother is famous for being one. This handsome man captures her eye but he ends up being the man who broke her friend Dorie's heart last season so she is going to clear away. Does it work-well grab a copy and Enjoy!

<b>SORRY, NOT MY CUP OF HR TEA</b>

I was so excited for this book when I got the ARC from Netgalley - however, it didn't take me long to be disillusioned by it. One problem after the other popped up and ruined the experience for me.

<b>👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎</b>

<u>Plot</u>: This was really more a matter of a lack of plot. I couldn't find the plot at all. The story moved in circles - it repeated itself, the same things happened over and over and over again. It got boring real fast.

<u>Mid-story</u>: Even though this was the first in a series I felt like I landed smack down in the middle of a story - it was so confusing!

<u>Supporting characters</u>: There were simply too many! I couldn't keep them straight... Maybe that also had something to do with the fact that I was so not into the story in the first place...

<u>Main characters</u>: Frits and Adeline were flat, boring non-entities that did nothing to salvage this story for me. Sorry, just not a fan. Of any of it.

The Most Eligible Lord in London is the first in a new series called The Lords of London. Ella Quinn has once again given us a book that mixes the rich and fashionable ton to a romance story. Another season in London begins with the marriageable young women looking for a husband of worth and avoiding the rakes.

Fredrick, Lord Littleton is a rake of the first order. At least that is according to Lady Adeline Wivenly’s newest friend. He is a man to stay away from, avoid at all costs and not count on. Adeline is disappointed to hear that as she finds him attractive. She is in London to find a husband, so she needs to avoid him.

Lady Adeline Wivenly catches Fredrick, Lord Littleton’s attention right away. She is quite frankly beautiful, but he needs to be careful. Last year he almost ended up marrying a woman who was all wrong for him and he didn’t handle breaking it off with her well. This time his mother has decided to help him find the one.

Too bad, Lady Adeline Wivenly and Fredrick, Lord Littleton hit it off. They like the same things and it is a match made in heaven. Although not everyone is willing to speak about pigs and cows. I enjoyed the two main characters and quite frankly Maximus was a big hit with me as well as Adeline. The Most Eligible Lord in London by Ella Quinn was a fun, flirty read.

There's being a supporter of women and then there's being a moma's boy. Littleton firmly falls into the moma's boy category. I found him boring and lacking a spine. Few redeemable qualities and Adeline could do so much better. She's a woman who knows her mind and should have just stayed single in my opinion. Rough to get through.

An absolutely darling tale. Lord Frederick Littleton, Baron , Was getting ready to entertain Viscount Gavin Turley. He had a problem with Lady Dorie Calthrop, daughter of Marquis Huntington, last season. He thought they were in love and just before he proposed, stopped and really thought about it and realized they did not suit at all. So he fled and went to his estate, He didn't talk to her before he left. Needless to say, she was very angry. He didn't really want to see her, he was afraid that she would be unkind, not that he could blame her. He needed a wife and hoped this season he could find one.
Lady Adeline Wivenly had become a friend of Dorie's. It was her first season and she was nervous and wanted to go back to the country. But she had to look for a husband. She wanted pets, especially a dog. She had never had one and she loved them. She also had another suitor and she was not sure what to do.
Crispin, Earl of Angelesey, son of the Marquis of Normandy, and an awful Rake. But he hides it and since he has spent the last few years in Paris and no one knew.
The story was interesting and watching all the twists and turns as it progresses. It really kept my interest. It was very well written. The characters were engaging and so lifelike. Their interactions were amazing and funny. Frits and Adeline were such a cute couple and the way they interacted over the animals was neat to read. I hope other people get to read and enjoy this great novel. I highly recommend this book.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and the author and voluntarily reviewed it.

Ella Quinn’s new series is off to a good start! Along with the sweet love story of Adeline and Frits, we are introduced to a whole cast of their friends and acquaintances whose stories will no doubt fill a few more volumes.

I appreciate a historical romance writer who takes her historical research seriously, and Quinn has paid attention to several of the important details (as noted in the afterword.)

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

2 Stars - I wouldn't particularly recommend this one.

I was ultimately drawn to this book because of it's gorgeous cover, so pretty! This was my first book by Ella Quinn, and the first book in a new series. It had the common first book in a series set up for the rest of the books, which is ultimately helpful, but always a bit jarring at first. You're learning a lot of characters without specific information related to them. I thought that the chemistry between Adeline and Frits was good, and I definitely wanted them to become more invested in each other. I liked that Frits wanted to be at his estates and out in the country rather than in Town, and that Adeline also wanted that. I struggled with Adeline's naivete, she just didn't seem to know anything. I think that is a product of her parents and siblings leaving her to her own devices... but it made her a bit annoying to read. I also found this book to be repetitive. Adeline goes driving with one man, then with another. She waltzes with one man, then with another. I realize drives and balls were common activity during The Season, but it just felt a bit cyclical when I was reading it. I also felt like Eugenie's anti slavery plot, while very interesting, was both too much and too little to add to this story. Overall this just didn't work for me. I enjoyed the ending more than the beginning, but it just wasn't my favorite.

Thank You NetGalley for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Littleton was considered a rake, especially after leaving his previous love interest without a word or explanation. But not he was looking for a wife. Adeline is new to town and friends with Littleton's previous love and wants nothing to do with the handsome man, but something about him has caught her attention and she can't help but want to be with him.

I enjoyed this book a lot, it was a quick, romantic read. I liked that you read more about their relationship and the process of them falling in love more instead of the typical 'insta-love' you see a lot. The drama in the book was not too exciting though, they were good ideas but ended far to quickly and easily.

I usually love Ms. Quinn's books, but this one fell a little flat for me. The beginning was slow to get going and I was tired of the same scenario day after day. Carriage ride, confrontation between two lords, dance at ball--repeat several times over and over. The plot just plodded along so slowly. I wasn't enamored with either Littleton or Adeline especially Littleton who didn't seem to learn from his mistakes the previous Season. I did like Adeline's loyalty to her friend though.

While this book wasn't a favorite, I look forward to Ms. Quinn's next book.

The Most Eligible Lord in London is book 1 of The Lords of London and tells the story of Fredrick, Lord Littleton, whom we met in the Marriage Game stories. Fred was the incredibly handsome lord whom Lady Dorcus Calthorp aka Dorie thought was perfect for her and had expected to propose. Now deemed a notorious lord and a rake, Fred is finding it rather hard not only to trust himself as he’s now ready to choose a bride, but also undesirable to Lady Adeline Wivenly whom has caught his heart..

Adeline being friends with Dorie has no choice but to keep away from Lord Frederic to stay true to their friendship. Though Dorie hasn’t exactly divulged why she dislikes Frederick, everyone whispers of the bad history between the two. However as usual, the mamas, the sneaky matrons and the greedy young ladies of the ton are making the task difficult for her. Adeline overhears a plot designed to trick Fred into matrimony and she doesn’t believe he’s bad enough to deserve such lengths of trickery to bring him to heel She decides to give him a heads up and together they counter act plot after plot while becoming increasingly attached.

Fred’s charm and attentiveness is usually what gets him unwittingly in trouble with the ladies, though he never makes any promises or untoward advances. Adeline soon begins to understand that charm and glimpses into the interior of the man beyond the handsome Adonis façade. They like the same things, they hate being in London and prefer the country, and have a great love of animals. Soon what they have found in common and together begins to outweighs the possible repercussions of testing the friendship with Dorie. I really love the interactions between Frederick and his mother and his ready willingness to seek her help and consult. I think that sets us up to understand the kind of man he is and it really touches the heart. You know what they say about a man who loves and values his mother. Now I must say that the book merges with scenes from book 9 of the Marriage game. As the actions of the marriageable lords become somewhat intermingled, it causes me to point out that reading the Marquis she’s been waiting for would be beneficial. Frederick knows he’s finally found the woman of his heart, and Adeline though being courted by another is simply not moved by him the way she is by Frederick. As things in the ton are not always what they seem, Frederick, Adeline, Dorie and Alexander, The Marquis of Exeter (Marriage Game 9) may become part in turning the ton on its head once again and provide some juicy gossip for years to come. This review was given on the ARC copy received from the publisher and NetGalley in return for my honest opinion.

Series: The Lords of London #1
Publication Date: 3/31/20
Number of Pages: 320

When you have a very determined man, a hesitant, distrusting woman, and a viper intent on spoiling the works, you have all of the makings for a great read. I loved all of the characters. Both of the main characters were very charismatic, their families were loving and supporting – and there wasn’t a bit of navel-gazing angst. It doesn’t get much better than that. The story, of course, is well-plotted, well written and engrossing.

Frederick (Frits), Lord Littleton decided to be different than the Littleton males who came before him. They all put off marriage until they absolutely had to marry in order to fill their nurseries. Frits has decided he’s ready and he’s going to embrace love and marriage with open arms. Granted, he really screwed things up last season – he didn’t mean to – he just panicked. Now, it is a new season and he’s back to try again. Will society accept him back after what he did? Goodness, he surely hopes so. Especially after he sees a pair of soft gray eyes that glitter like silver. Oh my, he is totally smitten. Is the previous season already repeating itself before it has even begun?

Lady Adeline Wivenly has just arrived in London for her first season. London might prove to be exciting and interesting, but she’d far rather be in the country. She quickly makes four good friends – Lady Dorie Calthorp, Lady Augusta Vivers, Miss Featherton, and Miss Stern. The ladies all make pledges to protect each other throughout the season – especially from rogues. Adeline is especially wary because her brother was an infamous rake and she isn’t going to trust any man she even thought might be a rake. Especially that handsome, intriguing man she had just met – the one who broke her friend Dorie’s heart last season.

Everyone who knows Frits and Adeline were made for each other. Frits knows they were made for each other. Adeline – no, she doesn’t think so. She doesn’t trust Frits as far as she can see him and he hurt her friend, so she’ll be polite because she has to be, but she’ll also be aloof and cool to him. And she is! But when she overhears another woman plotting to trap Frits into marriage, her sense of honor just won’t allow her to ignore it. She has to warn him.

I hope you’ll read and enjoy this story as much as I did. There is humor, intensity, romance, and a healthy dose of a large and lovable canine. The whole thing is just a fun read that will keep you flippin’ those pages as fast as you can.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

The Most Eligible Lord in London is the first book in the brand-new exciting series The Lords of London. And it was a fantastic book to start the series off with.
Lady Adeline is in London for her first Season and unsure of how-to avid rakes and find a husband. Luckily, she has found some friends to help guide her, but the man she is interested in led her friend on the previous Season. She wanted to have a love match with a man who the same things she does. She tried to be loyal to her friend and distance herself from Frits but became too hard to deny the connection and the similarities between them.
Frits had made a mistake the previous Season trying to find a wife and had rushed into things with Dorie. Only to realize that they would have a bad marriage between the two of them. So, he hurriedly left town to escape Dorie’s expectations. This year he is determined to take things slowly and to find someone that has the same interests. He is drawn to Adeline, but she is hesitant to spend time with him. He is not above finding was to make her include him in her plans. The more he uncovers of Adeline, the more he knows she is the woman for him.
Some additional romances were growing in the background with some of the side characters that helped Frits’s courtship. Adeline must overcome her feelings of betrayal if she wants to have a future with Frits. This was a wonderful book to read and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Ella Quinn is a favorite of mine and this book especially ranks highly on my list. From cover to cover I was swept away and fell in love right along with the characters. I will definitely be buying this one for my shelf when it comes into stores,

Ok, the cover is really pretty and the blurb really grabbed my attention. As I have a few Ella Quinn books but haven't read them yet, this one I decided to give it a try. Sadly, the story didn't grab my attention as I thought it would have from reading the blurb. I couldn't connect with the characters either. I will still try more Ella Quinn in the future.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

This book was well written, but the story was inconsistent and all over the place. The main story line read like a sixth graders text: who likes who, who is dating who, who hates who. It was very confusing. The heroine, based on a vague comment from an acquaintance, dubs the hero as a rake. That is the one consistent thing. Now, the heroine hears a plot by another deb to trap the hero. So she tries to help him, repeatedly. And she still refers to him as a rake. There is one part of this story where she is thinking about this one man, who she feels comfortable with. She compares him to the hero and still determines the hero a rake. Mean while, this man is only conporting himself with widows and matrons at all of the balls and parties. In fact, he is having affairs with them. But he isn't a rake. The hero, who tells her about his farm and preference for the country (like her), is a rake. So very contradictory. And there is an off shoot story about a mother and child former slave and how the overseer is looking for them. I guess this was the historical part of the story? The heroine then goes on to kill the overseer, write a statement fornthebmagistate and eats dinner, cool as you please. Who can kill a man, and then eat dinner? This woman is supposed to be a gentlewoman, who wouldn't hurt a flea, who has such a sensitive nature that she is protected by all of her male people. But she cold bloodily kills a man with no fainting, or crying, or revulsion over what she had done.
The story had grammatical errors, like 'plush figure's for 'lush figure' or 'march with her' instead of 'match with her'. The characters were two dimensional. The men and woman all scurried around discussing nothing more than who liked who and who should marry who. There was no story line and the was little in the way of history in this book. I would not recommend it. While I give all the credit in the world to writers who are put themselves out there, this story is not successful and the editor should have requested a re'write. No stars, no recommendation to purchase.

Will he be able to win her trust before it is too late ...

This tale is a slow-burn romance as even if Frits recognizes from the beginning Adeline to be the right lady for him, he has his work cut out at his feet because of his previous year’s behavior.
He is a man easily smitten so when twice in a row he finds himself drawn to a debutante, it is obvious the previous season didn’t taught him much. But when he first was attracted to a diamond of the first water lady, here he finds his new objet of desire very beautiful when she is only pretty in the eyes of the others.
Up to him to show her he can be someone she can relate on and not the rake she came to believe he is.
Frits knows he acted badly when he left, the lady he had risen hope for a possible match between them, without a word of explanation. A very wrong move when now his new lady love is friend from said abandoned miss.
Why he will have to work twice as harder to prove Adeline he is more than the rake she supposed he is.
Adeline is very naive, instantly siding her friend when she forgets everyone is two sides of a coin. Why she chastises herself each time she enjoys her time with Frits. Each new encounter showing she has more in common with him than her other prospect, but as she has already labeled him as not suitable, she is also blind to every evidence her other suitor is far from perfect.

This is a tale of few actions as the author follows her characters from ballroom to daily calls, Park rides and visits at Gunther ...
In this retailing of the Haute ton’s day-to-day life with its schemings and intrigues, Mrs Ella Quinn takes her time establishing her many protagonists and their games with each others.
Why at time, I skipped some pages to go a bit faster in the plot as this book was a long wooing story even if the heroine was not aware of it, very naive of her.

3.75 rounded up to 4 stars.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Kensington. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last. Great story and characters. You know it will be a great when you get transported into the story. Which you definitely do!!

3.5☆
Cute

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Lords of London
Standalone
HEA

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Ella Quinn has been hit or miss for me and this one was a miss unfortunately. I need a good story to jump up and catch me within the first chapter and this one failed to do so even by the 8% mark. The synopsis drew me in, but reality didn't match up. I dont give up on the author though because historical romance is my go to genre read. Thanks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensingtonbooks for a copy of this to read and review. Lord Littleton had a disaster last year when looking for a wife. This year he immediately is drawn to Lady Adeline but sadly for him one of her best friends is the lady Littleton ran from last year. When Adeline hears of women plotting to trap him she has to warn him. Adeline is everything Littleton wants but now he just needs to convince her he is not a rake! The beginning dragged for this book. I eventually got hooked but some of it dragged. Also the story is told from three different perspectives, where two would have been plenty. I wish I had read some of her other books. It would have been fun to recognize the other characters. Comes out March 31. Overall 🌟🌟🌟