A tinker! How cool is that for a new character. Love all his gadgets and inventions. But this is Elizabeth's story. She is embarking on a solo mission to find a deed and will. How hard can that be? The first challenge is to gain entrance to the castle. She meets Stephen, the tinker. And the neighbor who insists he owns the castle. Let the fun begin. Love the romance, the swords and the big battle. Fun from begin to end! Why can't every family be like her family.

Erica Ridley provides another one-of-a-kind quirky Regency Romance with unforgettable characters in a unique setting. This is book 5 in The Wild Wynchester series, you don't have to read them in order but this family is very loveable so you might want to. Elizabeth Wynchester is over thirty and suffers from a disability that causes chronic pain. Desperate not to show any weakness, Elizabeth wields swords at the slightest provocation. Especially for the cause of justice and orphans and castle that's supposed to become an orphanage. Stephen Lenox is shy, anxious man who just wants to be left alone with his tinkering inventions. Elizabeth literally breaks down his doors (and personal walls) with her battleaxes and her berserker personality. Together they fight for justice, family, and even love. This is definitely a case of opposites attracting! Spicy and surprising, this book reinvents the Regency Romance genre.

I really loved this book. But it was a little bit repetitive. I loved the banter in this book and the romance was very well written. The story was also interesting.

Miss Elizabeth Wynchester, the swashbuckling sword Caroline sister with the movement issues, is my favorite out of all of them. I have been waiting for this story from the start. I love her multifaceted abilities. Besides swords, she is able to recall details, throw her voice, as well as copy others voices, strategize with the best of them and do improve on a split second notice to get the job done.

She wants to have someone she can not only talk to but who can accept her limitations on her terms. Someone who won't change her but compliment her abilities, plus is that person happens to be a sword wielding knight more the better.

In the meantime she plugs along helping anyway she can with righting injustices.

Richard Reddington, son of Viscount, thinks he is "Wellington" reincarnated. He does recreation battles as pantomimes.


Miss Oak and her sister Counters of Densmore, spent the past ten years planning to turn the property into an orphanage, for Castle Harbrook the family land. Her nephew the current Earl of Densmore, won't release the property to her.

Steven Lenox, cousin to the current Earl, is An inventor and has 127 patents he earns leases from to use his inventions. He is also a tinker to stave the boredom. He is currently posing as the earl since they are cousins and look alike.

With the others all working different cases and her latest just finished, she is off to retrieve the will and deed for Castle Harbrook, even if she gets to cross swords with someone all the more fun for her. When she arrives, you will LOVE this entrence, she manages to breech the front doors and meets Steven. Only to find out the Earl is nowhere to be found.

Elizabeth now has to solve the clues to find the hidden will and the deed. Can she do it in time before the "Battle Royale" starts? What happens between these two independent, strong willed people that turns their world upside down. What antics does Redding ton get up to? What does Elizabeth do to Winn the day? Or does she? How does Steven's tinkering help?

Come join the search for the will as Elizabeth finds out more about she strengths, abilities, and heart. See how Steven opens his eyes to new possibilities and his world.

To say more would give too much away but let me say this, out of all the siblings, Elizabeth is the one that will have you devouring her story and bringing love, cheer, laughter, and reality to life. She puts her heart and sole into everything she does.

I received a copy from NetGalley and I'm willingly leaving a review
Worth 5 stars but too many repeats, sometimes not just once or twice but multiple times and it was too much. I'm not even finished the first two pages of the first chapter and I'm already laughing at everything that is going on in the carriage. The way Stephen and Elizabeth flirted with numbers and sheer force was ridiculously funny all the way through. I loved all the probabilities. I was wondering where the staff was during the battle royal and what were they doing. The end brings you to the next and last story of the series.

I was extremely fortunate to receive an ARC of Hot Earl Summer from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Elizabeth Wynchester is the wonderful heroine in this story, along with Stephen Lenox. Both characters are eccentrics ,and absolutely delightful. They are both weary of others, guarding their hearts and true feelings. Their mission is to protect the castle they are presently in, while finding the will and deed that prevents a phenomenonally self important character called Reddington from invading and claiming it. I am in awe of Erica Ridley for constantly writing stories that are unique, enchanting and enthralling. I can't wait to read the next Wynchester's story.

I love all the Wynchesters, but Elizabeth has to be my favorite. Independent, strong, feisty and more than a little bloodthirsty. Stephen is brilliant and lovably awkward. Yet, they just worked. Loved it.
Thank you Erica Ridley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Due to their increased fame, cases for the Wynchester family are beginning to snowball. With everyone else committed elsewhere the family reluctantly send Elizabeth Wynchester on a diplomatic mission, which true to form sees Elizabeth becoming a berserker. However all is not what it seems and blood thirsty, sword swirling Elizabeth finds in inventor extraordinaire Stephen Lennox a kindred spirit, even if he is totally unlike the mate she thought she wanted.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Let me start with my appreciation for Erica Ridley's body of work. So many books to choose from! Her talent at writing is consistent. That being said, this particular story was a difficult read for me. The backstories, characters, and plot incredible, yet I stayed the course and am conflicted in my final estimation. Perhaps it is that this story is not geared towards your usual Historical Romance reader? But I admired the strong females, sensitive males and mutual respect demonstrated throughout the story. I was able to laugh too! The word 'madcap' came to mind.
I do recommend this book for adult readers of all ages who have an open mind and are tired of the typical tropes that fail to keep us guessing.

This book had really great chronic pain representation. Loved the characters and the plot. Thank you to netgalley for an advanced readers copy.

Wonderful Story!
Oh Elizabeth! You are just so ... strong, wily, sharp, adorable and above all, the very best!
Stephen is so creative and he couldn't do enough for her as she proved that she was a force to be reckoned with and absolutely part of the Wynchester team.
I loved both of these main characters so much. Their story was absolutely wonderful and un-put-downable and having just read an advance copy, I am more than willing to leave my voluntary review of it.

No sabía que era parte de una serie, pero se puede leer en solitario sin ningún problema. En definitiva leeré los libros anteriores y estare esperando para el libro de Jacob.

¡Vivan los romcoms!

Stephen es un inventor, sus padres creían que era un fracasado, lo trataban mal por lo que decidió irse y vivir una vida solitaria hasta que tiene que hacerse pasar por su primo y conoce a Elizabeth

Elizabeth es una solucionadora (no encuentro una mejor palabra para describir a que se dedica) y guerrera, le encanta lo que hace, pero tiene una enfermedad en donde su cuerpo a veces le falla y eso hace que piense que nadie que no sea su familia la querra.

Ambos se unen para encontrar un testamento y evitar que Reddington los mate. No se que más decir sin hacer spoilers: me divertí, me gustó el romance y me encantó el found family.


“Look,” she said. “I’m sorry about the door. I’m supposed to avoid unnecessary property damage, because I promised my siblings I’d only use my weapons to kill people.”
He took a hasty step back. “What?”. 🤣 Este fue su primer encuentro.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Love the title and cover of this book. I really like this author too but found this book to be not my thing. I couldn't get interested in the story and found the characters lackluster.

Hot Earl Summer by Erica Ridley is an over-the-top romp, perfect for anyone who doesn't take their Regency romances too seriously! I loved our hero and heroine - Beth and Edward got to my heart immediately! I just wish I had liked the book they were in better. I found myself quite bored in the middle, and the "treasure hunt" stuff in the house didn't hold my interest. I loved the characters, but the plot itself left me wanting more. However, I loved the writing style, and I can't wait to dive into more Erica Ridley!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
This book was fun and I enjoyed it. A good old fashioned romp.

I just adore Ms. Ridley's books. Especially this series. Very book cracks me up! Those Wild Wynchesters are just so lovable! I want to be their friend!

This book was about Elizabeth aka Beth the Berserker. Elizabeth is the sword/weapon wielding Wynchester. I was so looking forward to her story! The male lead is Stephen Lenox. Stephen was doing a favor for his cousin when Elizabeth arrived and beat on his door. What a fascinating way to meet and perfect for each of their characters. Both are so quirky and so perfect together.

I am so thankful I got the chance to read this story. I can't wait for the next one!

Ebook received for free through NetGalley

Yet another Erica Ridley extravaganza and it didn’t disappoint! I’m both excited for the next one and sad it will probably be the last. Thanks for another one.

I loved HOT EARL SUMMER!  As always, the characters are delightful and the story is wildly entertaining. The mystery is almost unsolvable but the ensuing romance is delectable (no porn).  I can hardly wait for Jacob’s tale!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book with no strings attached.

Been waiting for this book for what seems like years.
Sometimes wanting something so much means when you get it you're disappointed. Not in this case.

Elizabeth, Beth the Beserker, is the Wynchester that we know least about before this book, she's always been there but no detail. Now with her family busy with so many clients, when a new client arrives, asking for help to find sisters will and the deeds to the family castle, Elizabeth is the only one free to take on the job. Her family have made her promise not to kill anyone, as apparently that's her greatest wish. On arriving at the castle she finds not the earl who has gambled it away and refused to acknowledge he's not the rightful owner, but his cousin Stephen who invents things, apparently very lucratively.
The chap who won the castle on the turn of a card is determined to get the castle and threatens all out war, where he's dishonorable enough to cheat. A wonderful battle ensues with the strengths of all the Wynchesters and Stephen's melding to form a battle plan.

I loved the humour of the book, and how all the characters work so well together, and finally learning more about Elizabeth. The books is well written and the characters well drawn. I loved how all the family strengths worked together.
But I have a few niggles, we don't learn what has made Elizabeth so blood thirsty, the background given doesn't explain much other than why she stands up for the underdog. Stephen is described as a tinker, which has different meanings depending on where you live. Here a tinker is someone who sells door to door historically from a wagon, and is often a derogatory term. So Stephen isn't the chap we'd want our heroine to become involved with. He's be an inventor of designer. Countries divided by a common language. I know Stephen is an inventor but every time I read tinker I thought of the other.I
The Earl defined through the whole book as weak and nasty, turns out to be very likeable and a little dim.

From past books and this I can't wait to see Jacob's book.

Hot Earl Summer by Erica Ridley is a fun read that had me rooting for and laughing with our heroine throughout the story.

Elizabeth Winchester is happiest when she has her sword in her hand a target lined up to use it on, she doesn’t like children, adores her siblings, and though she won’t admit it, wants to find love.

When her family is given a mission at the Earl of Densmore’s castle, she is ready to stab the man and be done with it.

She is belated with mishaps, the pinnacle of which is being locked in the castle with the Earl! Only it isn’t the Earl, but his cousin who was convinced to impersonate him. Elizabeth finds herself falling for the cousin, Stephen.

Can she remain true to the mission, get the guy, AND save the castle from the Earl?

This book had lovely word play, made me genuinely like the characters, both main and secondary and now I have to go back and read about the rest of the Winchester’s adventures.

Read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in consideration of an honest review. All opinions are my own.