I absolutely loved The Earl and the Country Girl by Eva Devon! It’s such a sweet and heartwarming romance. The characters are so likable, and the story flows beautifully with just the right mix of humor and charm. Watching the connection grow between the earl and the country girl was a joy. If you enjoy a feel-good historical romance, this book is a delightful read!

I have recently started reading books by this author and have very much enjoyed them and this one was no exception. It's a classic Regency romp that was fun and entertaining. The characters are well-developed, full of liveliness and interesting and the witty banter between them is absolutely on point. Alice and Felix meet in a lavender field. He is an earl pretending to be a stablehand but she sees right through his facade. He is trying to ensure the caretaker he has hired is adequately doing his job. Alice's dream is to become a successful parfumier, and so the earl makes a deal with her. He will help her realize her dream if she in turn helps him. As they work together they form a strong friendship which quickly develops into something much more.
This was a highly entertaining and enjoyable
story with some plot twists that kept me interested till the end. The characters were lovely and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and following their story.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Entangled Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Will class and career pursuits keep an Early and a country girl apart?

Curses, love potions, a plan and a realization of what they truly desire will for two strangers to explore passion in a quest for love.

A spicy historical read that delves into a desire to be loved, make a home and create a place to build a family.

A great class divide romance. I love that this story broke the mold with class divide. I'm realizing their love there was never a request to change or fit in.
Though he is an Earl, he clearly is not fully in the ton and thus they can live a quiet life. He embraced her dreams and supported them. Any society they are apart of will have to fit with them and not the reverse. This made this story a pure delight.

I always forget how much I love historical romances and how fun they can get while reading. The banter is great, it's love at first sight but I don’t want it vibe. And the tension between the two do them is phenomenal.
It's a dual pov which I love.
The plot halfway through changes and it’s not bad just felt more rushed than I usually want. It's a very quick read and has the spice you want from a book like this and a fun read if you have a Bridgerton hangover.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled publishing for the opportunity to read this e-arc! This is my honest opinion!

4.5 stars!

The romance between Alice and Felix is beautifully written, with their partnership and friendship developing naturally. Both characters are strong-willed and opposites, which makes their sizzling connection even more captivating. While I felt the chemistry wasn’t always believable and the ending a bit rushed, the story kept me engaged throughout. Alice's delightful personality and Felix's loyalty make them endearing characters.
Overall, this is a charming and entertaining romance, perfect for readers who enjoy witty banter and a love that defies societal expectations of their times.

I love a historial romance. The banter is fantastic and I loved the dual pov. This was such a great book to read after I finished the Bridgerton series and I will absolutely read more of Eva's books now!

I aim to be honest in all of my reviews and in full transparency I was unable to finish this book. Full disclosure there was nothing necessarily wrong with the writing itself or the author, I want to be clear that not finishing the book was a preference issue for me. I just could not get into the story or connect with the characters. I understand that the story is set during the regency era in Europe but I struggled with the speech and language of the characters as well.

Nobody works a HEA like Eva Devon and this book does not disappoint. Felix and Alice both know exactly what they want and how their life should be but fate always has a different plan. Felix takes a little longer to figure it out so there’s just enough angst to keep those pages turning.

I needed a good book to read that would help me with my Bridgerton fix and this book did it for me. Now I did a good book to read after finishing this book. Definitely going to check out more from this author.

dnf @ 43%

I picked this up because it sounded like a fun romp!

A young woman who dreams of being a perfumer but is stuck working with her widowed mother in the family apothecary, and an earl who pretends to be a new stable worker on his estate while he's trying to sus out whether his land manager is skimming from the top. She totally sees through him upon their initial meeting, and offers to coach him on how to be a commoner.

Unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with the characters, even though they seemed like very good people. I was reading this one on my Kindle Paperwhite just before bed, so some nights I was only reading a chapter or two before falling asleep. That didn't help the fact that the plot moves very slowly here. The author also seems to rely on descriptions more than dialog, which isn't something I prefer.

I think if I pushed through to finish, I would have given this book 3 stars (2.5 rounded up).

The Earl and the Country Girl. My fellow readers. The writer put their foot in this book and did let up until the last word has been written. I thoroughly enjoyed this love story from beginning to end. The two main characters Felix and kept hope alive for other friends and family that there is truly real love out there for you and don’t ever give up. I love the humor that always seems to come first in Felix’s and Lana’s conversation before the naughty thoughts begin. I actually didn’t could not figure whose mind was more naughtier, Felix or Lana’s. The story is one that moves fast, which I truly was happy about. There wasn’t to much drama, but I loved the mystery mixed with the romance. I had so much fun reading this book. I give this book two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow readers. Read on!

I enjoyed the tropes in this books so much. I also really like that the main female character had a motivation beyond just "not wanting to get married." I thought it was really cool that her uniqueness came in the form of herbs and smells. I could see this playing out like a Bridgerton show in my mind. I did not love the main male character's back story but I guess it mainly made sense. I actually kind of was rooting for the girl to become independent and run a successful shop without his help. However, I do think he redeemed himself well and it ended like every historical romance should with them together in his country estate and a new baby on the way.

Love a good Eva Devon standalone! Here we have Felix, suspecting something is going awry at a country estate, who decides to go in disguise to check on things. And Alice, an aspiring perfumer who immediately sees through his attempts. While much of what happened next required suspending knowledge of the period and ton etiquette, it was still an entertaining and enjoyable read! I hope for more in this universe!

I forgot how much I like reading historical romances! Thanks to Bridggerton for making me venture into this genre again, because I really liked The Earl and the Country Girl and it gave me the perfect Bridgerton vibes, after season 3 of Bridgerton left me a little disappointed (but that's a story for another day lol).

I really liked the whole setting and the banter between the Earl - Felix - and Alice. These two seemed to hit it off instantly and I loved that Felix wasn't a stuffy lord who felt above everyone else. Felix is down to earth, compassionate and has his heart in the right place. He wants to help those around him and doesn't stand for injustice. It made him likeable instantaneously!
Alice was also wonderful though. She seems a little naive despite her age and despite the things she must have already endure with her family not being very well off. But she has that curious innocent wonder about her that made her endearing.

The book is quite fast paces with many things happening, but I most liked the interactions between Felix and Alice because they seem so genuine. Especially because there didn't seem to be a need for Alice to hold her tongue around Felix. She speaks freely to him and he doesn't seem to mind. Not even when she admonishes him about his disguise and his talents of deceipt simply being not good enough to fool anyone.

The only critique I have is that I wish this book had focussed more on the hidden identity part, because I really enjoyed all these scenes in the countryside!

Book: The Earl and the Country Girl
Author: Eva Devon
Rating: 4/5 stars

This delightful, light-hearted, slow burn romance novel was a 4 out of 5 star read for me. The characters were fun and both them and the story were written in a way that made me want to find out what happened next. Watching the two main characters' romance build between them was also very enjoyable. I was rooting for them both, in terms of romance and their personal goals, and was happy to have the story wrapped up nicely in the epilogue.
This is the first historical romance I have read in a long time, and I am very happy that I did! It was a nice change of pace, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fun summer read!


Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read the ARC of The Earl and the Country Girl.

I love historical romances, and this was right up there with the best of them. I love the camaraderie between the main characters. This was fast paced, and very hard to put down. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys historical romances.


I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

**Review of The Earl and the Country Girl by Eva Devon**

Rating: ★★★★☆

"The Earl and the Country Girl" by Eva Devon is a captivating slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance that deserves its 4-star rating. With a spice level of 3, this novel strikes a perfect balance between emotional depth and steamy moments.

The story begins with the Earl arriving in a town he owns, disguised as a stable hand, to gather information on his corrupt landlord. He meets Alice, who quickly realizes he isn't who he claims to be. When she discovers his secret, she decides to help him. Their partnership soon blossoms into a genuine friendship, and eventually, a heartfelt romance. The Earl later takes Alice to London so she can pursue her dream of learning to make perfume, all while trying to convince himself they can remain just friends with benefits.

What I particularly enjoyed about this book was the Earl's thoughtfulness and care toward Alice. Both characters are initially guarded, each chasing their own dreams, but their journey to open their hearts to love is beautifully portrayed by Devon. This heartwarming tale is sure to leave readers rooting for the Earl and Alice from beginning to end.

Pros:
- Thoughtful and caring male lead
- Strong, independent female lead
- Engaging slow burn romance
- Well-balanced mix of emotional and steamy moments

Cons:
- Some might find the slow burn pacing a bit too gradual

Tropes:
- Friends to lovers
- Disguise/secret identity
- Dream chasing
- Guarded hearts

This book is a beautiful slow burning romance, you can see it all building, it’s so predictable but done in a lovely way.

We see how she changes the Earl and the way he changes her too.

This story shows you that dreams, beliefs and life can change.

“I urge you beyond all things, create your own story. Do not live the lives of others”

Thank you to Entangled publishing and NetGalley for this arc

Miss Alice Wright dreams of adventure, away from her loving, but loud family in the country. She longs to see London and open her own perfumery. She and her mother use their herbal knowledge to help their village, bur Alice longs for more. When Lord Felix Brightman walks into her field of lavender everything changes. and her dreams just might become reality, or maybe her dreams will change. Lord Felix is pretending to be a stable hand so he can prove his steward is stealing from him. In order for his ruse to work Alice needs to help him.

Lord Felix Brightman, the Earl of Enderley, is not good at disguises, but with Alice's help he can do anything. This tale is of friendship, trust and falling head over heels in love. Wanting more for your partner than you do for yourself. Felix wants to help Alice realize her dreams, even if it means letting her go. Overall this was a good book and I'd read another by this same author.

I enjoyed this story, however it sometimes felt a little stilted. The writing style would change unrepentantly and the story would not flow as well.