I have a soft spot for heroes that need to overcome some kind of affliction, and this one fit the bill. I found the timeline of the three novels interesting also. The events of all three overlap and provide context for each other. I haven't read the third one yet though. ( )

ARC Review: The Untouchable Earl by Amy Sandas

The Untouchable Earl knocked me off my feet. Amy Sandas has adventure in her soul and compassion in her heart. Having read the synopsis, I couldn't imagine how the author could pull it off. A man sensitive to touch. Living in fear of the most simple of feelings but yearning for love and companionship. What I take for granted every day was a constant source of emotion turmoil. Heartbreaking. The irony was the part of himself that made him feel at his weakest, ultimately proved to be his greatest strength. It gave him a better understanding and empathy for others. It also lead him to his greatest desire. The Untouchable Earl ended being one of the purest stories of love and hope, I have ever read. I would recommend anyone facing personal struggles in their life read it and gain courage.

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Link to full review below! I enjoyed it but not as much as book 1. See full review on The Book Disciple ( )

I have to say that I see a pattern developing with this authors heroes and heroines. She cleverly gives them a unique character trait and incorporates it within the story and in this case, the hero has a problem with people touching his person. I like that they all have something we rarely read about in romancelandia.

Another unique thing about this series is the timeline. Both books run the same timeline, and because of it, you’re better off reading them in order.

Also, the unconventional relationship that develops between the two leads is intriguing and entertaining, albeit unbelievable. It took a lot out of me to suspend my disbelief in order to thoroughly enjoy the story, which I did.

In the end, good writing and likable characters is what I appreciated in this story the most.

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
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A reclusive Earl and a kidnapped debutante.

When Lily Chadwick, debutante and innocent maid, is kidnapped, drugged and auctioned to the highest bidder in a brothel, she little expected to be bought by Avenell, the Earl of Harte, a man she has made eye contact with at various events. A man who sets her blood on fire.
(Lily is one of three sisters whose dead father has left them in debt. They have come to London for the season, staying with their eccentric and fabulous great aunt Angelique, the Dowager Countess of Chelmsworth. Only recently have the sisters come to realize how huge that debt is. (Sisters Emma and Pippa have their own secrets and the stories about them are developing simultaneously).
Avenell's relationship with Madam Pendragon, owner of the brothel, has been one of long standing. She is privy to his secret--that touch causes him extreme pain. It was Madam Pendragon Avenell turned to for schooling in touch. She knows his Archilles' heel, so then why has he been invited to this most unusual happening? And why does he find the woman who sends a shaft of frisson through his body whenever he sees her, drugged and being ogled by some of the most decadent men of the city?
Avenell must rescue Lily before all is lost--and in doing so he becomes lost!
Lily must go beyond what is expected of a woman of her gentle background in order to reach the very soul of the man she has become enamoured with. But at what cost?
The healing of Avenell is a slow unfurling dance of heightened emotions and distraught advances. Lily comes into her own.
Sometimes a little too tortured, this was nevertheless an interesting addition to the Fallen Chadwick Ladies milieu.

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