Review: Earl of Benton

Earl of Benton by Madeline Martin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Earl of Benton by Madeline Martin is Book Nine in the "Wicked Earls Club" series. This is the story of Alistair Johnstone and Emma Thorne. This is easily a standalone book.
Emma is left with her Uncle as her guardian after her her parents have past away. Emma's Uncle has been trying to get her to marry his son but she is not going along with that plan. Now with just a month away from turning 25 and taking over her inheritance, her Uncle has turned to trying to kill her. When her Maid Jenny is found dead the her trusted employees/help put together money for her to go on the run until the month is out. But her Uncle is hot on her heels trying to catch her. Emma runs to a neighboring house where she hides in the stable only to be found by Alistair's dog. There Alistair covers for her and she convinces him to take her to Scotland with him.
Alistair is half Scottish and half English. Alistair's mother is Scottish and hates the English and was very upset with Alistair took over the Title that his grandfather once had. Alistair's English grandfather tore his mother and father apart and threaten to take Alistair from her. Alistair tried not to except the English title but was unable to turn it down. Hoping to use the Title and money to fix up Lochslin Castle since he has no choice but to take it. Alistair's Scottish grandfather was into Whisky Smuggling and his mom continued to do so after he took the title. Now his mother is in need of help and Alistair goes to do so...even if he could be charged with treason.
Now Alistair is headed home to Scotland with Emma trying to protect her too.
This was such a great story! Loved the characters and just could not put the book down!



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