The Lady Sparks a Flame

By: Elizabeth Everett

Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki

A Lady with a past. A man with ambition. A romance far from London society that might bridge their divides.

Lady Phoebe Hunt never anticipated returning from exile. A fatal choice drove her from England, but the death of her father—and the revelation of his debts—has brought her home. Once she settles her father’s estate, she will return to America, where she has reinvented herself. There’s no reason to remain, not even for one gravitationally challenged but deliciously tempting entrepreneur: Sam Fenley.

Samuel Fenley is all ambition. Rising from shop boy to wealthy investor, he’s left knocking on doors that open only for those with a title. Unless he buys the damned door itself—and the estate that goes with it. Sam offers to relieve Phoebe of her burdens, but is her crumbling mansion all Sam wants? Or is it the Lady herself?

When threats from Phoebe’s past spark new dangers, Sam and Phoebe discover that neither is what the other expected. Standing on the edge of disaster, the disgraced Ice Queen will have to decide if she wants to forge through life alone, or let an unlikely hero melt her heart.

Critic reviews

Praise for Elizabeth Everett

“Beautiful and important.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn on The Love Remedy

"Smart is the new sexy, and Elizabeth Everett does both better than anyone else!"—#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood

"Fizzy, engrossing romance . . . a wholehearted celebration of women who choose to live gleefully outside the bounds of patriarchy's limitations."—Entertainment Weekly on A Lady’s Formula for Love

"Explosive chemistry, a heroine who loves her science, and lines that made me laugh out loud—this witty debut delivered, and I'd like the next installment now, please."—USA Today bestselling author Evie Dunmore on A Lady’s Formula for Love

"Everett expertly crafts two imperfect characters who are perfect for each other, and with exquisite prose, showcases their struggle against a cruel world determined to remind them of their place...a remarkable standout in historical romance." —USA Today bestselling author Liana De la Rosa

"Dazzling. A Love by Design is full of heart, brains, and white-hot sizzle."—New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter

“Sumptuous imagery coupled with deft turns of phrase underscore Everett’s writing, drawing you into a dangerously clever, compelling romance between a villainess with an ice heart and a charming rogue with the temerity to melt it. A delightful page-turner!”—USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard on The Lady Sparks a Flame

"Everett's sharp, seductive, and deeply rooted novel reimagines Persuasion with scientific wit and unapologetic romance...This dazzling book is brimming with sharp wit, scandalous passion, and a heroine who is her own fiercest experiment.”—Nikki Payne, author of Pride and Protest

"An excellent Victorian romance that uses love to illuminate the darkest places."—Kirkus

“A sensitive, sublimely sexy, and heart-melting romantic story that boldly and wittily illuminates the ongoing battle women wage to be taken seriously in science and life.”—Booklist

Lovely!

Lady Pheobe Hunt was shipped off to America to pay for her crimes and has spent the last few years there. Now she’s back in England to help her mother and sister get situated after the death of her father. What a horrible man!

Sam Fenley, an enterprising and now wealthy businessman, wants to buy their London Estate and agrees to help them catalog their country house and get it and the contents ready for auction as well. He thinks he might offer for the younger sister, she’s beautiful and titled and it would be a step into the aristocracy that Sam has been looking for. However, Lady Phoebe is the one that captures his attention with her icy demeanor, sharp wit and air of sadness that hangs about her like a cloak.

There’s a lot of bad memories and ghosts for the poor Hunt women! Sam was the breath of fresh air needed as they sorted things out! I absolutely loved him! He was kind, confident, and determined but didn’t take himself too seriously.

Lady Phoebe Hunt was introduced in the previous series, and she certainly was a villainess, but of course, there was far more to her story.

The Lady Sparks a Flame was lovely! The writing was gorgeous and clever with splashes of humor that balanced out some of the more serious parts. The romance was delicious and spicy with the perfect foundation and buildup! I think fans of Tessa Dare or Lisa Kleypas would definitely enjoy this story! Characters from the past series figure in and appear here, but I feel you could read the story as a standalone.

The narration was wonderful!