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Book Review
Mar. 16th, 2026 10:49 pmLord Perfect
by Loretta Chase
This fun yet heartfelt historical romance concerns Benedict, heir to the earldom of Hargate and very correct gentleman, and Bathsheba Wingate, a widowed mother whose first marriage was something of a scandal due to her family's disreputable reputation. When they first meet, their attraction to each other is instantaneous and powerful. They keep bumping into each other, often quite literally. Meanwhile, Benedict's nephew and Bathsheba's daughter strike up a friendship and eventually run off as part of a scheme to find buried treasure. Benedict and Bathsheba go after the children and in the course of the chase, their irresistible attraction develops into something much more.
I enjoyed this romance a lot. The plot was just silly enough to keep me entertained, and the love story was very poignant. Benedict and Bathsheba are both burdened by the expectations and judgments of upper crust society. They are both widowed and have strong-willed children in their care. They make a great team. The only thing getting in the way of their relationship is Bathsheba's notoriety. The way this hurdle is overcome is quite amusing.
by Loretta Chase
This fun yet heartfelt historical romance concerns Benedict, heir to the earldom of Hargate and very correct gentleman, and Bathsheba Wingate, a widowed mother whose first marriage was something of a scandal due to her family's disreputable reputation. When they first meet, their attraction to each other is instantaneous and powerful. They keep bumping into each other, often quite literally. Meanwhile, Benedict's nephew and Bathsheba's daughter strike up a friendship and eventually run off as part of a scheme to find buried treasure. Benedict and Bathsheba go after the children and in the course of the chase, their irresistible attraction develops into something much more.
I enjoyed this romance a lot. The plot was just silly enough to keep me entertained, and the love story was very poignant. Benedict and Bathsheba are both burdened by the expectations and judgments of upper crust society. They are both widowed and have strong-willed children in their care. They make a great team. The only thing getting in the way of their relationship is Bathsheba's notoriety. The way this hurdle is overcome is quite amusing.
