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A Noble Excavation: A Historical Regency Romance (The Bluestocking Scandals Book 7) Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 396 ratings

He’s fallen in love at first sight -- but she knows their forbidden love is too good to be true.

For Rose Ellis already has one lofty goal -- to make a name for herself as a geologist. Uncovering fossils on the shores of Lyme Regis has been her life’s work, and while it won’t be easy for a working-class Black woman to achieve any recognition, she is determined not to let anything -- including accusations that she is a fraud -- get in her way.

Not even the painter, the dreamer, the second son of an earl who she can’t get off her mind. Perry has been content with simply enjoying drifting his way through life, until his brother’s death changes everything. For suddenly he is not just Perry, but Lord Peregrine Belmont, future Earl of Sheriden. Which means a life of duty and responsibility, nothing at all like he had imagined for himself and the woman he is falling for.

After Rose saves Perry’s life and, in the process, unearths a skeleton that just might change both of their futures, they have to decide if risking an earldom, a betrothal, and a reputation is worth the love they just can’t fight.

But will that love be strong enough to battle all that stands in their way?

This is a forbidden love, love-at-first-sight, Regency romance.

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"Wonderful, strong characters, in a very memorable story!"
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"For anyone who loves strong heroines & the men that fully support them."
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RHPCYNG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 25, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 396 ratings

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Ellie has always loved reading, writing, and history. 
For many years she has written short stories, non-fiction, and can hardly believe that she is now living out her dream writing historical romance.


In every era there is the chance for romance, and Ellie enjoys exploring many different time periods, cultures, and geographic locations. No matter when or where, love can always prevail.
 She has a particular soft spot for the bad boys of history, and can't help but write of strong, feisty heroines.

Ellie and her husband love nothing more than spending time at home with their two sons and Husky cross. Ellie can typically be found at the lake in the summer, pushing the stroller all year round, and, of course, with her computer in her lap or a book in hand.

Hearing from readers always makes her day!

Contact her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elliestclair, and sign up for her mailing list at http://www.prairielilypress.com/ellie-st-clair.

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Customers enjoyed the story and found it delightful and romantic. They appreciated the depth of character development, believable plot, and historical facts. The book was described as an excellent read with good writing.

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Customers enjoyed the story. They found it delightful, romantic, and a great addition to the series. Readers appreciated the dynamics of an interracial couple and Rose's unusual profession at the time.

"...Please continue to write more beautiful stories about real people. The Author's note was also appreciated. Five stars all the way!" Read more

"...Perry was perfect for Rose and steadfast in believing in them. The adds some historical facts and shows a different side of the ton." Read more

"...Definitely read again. I love the heroine and hero. Good story plot and good ending." Read more

"I so enjoyed reading the story of Rose and Perry. The plot and characters were well developed and the story was believable throughout...." Read more

4 customers mention "Depth of character"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of character in the book. They find Rose's character self-assured and intelligent. The plot and characters are well-developed, and the story is believable throughout. Readers love the heroine and hero and are steadfast in their belief in them.

"...to the author for including a person of colour 'Rose' with a depth of character, self assured, intelligent and not just a stereotype...." Read more

"I enjoyed the diversity in this book and the strength of character Rose demonstrates. Perry was perfect for Rose and steadfast in believing in them...." Read more

"...Definitely read again. I love the heroine and hero. Good story plot and good ending." Read more

"I so enjoyed reading the story of Rose and Perry. The plot and characters were well developed and the story was believable throughout...." Read more

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Customers find the book's content interesting. They appreciate the research and historical facts that add depth to the topic.

"...The adds some historical facts and shows a different side of the ton." Read more

"...Thank you for adding diversity and including the research (that some Black people were around and free during regency time) at the end of your book...." Read more

"It was an interesting topic around a growing bond with no boundaries.I love the variety of friends and the loyalty between them." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They appreciated the author's note and writing style. The romantic story of Perry and Rose was enjoyable.

"I really enjoyed this story. Well done to the author for including a person of colour 'Rose' with a depth of character, self assured, intelligent..." Read more

"This was a good book. It was my first time reading the author. Definitely read again. I love the heroine and hero. Good story plot and good ending." Read more

"...And this one was no exception!! Ellie's writing is so good!😍 I loved the romantic story of Perry and Rose!! I couldn't put it down!!🙌🏻..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
    I really enjoyed this story. Well done to the author for including a person of colour 'Rose' with a depth of character, self assured, intelligent and not just a stereotype. Please continue to write more beautiful stories about real people. The Author's note was also appreciated. Five stars all the way!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
    I enjoyed the diversity in this book and the strength of character Rose demonstrates. Perry was perfect for Rose and steadfast in believing in them. The adds some historical facts and shows a different side of the ton.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
    This was a good book. It was my first time reading the author. Definitely read again. I love the heroine and hero. Good story plot and good ending.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
    I so enjoyed reading the story of Rose and Perry. The plot and characters were well developed and the story was believable throughout. This book is a great addition to your series. Thank you for adding diversity and including the research (that some Black people were around and free during regency time) at the end of your book. Hopefully other authors will pay attention. Cant wait for book 8!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
    It was an interesting topic around a growing bond with no boundaries.I love the variety of friends and the loyalty between them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
    This is my first read by this author. I enjoyed the love story of Perry and Rose. I loved the dynamics of an interracial couple and the unusual profession of Rose at a time when women and especially women of color had very few rights.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
    I have throughly enjoyed every single Bluestocking Scandal book! And this one was no exception!! Ellie's writing is so good!😍 I loved the romantic story of Perry and Rose!! I couldn't put it down!!🙌🏻
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
    What a delightful story. I was thoroughly pulled into the story of Perry and Rose. A love match in a society where Rose was not a member of the ton and an educated black woman. Romance abounds!

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  • Mrs Marilyn Parry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Noble Excavation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2021
    I read this book as an ARC book. I give this review in my honest opinion with no payment or pressure from anyone.
    Well, I have read this book and I loved it. It told a story of a man who was a second son, but whose brother had been reported to have been killed and suddenly he became due to on the death of his father inherit the family title
    And the properties and the duty of being a titled gentleman. His sister, her friend and he went to the family property at Lyme Regis for A short holiday. Whilst combing the beach with his dog one day he noticed a lady
    Who also had a dog and she was looking for fossils and historical pieces for her shop in the village. This lady was
    A stunning beautiful woman who was black and he desired to sketch her.
    This book told the story of the life of a black girl who worked at her family business which her Mother and brother
    Were involved with. The story tells of their life and the gentleman’s family and life. It gives you a warm cosy atmosphere and you can feel the love of Lyme Regis and the fossil shop. There is loving, and surprises, art work,
    being conned and tricked, anger and disappointment, and a lot of loving. I absolutely love this book. I will definitely read it again as it pleased me so much, I just wanted it to continue. They are a lovely couple. X
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing continuation of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2022
    This is an amazingly crafted continuation to this brilliant series. The emotional trials that the wonderful characters have to navigate, all come together to make this steamy at times story very captivating.

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