A Housekeeper for the Earl of Drinkwater: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Trials of Love Book 1)
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Her parents have died, leaving Serena a penniless orphan. Her only chance to survive seems to be a forced marriage to the son of her family’s solicitor, but that is a lie. Now her only motivation is to work as a housekeeper at Chimney’s estate, where Edward Taylor, the Earl of Drinkwater, lives, and it all begins.
Like a fresh breeze of summer, she blows life into a heart scarred by loss, promising everlasting happiness. Surely, fate would not have sent this angel if she was not meant to be his.
With her father and mother now dead, baron’s daughter Serena White is an orphan. Her mother promised to provide for her, so she’s shocked to discover she’s practically penniless. With nothing to lose but marriage to the odious family solicitor, Serena instead gains employment as a housekeeper for the handsome but careworn Earl of Drinkwater. Love was the last thing on her mind, but their connection is impossible to resist. Will her heart be broken, or does destiny have something very different in store?
When disillusioned Edward Taylor, Earl of Drinkwater, returns from war, he must rebuild Chimneys, the family’s dying estate. When he hires a new housekeeper, she brings sunshine and light to the old house and to his wounded heart and soul, slowly healing his wounds. Now he must decide; should he marry for money to finance his plans for Chimney’s? Or should he listen to his heart and marry the woman he loves?
*If you like lovely characters, heart-wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll be in love with this novel.
Get ready to be swept off your feet this month with this stand-alone historical regency romance story.
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Customer Reviews
K*************r
Very clean romance no cursing just very sweet
June 3, 2025
K*************r
Do not let others interfere.
May 27, 2025
T********l
A WONDERFUL HAPPILY EVER AFTER
March 4, 2025
N***********t
That goodness triumphs in the end
February 20, 2025
C*******************s
Great read
January 26, 2025
H****J
A bit different
December 16, 2024
T*********n
Sweet story
November 23, 2024
W***************r
Lovely and engaging story
November 21, 2024
E******h
Great Read!
October 14, 2024
C********y
Amazing and different (spoiler alert)
September 17, 2024
T******.
This Serena story after learning she’s poor after family dies, she goes to work as a housekeeper.
July 22, 2024
K*************r
Touching story
June 15, 2024
D*******e
A fast and engaging read
May 23, 2024
K*************r
Good
April 15, 2024
A*G
Disappointing
March 21, 2024
B**************y
Great Book
February 13, 2024
P*************n
I could not put the book down
December 23, 2023
K*************r
More than a housekeeper
December 1, 2023
r*********5
Refreshing story of ton life
November 30, 2023
K*******************r
Things too will pass
November 30, 2023
L**********i
A charming read
November 27, 2023
m********s
TRUE LOVE ALWAYS FINDS A WAY
November 25, 2023
M*********n
Love the mother and Serena I could not put it down it holds your interest
November 25, 2023
T************l
Never. Give up
November 25, 2023
R*********l
Joy through giving
November 24, 2023
W**************e
Sappy
November 23, 2023
H*L
Definitely an HEA
November 20, 2023
v************n
Romance
October 4, 2023
K***y
Left me smiling.
August 14, 2023
P****s
Serena and Edward
August 6, 2023
D********z
Love conquers all
July 30, 2023
C******r
Good book
May 12, 2023
R*****a
What an enchanting story
May 1, 2023
A*g
Happy In The End
April 17, 2023
M***********e
Enjoyable, clean read
April 14, 2023
B******l
Very Enjoyable!
March 12, 2023
O****************s
A Housekeeper for the Earl
March 11, 2023
B************n
It was a book that had your attention the whole time I would love to read more of these books.
February 28, 2023
A*************r
Pleasant read
February 19, 2023
A*************r
Sweet story
February 14, 2023
A*************r
Sally Forbes books are the best!
February 2, 2023
B*****************r
I am thrilled to be able to read a novel without feeling like a voyuer!
December 4, 2022
S******.
fresh story
November 23, 2022
JC
Great intrigue!
November 1, 2022
L****e
lemon oil
October 17, 2022
T*******n
Decent storyline but lacking in the intrigue department.
October 17, 2022
M***t
A powerful story of love and hard work overcoming tragedy.
October 15, 2022
S************l
Attitude is most important in living.
October 15, 2022
R********e
Awesome Story
August 13, 2022
M**B
Great book
July 10, 2022
M************n
A very Weil written and very interesting story!
June 19, 2022
m*****.
Great story
June 3, 2022
A*************r
Good story, good characters
May 28, 2022
L***M
Sweet Story
May 18, 2022
d*************y
Finding joy after disaster!
May 9, 2022
Y*******o
Wonderful turn of events
April 8, 2022
M***********n
lovely
April 2, 2022
T**s
Commoners and servants can provide emotional support for those with a Title
March 23, 2022
m****m
very good story
March 20, 2022
G****y
A Housekeeper for the Earl of Drinkwater
March 11, 2022
s**********r
So Sweet
March 7, 2022
b**********e
Great Regency romance and intrigue
March 6, 2022
K*************r
Awesome Read!
February 27, 2022
W*****n
Humility, Hard Work and Blessings
February 27, 2022
k**********o
Enjoyable story.
February 25, 2022
M*******H
Fun read
February 22, 2022
K*************r
A satisfying story
February 21, 2022
V*****G
A twist of fate and love wins!
February 21, 2022
N********n
Sweet
February 20, 2022
T**********m
Serena and Edward
February 20, 2022
L*********n
Just ok
February 19, 2022
M***M
Couldn’t put it down
February 19, 2022
b***y
Must read book
February 18, 2022
M*******R
She’s destitute, he’s returned from the war. Can they find love in times of trouble?
February 18, 2022
L*****C
Promising
February 17, 2022
W*****m
A Housekeeper Makes It Right
February 17, 2022
A*******s
Get your work done before you start reading!!!!! LOL
February 17, 2022
A**************a
Sweet and Charming
February 17, 2022
A***************s
A Housekeeper for the Earl of Drinkwater
February 17, 2022
S**********p
Smart heroine makes stupid choices.
February 16, 2022
T*********g
Sounds familiar but….
February 16, 2022
K***n
Heartwarming story
February 16, 2022
R*********e
A Romance of Enduring Hope
February 16, 2022
C***************s
Beautiful and charming book.
February 16, 2022
C***********s
Romance at its finest, cleanest, and funnest.
February 16, 2022
c***l
Sweet read
February 15, 2022
D******n
Despair and Determination Turns Into Something Beautiful
February 15, 2022
D********l
Penniless Serena finds herself in dire straits.
February 15, 2022
a**********n
Cool
February 15, 2022
T**a
Lovely story
February 15, 2022
O**E
Satisfying story
February 15, 2022
P****a
Amazing what kindness can do
February 15, 2022
KD
Excellent story
February 15, 2022
A***********y
earl of Drinkwater a must read!
February 15, 2022
B*******l
Finding Hope and Love
February 15, 2022
S******l
Well written and she brought the characters together very well
February 14, 2022
T****a
Good Wins!
February 14, 2022
c**********3
Romance
February 14, 2022
M***i
Unexpected Love
February 14, 2022
D****n
A Fabulous Read
February 14, 2022
l********r
Left without home or finances was a shock
February 14, 2022
