Earl Crush is the story of hopeless bluestocking Lydia Hope-Wallace. I was so excited for her story after meeting her in Ne’er Duke Well! Lydia has been exchanging letters with the Earl of Strathrannoch using a pseudonym. Arthur is supportive of her radical opinions and has been a faithful penpal. When Lydia realizes that he needs money, she decides to pay him a visit in person to propose a marriage of convenience. To her shock, she learns that the actual earl has not been corresponding with her at all. As they unravel the truth between them, will Lydia and Arthur fall in love for real? 

Earl Crush is a hilarious and delightful romance. Lydia is one of my favorite characters and I was so happy to see her get the romance she deserves. I absolutely loved how Lydia fights her shy nature to make positive social change for all. Alexandra Vasti’s writing is truly hilarious and makes it impossible to put this book down. The connection between Lydia and Arthur is filled with longing and heat. I loved the twist of who really wrote the letters and how they worked together to solve the espionage mystery. The ensemble cast is filled with witty and entertaining characters. I also enjoyed the cameos of characters from Ne’er Duke Well.

Earl Crush is perfect for readers who love a marriage of convenience, witty dialogue, and scorching romance. 

Thank you to Alexandra Vasti, St. Martin’s Griffin, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.