This is the first book that I have read by Lara Temple so I was wondering what to expect. What I did find was a romantic and gorgeous book that completely melted my heart. It was such a delightful story that has a lovely depth to it, there is romance for sure but themes of grief and guilt also play a part within the story.

The chemistry between Nell and Hunter is perfect with a friendship forming first and then moving on to a gorgeous flirtation that was so much fun to see play out. I loved how Nell had picked herself up after the constant pressure and bullying from her family and became a more confident, stronger person than she was. This story has plenty of fun moments but there is also more heart felt scenes especially with Hunter and his tragic past. He is strong, flirty and very charming but he also has this vulnerable side that made me love him even more! He really is a perfect match for Nell but will they get their happy ending?

I have to mention that there was also a little introduction to Hunter's friends and I really can't wait to read their stories. There is a wonderful charm to this story that will make you smile and sigh while reading. With loveable characters along with a warm and comforting story that is perfect for a lazy afternoon of reading or for the colder evenings.

Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress is flirty, sweet and very entertaining!

Five stars from me!

With thanks to Mills & Boon and Netgalley for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion

A lovely book to start the Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies trilogy. Lara Temple really bring the characters to life. It’s very easy to connect with Nell as the awkward heiress who fancies herself in love with her childhood prince charming, only to be engaged to a virtual stranger by her uncaring family. She is refreshingly different from traditional misses and very unconventional in her thinking. These traits are what draw the troubled Lord Hunter to her. He is a complex character who after losing his younger brother, gains a reputation as a rake but has an secretive kind side which is shown through his interaction with his aunts and his work with soldiers.
I really like that the first chapter is set a few years before the main plot of the story and introduces the characters first impressions of each other. It also gives a lot of background to the motivations which carry the book forward.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this first instalment and there was enough interaction with Lord Hunter’s friends to encourage me to follow their stories

I received a copy of this book from Mills & Boon/Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book & was an entertaining read. The characters were well developed & likeable and the background settings e.g. the war are well researched. This adds much to the book as does the style in which it is written. The one drawback I felt that it ended quite abruptly but that view may not be shared by others.

Would definitely recommend the book.

Nell has been bullied by her family, but Lord Hunter (her unknown fiance) helps her in her quest to become noticed by another man.
The characters are pleasant and likeable, and the tone of the book is slightly humorous in part, but touches on serious issues such as the war, which gives the story balance and shows the story and period have been well researched by the author.
Mainly the characters are well drawn and likeable, adding depth and interest to the story which has an enjoyable finish. Fans of Georgette Heyer will enjoy the story, but there is little plot and the story is long and drawn out in places. A pleasant read but lacks excitement.

Lord Hunter negotiates a betrothal with Nell Tinley, but no one thought to tell her until four years later, when the story is reported in the society column of a newspaper. And so begins a lovely story of two lost souls negotiating their way through society whilst trying to work out how to get out of their betrothal agreement.
As with Lara Hunter’s previous books, the characters are exceptionally well crafted and unique in that they don’t fit the typically Regency Lord and Lady falling in love. Hunter is traumatised by the suicide of his younger brother, and can’t bear the thought of anyone seeing him for what he really is - less the eligible bachelor, but rather a sensitive, damaged man who can’t let go of the past, while Nell insists on riding astride her beloved horses rather than side-saddle as society would dictate.
Nell is a delight, and more than a match for Hunter - she turns up on his doorstep late at night to confront him over the engagement news, stands up to him when he argues, and slowly begins to break down the defences Hunter puts up around himself. Unfortunately for Hunter, Nell is also in lust with her childhood crush Charles, and it takes time for Nell to realise that fancying yourself in love with someone and actually being in love with them are two different things.
What I like about Lara Temple’s writing style is that while the subject matter may be serious, she manages to insert some light-hearted, comedic scenes into the plot, and you really wish Nell and Hunter would just come to their senses and realise that, actually, they are perfect for each other as soon as they can as they both deserve happiness.
The plot is fast paced, and keeps the reader engaged; Charles is a well crafted villain of the peace, and when Nell (finally) sees through him, you can’t help but smile. I would also commend the excellently handled writing of the scene as Hunter confides about what happened to his brother - it was moving and necessary without being gratuitous or forced, and it made me realise why Hunter is so closed off from people, and why he is so afraid of getting close to Nell. The way his described nightmares change to include Nell just gives you more reason to root for him to let Nell in and move towards a happy ending.
As this is the first of a planned trilogy involving Hunter and his friends, it is likely we will meet Hunter and Nell again, hopefully happily married and enjoying the future, and I look forward to reading the next book.

Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress is book 1 in the Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies trilogy by Lara Temple.

Helen Tilney is 17 when this book starts, she has been treated worse than a dog by her aunt and her father since her mother died. Thankfully she only has to deal with her family when she comes home from school on holidays. But even that short amount of time turns her into a mess. All she can do is hope she survives til her 21st birthday when she will inherit money and a home, a time when she will never have to deal with her father or aunt again.

At age 21 Helen has spent the last 4 years in school, even helping to teach. Her confidence has built and she is ready to convince the man she's had a crush on for years that she would be a worthy wife to him. Only one thing is going to cause a big problem, it seems her father betrothed her to another man when she was just 17 and didn't tell her. She only finds out via a newspaper once she is 21 and comes into her inheritance.

Hunter is the man she is supposed to marry. She met him when she was 17, and he was very kind to her. How her father ended up having her betrothed to him she had no idea but there was no way she was going to go through with the marriage. She decides she must go home with Hunter and get her father to help them get out of the arrangement without causing a scandal. She also wants Hunter to pretend to be enamoured with her in order to show the man she thinks she wants to marry to start paying attention to her. The only problem is that the more time she spends with Hunter, the more time she wants to spend with him.

But Hunter has a secret, one that prevents him from being a husband to Helen even if that is what he dearly would love to be. Will his behaviour put Helen off, and will she end up with 'the other man', or will their betrothal end up being for real after all?

This was an absolute joy to read. Both Hunter and Helen have so much to deal with in their lives and it seems that each other's love might be the only way for either of them to survive their demons. I loved the Cinderella feel to the book where Helen is treated so poorly, not even given decent fitting clothes to wear and yet berated when she wears the ill-fitting clothes that are all that she has. From the very first moment that Helen's family treated her so badly I couldn't wait to see them get their comeuppance, or at least for Helen to finally be able to stand up to them. I loved reading Hunter and Helen's relationship developing and their passionate scenes were beautifully written. The will they won't they aspect of giving in to their lust was fabulous. I enjoyed every minute of this book and can't wait to read the next in the trilogy.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book.

Helen Tilney loves horses & has a true affinity with them but at seventeen she reurns to school vowing never to return home to her bullying family, instead of a season she helps to teach the younger girls until four years later she sees an article in a scandal sheet that sends her to London schoolmistress Helen Tilney now twenty one, is the heiress to her grandparents property & she needs to convince her childhood sweetheart, Charles that she's a worthy bride. Standing in her way is Lord Hunter--the man Nell has just discovered she's betrothed to.
Nell has changed from the tall gangly teenager & has more confidence but she still quakes from harsh bullying words, Gabriel still suffers from guilt over his younger brother. The pair are attracted to each other & rapidly find it hard to keep their hands off each other. I was surprised Nell still pursued Charles, as there was no spark at all between them. I enjoyed the book which was well paced. The characters were well developed & likeable.

fab book I really enjoyed it the chemistry was good and I loved the characters the author sure did a great job.

Thanks to NetGalley and Mills&Boon for a copy of this very entertaining book. Well written and well paced with an interesting storyline, this is an excellent read for lovers of this genre. Allow plenty of time for reading as you might find it hard to put it down once you start reading. The main characters are likeable and the plot is quite fast paced and I would recommend it as being one of the better books I’ve recently read.