The Footman is an Earl: A Steamy Regency Historical Romance (Lords in Disguise Book 1)

Name: The Footman is an Earl: A Steamy Regency Historical Romance (Lords in Disguise Book 1)
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Rating: 4.3 (3161 reviews)
Author: Valerie Bowman

by Valerie Bowman

Romance Historical Fiction

4.3 (3,161)

4.3 stars from 3,161 reviews. Top 68% of Romance books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy hidden-identity romances where the reveal creates genuine conflict, not just a quick apology and resolution.
You appreciate heroines with their own causes and convictions who won't be won over by wealth or status alone.
You want witty banter and chemistry that crackles on the page, with enough steam to keep things interesting.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward romance without the deception twist, or you find it frustrating when characters keep secrets that could be resolved with honest conversation.
You're looking for deep political commentary on class inequality rather than a light romp that uses activism as character flavouring.
You dislike when Regency heroines challenge social norms, or you need your romances grounded in strict historical accuracy.

About this book

The Earl of Kendall, newly titled and pursued by fortune-hunting women, devises a plan to find a wife with a genuine heart. He decides to disguise himself as a footman at his friend's summer country house party, where he can meet eligible debutantes without revealing his wealth and status. Miss Frances Wharton attends the same party reluctantly, pressured by her mother to find a husband. More passionate about advocating for the poor than marriage, Frances plans to discourage suitors by behaving badly. She finds herself drawn to the kind, handsome footman she encounters repeatedly—the only person with whom she can be herself. Their connection deepens despite their apparent difference in station. When Frances discovers that the footman she loves is actually the earl she opposes, both face a difficult question: can their love survive the revelation that everything between them was built on deception? This Regency romance combines hidden-identity tension, witty dialogue, and romantic chemistry within an enemies-to-lovers framework.

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