The #1 New York Times bestseller—a thrilling and seductive Cinderella love story from E L James, author of the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogy.
The Mister
London, present day. Life has always been easy for Maxim Trevelyan, the "spare" to the earldom of Trevethick. With his good looks, aristocratic connections, and money, he's never had to work, and he's rarely slept alone. But all that changes when tragedy strikes and Maxim inherits his family's title, wealth, and estates, and the responsibility that entails. It's a role he's not prepared for and one he struggles to face.
But his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who's recently joined his staff. Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she's an alluring mystery, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past. As Maxim's longing for her deepens into a passion he's never experienced and dares not name, he's left to wonder just who is Alessia Demachi? And can he protect her from the malevolence that threatens her?
The Missus
Maxim Trevelyan, reluctant Earl of Trevethick, has pursued the woman he loves to the wilds of Albania. Having fought for and won her, he now has to wed her, at the sharp end of a shotgun.
But can a reformed rake like Maxim ever make a good husband—or will his own notorious reputation and the scandalous secrets of his aristocratic family destroy his newfound happiness?
Alessia Demachi has defied and outwitted kidnappers and traffickers, and won the heart of the man she loves, but can she make this marriage work? Confronted by Maxim's lurid past, his forbidding family, and the looks and whispers of London's elite, will she ever be seen as Maxim's countess—or will she always be his former cleaner?
4 1\2 stars ..... I almost gave up, the first several chapters were slow & hard for me to get into but once you get past that the book speeds up with excitement & Insta love & it doesn't slow down. Not as good as 50 shades but I'm Soooooo glad I stuck it out. It was definitely worth the read. ,2nd book just as good
I hate characters who run at the first sign of trouble. Alessia likes to run. Sort of. She gets better as the story progresses, but it’s not an attractive attribute. Loved the story.
This is the complete set of both of the these books by EL James and I could not put them down until I had read both of them from cover to cover. They were as good as her Fifty Shades series if not a bit better in my opinion.
These books were so good. 😊. Couldn’t stop reading. E.L. James is an amazing author. Once you start reading, you can’t stop. The storyline is captivating. Even when the book ends, you want MORE. Wish there was a follow up book.
I love this story so much! I really hope there is a third book. Maxim is so in love and it is beautiful to see how Alessia grows and stands up for herself