What Ales the Earl (EPUB) von Sally MacKenzie

An engaging plotA fun, heartwarming Regency romance elevated by witty dialogue and a unique concept.Kirkus Reviews
 
Scandal does not define the fallen ladies of Puddledon Manors Benevolent Home. Instead, its a recipe for an intoxicating new future as the women combine their talentsto operate their own brewery and alehouse
 
When Penelope Barnes arrived at the Home with her young daughter, she discovered a knack for horticultureand for cultivating the hops needed to produce a superlative pint. She put her scandalous affair with Harry Graham firmly in the past, along with the wrenching pain she felt when he went off to war. After all, shed always known a farmers daughter had no future with an earls son. Now she has the pleasant memory of their passion, and she has little Harriet, for whom she would do anythingeven marry a boring country vicar . . .
 
Harry went off to fight for the Crown unaware that his delightful interlude with his childhood friend had permanent consequences. Now hes back in England, catapulted into the title by his brothers untimely death. He sorely misses his former life of unfettered adventure, so when he has reason to explore Little Puddledon, he jumps at the chance. But what he finds there is somethingand someonehe never knew hed lost, and a once forbidden love whose time has come, if only he can persuade Pen hes home to stay
 
 Sally MacKenzies novels are . . .
 
Always a delight. Booklist, Starred Review
 
Perfect. RT Book Reviews
 
Naked, noble, and irresistible! Eloisa James
 
Great fun.