I received a copy from NetGalley for an honest review. The story began very promising as Matthew survived being a prisoner in India and is tormented by all the suffering he received while in captivity. However, his sudden desire to be with Lilly seemed a bit far fetched considering he liked her before going to India and wasn't in love. The story got a bit better with his cousin trying to steal his fortune/title but towards the end, it seemed a bit rushed. ( )

I read this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. What the Earl Needs Now is the second book in Michelle Willingham’s Earls next door series. I had not read the first book Good Earls don’t Lie prior to reading this one so I think it can be read on its own. The sizzle factor is very hot. Lily Thornton and Matthew Larkspur the Earl of Arnsbury do not have an easy journey to HEA. They pledged to each other before Matthew left for India with Lily’s brother James but now 2 years later Matthew has returned beaten, tortured and broken suffering from PTSD and not sure that he wants to marry Lily. The story is a bit of a roller coaster with Lily’s mother suffering from dementia, a family wedding in Ireland, an adorable kitten, a rescue dog, nasty villains, blackmail, mayhem, conniving relatives and a mystery to solve. I very much enjoyed this book and now think I must read the first one about Lily’s sister Rose. ( )