3.46 AVERAGE

lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The scenario is both silly and cruel to the point where I lost interest very quickly. Just the idea of letting a lie like that grow for years ticked me off. I skipped to the end just to see if I was right about what would end up happening. 
funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

This book was brought to my attention because it was the on sale on Audible for $4 one day. It sounded good, but I didn't want to necessarily purchase it. Thank goodness I was able to borrow it from the library. Because I'd probably regret buying it.

It was fun and it did keep my attention. I liked the couple and the orphan children they took in to help them keep their manor house. That whole plot was fun. But, this was supposed to be a [historical] romance and the romance (a second chance between the already-married couple who had a marriage of convenience) was a secondary plot. Also, there were no on-page sexy times in this book. And I like my sexy times in my romances.

I read this book entirely via audiobook and the narrator did a great job. Her performance is probably the reason why this book kept my attention tbh. So, I highly recommend the audiobook.

If want to read a clean romance novel in which the romance isn't the main plot and is a fun time, this is it.

A fairly silly book with no chemistry/steam but I liked the way everyone fell in love with the children.

nobilesse oblige . . . 
the kids are fun but emmie is a piece of cardboard. if you're looking for a romance keep looking.

This book was everything I hoped it would be! Think Pride & Prejudice meets Bridgerton meets Cheaper by the Dozen. The plot was so unique to any romance I’ve read — the short version: a married couple borrows two orphans to attend a family party after lying to their family about having children.

Overall a really fun read. Would definitely recommend.
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Loved. Loved the perspectives, loved the characters, loved the ending. 

cute and fun, but not romance, which is fine, if the book was advertised differently 
funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes