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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Something in the Heir was not what I was expecting. This book is a roller coaster of a tale. The premise sounded like a unique and fun offering from the historical romance genre. Unfortunately, it didn't really end up being a romance novel at all.
Emmeline and Will need to borrow some kids to keep their mansion due to an agreement made with her grandfather. Unbeknownst to Will, Emmie has been lying for years telling her family that they have two kids, and now the time has come to present these mythical children. When they borrow two kids from an orphanage to act as their children, hijinks ensue.
The whole story revolved around the two children and how they were chosen and then trained to act their part. There was almost zero romance in this book. In fact, I felt like we got more romance from the maid and groom than we did from the two main characters. The kids story line was very far-fetched and felt pretty icky for a large majority of the book. These kids will need therapy.
Ultimately, it was one over the top scene after another, including a long lost nefarious older brother, the children stealing and selling household goods, and servants getting involved in the shenanigans. The story lacked the balance of comedy and heart that I was searching for. This book does have an audience. I'm just not sure I'm it. It was a light and fun read, but not the romance novel I was expecting. If you are in the mood for a romp of a story involving kids, servants, and antics galore, give this a shot!
Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the e-book in exchange for my honest review!
Emmeline and Will need to borrow some kids to keep their mansion due to an agreement made with her grandfather. Unbeknownst to Will, Emmie has been lying for years telling her family that they have two kids, and now the time has come to present these mythical children. When they borrow two kids from an orphanage to act as their children, hijinks ensue.
The whole story revolved around the two children and how they were chosen and then trained to act their part. There was almost zero romance in this book. In fact, I felt like we got more romance from the maid and groom than we did from the two main characters. The kids story line was very far-fetched and felt pretty icky for a large majority of the book. These kids will need therapy.
Ultimately, it was one over the top scene after another, including a long lost nefarious older brother, the children stealing and selling household goods, and servants getting involved in the shenanigans. The story lacked the balance of comedy and heart that I was searching for. This book does have an audience. I'm just not sure I'm it. It was a light and fun read, but not the romance novel I was expecting. If you are in the mood for a romp of a story involving kids, servants, and antics galore, give this a shot!
Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the e-book in exchange for my honest review!
I was initially interested in this book because it had a recommendation from Julia Quinn. She must have lied in her recommendation because this book sucked. There was no romance really. It was more about the kids they adopted to keep her family’s property. It took a long time for me to finish this book because I couldn’t get into it.
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is less a romance than light historical fiction, but I really enjoyed it! Suzanne Enoch's ability to incorporate so many characters into her stories is admirable; I felt like I got to know not only Emmeline, Will, Rose, and George, but also their staff and the other side characters. It was also refreshing to read about family dynamics evolving in a non-traditional way (TW for infertility).
If you're looking for steam, this is not the book for you. If you're looking for a historical with a twist, try this.
This is less a romance than light historical fiction, but I really enjoyed it! Suzanne Enoch's ability to incorporate so many characters into her stories is admirable; I felt like I got to know not only Emmeline, Will, Rose, and George, but also their staff and the other side characters. It was also refreshing to read about family dynamics evolving in a non-traditional way (TW for infertility).
If you're looking for steam, this is not the book for you. If you're looking for a historical with a twist, try this.
I'm not one to believe that every romance has to have copious bedroom scenes but when we open to a couple that are estranged and part of that separation comes from awkward virginal bedroom issues, you would think by the end of the book that would have been resolved. Their relationship seema to have been very transactional, more friends working towards a goal. The kids were precious though 3.5⭐️
At first, I was charmed by the witty dialogue and rapport between the two main characters. But then the implications of what they were doing dawned on me.... kidnapping children? Showing said children the life of the rich and powerful without a plan for them afterwards? That just seems cruel. They would get all excited, their heads full of dreams for the future, only to have it ripped away and sent back to a live of poverty... and this from a protagonist who is a politician and his supposedly brilliant wife.
It's all wrapped up in light, funny banter and without thinking too hard it's an enjoyable read. But once you realize that the poor orphans are there only to have the adults realize something about themselves... it leaves a bad taste.
It's all wrapped up in light, funny banter and without thinking too hard it's an enjoyable read. But once you realize that the poor orphans are there only to have the adults realize something about themselves... it leaves a bad taste.
Reading "Something in the Heir" by Suzanne Enoch was a true joy. From the beginning, Will Pershing and his disheveled mop of dark brown hair grabbed me by the heart. He's the quintessential charming, patient and kind boy-next-door, and Emmeline's creativity and self-depricating nature endeared me to her as well.
This story is a delightful comedy of errors. Concerned with his bloodline, Emmeline's grandfather, the Duke of Welshire, has conditioned residence within Welshire Hall upon marriage and children. When Emmeline is faced with the possibility of losing her childhood home to her scheming cousin after her mother decides to move to Bath, she enters into a marriage of convenience with her best friend Will. The only problem? They're unable to have any children.
Unknown to Will, Emmeline has taken care of things by inventing two sweet, if sickly, kids. When the Duke summons everyone to his estate for a family birthday party, the two of them must come up with real-life children to play the part. What follows is a story of found family, rediscovered love and enough hijinks to keep you laughing most of the way through.
The story is told through multiple points of view, which allows the reader to have a fuller picture of the story as it enfolds.
This book is for anyone who loves:
❤️
This story is a delightful comedy of errors. Concerned with his bloodline, Emmeline's grandfather, the Duke of Welshire, has conditioned residence within Welshire Hall upon marriage and children. When Emmeline is faced with the possibility of losing her childhood home to her scheming cousin after her mother decides to move to Bath, she enters into a marriage of convenience with her best friend Will. The only problem? They're unable to have any children.
Unknown to Will, Emmeline has taken care of things by inventing two sweet, if sickly, kids. When the Duke summons everyone to his estate for a family birthday party, the two of them must come up with real-life children to play the part. What follows is a story of found family, rediscovered love and enough hijinks to keep you laughing most of the way through.
The story is told through multiple points of view, which allows the reader to have a fuller picture of the story as it enfolds.
This book is for anyone who loves:
❤️
This was a really sweet book! I enjoyed the “second chance” romance, and I always love stories of families finding each other unexpectedly. Minus one star because the ending felt a bit rushed (and after reading so much in the middle where it dragged a tiny bit, I would’ve loved to see more of Emmeline and William’s romance coming to fruition, and more of a conversation with the kids at the end). But really, otherwise it was a great read: so funny, clever, and romantic!!
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