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First romance for Valentine‘s Day. This is also my #bookspin book for this month.

Poor Kitty has been left poor by deceased parents who were disinherited (father) and a previous courtesan (mother) and no way to support her beloved sisters- so is off to London to charm her way into a wealthy marriage. It is not as easy as she had hoped. But luckily this book has the HEA i completely depend on. Great choice!!!! Julie it is on its way back to you.

Super sad not to get the pretty cover, but this was a fun book, great for enemies to lovers fans and for Pride and Prejudice fans.
Kitty must marry for money, and when she uses a spot of blackmail to protect & advance herself, she plunges into the upper crust and must try to decide if she wants love or money while shouldering her family‘s fortune.
3.5/5 stars weak writing in some places, but an engaging plot and I really enjoyed the characters.

The title says it all! 😂😂 A modern take on the Regency romance, complete with headstrong heroine!

I‘ll have it on its way to you soon, Chrissy!

PS Sarah, I just saw your note - Yay for sending 2 books! 🤣

Check out my review on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday. https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-a-lady-s-guide-to-fortune...

A delightful book! All the fun one would expect of a regency romance. #HappyFiction
It‘s coming to you next, @TheAromaofBooks ! @Chrissyreadit @mabell

All‘s well that ends well - lots of maneuvering and manipulation to arrive at a happy ending for two characters (Kitty and Radcliffe) who are very well suited and deserving of joy together.

This was going to get 4 stars till the last third, where it earned more than 5 stars. I usually don't like regency era stories, but this one was better than great. I really enjoyed the story and admired the characters, but I stayed for the sass!

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This was a quick read that started off a touch slow but gradually got better as the story progressed. It took a while for me to like Kitty‘s character as she comes off as selfish and arrogant at times, however I enjoyed her later character arc. I really enjoyed Kitty‘s and James‘ interactions, and I only wish that there had been an epilogue.

I loved! Kitty is a feisty and charming heroine right out of Austen‘s playbook, but still fresh and distinct. I‘ll admit I‘d been initially wary by comparisons to Bridgerton (no offense to those who like it, but ‘tis not my cup of tea), but this feels truer to the wit and subtleties of the classic Regency-era novels I love so much.

I just flew through this book. It was a fast read and very predictable, but throughly enjoyable. It definitely has a Jane Austen vibe and I adored the leading lady and leading man. Their honest relationship was refreshing. The supporting characters were also entertaining. A very light read but just what I needed! Great book to read after any tough or emotional book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming modern version of a Georgette Heyer style regency romance. It was just the light, frothy fun I‘ve been needing lately. #Romantsy
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This was pretty boring. Kitty was very blatant in that she needed a rich husband, which is fine. But she spent barely any time with Radcliffe. It‘s mostly them going to balls and events the whole time which seems exhausting. I think I wanted more out of this than I did. Or I‘m used to a lot of other historical romances being much better..And It‘s a clean romance.

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I loved this book - it was very funny, and while easy to see some Jane Austen & Bridgerton influences, it still felt like something new.
Romance is there but not as much the focus of the book as I was expecting. If you are looking for a fun fiction read, I definitely recommend this one.
I didn‘t realize it was going to be a series, but it looks like book 2 comes out in July!

Kitty, the eldest of 5 daughters is in desperate need of a fortune after her parents die. This regency-style novel has the feel of a Georgette Heyer or Jane Austen romance, though it doesn't quite reach those heights. Kitty feels very mercenary, though her cause is justified. Her antagonistic banter with Lord Radcliff provided my favorite moments. the story starts of slow, but is worth reading if you love Heyer.

I loved this book! Irwin is a modern day Austen. I cannot wait until the next one.

So charming! I loved every minute of this book. The characters were familiar yet fresh, of the time but also modern. I listened on #audio (though I also own) as I try to read/listen to the books I already own. This seems to be a debut, can‘t wait to read more by her. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #January20in4 #Readathon @Andrew65 #Pantone2023 #AiryBlue @Clwojick

A girl‘s gotta do what a girl‘s gotta do and Kitty Talbot needs to marry a rich man to pay off family debts and keep a roof over her sisters‘ heads. She has the ruthlessness and strategy of a General and she will get her man. This was a fun, rather tame historical romance.

This was escapist pleasure! Really fit the bill of modern re-telling of regency drama. The heroine was strong and smart and resourceful- surprised to fall in love with the most suitable bachelor. Audiobook listing at its best

No five star reads for me this month, but I enjoyed the Sophie Irwin book the best. The narrator was superb. The story was humorous and witty. I‘m a fan of Jane Austen and Regency romances so fell right into this one.

Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

Kitty Talbot finagles her way into the London Season to find a wealthy husband so she can save her family from financial ruin.

I‘m a devotee of Jane Austen and enjoy Georgette Heyer‘s works, so decided to give this a try despite my initial skepticism that it might be too ‘campy‘ for me. I was pleasantly surprised! This is a light, fun read with a delightful narration by Emily Tomlinson. I‘ve no doubt the audio version enhanced my enjoyment.

"Perhaps, we all ought to be a little kinder. Perhaps that's what being "good" is --- trying to pass on kindness, even when it's not convenient."

I liked the classic yet with a twist storyline. Both leads are interesting and loveable. I liked both of them, their bickering and more personal conversations. Both are resourceful and are used to get their way. The secondary characters start out slim but I found myself hoping that I will get to read Cecily‘s view and story, also Archie‘s and Aunt Dorothy‘s.

A good first novel.

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Kitty Talbot must leave her sisters at home to husband-hunt in London after their father left them in debt, and they‘re in immediate danger of losing their home. She woos Arthur, the naive younger brother of Lord Radcliffe but is found out by him as a gold-digging schemer. She moves on, and blackmails Radcliffe into helping her insinuate into the ton to find other fish. While I started out literally hating the devious Kitty, I found myself 🔻

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1.I loved all the supporting characters in this excellent book!Her sister, Cecy, their guardian, all fascinating and subverted tropes. Full review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4646622926
2.Definitely a strong supporting character! Some of my favourite characters are supporting characters-Iorek Byrnison,Lee Scoresby,Lady Salmakia in his dark materials.
Would love to see everyone's responses!

Bland story and cardboard cutout characters. I was hoping for witty banter, character development, a grand romance, or lavish descriptions of Regency London, but instead we got one dull scene after another.

Kitty is a scheming young woman who desperately needs to marry a very wealthy man.
Arthur is the younger brother to Lord Radcliffe and the lamb Kitty intends to fleece.
Lord Radcliffe sees Kitty for what she is and wants to foil her plans.
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Haven't done a #FirstLineFridays in some time. @ShyBookOwl Good thing I just started a new #ARC from #NetGalley.

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