About the Book:

Miss Emilia Hembry had a remarkable twist of fate when an unexpected inheritance changed her life for the better. However, now she must navigate through high Society- something she knows little about. The fear of failure is not far from her mind as she tries to accept her newfound position.

Fredrick Westlake, Earl of Chatsworth, had a chance encounter with Miss Hembry and felt compassion for her plight. He offers to help, all while dealing with his own demons. He still struggles with returning from the war as one of Wellington’s spies and leaving his comrades behind. He puts on a brave face, but he is miserable, weighed down by his past.

As Emilia and Fredrick are brought together, they form an unlikely friendship, finding solace in each other’s company. But when Fredrick is pulled back into the spy world, he begins to question what it is that he wants out of life, especially when he finds himself experiencing a love he never believed he deserved. But will his past shatter any hope of a future together?

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My Review:

A Suitable Fortune by Laura Beers
Rating: 4/5
Pages: 303
Published: April 2, 2024
Series: Lords and Ladies of Mayfair

*I received an ecopy from the author. This does not affect my review. This review is voluntary.*

Ah! I adored Emilia and Fredrick in this one! They were easily one of my favorite couples so far, and I loved seeing their love grow along with their friendship. I will admit, after reading a few of the previous books in this series, the plot seemed a bit redundant, and especially after ‘A Lady’s Secret’ it was a bit of a dissapointment to see a very similar story line, albet with out all the fun and thrills of the first. I did like the story, and also liked seeing Anette befriend Emilia, but… the drama and hubbub in this one left a bit to be desired, as apart from the romance, the plot didn’t really offer the suspense and twists that the first two books in the series tantalized readers with.

So, I will say that I loved the romance, and the friendships this one offered, but I did feel it had more to offer, and just didn’t quite live up to that potential. I mean, with Fredrick’s secret work…there was loads of potential…And Emila’s school being in a similarly sketchy location….Hmm? Oh well. This story makes for a beautiful and heartfelt addition to the series, and the romance itself was well done and a pleasure to read. I loved seeing the themes of forgiveness, healing, and friendship that wove throughout, and the side characters even added to this as they encouraged and helped the story and main characters along from time to time with their own helpful suggestions and even an exhortation or two. Haha! This cast really is one of my favorites, and I loved getting to see them as side-characters in some books, and that many of them get to star in their own books at some point as well. Definitely an enjoyable read!

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