A Brilliant Match (The Earl’s Sisters) by Jennie Goutet, New Release & Book Review

 

Book Summary:

A love match would not do. She would make an advantageous match—a brilliant match!

At the age of nineteen, Lady Dorothea Rowlandson was practically on the shelf. Had she not suffered her father, the earl’s, untimely death weeks before last year’s season, she would surely by now be a married lady—the established wife of an illustrious peer. With such a regrettable delay, time was ever more of the essence if she wished to secure her own future and that of her sisters.

Miles Shaw holds an encumbered estate. It is only logical, therefore, that he commence the London Season on the hunt for a well-dowered wife. His personal code of honor requires he be upfront about this goal, so that he deceives no one. And as he fully intends to love and cherish the wife of his choosing, he will naturally bring as much to the union as he receives. After all, he is a landed gentleman with no shortage of charm.

When chance forced Miles and Dorothea to partner one another for the first dance of the first crush of the season, Fortuna could only have been in a funning mood. To have fostered so unsuitable a connection was nothing short of absurd. For what could a peer of the realm’s daughter and a gentleman of no consequence, with his pockets to let, possibly have in common?

My Review:

This is the first book I have read by Jennie Goutet and I am so glad I did! I now have a new to me author that I love and need to read all of her other books. This sweet regency romance pulled me right into the world of Miles and Dorothea and would not let me go! I enjoyed the dual perspectives so I could truly understand each main character. 

The sparks between Miles and Dorothea were palpable and I was rooting for them the entire time. But I had no idea if it was even possible. They both were wanting something in a marriage that the other didn’t want. Their goals were so different, would they ever get together? I enjoyed watching Dorothea grow and change throughout the book. I loved the gentleness and kindness of Miles. He was steady, gentle, and confident. I loved his character, he was so good. I could picture him clearly in my mind. I also loved Dorothea’s family and watching her relationships with them. Evo was a favorite and I am hopeful we will get his story one day. If you love regency romances, you need to read A Brilliant Match by Jennie Goutet!

I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!