Something in the Heir: A Novel by Suzanne Enoch
One of Publishers Weekly's Top 10 Romances of the Fall! New York Times bestseller, Suzanne Enoch takes a delightful new path in her joyful historical romantic comedy, Something in the Heir. Smart, capable heiress Emmeline Pershing will do anything to keep her beloved home, and all it takes is an arranged marriage and a teeny white lie to fulfill her family's silly inheritance rules. But now her little fib means that she and her completely unsuspecting husband are going to inherit big - and very messy! - trouble. Emmeline and William Pershing have enjoyed a perfectly convenient marriage for eight years. Their relationship is a seamless blend of their talents and goals. They've settled into separate, well-ordered lives beneath the same roof, and are content to stay that way - or so Emmeline thinks. And if William has secretly longed for a bit more from the woman he adores, he's managed to be content with her supreme skills as a hostess and planner, which has helped him advance his career. Then when Emmeline's grandfather, the reclusive Duke of Welshire, summons them both for his birthday celebration and demands they bring their two little angelic children, William is stunned to discover that his very proper wife invented not one, but two heirs to fulfill the agreement for living at Winnover.
- Author - Suzanne Enoch
- Publisher - St. Martin's Publishing Group
- Publication Date - 09-20-2022
- Page Count - 352
- Paperback
- Age Range - Adult
- Romance
- Product Dimensions - 5.4 W x 8.2 H x 1 D
- ISBN-13 - 9781250842527
Web ID: 15058450
Dry good
I loved the humor in this romance and found the story to be delightful. Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Great read!
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: - Historical romance (FYI: Closed door) - Marriage of convenience - Friends to lovers - Multiple POV - Light-hearted banter - Plotlines involving found families - A satisfying happily-ever-after Note: Please be aware of the trigger warnings this book contains, including infertility, loss of parents (off-page), petty theft and dysfunctional families. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me the chance to read and provide an honest review of this book! I've posted this review to my social platforms, Amazon and B&N listings and on GoodReads.
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NOT a romance, but a WHOLE LOT of fun!
I don't know who needs to hear this, but public disclaimer guys - Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch is NOT a traditional romance. When I looked at the cover I thought romance, hopefully romcom, but I have been trying my best not to let covers influence me in that way since my debacle with A Perfect Marriage. Thankfully it worked this time since the amount of actual romance in here is very minimal. The story is also told from multiple viewpoints including the children's which is probably another reason it doesn't scream romance when you read it. That being said, there is still SOMETHING going on between Emmeline and William, and it was super sweet. They also had some great banter at times which I can never get enough of. I was thoroughly entertained by the storyline and having George and Rose as viewpoints was a brilliant decision by Enoch. I have no idea how other people will feel, but I think the audiobook is the way to go and I am incredibly happy I decided to listen to it. Sarah Nichols in truth probably sounded a little too old to voice Emmeline, but her voices for the children and the other characters cannot be beaten, and I thought her narration was ace. I really enjoyed the Regency setting and the hilarity that ensues from a couple deciding to 'borrow' children to keep an estate. From the reviews I've seen, it would appear that I enjoyed this a lot more than most and I really do think it has to do with the lack of romance with a cover like it has. I honestly don't even know what genre to categorize it, but if you are a fan of silly shenanigans, laughing, and quirky characters I highly recommend giving Something in the Heir a shot. I'm so happy I bought a physical copy, and I will most certainly be doing a reread at some point. Helloooo new comfort read! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Something in the Heir!
Emmeline and William Pershing have enjoyed a perfect marriage of convenience. They’ve settled into separate, well-ordered lives beneath the same roof, and are content to stay that way. Although William has secretly longed for more from the woman he adores. When Emmeline’s grandfather, the Duke of Welshire, summons them both for his birthday celebration and demands they bring their two little children, William is stunned to discover that his wife invented two heirs to fulfill the agreement for living at Winnover. But surely if they team up and borrow two cherubs to call their own, what could go wrong? Enter George, age 8, and Rose, 5—the two most unruly orphans in Britain. As the insanity unfolds, their careful, professional arrangement takes some surprising turns. Perhaps it takes a bit of madness to create the perfect happily ever after. When I first read the summary for this historical romance, I was intrigued. The concept for this novel seemed interesting and fairly original. Sadly, though, I wasn’t impressed. I didn’t like Emmeline at all, she seemed selfish, conniving, irresponsible, and naïve. She manipulated the whole situation. William seemed very submissive, and I felt he didn’t have a backbone. I honestly was not interested in what happened, and just read it to finish it for this review. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.
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A great read!
I really enjoyed Emmeline and William's story! I had so much fun watching these two navigate their pretend family. Those kids...OMG!! What fun!
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A fun read
Something in the Heir is a lighthearted romp into the realm of ridiculous AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE! It is such a fun novel. The original plot engaged my imagination and transported me to merry old England. The characters were well-developed and I fell in love with George and Rose. Because the plot was original (to me), I never knew where the story would take me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. In a time where there is so much wrong/negativity in the world today, pick up this book and let it take you away for a few hours. 5 stars
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Predictable but enjoyable - low on romance
[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.] 3.5 stars = Good+ This is marketed as a romance, but in my opinion, it's really not. It's a historical story with a romantic side plot, at best. The focus is almost solely on the kids and the charade the whole household is trying to accomplish, everyone for their own reasons. The story is predictable, but I think predictable stories have their place. I enjoyed the kids as well as the growing warmth between Will and Emmie. I especially adored how the household staff protected the kids and the Pershings. The number of lies and attempts at subterfuge became almost ridiculous. But all in all, it was an enjoyable read.
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Keeps us guessing
We’ve heard of marriage of convenience… one keeps the home they’ve grown up in and the other gets to have connections to fulfill great intentions. But, I’ve never read a kids of convenience story so I enjoyed this book!! To keep their home, Emmeline and William needed heirs by their fifth year of marriage. They eventually found siblings and they’re fun yet you want to hug them (or secretly add coins to their hidden stash). I think the book is well paced and you’ll want to keep reading when a runaway returns to the siblings lives, and something is kindling between mama and papa! Of course there is a happily ever after, however the author keeps us guessing how grand the HEA is until the end. I recommend this feel good book! Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Press, and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
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