I thoroughly enjoyed An Inconvenient Letter by Julie Wright. This was another story I read late into the night as I was totally engaged from page one. The pacing is perfect — pages flew by! I especially loved the characters in this delightful and charming story. Etta is a great heroine. She is strong, independent, and completely knows her own mind. She is also genuinely compassionate and pays attention. She sees a situation for what is truly is, and she understands why people act they way they do because of those situations. In other words, Etta is really good at seeing the heart of a matter and she cares deeply. I appreciate her use of un-sent letters for cathartic purposes. I relate to Etta because I, too, have penned many letters I didn’t send just to get my feeling about people and circumstances out. So, when her un-sent letters get sent, I really felt her pain. I can’t even imagine how I would have felt if any of my diary-like, intimate, private letters had been mailed out. I think I would have died from embarrassment. But Etta is amazing. Not even this faux pas gets her down. She makes lemonade from these unfortunate lemons. And this unlucky letter-mailing brings her back in contact with a childhood friend, Gerard Hartwell. Gerard is a good hero. He is a seriously hard worker, he has a good heart, and he wants to do right by his family, friends, employees, and tenants. But Gerard is also a bit myopic. He needs Etta to open his eyes to some of his truths. I really appreciated this aspect of the story the most — how Etta and Gerard’s relationship grows over time and allows them to become the best versions of themselves. That’s genuinely what a good romantic relationship should really be all about.

An Inconvenient Letter is a sweet Regency Romance that I genuinely enjoyed and highly recommend. If you’re a fan of well-written, engaging storytelling with a delightfully fun romance then An Inconvenient Letter is definitely the book for you!

I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Julie Wright for my copy of An Inconvenient Letter! This was my first book experience with Julie Wright, and I was NOT disappointed.

This Regency Era romance was everything a Bridgerton Fan could ask for!

Etta has a problem... she's in love with her best friend's brother, and he couldn't care less and is none the wiser. Etta finds herself writing love letters to him as a way of venting her emotions, and childishly indulging in her fantasies. One tragic day... these correspondences are discovers and mailed to him!!! What's worse... is a scandal surrounding their families have left them in a predicament to which Etta must strategically find a way to get her letters back before they fall into his hands.

Just when she thinks she's in the clear... her crushes' cousin - Gerard - finds the letters. His own circumstances have him desperate to save himself... leading to a scandalous blackmail scheme set to solve both of their problems. Etta and Gerard agree to fake court each other during the off season - so that her letters are returned to her without anyone else knowing... and Gerard to earn her sister's affections for marriage. But as always.... it's fake dating... what could go wrong?

Tropes:
-Regency Era
-Historical Romance
-Best Friend's Brother/Family
-Fake Dating/Blackmail
-Family Feuds + Scandals!
-Slow Burn + Clean Romance

Overall 4.5 stars! Will definitely be grabbing a physical copy for the shelf!

I thought this was a fun story. I loved how the whole story started off with Marietta’s love letters not suppose to be sent and one ending up in the wrong hands. I liked how Gerard and Marietta tried to not fall in love as they faked a courtship but found that they were perfect for each other. I liked how Marietta encourage Gerard and gave him good ideas. I also liked that Gerard saw Marietta when she felt unseen. I thought the author did a great job of giving us a lovely romance with great characters to love.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own

Letters written by Etta Stone to her neighbor Frederick Finch are really a young girl's infatuation, which is why they will never be mailed. But a series of unfortunate events put one of the letters in the hands of Frederick's cousin, Gerald Hartwell. Gerald sees an opportunity to win a lady and her dowry by blackmailing Etta. He needs Etta's help to encourage her sister Anne's reception to courting. Family feuding and matchmaking are interfering and making it difficult for Gerald to get Etta's sister alone. Only it turns out it's not really Etta's sister he wants, but Etta herself. Of course nothing is easy at the beginning of a romance. I enjoy reading a romance where the overlooked, unmarried lady is really the one who stands out. A clean romance from a new author for my TBR list.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

I loved this story; beautifully written and romantic. Gerard and Etta are good together. Both sweet and wanting to marry for love. They decide to fake a courtship, so they court indirectly court other people. However, it is during these instances that they grow to love each another. Etta is reckless and hasty, a perfect foil to Gerard's careful and frank manner. They complement each other wonderfully and make this slow burn romance well worth the read. Both have their issues to deal with; Etta had some of her own making and some created by others. All in a delightful story.

Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC and submit my voluntary review.

This was such a good book! Letters accidentally sent, blackmail, fake courting, and falling in love with someone you didn’t expect. This was a different approach to the genre and will make it stand out!

This book takes the reader on a delightful journey through 1828 London where secrets, love, and unexpected alliances collide. The atmospheric writing captures the era’s elegance.
Many thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was great, it felt fresh and not like anything else I've read lately. It kept me intrigued all the way through, I didn't want to put it down.

I really enjoyed this story.

I loved the show burn of the romance with color background that added a rich depth. Julie created wonderful tension and great chemistry on the page.

She introduced growing perspectives of all the characters including the minor ones. Allowing you to feel an engaging connection to them.

I loved that the misunderstandings were not any one persons fault and the problems were seen from multiple angles.

The plot was unpredictable and kept me totally engaged.

Marietta aka Etta has felt second best in her mother’s eyes. Scorned, criticized and looked over she has learnt to lie low and seeks the love she misses from her father. Her sister Anne has returned from her debutante season with a disastrous scenario surrounding her. It is now Etta’s turn but her mother decides that only Anne will go once again to London without Etta.

Etta has been in love with Frederick Finch for ages and has written passionate love letters to him (all unposted) albeit she thinks safely in her bureau drawer until the unthinkable happens and one gets posted.

Gerard lives in close proximity to Frederick and when the letters fall into his hands, he persuades Etta to help him woo her sister Anne, because the only way out for him is to find himself a very rich wife.
Etta agrees to this scheme only to get thwarted when she finds herself attracted to Gerard and realizes that Frederick is a cad!

Scandal, blackmail, genteel poverty, London and a debutant season all feature in the story.

Light hearted romance.

This was a fun read. I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Gerard and Etta grow and evolve. I thought the letter/blackmail was a unique plot.
I loved the relationship between the sisters as well- I’m hoping there will be more books for them.
This had romance, humor and a happy ending!

WOW! This book is INCREDIBLE! It is moving, full of heart, romantic, sweet, gripping, and so much more! Whenever I picked up "An Inconvenient Letter", I was whisked back in time, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

Julie Wright's writing simply jumps off of the page! I could envision each and every moment, her characters all feel like such real people, and the way in which she weaves her plot together is spectacular.

(Possible Spoilers!)
Oh my goodness, Etta and Gerard truly bring out the best in one another, and understand one another on such a deep level. Watching them fall in love the more time they spend together, and seeing their feelings develop deeper and deeper as they begin to admit how they feel is so beautiful. From initially thinking that entering the fake courtship as friends will help them spend time with others they think they want to end up with, to a friends to lovers romance between them, these two are so incredibly special. They feel and love with all their hearts, and the way the various elements within the plot tie together, and tie back to letters, is incredible.

Toward the end of this book, there is one sentence that felt extremely jarring to me. I'm not sure if it was supposed to signify something extremely shocking happening in real time, an actual time jump, or is mentioning something that happens in the future. It didn't at all detract from how incredible this book is, it just felt very out of place to me within the context of the rest of the book.

If you enjoy Historical Romance, I highly recommend this book! I so look forward to reading what Ms. Wright writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the e-ARC of this novel, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the beautiful physical ARC as well! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Love letters are some of my favorite things. If a book has one, my day is made. I was excited for “An Inconvenient Letter” by Julie Wright solely because it had to do with letters. And while it’s not your typical love letter, I still loved it, and the whole book. It was such a fun read.

The relationship between Marietta and Gerard is superb. Both chasing after another, I loved seeing how their relationship developed throughout the book. From a fake courtship to remembering experiences they had together as children, their relationship builds slowly but perfectly. One of my favorite parts is when Gerard goes to check on Marietta after an unfortunate incident. His thoughtfulness was so sweet.

I loved the premise of the whole book. While many might compare it to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” I thought the regency setting made for a great read as Marietta tries desperately to get her letters back. The scandal and rift between hers and Gerard’s family adds another element of intrigue.

“An Inconvenient Letter” is the perfect read for anyone who loves fake courtships, forbidden romances, and letters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. These thoughts are my own.

Although this Regency romance wasn’t a favorite for me, I know other readers will love An Inconvenient Letter. Julie Wright is an awesome author and I’ve greatly enjoyed other books of hers, but this one missed the mark for me. I highly recommend other readers give it a chance! 2.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When a love letter is accidentally sent to Etta’s crush (but not received right away) a string of lies and deception occur. Some of it works okay. The romance is a slow burn of recognizing their feelings. The ending actually worked really well for me and somewhat “saved” the story.

I loved this book. The characters were so sweet and rich. I loved the sort of contradictions in Etta. She was so strong and self assured about a lot of things but she had no real confidence or belief that she could be loved. I loved the blackmail/fake courting. I loved Gerard's motivation to be better than his father even if he made some mistakes in that pursuit. The very last line of the book made me grin so big as I read it.

So cute and I love the ending.

Seventeen-year-old Marietta/Etta Stone pours all her thoughts and feelings into a letter to Frederick Finch, the man she has loved for many years. Her intention was only to pull it all out of her head and heart so she could move on, but the letter was accidentally mailed setting off a string of events.

Her older sister Anne had a disastrous first season, so their mom has forbidden them from having anything to do with the Finch family, even though his sister Lucy is Etta’s best friend. Frederick’s cousin Gerard Hartwell agrees to help Etta if she will help him connect with Anne.

There are a lot of mixed-up misunderstandings. It is funny and full of nice surprises. It’s a keeper! Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC to use for my review.

Thank you to Shadow Mountain and the author for my #gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

An Inconvenient Letter is a story of a girl pining for a childhood friend. After writing letters in secret, the letters get mistakenly sent to the home of her crush Frederick. Along with her sister, she develops a plan to retrieve the letters, unfortunately they fall into the hands of Gerard Hartwell, another family friend. Together they strike a bargain to help with their own relationship gains.

This is a sweet story with fake dating, childhood friends to lovers. I loved Gerard's devotion to family and his hard working nature. Marietta is definitely a Lizzie Bennett type of character- very smart for her young age but also stubborn with feelings. I enjoyed watching her stand up for herself with her mother and Frederick and her relationship with her father.

A lot of people will love this story especially sweet regency romance lovers. I think I struggled with the miscommunication in this read. The back and forth wasn't as enjoyable as I would have liked it to be. I would have liked Marietta to see all of his hard work/plans and more depth in their romance.

Overall, I enjoyed the story. Looking forward to what this author writes next

3.5 stars

Fake relationships, scandal, blackmail, secret crushes, and accidental mail deliveries make up this charming historical romance.

Marietta has a long-standing crush on her best friend’s brother. But the friends are no longer allowed to see one another, due to scandal and appearances. Writing letters to this secret crush soothes Etta’s obsessions, but when they’re accidentally mailed, she will do whatever it takes to make sure they don’t fall into her crush’s hands.

Although slightly frustrating at times, this story kept me turning the pages. Gerard’s blackmail and deals take an interesting turn and I was anxious and eager for things to unfold the way I wanted them to. Twisty and turny (not in a suspenseful way) was the theme of this Regency tale, but I adored the way each tendril uncurled and came together.

These characters are spunky and full of ingenuity, and my romp through the pages was delightful.

Content: mild romance

A naive young woman, besotted and writing secret love letters, finds those letters in the wrong hands. The beginning of this wholesome love story promised to be filled with emotion and a touch of humor.

Childhood friends Marietta and Gerard have a long history. Etta's crush on her friend Lucy's brother, Frederick, leads her to write secret love letters that never reach their intended recipient. Gerard stumbles upon the mistakenly sent letters, giving him leverage over Etta. He uses this to manipulate her into aiding him in a scheme to court her sister Anne. Once successful, he agrees to return the letters. The situation resembles a Comedy of Errors.

Meanwhile, facing financial trouble due to his late father's past mistakes, Gerard aims to save the family estate by marrying for money. This Proper Romance unfolds, leading to blackmail, a fake courtship, jealousy, and a minor love triangle. The slow-burn romance holds surprises as a cast of colorful characters adds mirth and humor. The feuding families reconcile, and true love blossoms, all stemming from one inconvenient letter.

Julie Wright's latest novel promises an enjoyable read worth adding to your book collection.