Another first author to read, goodness I am choosing well on Netgalley! An Inconvenient Letter is a tale of blunders, misunderstandings and ultimately a happy ever after- my favourite kind of book.
Etta has grown up alongside her neighbours the Finches, their cousin Gerard also took part in their childhood games. Freddy Finch and his sister Lucy(Ettas best friend) made up the group. Etta always had a soft spot for Freddy, fast forward to adulthood and Etta writes love letters to Freddy with no intention that he ever receive them. When the letters are sent to his home accidentally Etta must try to retrieve them before he sees them. So far, so muddled- in the process Gerard discovers Etta trying to get the letters back and the muddle deepens. Gerard must marry money, Etta has an older sister Anne and he hits on a plan to marry Anne. If Etta aids him in winning Anne's hand then he will help Etta to attract Freddy.
This is a fun tale, told well. I really liked all of the characters including the not so nice ones, their personalities leap from the page, the author draws them so well they are entirely believable. A sweet, clean romance with good dialogue, it can be eaten in one sitting. Very satisfying. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of An Inconvenient Letter.

A quick and easy read that still had substance, with likeable and well-developed characters. The book follows childhood friends, Gerard and Etta, who eventually enter into a romantic relationship. Initially she was pining for Frederick, which he didn't know because she only wrote her feelings down in letters - which wind up getting mailed. So, naturally, Etta, decides she must retrieve them from Frederick's house before he can read them, but she is caught by his cousin, Gerard. In an effort to have him not tell on her, she agrees to help Gerard court her sister Ann for his own personal reasons. But, of course, things rarely wrap up with a perfect bow. I liked this book a lot. It was funny and had a great, engaging plotline.

Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

"The heart cannot help where it feels most at home."

A story of misunderstandings and mistakes is what you'll find within the pages of "An Inconvenient Letter."

Etta has fancied herself in love with Freddie Finch for years and has fueled it with a series of love letters that she has written to him as she's grown into a young woman but never planned to send. Yet when they mistakenly are sent to the object of her desires, she finds that he may not be the man she dreamed he was and her heart may be in danger of falling for someone else.

I really enjoyed this story! I especially loved Etta and watching her grow and develop over the course of the story. On the beginning, she is still holding into some of her childish fantasies, like her crush on her friend and neighbor’s brother. As the story progresses, you get to “watch” her mature and come to realize what she really wants and desires for her future. Etta writes “love” letters to the man she admires with no real intention on sending them. However, they mistakenly get sent and in order to get them back, she conspires with the young gentleman’s cousin, Gerard. Gerard is struggling. His father has run the family estate into the ground and now he is desperate for money to help keep it afloat. Although he really doesn’t want to marry for money, he sees an opportunity when he discovers Etta’s letter to his cousin. Knowing that she has an older sister with a size able dowery, he strikes a deal, she helps him gain the interest of her sister and he will help her gain the interest of his cousin. I highly recommend this book!!

This was slow moving for me. The characters seemed bland and one dimensional, but it was a quick, wholesome read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A great story of unwanted help and surprises.
Sometimes the help you get is not at all what you wanted. Marietta, Etta, has had been in love with Frederick for years but he never even saw her. Over the time she had poured her heart out in a series of three letters, the latest being just as she was preparing for her first season. She knew there was no hope for their romance in part because of feud between their mothers. When her sister sees the letters, she thinks they are to be mailed as does so. When Etta finds out about the mistake she panics. If the letters are read, she will be ruined. There is only one hope, retrieve the letters from Frederick’s house before they can be opened. When she is caught collecting the letters by Frederick’s cousin Gerard, she is forced into helping Gerard court her sister Ann. In return, she will get the letter back and Gerard will try to interest Frederick in Ettie. But there is more help to come some good, but mostly bad, a missing letter, and uncertainty as all unfolds. A very enjoyable read. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

This book was exactly what I hoped it would be— a sweet regency romance with a fun plot! It was a super quick read and so enjoyable!

I surprised myself by how much I ended up loving the main characters! They were both so likable! They were both really thoughtful and considerate of others feelings. They really did try to stay truthful in their charade which I also liked.
It did take me a little bit to truly connect with the characters and the story but once I did I really enjoyed the story!

Etta was wonderful! She acted so admirably in difficult situations. The thing I liked the most about her is the way she treated the difficult people in her life with grace and compassion. There was one situation in particular where I really admired her for how she reacted. While she could have understandably reacted with anger, she didn’t. Instead she showed grace. She wasn’t unrealistically perfect as she dealt with negative feelings and insecurities like we all do but she chose to be positive and kind despite those feelings.
I really liked Gerard as well! He was really thoughtful and kind. I loved how sweet he was to Etta and how he encouraged her to recognize her value. He was a great hero!

Gerard and Etta’s love story was so sweet! I love childhood friends to lovers and this one was so good. I loved watching their friendship grow to more. Their banter and conversations were so fun to read.💗

I love books that have anything to do with written letters which is one of the reasons I was eager to read this book. One letter in particular was beautiful and definitely reminded me of a letter one of Jane Austen’s heroes would write!💗

I also really enjoyed Etta and her older sister Anne’s sister relationship and how close they were. They reminded me a bit of Elizabeth and Jane Bennet from Pride and Prejudice which was really fun!

In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book! It took me a bit to connect with the characters but once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed the story!
I loved the characters, the fun fake-courtship plot, and the Jane Austen vibes. If you like books that include:
•childhood friends-to-lovers
•fake courtship
•sisters relationship/sibling dynamics
•written love letters
•feuding families
•Jane Austen vibes
I think you will really like An Inconvenient Letter!

*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was a good read, will scratch whatever regency romance itch you have. Nothing really to write home about, but still an okay read m

I really enjoyed this book. Loved the characters of Gerard and Etta. It is a sweet story and fun read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
The story was really good. Marietta’s inconvenient letter led her to an adventure of her life. Gerard insistently was unaware of his feelings but in the end, just before he lost her forever, he realized that Etta was not just a friend. She was “the” friend. Though the end felt a bit rushed, I mean Marietta accepting everything just over a letter, the ending was the ultimate cherry on the top.
Technically, there was something wanting in the way that the story was told. Maybe the thied voice of speech, I could not feel for like a 25% of the book that I am flowing with the book. I felt like I am still reading the paragraphs and trying to feel the feelings. I should not have recognized the effort. I somehow got used to it towards the end.
Overall, I liked the main and side characters and the general period atmosphere..

This was a cute and light read.
Unfortunately, I didn't connect with any of the characters, and Etta and Gerard didn't have that great chemistry.
They just went with the flow and didn't seem particularly well matched.
But the story was overall lovely!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Marietta's love letters to Frederick were accidentally delivered to his house. Gerald strikes a bargain with her. He'll help her win Frederick if she'll help him win her sister. Lots of misunderstandings, gossips and confusion.

Overall, a fun book. I love Marietta and Gerald together. They are really very sweet with each other. Some funny scenes and many swoony moments. A lovely story.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

AN INCONVENIENT LETTER by JULIE WRIGHT is a most enjoyable Regecy romanee novel with great characters, a well worked out plot and a touch of humour.
Marietta Stone has imagined herself to be in love with Frederick Finch, her best friend Lucy’s brother, since she was a little girl. Unfortunately he got hold of one of the letters she wrote to him in secret, causing her and Freddy’s cousin Gerard Hartwell great distress…..
Add to this - drama in the ball room between Mrs Stone and Mrs Finch, perceived betrayal, a huge rift between the two families, romantic confusion and unkind gossip and you have all you need for a riveting read!…..
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend this scintillating book highly enough for anyone who enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Shadow Mountain Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own