as someone who has only revently started the deep dive into regency romances, this one definitely stands out. i started reading in the drive thru line and had to hurry home because i was so engrossed. cant wait to read many more!

This book was such a great take on the marriage of convenience trope! I'm a huge fan of the trope so when I got the opportunity to read this, I immediately dropped everything to do so. Emmeline and William have been married for 8 years. They're summoned to Emmeline's grandfathers party and William comes to find out that she made up two children. This where the hijinks ensue! This was my first book by Suzanne Enoch and this book definitely made me interested in her other work. I loved the writing and I had a great time reading. A very fresh take on a trope that feels repetitive!

If you're looking for a spicy Suzanne Enoch historical romance novel, this is not it. It is a cute story about a long-married couple who are trying to keep their estate. Their plot involves a fake family and eventual real feelings for each other. There is very little romance, so I wouldn't really consider it a romance novel. It's enjoyable as long as you know what you're getting.

Meet Emmie and Will, childhood friends who at the very beginning of the book enter in to a marriage of convenience so that Emmie can live in her childhood home, Winnover Hall. If she marries quickly and then has a child within five years, her salty old grandfather, the Duke, will allow her to stay there for the rest of her life.

Jump ahead eight years and the reader finds out that, while the marriage has been a success in that Will is well-respected politically and Emmie runs a household like a champ, they do not have children. It hasn't been a problem until now, as her grandfather's birthday party approaches, she and Will will have to present the children that she made up 7 and 5 years ago.

So of course, the partners go to an orphanage to borrow some children to quickly bring up to speed in the ways of the Ton. Hijinks and romance ensue, and while the whole premise isn't exactly believable, it does make for a delightful, quick read. I loved each of the characters and that—unlike a traditional romance—we get to hear the children's perspectives, as well as a sweet below stairs subplot. This book was exactly what I needed: an enjoyable romp.

I really really loved this book! It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time. I loved their banter!

Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch is my first book read by this Author.
And I'm here to say.... I've got to read more of her.

A fun historical fiction, regency period romance story.
The story develops at a measured pace, and our characters are fun and full of personality.
Something in the Heir is full of rich descriptions as well as well drawn characters, a strong group who you’ll adore. There was something so beautiful about this book, it’s a real treasure and one that I just loved.
I had so much fun reading this book!

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Nothing can kill a book faster for me then repetition. Repeating the same thoughts and sentiments over and over in a book bores me to death. I really liked the story line in this and I finished it because I had to know how all this was going to unfold. The writer wrights in a way that you get the whole story threw everyone's eyes. I have a hard time getting invested when a book is like that. You don't get a lot of the emotions and I have a harder time falling in love with the characters. I still enjoyed this whole Housefull of people.
This is a proper English story. No sex scenes. No swearing unless it is slang or can't. Some drinking.
I would not consider this a romance more of a comedy.

I am a fan of Ms Enoch’s writing. She creates characters and plots which generally draw me right into her stories.
This book is about Emmeline and Will. They have been married for eight years. They live in Emmeline’s family home. It came with the proviso that in order to stay in the family home, they must have children within 5 years. That did not happen. So, when they have been invited to introduce their children to Emmeline’s family, it is a problem. But, of course there is always a solution, isn’t there?
Emmeline had created imaginary children. For years, she had written about them to the family. A little boy and a little girl...wonderful children.
So, Emmeline and Will must find two children they can use for a short time. Trying to find the right children created humorous situations. They find two children. Those children would be George and Rose, two orphans from London.
The children are not what one would expect. They steal and lie and they are very adept and using every situation to their own advantage. It is almost as though George and Rose are always two steps ahead of Emmeline and Will. Eventually the balance of power changes. But, there are struggles to get there.
This story has humor. The characters are well developed and the plot moves at a pretty good pace.
But, I was not a fan of Emmeline. She never seemed to see George and Rose as actual children. They were props to be used to get her ultimate goal. Her goal was to save the home she loved and she was not going to let much get in her way. Getting two children, training them and throwing them away never seemed to bother her. It bothered me a great deal.
There is a happily ever after. Will, George and Rose are terrific characters. Rose is particularly a wonderful little girl. She is a free spirit who sees things as she wishes they were. Just as many of us do. The secondary characters add a great deal to the story. Several of the servants are perfect and provide depth and texture to the book.
I am a fan of Ms Enoch’s and the premise for this book is different and original. Just what I expect from her
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley with the hope that I would provide a fair and honest review. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

I am a big fan of Suzanne Enoch. I have read all of the books and was excited to see this one. This was a sweet friends/ to married partners/ to parents/ to lovers romance. It is, in all honesty, all about the main characters' decision to marry for partnership, discounting their feelings. They do have feelings for each other that they choose to ignore for years. The need for children to satisfy an inheritance issue adds the parental component which is new and fun. We watch the couple as they navigate a new world they have not cultivated themselves.

If you like sweet, slow developing romance, this is definitely for you. If you are looking for smoldering hot sex, this isn't the work for you. However, never discount Enoch. Her characters are warm and well developed. Overall, a fun read for summer and the beach!

Something in the Heir by S. Enoch, published by St. Martin's Press, is a pure delight.
Emmeline and her husband William have settled in their marriage of convenience for eight years. Everything is peachy, both are happy with their arrangement whne a family member wants to mmet the whole family. The non-existing children included. So what to do??? Easy peasy lemon squeezy, just borrow some orphans and everything should go swimmingly perfect. Yes? Of course - not.
This is a witty and fun read, excellent written, unputdownable. A read in one sitting cover to over read.

Families can be made in many ways and still be a loving environment. Susan does a wonderful job showing just how challenging yet rewarding that can be. Make sure you grab a copy of this.

This was a sometimes hilarious, sometimes ridiculous, and sometimes sweet historical rom-com that I enjoyed, even though I occasionally wanted to yell at the H and h for their shenanigans.

Emmeline grew up on estate that she loves, but in order to keep it, she has to marry and have a child in the first 5 years of that marriage. She convinces a friend, Will, to marry her as a partnership which will help both of them. But she made up two children, which starts them in a madcap adventure when her grandfather, a duke who owns the estate, wants to see them. Enter their crazy adventure with orphans George and Rose, who are pretending to be their children.

This book was really all about George and Rose much more than it was a romance, and that was really okay with me because the children and the supporting cast of characters made up for it. It was obvious how this book was going to end, no spoilers included, but watching George and Rose’s escapades stole the show for me. I did like seeing how all the characters changed for the better in this book, particularly since Emmie and Will were quite unfeeling and selfish initially, upending George and Rose’s lives and not thinking about what was best for them. The ending was satisfying though, as Emmie and Will finally realized what really mattered.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

A hilarious rom-com. Emma and Will married to keep her house and to help with his career. She lied about having 2 kids so she panicked when they had to visit the grandfather. Will stayed by her side and supported her every way. The 2 children were so cute and totally stole the book. Such a delightful ending.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

This novel is cute but not particularly sexy. I had a hard time really relating to the main characters, especially Emmie. She was very unlikeable.

I couldn't really connect with this story. I didn't like the couple. I thought they were selfish and unfeeling about others. All Emmeline cared about was her perfect house. William was a childhood friend she duped into marrying to keep it. I don't know how these two went from "friends" to strangers in the course of their marriage. There was no chemistry what so ever between them other than to say he "adored her". I was not getting any romance from this book. I was honesty hoping their scheme would fail from the beginning and these children found truly deserving people. It wasn't until toward the end of the book that I started warming up to them.

This book is full of absolutely delightful and lovable characters!! The storyline is something you would expect from a different era in time which makes it funnier. At one moment You will laugh at so many of the things that Rose and George do and say but in the next moment your heart will be breaking g for what they have experienced. The adult characters are good also but the kids really steal the show throughout the book.

I absolutely loved the entire thing and read till it was almost daylight so I could finish it. But then I was sad I was done. You don’t want to miss these exceptional cast of characters. A must read.

Thanks to St Martin’s Group via NetGalley for the invitation to read this ARC. I needed a good laugh in my life right now.

What a marvelous and different book! You will be grinning from ear to ear when you finish! Emma line needs to marry in order to keep Winnover Hall. She makes a deal with her childhood friend, Will. They will have a partnership. She will help him in the government by being the perfect hostess. Eight years later, their partnership is surviving but the friendship has gone. They are very polite with one another but that’s all. Then arrives the letter from her grandfather, the Duke, invited everyone to his 70 th birthday party. One problem le- Emmaline has invented imaginary children for her and Will! This book will keep you on your toes as it all plays out. A truly enjoyable read!

What a fun, sweet story! Emmeline and Will must have children to keep their estate., as per her grandfather’s rules. After eight years of marriage with no offspring they are summoned to her grandfather, the Duke’s, birthday celebration . Panic, schemes, lies and awakened truths all come to light.. This story pulls at your heartstrings, makes you laugh, makes you angry and leaves you with a feeling that all is right with the world. Well worth the read!

This author is one where you see her name on the book, you immediately buy it and read to the exclusivity of supper, breakfast and taking kid's to school the next morning. And when it is finished, you read it again. Then you go back to the book store to see what other books are for sale.
And this author has created another book for my keeper shelf.
The heroine has lived all her life on an estate that was inherited by her mother for the duration of her life, if her mother married and had a child. But her parents want to move to Bath because her father's health is bad and the heroine is having her first Season. The heroine is told to marry, and soon because her cousin is already engaged and looking to move into the house and "redecorate". And since the servants have lived there and served the heroine's family, the cousin is going to fire them and hire new servants. So the heroine is looking for one of her four suitors, but doesnt see one and she needs to marry tomorrow, before her cousin's wedding in a month. She sees her childhood friend who is 2 years older than her and just finished school. They always played together and she would follow him everywhere because they were only 2 years part. She is desperate and asks him to dance, then asks him to marry her so they can save the house and she can propel his political career. A win-win situation. He thinks about it, but he is only 20 and she is 18, but he is interested in a political career. The hero sys yes and 3 days later they are married. Oh, and they have to have a child with in 5 years.
Spoiler alert.
So, eight (8) yers have gone by, the hero has a rising-like-it-will-never-stop career, and him and the heroine are very political, charming and persuasive. They are the 'it' couple. She has done her part and he has done his. Then comes the onvite for Great-grndfather's 79th birthday and he wants all of his children, his children's children, their children and the following generation to come celebrate his birthday, and "...please bring your two children with you." Well, the cat is out of the bag with no returning it. The heroine has to tell the hero that she lied to her family and they have a 7 year old son and a 5 year old daughter. The kicker is that they tried to have kids when they were first married and after 2 years, her mother's doctor told her she was barren. But she had to have a child to keep the estate. And in the mean time their marriage turned into a partnership. So she made ip the children, and kept journals so she could remember who she told what like to.
This was a funny tale of how to weave a lie around the truth.
As usual, this is a well written, no mistakes, cohesive story. The concept is a little modern, but I won't hold it against her. It is a very good story that grabs the reader. I give it 5 stars and recommend reading at least twice!

Very sweet. A regency period flare with some fun thrown in. Predictable in a good way.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.