Ms. Enoch’s historical romance is about a couple’s marriage of convenience, until it’s not. A childless power couple, whose seemingly uncomplicated life becomes complicated when she must admit her duplicity to her husband. She expects censure and is shocked when she doesn’t get it from him.
Together they hatch a temporary solution...that becomes a dream for them...for it to be permanent.
She incorporates, humor with her romance, gives us a villainous character and a houseful of interesting servants. I recommend for historical lovers who like a bit of humor and a happy ending.
I requested and received a Net Galley ARC to peruse and offer my opinion freely.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Emmeline and her husband have accepted an invitation to visit the Duke. Emmeline is worried because she had told a couple lies to the Duke. This book was an enjoyable read that I could not put down.

Something in the Heir was a new type of story that I immediately knew I wanted to read. The idea of making up children to be their own had me sold on Will and Emmie.

But let's dig deeper in.

Emmie and Will's marriage is on the basis of a mutual gain, Emmie gets the house she's always loved, Will can move up in the world. Seeing them spend eight years going their separate ways sort of bothered me. It felt too...real and I don't necessarily like that. I also felt like Emmie was very selfish but I mean, you can't always love the heroine.

Rose and George, two orphans that get caught up in the mess Emmie made, are full of life and spunk and truly made the book. Their attitudes, their personality, all of it was the glue binding this book together.

Reading about them learning to become a family, learning each other, learning that the truth is always better than a lie, pulls together a truly remarkable story.

England - Nineteenth Century

Emmeline Ramsey will do anything to keep Winnover Hall, the home where she grew up. But the centuries old rule from the original Duke of Welshire demands that the first descendant to marry after Winnover is vacated can live there for five years. If that member produces a child within five years, they can keep Winnover for their lifetime. So, knowing that her cousin, Penelope, is recently engaged, and after Emmie's mother makes it clear that they are vacating Winnover Hall, Emmie proposes to old friend Will Pershing, who, although stunned, agrees to marry her.

Eight years later, eight very productive years for the Pershings as Will has moved up in the world thanks to Emmie's influence with the ton. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Emmie and Will receive word from the Duke of Welshire to appear at his birthday party, along with their children. The problem is that they do not have any offspring. Emmie frantically confesses to Will that she has told the duke that they have two children in order to keep Winnover Hall. She has even given them names and ages. There is only one thing to do, they must find children to take to Welshire!

One minor issue is that Emmie and Will have pretty much gone their own separate ways over the years of their marriage. So this is a dilemma that is forcing them to work as a team. After an abortive attempt to "borrow" some friends' children, the Pershings approach a London orphanage that Emmie has supported. The nuns are all too happy to recommend a brother and sister, George and Rose Fletcher to loan to them for eight weeks to become Malcolm and Flora Pershing.

George and Rose, despite their young ages, are street savvy, and catch on rather quickly to how important it is for them to "produce" for the Pershings. It's only after Will manages to get the two youngsters to sign an agreement with him and Emmie that they can move forward with their plans. Will it work? Can the old duke and the rest of the family be convinced of this charade?

SOMETHING IN THE HEIR is at times very funny, and also quite sad as readers learn of the Fletcher children's background, not to mention the emotional distance between Emmie and Will in their eight year marriage. Emmie's desperate need to keep her home has jeopardized both their living arrangement and, potentially, their relationship.

A very different premise, but an enjoyable read, don't miss SOMETHING IN THE HEIR.

I received an ARC of "Something in the Heir," written by the amazing and fantastic Suzanne Enoch, from Netgalley. This is one of the most unique and most fascinating stories I have read in a very long while. The story revolves around Emmeline Hervey, a Duke's granddaughter, her husband, William Pershing and two smart but very mischievous orphans. The storyline captivated me and kept me engrossed and enchanted. I was torn between laughter and tears with everyone's antics. This is a story about what happens when we weave tales, how we have to separate facts from fiction to remember our lies, and most importantly, what makes a group of people a family. Family isn't always about blood, it's about loving and nurturing. An absolutely must read book.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review.

Rating: 5 Stars
Publication: September 20, 2022
Pages: 352

A fan of Suzanne Enoch, I was delighted to get the opportunity to read this book as some of her novels tend to have an air of entertainment that makes them very enjoyable.

“Something About the Heir” is the story of Emmeline and William Pershing who have been friends for years but have ended up in a marriage of convenience to support their end goals…Emmeline receiving Winnover, a family estate and William having success in his career through her connections. The couple have agreed to live separate and apart under one roof and remain that way. William wants more from their relationship but Emmeline having tried at being intimate to produce an offspring that left her empty and both content with the end results.

It is not until the Duke of Welshire, Emmeline’s reclusive grandfather summons all of the family and they children to his estate to celebrate his birthday that leaves her in dire straits. When she tells William, he is totally baffled at the extent his wife conceived to keep Winnover, her loved estate. Her lie above all lies is the invisible children her grandfather believes they’ve had. Not only are there no children, but they must make haste to materialize a son of eight years and a daughter aged 5. What they did not bargain for is George and Rose…orphans. What could go wrong when you borrow unruly orphans and present them your grandfather?

A funny and entertaining story that was hard for me to put down. This was a one sitting read that had me smiling or with laughter at every turn of the page to find out what would happen next for William and Emmeline. The pacing was on point that left room for you to get to know the main characters and sub characters in the story. There is sarcasm, whit and some shenanigans that keep you on the edge with laughter.

Ms. Enoch has a well-written story and did a wonderful job of character development from start to finish…that made this so enjoyable. I loved seeing William and Emmeline’s relationship change from separate and apart to close and intimate. This story was one I could relate to with regards to adopted children. What was heartwarming was Emmeline and William’s realization that family is not based on having children of your own but could be a George and Rose in disguise. Just loved this book and absolutely a must read.

This was a sweet story. I thought the characters were delightful. The only problem I had was often the point of view would change, and I wouldn’t know who was talking/thinking, initially. The book was written in an old fashion style. It fit the time the story was intended to take place, but I could see where that might bother some readers. Finally, the part with the brother, James lasted quite a long time and wasn’t enjoyable. I thought the children were clever and adorable. Thanks Netgalley for the arc.

Something in the Heir is a cute and fun quick read, but the characters are a bit unlikable as they refine their plot and try to aquire different children.

This was a fun read! It's light on the romance, but puts more emphasis on the children and the two main characters trying to learn how to raise two mischievous children. The children were probably my favorite part, so funny and they made me smile. This will satisfy if you want a little escape and a happily ever after ending.

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the e-ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*****5 Stars!


“Reading makes you powerful,” she said aloud. “Both because it keeps other people from taking advantage of you, and because it allows you to see other worlds and learn about things you might never have a chance to experience otherwise.”


First I would like to thank St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this book. I am honored to have been given the chance to read it and give it an honest review.

Something in the Heir is a story about Emmeline and William Pershing, a couple who enjoyed a perfectly convenient marriage for eight years. Their relationship is a seamless blend of their talents and goals, thus making them a very smart match. 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 become content with their supreme skills as hostess and planner, which has helped him in advancing his career.

When Emmeline’s grandfather, the reclusive Duke of Welshire, summons them both for his birthday celebration and demands that 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. But surely if Emmeline and William team up and borrow two cherubs to call their own, what could go wrong? Enter George, age 8 and Rose age 5--the two most unruly orphans in Britain.

As the insanity unfolds, their careful, professional arrangement takes some surprisingly intimate turns as well. Perhaps it takes a bit of madness to create the perfect happily ever after.

This book was the most adorable and sweet book I’ve ever read! It filled me with a warm and cozy feeling and kept me eager to find out what was going to happen next. The pacing of his book was absolutely perfect, it gave all the right amounts of information and it was also a very quick read. It was so easy to get to know and love each and every character that appeared in the story, and it really allowed you to fully submerge yourself in their situation and world. Not only was this book filled with hilarious antics but it had a very delightful sarcastic and witty edge that was very enjoyable to read.

It was really wonderful to be able to see these characters grow from start to finish, there was such a change in all of them from where they started and it was really well done. This story proved how blood doesn’t matter when it comes to family, that you can make up your own family despite where they’ve come from before. While Emmeline and Will couldn’t have her own children, it was clear George and Rose were their children; it just took a little time to find them. That was one of the things I adored about this story, it was so nice to see them come together as a family and to see Emmeline and Will's relationship strengthen in the process. It was extremely well written.

This book was quick to become a favorite and one I’d highly recommend! If you like heartwarming Regency era romances with crazy antics and found family, then this is the book for you! I’m very much looking forward to reading more books by Suzanne Enoch in the near future!

This was a delightful book that gently showed that love, family, lies, and petty larceny sometimes *do* grow together in graceful storytelling! This was a beautiful execution of showing natural growth and character evolution with no static cliched characters other than the despicable James and the wretched Penelope! What a fun read that tugged oh so softly at my heartstrings.

Really disappointing honestly. I'm a fan of the classic Enoch. This felt too pandering. The plotting was all over the place. We're given the heroine's POV where she comes up with the plot and then we skip to 8 years later and are told that the relationship has in fact worsened and become more businesslike in the duration. Then they start accosting their friends kids. I didn't like either of the leads, I felt the premise was unbelievable, and I was asked to make too many leaps of faith. An illustrated cover does not hide the sins of poor plotting.

I absolutely adored Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch!

Emmeline and Will Pershing start their marriage out of convenience. With Will's help, Emmie can keep her family home. And in turn, with Emmie's help, Will can have the job of his dreams. All is well for 8 years, until Emmie's grandfather calls on them to attend his birthday. That shouldn't be a problem, but in order to keep her inheritance, they and Will were supposed to have children within 5 years of being married. It seems, to Will's surprise, that for mosy of their marriage, Emmie has been keeping up a ruse that they have two children. Enter: George (8) and Rose (5) Fletcher.

This story is so wholesome and sweet. I fell in love with Emmie and Will as much as I did their mischievous orphans. And the staff too! The ending made my heart happy, which is always a plus.

I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a well-written, heartwarming historical fiction.

I received this ebook for free from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, St. Martin’s Press and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Smart, well written, compelling story. Characters are delightful, lovable, entertaining and quirky.

Emmeline and William Pershing have enjoyed a wonderful marriage of convenience for 8 years, living their separate lives under the same roof. However, their perfectly ordered life is thrown for a loop when Emmeline's grandfather, the Duke of Welshire, summons them to his birthday party... and their two (imaginary) children. Emmeline admits the fabricated children she has included in letters to her family for years to keep their beloved home. Together they decide to borrow two angelic children to take to the Duke's birthday party... two angelic children who happen to be two of the most unruly orphans in England.

This book was such a fun ride! The two children, Rose and George, are absolutely adorable and their little pinching fingers around the house made me chuckle. Rose so desperately wants to be a Lady and knows she can use her charm to win everybody over. George is very reserved, trusts nobody and is preparing for after their time with the Pershings. The writer perfectly embodied all of the characters, so much so that I felt I was experiencing the story from all of their perspectives. Even the housemaids, the butler and stable boys were real fully fleshed out characters you grew to love.

This is my first book by Suzanne Enoch and I would read others by her based on how much I enjoyed reading this one!

Even though I rarely read Regency romances, this one was so charming and silly and sweet that I found it irresistible. It's an unusual spin on the marriage of convenience trope with an excellent cast of supporting characters and a lot of light-hearted moments. If you've been wanting to dip your toe into Regency, this book would be a great place to start!

I am not a regency fan, nor, usually that much of a romance fan, so for me to even consider reading this book was a big lift. But, the premise, that a woman needs to have heirs in order to continue living in her home, got me interested, and then that she “borrows” two orphans from the orphanage to hatch her plan, then I got even more interested.

If you can get past the class hierarchy of the regency era, and the excess of wealth, and just dwell on the basic story, you will have a great time with this. The writing is witty. The wife, Emmeline and Will, her husband, who married out of convenience to their own interests, find that having the gutter snipes around makes things much more lively, if nothing else.

What I like about this, as with all romances that I end up liking, is that the romance is not the central theme. Will and Emmeline are married, yes, but have never thought more about what they could do as a married couple, but slowly they begin to. It is gradual, and sweet, and the kids, are great as well. They are in on the plan to pretend to be their children, as long as there is something in it for them. And in the meantime, they take things that they can sell later when they run away.

And some reviewers have said it was all too predictable, but well, aren’t all books, to an extent, predictable? It is *how* they get there that is hard to measure.

This is one that I stayed up late to finish, though there were no tears.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

This is such an original storyline! I loved Emmeline & William Pershing and how their relationship developed. I was so entertained by the children and all of the servants. Their interactions were hilarious! I worried how the issues were going to be resolved and I was very satisfied with how they concluded. I definitely recommend it!

this was such a great, fun story! I adored this novel. Emmeline has gotten herself into a big mess. To fix, she has to 'borrow' two children to bring to her grandfather's birthday party and pass them off as their own. Will joins her on this escapade, and the two reconnect as a couple. Add the antics of the orphans that are helping them, and it's a disaster waiting to happen! I couldn't put this book down and loved the HEA ending.

Something in the Heir was an entertaining story. Emmeline, an heiress, wishes to continue to live in her childhood home. All she has to do is find someone to marry and then have a child within 5 years. Easy, right? Will Pershing and Emmeline have been friends for years, so Emmeline figures he will make an adequate husband, and a partnership is formed.

The bulk of the story revolves around the Pershing’s “children” that they are required to have to remain in the manor. Unable to bear children, Emmeline finds a creative solution. Ever her partner, Will agrees without hesitation and the plot takes off from there.

Rose’s character was absolutely charming. And George was well-written also. I enjoyed their relationship with the butler and the cat and mouse game they played with pilfered items from the manor.

Overall, 4 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.