This story has everything that Pepper Basham fans expect and love from her: likable main characters, adorable and mischievous kids, loyal friends (sweet Thomas) and amusing friends (looking at you, Ben), and kissing, of course. Even though I knew exactly what was going to happen, I still couldn't put this book down.

I wish there hadn't been a kiss of dubious consent, and some things got resolved too quickly and tidily to be realistic, but I know romance readers aren't here for realism.

This is a delightful story for fans of Sense and Sensibility (obviously) or Little Women. It was so fun to see Emme's development as a writer and person, and even more fun to see the development of her relationship with Simon. Lovers of clean historical romance will enjoy Sense and Suitability!

Also, if you're reading this, Pepper, can we please get another story for Thomas and another story for Aster? I know you're a fan of writing series of family sagas ;D

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinion. This review is cross-posted to Goodreads and will also be posted to Amazon and Instagram within one week of the book's publication.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Review coming soon. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance review copy. Opinions are fully mine.