Name: Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting
ISBN: 9780593491348

Sophie Irwin

A Novel

Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting

This was just delightful. It's a cross between Bridgerton and a Jane Austen novel. It reminds me of a book I read as a teen (The light fingered lady), which I thoroughly enjoyed and still remember fondly. Quite predictable, but I loved the main characters, especially the strong willed FMC, the banter between them, the slow burn romance, the scheming and plotting, and the fairy tale ending. Excellent light reading. I'm looking forward to reading more books from Sophie Irwin. 

Saffia

Linara K.S

i can't even remember the main character's name. But i remember this being addictive. So three stars from me🌟

Riya

This book is a masterclass on how to write a good slow burn romance. deftly written with layered characters, and the HEA is so well earned.

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Joycelyn Ghansah

I like the story. I gave it a 3.5/5 because I thought some things were missing, but I love the writing. Also, this is an excellent debut, and I can't wait to read whatever the author puts out. I loved their writing style.

Amanda

A bit of a slow start, and I think the introduction of the male lead took too long to come about. Much of the opening chapters could have been told more quickly through a prologue and perhaps a few flashbacks/memories. Once the male lead arrives on the scene (far too late, in my opinion) the story gets rolling and becomes much more fun. The ending was delightful, and I would have been happy to have a bit more story at that end of things.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC

Megan Lowe

3.75 stars.

This was a pleasing read, but a little too inspired by Bridgerton for me. There are too many similarities for me to see too far past it.
Still, Kitty and James were great, strong, well-rounded characters.
Archie and Cecily were almost embarrassingly annoying and naïve.
I also felt too much time and effort was spent trying to set up future books for my liking.
Still, an easy, unobtrusive read.

Catelyn Evans

Sophia Geron

Following a broken engagement, Kitty has been left with four sisters and her father's gambling debt that she has less then a few months to pay off. Determined to pay off the debt and make sure her sisters still have a home, she takes off with her sister Cecily to the London season, planning on nabbing a husband with a fortune. Their mother's friend, Aunt Dorothy, hosts them and plans to help Kitty succeed in her goal, but thinks she might be setting her sights too high in the Ton. 
Quickly the sisters become aquatinted with the De'Lacey's and Kitty starts courting Archie De'Lacy, scheming to get into the good graces of his family. Unfortunately, Archie's older brother, the Earl of Radcliffe, sees past her plan and tries to find a way to separate the two. Kitty finally relents as long as Lord Radcliffe promises to help her and Cecily enter into his high social circles in order to secure a match with a good fortune. 
As Lord Radcliffe begrudgingly helps Kitty, they find themselves arguing and also helping one another out. Kitty quickly becomes a part of the Ton and finds many perfect suitors, all determined by their fortunes. Under her time crunch, Kitty finds clever ways to impress the Ton and keep her family history both transparent and hidden, fully determined to do everything she can to protect and care for her family. While a heroine, Kitty still has her flaws and she can't always see past her plan.
While Kitty's story is the main thread of the plot, there are many side-plots including Cecily, Archie, and Aunt Dorothy that help tie it all together. 
Told in Kitty and Lord Radcliffe's point of views, this historical romance is a delight. I have to agree that if you enjoy Bridgerton and Austen, you'll likely enjoy this tale. It falls into the enemies-to-lovers trope, but is also a clean romance. I am impressed by this debut and will likely pick up whatever Sophia Irwin writes next. 
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Avery Baumel

Read this in one sitting this morning and can’t recommend it enough! It lies right in the middle of so many spectrums: historical without being boring, predictable with some really clever twists, amazing dialogue and humor with some heartfelt and romantic moments. I really enjoyed it! It’s 4.5 for lacking depth/true meaning, but still excellent

Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting A Novel

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