⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? For sure. This book was so much fun. Let me tell you, I opened it, started reading, and didn’t come up for air until the very last word. I was under some sort of spell, no doubt.

Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby, Viscount of Wennington, was publicly humiliated when a reckless romantic gesture went very wrong. His mother decides that if he refuses to venture back into society to find her future daughter-in-law, the only solution is to bring society to him via a weeklong houseparty so that she can find one for him. The first Guy knows about her plan is when her hand-picked gaggle of debutantes arrive at his estate, all competing to be his wife.

After failing miserably as a governess, Lottie Travers isn’t proving to be any better at being a lady’s companion. Even after years of Miss Prentice’s teachings, Lottie still climbs a tree better than she embroiders, and still cannot seem to curb the desire to gallop astride a horse in breeches whenever an opportunity arises. 

Even with his home full of eligible women, there is only one that catches Guy’s eye, as much as he tries to deny it. And succeeding in her new role is easier said than done for Lottie when the Wennington Estate is filled with horses and she can’t help but feel a spark around the grumpy Lord. By the end of the week, will the two of them remain stuck in their ways, or will they learn that they may just be the perfect match?

MY THOUGHTS

Lottie and Guy were perfect for each other. There was a simmering sexual tension underneath all the barbs they kept throwing at each other. Guy sent out a bunch of mixed signals to protect his heart and Lottie was just her effervescent self. The epitome of sunshine versus grumpy. And Guy was hiding a caring, generous inside under all that bluster. I loved the way their romance unfolded and the ending was perfect for them.

The unwanted house party to celebrate Guy’s birthday provided so much drama, I was either laughing or rolling my eyes (while laughing). I loved the sass that the butler and the groom added to the story. I also liked that Lottie’s family and friends provided a safe space to land after all her mishaps.  

If you like a steamy historical romcom, then this is for you. This is book two in the series but it can be read on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Historical Romance
Published: June 24, 2025
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Book 2 of Miss Prentice’s Protegees
Tropes: Sunshine & Grumpy, Regency Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Class Differences