The Heiress He's Been Waiting For is a fun summer read. In this story shipping heiress Sara Fleming was tricked by her parents into going to England, to escape a fortune hunter that she believes herself to be in love with. Though angry with her parents she is thrilled to see all her cousins, Aunts and Uncles again. This is also where she meets the very handsome and eligible Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton. Though thought to be a wealth Earl, Christopher's father died leaving him nothing but an estate buckling under debt. They are attracted and drawn to each other right away, but he believes her to be a poor relation and thus not for him after her family has put out this rumor to detract attention from fortune hunters. He does try to leave her alone and she trys to stay true to the man she thinks she loves, but the passion they feel makes it impossible to stay away from each other.
I did like this novel, I did find it a little predictable, but then I like knowing that true love will win out. I loved the characters personalities, and the close bond within the family, if only all families were this caring and loving. All in all I would recommend this book as a good read, full of love.

Great story! I like a strong lead female. That she was. And the twist at the end was nice. I will read this one again!!

Unfortunately this novel is rather slow moving and lengthy – too in my opinion. It’s a nice idea to give bookshops to women but this background story seems rather unrealistic. This isn’t Regency but Victorian which is not important but interesting.
She wants to marry a man in the USA whom she thinks to be in love with but doesn’t know that is a
marriage dodger. The reader knows this within minutes resp. pages. She is a heiress and he is interested in her money. When her parents force her to go to meet their family in London she is far away from happy.
Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, needs a rich wife to save his family, their estate and everything else. When he meets Sara, the heiress, he doesn’t know that she is an heiress and falls in love with her but knows that he cannot marry her because of the money issue …
The story isn’t even witty, unfortunately.
*I got this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I am so thrilled to add another great author to my list. Kaitlin O’Riley has written a great first book “The Heiress He’s been waiting for” in the series Hamilton Cousins. It follows Sara Fleming, who has been forced by her parents, to leave New York, away from Alexander Drake, who she loves and who her parents definitely DON’T. However, she is partly relieved to be visiting her relatives in London. On arriving, she meets her cousin Phillip’s friend, Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, and this begins an interesting romance. They are attracted to each other but also find themselves confiding things to each other, that no-one else knows. Emotions are heightened when Alexander arrives.
What makes this story all the better, is the story behind Christopher, who is not only a genuine and strong character but with a family past that shapes many of his actions. Whilst I could have throttled Sara many times, I did like Christopher and also the many cousins of Sara. Her parents, uncles and aunts also make a distinct impression on this story. I look forward to reading more about this family. This has all the makings of a great series!
I received an advanced review copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

3.25 Stars
Raised in New York, shipping heiress Sara Fleming was ready to elope until her disapproving parents tricked her onto a boat heading to England. Her only consolation is getting to see her beloved aunts and cousins. Even the start of London’s Season and a strikingly handsome earl can’t make her forget the man she left behind . Considered one of London’s most eligible bachelors, Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, is not what he seems. Having inherited his father’s crushing debt, he must choose a wealthy bride to save his family’s estate. Though rumoured to be penniless and committed to another, Sara takes his breath away and makes him question what he truly needs to be free of the past.
This was a quick light read, I liked the underlying plot but I just couldn’t like Sara, she was a rich spoilt brat who I thought was growing up & becoming likeable then she ran off to the hotel. Why would you do that & leave someone as gorgeous as Christopher! It was beyond belief, I just wanted to shakes her & rage at her. However I must have liked the story to have felt any emotions for Sara! I really liked Christopher who was caring, loving & understanding. Boots was loveable but why did he have to be carried everywhere! I found the secondary characters likeable & hope they have their stories especially Mara. This could have been a five star read if the heroine had have been differently portrayed.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

The next generation of the Hamilton Sisters, a new series begins with the love story of Sara Fleming and Christopher Townsend, a woman of spirt in love with a scoundrel and a man with a lot of love to give and no funds to marry the woman he loves. This is a standalone, HEA love story with sizzle and some intense(action) moments.
I was brought into the story from the beginning to the end. The multiple characters are 3 dimensional and add layers to the story. I could feel their emotions, good, bad or sad. The internal struggle within our hero and heroine is realistically portrayed. This is my first book by this author, but not my last; I look forward to more in this series and going back to read the Hamilton Sisters series.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

Sara Fleming finds herself being whisked away from everything she knows... her home in New York, her friends and her beau, Alexander Drake. Her parents are adamant that Sara move on and forget Alexander, but she cannot just forget the man she loves. Still, spending time with her beloved family is a much needed distraction. There's no harm in enjoying a little vacation with her family, or the unexpected friendship blossoming between her and her cousin's friend, Christopher Townsend, Earl of Bridgeton.

Christopher is head over heels for Sara the minute they meet, but her confession that she is all but engaged changes things. It doesn't help matters that Christopher is deeply in debt due to his late father's actions. Christopher must find a wealthy bride if he wants to save his estates and take care of his two younger sisters. Since he knows Sara has no fortune, he cannot possibly consider her as an option. Or can he?

I loved the HAMILTON SISTERS and am so glad author Kaitlin. O'Riley decided to continue on with next generation's stories. I fully recommend going back and reading the previous generation's stories, starting with WHEN HIS KISS IS WICKED. However, the first book in the HAMILTON COUSINS series, THE HEIRESS HE'S BEEN WAITING FOR, can be read as a standalone. It is Sara, the daughter of Captain Fleming and Juliette Hamilton's, story. Sara is so much like her mother it isn't even funny. Christopher is the perfect hero... strong, funny and just a bit naughty. I really enjoyed the chase. The only downside to the story is that Sara takes so long to realize her true feelings for Christopher. Overall, THE HEIRESS HE"S BEEN WAITING FOR, is a very captivating novel.

It comes down to one basic opinion I had very early on in reading this book - the hero and heroine were not likeable. The heroine in particular, with the fact that she was so naive and childish throughout the book. She is supposedly so heartbroken over being separated from her love that she actually contemplates throwing herself into the ocean to drown to spite her parents. And this was just in the first few pages. Then when she arrives in England, she proceeds to flirt with the first eligible man to show her attention. She goes so far as to give her virginity to him but acts like it's no big deal and she's still in love with her fiance in America. So let's put this into perspective - a spoiled rich girl from America doesn't get her way, throws a tantrum for a while, toys with the heart of a man in England whilst still engaged to the man she supposedly loves in England, and overall acts like a 5-year-old. This is not a character I want to read about or sympathize with. The hero, in my opinion, was quite full of himself and put himself into the predicament he found himself in with the heroine, so for that, he doesn't get much sympathy from me either.

That all being said, I liked the author's writing style and I would definitely give another book of hers a shot. But this one is not my cup of tea at all.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review

American heiress Sara Fleming's parents spirit her away to England to protect her and remove her from the reach of Alexander Drake, the man who has been pursuing her. She doesn't know that Drake's good looks and charm hide an unscrupulous fortune hunter and believes herself in love with him. Sara and Christopher Townsend, Lord Bridgeton, meet on her first day in London, and he is attracted to her. He is tall, dark and handsome; and Sara also finds herself intrigued. Lord Bridgeton has inherited a debt-ridden estate and needs to marry well to save it and his family. Hence, Sara could be the heiress he's been waiting for, only he doesn't know it. Her family decides to spread the story that their fortune was lost to protect Sara from other fortune hunters while in London.

The ensuing story was confusing at times, and I confess to skimming some sections. The setting is England in 1894 yet, through much of the story, I felt as if I was reading a contemporary novel. For example, Sara is referred to at one point as "selfish and stuck up." The formality of English society, where manners and reputation were paramount, doesn't figure into the story. Sara and Christopher spend an afternoon alone together, get drunk, and have an interlude. Her cousin Phillip arrives and finds them in this compromising state.

Look at you....I come home to find my sweet little cousin intoxicated. Asleep on the library sofa. With her hair loosened. And all alone with my best friend. You tell me what happened, or I will jump to the only obvious conclusion.

Although the conclusion is obvious and such impropriety would normally result in a marriage proposal, nothing happens.

I wanted to like this book. The cover is beautiful, and the description interested me but, while the basic elements of a good story were present, the execution was not what I expected.

It was a good beginning. There's just too many characters to keep track of. Nobilities engaging in trade? I struggled to warm to the heroine. It's my first book by this author. I actually liked the way she wrote about the villainous characters, it made this book interesting.

This is my honest opinion of the arc I received from the publisher through NetGalley.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. Sara Fleming, living in New York, is on the verge of becoming engaged, but then her disapproving parents trick her onto a ship to England. At least being in England lets her spend time with her cousins and aunts. She meets Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, at a ball, and though she enjoys talking and dancing with him, she hasn't forgotten the man in New York. Christopher is fascinated by Sara, but he needs to marry an heiress and he's been told she is penniless. Yet they continue to spend time together and the more they do the more confused things become... I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

Reading the write up for this, I had high hopes for the story....but it wasn't to be. There was nothing likable about the heroine and why the hero was falling for her was beyond me. He, on the other hand, was very likeable. I wish he could have gotten paired with someone else.

I really didn't want to finish the book, but since O'Riley was a new author to me, I felt the need to read until the end. This is definitely not one I would recommend to my friends...

The Heiress He's Been Waiting For by Kaitlin O'Riley is an exuberant romp with a bit of thriller thrown in. Fast paced story with a wealth of characters you will love (and hate). Enjoyed the emotion pack story! But can't get enough of the characters. Love the character development over time and the consistency of personality. Highly recommend.

The Heiress He's Been Waiting For by Kaitlyn O'Riley is an interesting spin to the England society. A young lady in New York has fallen for the charms of a no good thief. Yet she has no idea of his schemes nor his evil plans for her. However, her parents have heard the rumors. They tricked their daughter into a boat trip to London. Once there, they will visit their family.

That is where the beauty heiress meets the charming Duke. Only he's dirt poor and trying to protect his sisters and mother from ruin. Marrying a rich lady would help provide for his family. Little does he know that the American lady he's falling for is richer than first rumored.

Sara feels that instant attraction and pull to the Duke. But in her mind she still has eyes for her American beau. Only time, will tell if the American lady and London Duke will find their happily ever after. 

Overall, I highly recommend this funny, action-packed, and romantic tale to all. It made me laugh and fall in love with the strong yet determined young couple. Their banters and moments of passion made my heart melt.

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book took me a very long time to finish and I think a big part that was due to the fact that both Christopher and Sara had absolutely no personality. I didn't understand why Christopher fell in love with Sara at First Sight she was a spoiled bratty heiress and when we are introduced her she's contemplating suicide because her family is taking her away from man she loves because they don't think he's good enough for her. Christopher wasn't that much better even through he had a tragic back story but even that was really boring.

The Heiress He's Been Waiting For is the first book by Kaitlin O'Riley that I have read. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to read her previous works as well as new books to come.

Sara Fleming is wisked from New York where she is from, to London, where he mother's family is from. She is in love with a man back home and her parents are keeping her from him. They say love is blind. In Sara's case, I believe that is true. She is in love with a man that only wants her for her dowery. He will stop at nothing to get it.

Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, has inherited his father's title and debt. He must marry an heiress if he wants to save his home and give his sisters a better life.

You can tell these two liked each other but she still thought herseld in love with her man back home and he thought she was poor. I loved the journey to HEA. I wanted to strangle Sara Flemming a few times, but it was an enjoyable read and I certainly would recommend this story. I am looking forward to reading more from Ms. O'Riley

I am so thrilled Kaitlin O’Riley is writing again! Her first series about the five Hamilton sisters who run the family book shop is one of my all-time favorites. Those books have been re-read and sit on a keeper shelf. Her new series features the children of the Hamilton sisters and can easily be read without knowing the parents’ HEAs. Ms. O’Riley has done an excellent job of introducing the family for new readers.

Sara Fleming lives in New York and has a beau her parents don’t approve of. She was tricked by her wealthy parents onto her father’s ship headed for a family visit in London. She is angry with them but happy to visit her cousins, aunts and uncles. Her cousin Phillip’s friend, Christopher Townsend, Earl of Bridgeton is attracted to Sara even after she tells him she has an American beau. Christopher has inherited an estate deeply in debt with two younger sisters to care for. He knows he needs to marry an heiress but thinks Sara’s family is not wealthy. However, they are attracted to each other and can’t seem to stay apart. But what happens when her American beau shows up in London?

I have left a lot out of this review because I don’t like spoilers and this book has twists and turns that shouldn’t be revealed. My favorite line is by Sara’s Aunt Paulette: “I’ll never understand that mindset of not loving books.” If you love books, read this one! I highly recommend it.

This was a satisfying romance read. The main character, Sara Fleming is a headstrong heiress from New York. Hr parents sail her to her family in England to save her from what they are sure will be a disastrous marriage. As Sara plots how to marry her beau from New York, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton. While he is also drawn to Sara, baggage from his past makes a union with her seemingly unattainable. With the help, or hindrance, of her large and caring family, will Sara find true love with her love from New York or an English Earl?

Sara Fleming is in love with Alexander Drake. Both are Americans from New York City. Sara's parents are very rich and they believe that Alexander is after her fortune. After she gets over the shock of being practically kidnapped to London, she is persuaded to have fun until Alexander comes to rescue her. She meets Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton and there is an attraction between
them, but Christopher needs to marry for money as his dead father left the family destitute. Sara is an accomplished flirt but is happy that Christopher takes an interest in her. Sara's uncle thinks it would be good to tell everyone that Sara is very poor. It would keep the fortune hunters away. Christopher becomes betrothed to an heiress with a lot of money. Sara becomes compromised when she and Christopher are caught in a situation that could possibly leave her pregnant. Alexander arrived to rescue her. When he tells her that he wants to run away and marry her, Christopher helps look for her after she runs off with him. There's secrets, honesty and love. I absolutely adored this book. I received this book from Net Galley and Kensington Publishing for a honest review and no compensation otherwise.

I really wanted to love this book, and I was very optimistic going into it despite the fact that this was my first read by this author. Obviously you don't know what to expect with an unfamiliar author, but the description and cover hooked me at first glance. The synopsis proclaims the Hamilton family women as independent book owners who find love on their own unconventional terms. What's not to love about that? Turns out, a lot. It's not often that a book manages to fill me with rage, but the "headstrong" Sara Fleming had to be one of the worst heroines I've ever read. Headstrong isn't even close to an adequate description of her. Childish, churlish, bratty, selfish, hypocritical...I could go on.

By the end of the book she had FINALLY seen the error of her ways, and I couldn't find it in me to care. I wanted Christopher to pull a Rhett Butler and deliver a "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn" kind of line and find someone who would show him the love and appreciation he deserved. You know when you're not happy that the two main characters got married in the end that the book didn't work for you.

The idea of this plot was intriguing. Unfortunately it was executed poorly, and it all fell apart the more I read and tried to cling to the scraps of what I originally liked. Sara and Christopher had a situation where they weren't able to explore any potential feelings for each other. She believed herself to be madly in love with someone from America already, and his father's debts forced him to seek out an advantageous marriage to save his estate. (Translation: find a rich wife. Yesterday.) The twist is that he believes her to be a poor relation to the wealthy Hamiltons, when in fact, her father is a self-made millionaire. So throughout the book, he's reluctantly courting a rich candidate for a bride that he absolutely loathes. All the while yearning for the beautiful, sparkling, and self-confident creature that unexpectedly entered his life and took his emotions by storm.

Christopher admired her from their very first meeting, and he didn't hesitate to acknowledge his growing feelings to himself. He was overwhelmed with shame over having to marry for avaricious reasons, but he knew his family would be homeless in a matter of months. I didn't always agree with his sneaky behavior and treatment of the woman he was pursuing. But I could step back and see the bigger picture. He was putting the safety and care of his sisters as his top priority after years of physical and emotional abuse by their father. Mistakes were made along the way, but I always admired his sense of loyalty and (mostly) chivalrous personality. Instead of being the typical Victorian man, and trying to sell off a female family member to the highest bidder, he put himself in that position in order to give them a better life.

Sara on the other hand was completely blind, deaf, and DUMB to reality. She spent the entire book sulking and plotting behind her parents' backs because they separated her from the man they found to be dangerous. Being coddled and pampered her entire life, she couldn't stand the fact that she wasn't getting what she wanted. She refused to listen to everyone around her urging her to remember how much her parents love her, and would never take such drastic measures without reason.

At no point did I feel as if Sara was falling for him. She stubbornly clung to her schoolgirl "love" based on his flimsy words of praise that masked malicious intentions. Christopher on the other hand was merely a handsome friend who she found entertaining to flirt with coquettishly on an endless loop. Then reminding him firmly that her fiancè would be coming to take her away soon. It was enough to make you want to bang your head repeatedly against the wall.

She never felt an ounce of guilt or remorse about her unfaithfulness to the man she was so madly in love with, or even started to ponder if she could be mistaken about her what she feels. No, these occurrences were just odd weak moments that meant nothing, and she didn't plan to think or speak of them again. (Seriously, did she not realize that when she got married, that her husband would find out that she had been with someone else?? Was she that stupid?)

Here's where I got really, really MAD. The day after sleeping with Christopher, she once again chooses Alexander over him and runs off to his hotel to be with him. AND YET...when he rushes to save her from her idiocy after she rejected him, she is offended. Yes, OFFENDED that he asked her why she would run off with Alexander when she could be pregnant from the night before. She has the nerve to think that he was insensitive, as if it meant nothing to him. So she can discard him like trash, and not once listen to reason, and HE is wrong here? And speaking of hypocrisy, how does she have any moral ground to stand on when she gets outraged that he slept with her while engaged to someone else?? Her internal dialogue over this discovery was absolutely ludicrous.

It was like she completely lacked skills of self-reflection and the ability to understand her own faults and mistakes. With 10-15 percent of the book to go, she finally realized how selfish she has been, and ungrateful for the family who loved and protected her. Even after hearing Christopher's stories about his abusive father, and the trauma he inflicted on them, she stubbornly clung to her own whiny complaints of her unfair life. At this late stage in the story, he had just thought to himself that she clearly didn't love him despite everything that had happened. And it hurt.

The characters just lost all semblance of authenticity for me. Reactions and actions need to make sense to a reader. It didn't make sense to me at this point that in one scene he was feeling hurt that she had no feelings for him, and the next accepting her apology and marrying her as planned. There was no hesitation or residual anger. She finally decides to see how worthy he is, and I just didn't care anymore. And with all of the stubborn dramatics that Sara displayed, I couldn't see her through his adoring eyes. He saw her through an altogether different lens than me.

I am extremely sad to have disliked this book, because I did think the author had a lot of beautiful quotes in The Heiress He's Been Waiting For, however I was incapable of feeling the ring of truth in any of them. It was unfortunately a total fail for this reader.