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Quirky is a word I don’t think I have ever used to describe the leading lady in a romance novel but goodness, Odessa Whitehall is indeed just that. That’s not the only thing that sets this book apart from the norm as this book made me laugh out loud more than once at Odessa’s antics.
She is the daughter of a very wealthy man, who will stop at nothing to have his daughter marry into the ton and land a title. Meanwhile, she’ll do anything to find a husband that wants more than her very, very hefty dowry.
We then meet Jordan, the reluctant heir to an earldom who has been trying to keep his 4 younger siblings and himself afloat by pig farming at a crumbling estate near the Scottish border. Life hasn’t been easy for our hero and his family, who I can only assume will be the stars of this new series and if so, I can’t wait as no one does a series better than Ayers but back to this book….
Belching, onions and tar are just a few of the ways that Odessa finds to attempt to dissuade her suitors but due to the dire straits Jordan’s family are in because of his loathsome brother, he just can't walk away.
The banter between the two as they accidentally fall in love is fun and entertaining and the addition of a few spicy scenes make this book a great read. Two people who feel stuck with their options actually find that the options they are fighting against are exactly what they need.

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Sinfully Wed. Wait until you get ahold of this lively and vivacious love story that sparks between Jordan and Odessa. Another hit out of the ball park by this author. I’m always appreciative when a writer brings their readers a story that reminds you of how much you enjoy reading. We all know of writers like that right?!
Well anyway. Jordan and Tamsin are my favorite characters. Jordan is absolutely fantastic. His morals are very admirable when it comes to knowing what one must do to take care of one’s family. Jordan is a man on a mission.
His loyalty is to his family. Jordan’s main goal is to take care of his family. The second, address the ever haunting contract. Jordan sets out to meet a lady that he has no intention of being betrothed to. Well, you know what the say about love at first site.
But wait! This one has onions and garlic attached to it, along with heavy wool fabric for extra padding. I was absolutely amused during these scenes. What was Odessa thinking?! Oh less I forget the black tar on her two upper front and bottom teeth.
I’m sure Jordan, while shocked from heavy usage of onion as perfume by Odessa, was somewhat petrified of her missing teeth. I mean really. What were you thinking Odessa? I don’t know about you as the reader, but I was tickled pink. The many exciting comical moments that Odessa came up with was very fun to read.
It’s to sad that these little treasures were not played on Lady Longwood or were they. Tamsin would make the most fantastic evil doer. “Bye Felicia!” I mean come on. If it was Drew and Tamsin, who would I love to be a sidekick to?
I would choose Tamsin every time. It’s amazing how Jordan was able to ring her in when need be. Tamsin’s character is very Tomboyish and very intelligent. She can challenge any man to fisticuffs and come out the victor. Let’s discuss another one of Jordan’s siblings.
Bentley, oh Bentley. What can I say about Bentley? Nothing, so lets move on. Did I tell you about Jordan standing before Odessa all handsome and delicious in his birthday suit, like a God. Exceptionally sculpted in all the right places.
At least that’s what popped in my mind. That got me get a little warm inside. Particularly in some unmentionable places. My hormones was like, what hysterectomy? Girl how can you not get a little overheated. If you have a very over active imagination when it comes to loving a mans wonderful physic. What are you to do?! Aunt Lottie didn't have a problem what so ever. Aunt Lottie is a woman who’s a lover of a mans backside. Every moment that Jordan caught her looking at his backside, he would get the sense that Aunt Lottie was the wolf and he was the medium rare steak for the taking.
I’m sure Jordan felt as though he was thrown into the circus pit of clowns and Odessa’s father, Mr. Whitehall is the ring leader. There some moments in the story where Jordan patients will be tested primarily with Odessas father. These scenes are very impactful regarding Jordan and Odessa goals. Unable to take a reprieve from the story some scenes I found jaw dropping and head shaking. Birds of a feather flock together (Bentley).
The actions that Bentley and Mr. Whitehall had Jordan working overtime to maneuver plans and contracts to save all that matters to him. Odessa, her intentions and or her goals are set on a main course to a Captain. Odessa’s character is very like able, sweet and endearing. She did not walk around with her nose in the air. Odessa cared about her family and was very loyal to her father.
To a point. During Odessa’s crazy antiques the romance grows between her and Jordan. Danger! Danger Will Robinson! What is Odessa to do?
She panics even more while at the same time she does not listen to Aunt Lottie. You heard of the phrase, “the older you get the wiser you get?” Or is it the less you hear?” I always get the two mixed up. Well what ever it is.
The point is. When the well seasoned generation offers you some wisdom, listen. It might help you one day. The romance is a overheated love affair, to which it puts some private moments in a carriage ride worth the many rounds about the park very pleasing. The stories plot was logical to the time period and connecting with culture back then.
Even though Jordan and Odessa’s motivational goals moved in opposite directions, their actions provided much entertainment to what the story shares with the reader. The characters are charming and exciting. Their emotions and their actions provides the intensity, raw feelings and compassionate feelings to the plot. The story stays fresh and appealing to the end. So, yes this a page turner that is easy to read.
There are moments that are funny and there are moments that are enduring. The writer focuses her point on a persons love for their family. What would you do? The story is engaging, emotional and romantically sweet. I give this book two snaps and a, “Holly bring me some steak sauce.
Uhh. Miss Lottie you might have to wait on that steak sauce for another hundred years.” Until next time my fellow readers… read on! I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

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A delightful story that tells the story between a broke Earl and an Heiress.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I loved Odessas quirkiness and Emersons patience with her, despite the motivation. All of the characters were likable and I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for their stories. The book was a good length and the story was well paced.

Thanks you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC, all opnions are my own. story that tells the story between a broke Earl and a Heiress.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I loved Odessas' quirkiness and Emersons patience with her, despite the motivation. All of the characters were likable, and I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for their stories. The book was a good length, and the story was well paced.

Thank you, Netgalley, and the publisher for this ARC, all opnions are my own.

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After the death of his father, the Earl of Emerson, Jordan Sinclair and his half of the family are banished by the new Earl, his half brother. Now years later he doesn't think it can get any worse. He is wrong. It's about to get way worse, and he is powerless to change it.
Odessa Whitehall is a wealthy heiress whose father is feared and shunned by the Society he wants for his only child. He will use any means to make them accept her. Odessa wants nothing to do with any of the dandified fops that inhabit the Ton. She has her own ways to foil her father's plans.
This amusing historical romance has larger than life characters that refuse to conforme to the norm. I was somewhat surprised by the abrupt ending. I assume that is because it's the first book in a series. I am looking forward to the next ones. The "Sins" are a fascinating family.
Good fun.

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The Earl of Emerson scandalised the Ton when he marries his mistress soon after his first wife died, they retire to the country & raise their five children. On his death his eldest son Bentley assumes the title & on the day of the funeral banishes his half siblings & their mother to the rundown estate Dunnings in Northumberland. Now a decade later Bentley dies & Jordan Sinclair, the new Earl of Emerson, finds himself in a precarious position. His older half-brother left the estate and Jordan drowning in debt. He’s been given a choice. Marry Odessa Whitehall, daughter of the very man who holds all of Jordan’s markers or become destitute. Shunned by the ton her entire life, Odessa has no interest in marrying a foppish lord just to please her ambitious father. She makes herself as undesirable as possible to each potential suitor which forces them to beg off. However, none of Odessa’s clever tactics have worked against the Earl of Emerson. He refuses to be dissuaded.
The first in a new series & the Sinclairs are a delight, unconventional & outspoken, I can't wait to read all their stories. I loved Jordan who kept his family’s heads above water by becoming a pig farmer & he's willing to marry Odessa to keep the wolf from the door. I also really liked Odessa who rebelled against her father’s wishes by eating onions, wearing huge padding, tarred her teeth & ate a strawberry. Whilst intelligent she’d been shielded from who her father really was & loved how she reacted when the scales fell from her eyes. Their road to a HEA was different & very entertaining. A well written captivating series starter
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

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The story was hilarious. Odessa (unique name ) went to great lengths to avoid marriage to Jordan.
For a change the FMC was strong intelligent and entertaining.
Jordan was her perfect match.
Their interactions were so enjoyable.
Premise is very interesting.
The chemistry between the leads was sizzling.
The story moved at a decent pace.
Jordan's struggle was so real and heartwarming.

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A great way to kick off a new series!
Jordan Sinclair’s father has just passed and Bentley (his half brother) has inherited the Title. Determined to punish Jordan and his siblings for existing, he banishes them to live as best they can on a dilapidated and rundown property. Bentley dies in a sudden accident and Jordan is left to fulfill his debts and obligations, including a fiancé……..
Odessa Whitehall will never be accepted in Society due to her fathers occupation as a loan shark. She has been able to easily run off suitors her father has coerced into courting her but will she be able to escape Jordan as handily?
I have to say, I adored Odessa!!! Spunky, determined and clever she does everything she can to undermine the betrothal. The back and forth between them keeps you turning the pages to find out who will outsmart who!
Jordan’s dedication to his family will warm your heart. Smart, witty and not easily fooled he was absolutely perfect to stand up to Odessa’s shenanigans.
This series is off to an amazing start!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a strange one for me. The lengths Odessa went to to avoid marriage were hilarious and very extreme in a completely unexpected way. She does everything in her power to avoid the man her father is determined for her to marry. However the idea that being fat makes you undesirable was a bit mean and was mentioned a fair few times. This did put me off a bit as did the slow start when everything seemed to be explained and took up half the book the ruse of being fat then took up the other half so much so everything felt a little rushed at the end. Hopefully now the series has started all the explanations are covered and further books will more along at a better pace. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This was a delightful, quick series-starter with some steam. Jordan and Odessa’s love story was fresh and unexpected and they ended up being perfect for each other. I enjoyed the introduction to the Sinclair family, and I look forward to hearing more of their stories.

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A great start to a new series!

I’m not sure what I was expecting but Odessa wasn’t it 😂 the lengths she went to to avoid marriage were hilarious and very extreme in a completely unexpected way. She does everything in her power to avoid the pompous dandy’s her father is determined for her to marry.

Interestingly this story felt more focussed on Jordan than Odessa. We really get to understand his history and the poverty forced upon him and his siblings by his horrid half brother. The Sinclairs were all very fun and I already love them all and can’t wait for their stories! Even the ones not on page often still dazzled. Nicknamed the ‘deadly sins’ they are unwelcome in London society despite their change in circumstances. They’re bold and resilient and not used to conforming to polite society.

Jordan, the newly appointed Lord Emerson, has inherited all of his brothers debt and must marry Odessa Whitehall to clear it. Neither of them want the marriage and both resent that they have been forced into it. However despite Odessa’s strong attempts to put him off, Jordan finds himself intrigued by the odd, intelligent and bold young women.

He is everything she likes in a man and despite having been chosen by her father she wants him. And she is everything most society women are not, the perfect women for a previously impoverished pig farmer.

I enjoyed the characters and their story but did feel the romance ended a little quickly - though what we do get was excellent! I loved seeing Odessa make a stand and their declarations of their feelings for one another was lovely but wish it had been a little more drawn out. However I did enjoy the story and almost read it in one night!

I am very much looking forward to the next deadly sin!

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I am thrilled with the introduction to this fantastic new series. The Sinclair family, not so lovingly dubbed The Deadly Sins, proves to be unlike any other of the Ton. Having been forced out of society by their older brother, the Earl, when their father died, they learned how to support themselves and survive. Living a hard life in the remotes of England may have roughed up their society sparkle, but it also taught them resilience. Jordan Sinclair will do anything for his family, including wed a very unsuitable bride. But what lies beneath the odd exterior will surprise him. I adore the enemies to lovers dance between these two. For two people so opposed to the idea of marrying the other, the physical chemistry between them was palpable and electric. The lengths Odessa went to to avoid marriage had me in fits of giggles. This story will delight your senses and leave you hungry for more. I fell for his sister Tamsin almost the second she came on page and I cannot wait for her story. I have my ideas already and am eager to see if I am right. The Five Deadly Sins is already firmly in my mind as a new favourite series.

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I've enjoyed all of the Kathleen Ayers books that I've read thus far, so I was shocked when this one let me down.
Jordan (Lord Emerson) inherits the earldom from his half brother after his brother dies in a carriage accident and leaves the estate bankrupt. To save the estate and his family, Jordan is blackmailed into marrying Odessa Whitehall, the son of the man who bought up all of Emerson's debts and wants a title for his daughter. Odessa doesn't know at first but this seems a willful ignorance as she doesn't seem to connect that her father isn't welcomed and is rarely acknowledged by anyone. She attributes this to classism and prejudices of the ton, not connecting her father's actions or wealth with anything else. Odessa doesn't want to marry a man chosen by her father just for the sake of a title.
To begin with, Jordan and Odessa don't even meet until 30% of the way through the book. I understand this is a new series, so there is a certain amount of background information and character work to establish in order to set the scene. The next 40% of the book or so is dedicated to Odessa attempting to disgust Jordan enough that he will back out of the marriage contract. How does she do this? She makes herself fat, of course. She also eats onions and tars her teeth, eventually going so far as to eat a strawberry to cause an allergic reaction. But the notion that being fat means you could not possibly be desirable is repeatedly emphasized throughout the book. Thank god she was only faking being fat, because now he can love her.
Far too much time was spent on this ruse, especially because Jordan knew very early on that she was faking it. More time could have been dedicated to successfully resolving the blackmail and confrontation with her father, which all happened very quickly after the 90% mark. Overall, this story angered me and ultimately let me down. I truly enjoyed Jordan's background story and his family, I do look forward to reading Tamsin, Aurora, Malcolm, and Drew's stories. I hope that Tamsin ends up with the solicitor. I'll continue the series in spite of the auspicious start.

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I'm going to love this new series - The Five Deadly Sins!

This was so much fun to read, especially the courtship and hidden desire, Odessa was amazingly creative trying to deter her suitors but Jordan isn't just any suitor, he's a Deadly Sin. A wonderful steamy story, strong and engaging characters, and glimpses of the other four sins. The romance developed at just the right pace. Odessa and Jordan learn to trust each other, both are shunned and don't fit in the ton but they sure fit perfectly together.

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Jordan is the oldest son of a second marriage, never expecting to become an Earl. Jordan has been trying to care for his siblings at a rundown estate with little money or food. Odessa is the daughter of a manipulative rich man who only cares about the aristocracy and marrying her to a title through pressure and blackmail. Odessa wants to fall in love and choose her own husband going to extreme lengths to avoid her father’s arranged marriages. Jordan and Odessa develop a connection but multiple obstacles are in their path..
Sexy fun read.

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Sinfully Wed by Kathleen Ayers - Jordan Sinclair, he's my favorite. Honestly, the story started with an interesting plot, but I was hooked all the way through. It was sinful, lustful, romantic, and definitely swoon! A great beach and summer book for all kinds of vibes!


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I enjoy Kathleen Ayers writing and this book did not disappoint. Jordan was sexy and everything a lady would want, especially now that he was an Earl. Odessa was spirited and would do anything to avoid his father’s marriage arrangements, including burping onions! The secondary characters were great and I look forward to books about the rest of the Sinclair family.

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So how far would you go to avoid marriage? Well, pretty far according to Odessa. I found her ways of grossing people out was hilarious. I could see the onion scrubbing under the arm. It is sad that women in those days could do nothing to avoid what their parents wanted them to do. The interactions between Jordan and his family and Jordan and Odessa are hilarious but also poignant. Great start to a new series.

I think this series will be funny and look forward to the stories of the other Sinclair siblings.

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I love this book. It was a fun little romance book of enemies to lovers and I enjoyed the ride. Her Aunt Lottie was my favorite. I want everyone to have an Aunt like her. Nothing about the book seemed rushed but I would have loved an epilogue and perhaps one more bedroom scene. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and explore more by this author. Thank you to NetGally and the publisher for providing me this ARC for my honest opinion.

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What a marvelous book! Hilarious with a bit of angst, but most of all with the most interesting characters I’ve seen lately. This new series is a delight, all the Sinclair siblings are very promising and I really can’t wait to read their books!
But let’s speak of this one… I loved Odessa’s antics (even if she annoyed me a little after some time), Jordan’s secret amusement at her and their banter. Both are rejected by Society and rebel against it by being unconventional, so they are a perfect match.
And I really loved all the side characters (not only the Sinclair family), especially the naughty aunt, the big, but sweet butler and the clever solicitor and I’m really hoping they will all have their own books! Aunt included! The story is a bit of slow burn, but at the end the steamy parts become very juicy. Really perfection!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Fantastic Series Starter!

I was in stitches laughing at Odessa and what she got up to trying to deter any gentleman from wanting to marry her but Jordan Sinclair would not be deterred. He was on a mission to save his family.

After years of poverty and hardship, when he became Earl and found out how destitute they were, he agreed to marry an heiress to protect the family. He wasn’t happy about the situation but no matter what Odessa did, it would not stop him from marrying her.

Jordan has a strength of character which shone throughout the storyline, he could see something more within Odessa, something he wanted to explore.

I loved the whole storyline which begins with what happened 11 years ago to the present day. Lots of fun characters within this storyline and I cannot wait for the next in the series.

A steamy, passionate, witty story with great characters! Highly Recommended!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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