This book takes the reader on a delightful journey through 1828 London where secrets, love, and unexpected alliances collide. The atmospheric writing captures the era’s elegance.
Many thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was great, it felt fresh and not like anything else I've read lately. It kept me intrigued all the way through, I didn't want to put it down.

I really enjoyed this story.

I loved the show burn of the romance with color background that added a rich depth. Julie created wonderful tension and great chemistry on the page.

She introduced growing perspectives of all the characters including the minor ones. Allowing you to feel an engaging connection to them.

I loved that the misunderstandings were not any one persons fault and the problems were seen from multiple angles.

The plot was unpredictable and kept me totally engaged.

Marietta aka Etta has felt second best in her mother’s eyes. Scorned, criticized and looked over she has learnt to lie low and seeks the love she misses from her father. Her sister Anne has returned from her debutante season with a disastrous scenario surrounding her. It is now Etta’s turn but her mother decides that only Anne will go once again to London without Etta.

Etta has been in love with Frederick Finch for ages and has written passionate love letters to him (all unposted) albeit she thinks safely in her bureau drawer until the unthinkable happens and one gets posted.

Gerard lives in close proximity to Frederick and when the letters fall into his hands, he persuades Etta to help him woo her sister Anne, because the only way out for him is to find himself a very rich wife.
Etta agrees to this scheme only to get thwarted when she finds herself attracted to Gerard and realizes that Frederick is a cad!

Scandal, blackmail, genteel poverty, London and a debutant season all feature in the story.

Light hearted romance.

This was a fun read. I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Gerard and Etta grow and evolve. I thought the letter/blackmail was a unique plot.
I loved the relationship between the sisters as well- I’m hoping there will be more books for them.
This had romance, humor and a happy ending!

WOW! This book is INCREDIBLE! It is moving, full of heart, romantic, sweet, gripping, and so much more! Whenever I picked up "An Inconvenient Letter", I was whisked back in time, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

Julie Wright's writing simply jumps off of the page! I could envision each and every moment, her characters all feel like such real people, and the way in which she weaves her plot together is spectacular.

(Possible Spoilers!)
Oh my goodness, Etta and Gerard truly bring out the best in one another, and understand one another on such a deep level. Watching them fall in love the more time they spend together, and seeing their feelings develop deeper and deeper as they begin to admit how they feel is so beautiful. From initially thinking that entering the fake courtship as friends will help them spend time with others they think they want to end up with, to a friends to lovers romance between them, these two are so incredibly special. They feel and love with all their hearts, and the way the various elements within the plot tie together, and tie back to letters, is incredible.

Toward the end of this book, there is one sentence that felt extremely jarring to me. I'm not sure if it was supposed to signify something extremely shocking happening in real time, an actual time jump, or is mentioning something that happens in the future. It didn't at all detract from how incredible this book is, it just felt very out of place to me within the context of the rest of the book.

If you enjoy Historical Romance, I highly recommend this book! I so look forward to reading what Ms. Wright writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the e-ARC of this novel, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the beautiful physical ARC as well! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Love letters are some of my favorite things. If a book has one, my day is made. I was excited for “An Inconvenient Letter” by Julie Wright solely because it had to do with letters. And while it’s not your typical love letter, I still loved it, and the whole book. It was such a fun read.

The relationship between Marietta and Gerard is superb. Both chasing after another, I loved seeing how their relationship developed throughout the book. From a fake courtship to remembering experiences they had together as children, their relationship builds slowly but perfectly. One of my favorite parts is when Gerard goes to check on Marietta after an unfortunate incident. His thoughtfulness was so sweet.

I loved the premise of the whole book. While many might compare it to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” I thought the regency setting made for a great read as Marietta tries desperately to get her letters back. The scandal and rift between hers and Gerard’s family adds another element of intrigue.

“An Inconvenient Letter” is the perfect read for anyone who loves fake courtships, forbidden romances, and letters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. These thoughts are my own.

Although this Regency romance wasn’t a favorite for me, I know other readers will love An Inconvenient Letter. Julie Wright is an awesome author and I’ve greatly enjoyed other books of hers, but this one missed the mark for me. I highly recommend other readers give it a chance! 2.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When a love letter is accidentally sent to Etta’s crush (but not received right away) a string of lies and deception occur. Some of it works okay. The romance is a slow burn of recognizing their feelings. The ending actually worked really well for me and somewhat “saved” the story.

I loved this book. The characters were so sweet and rich. I loved the sort of contradictions in Etta. She was so strong and self assured about a lot of things but she had no real confidence or belief that she could be loved. I loved the blackmail/fake courting. I loved Gerard's motivation to be better than his father even if he made some mistakes in that pursuit. The very last line of the book made me grin so big as I read it.

So cute and I love the ending.

Seventeen-year-old Marietta/Etta Stone pours all her thoughts and feelings into a letter to Frederick Finch, the man she has loved for many years. Her intention was only to pull it all out of her head and heart so she could move on, but the letter was accidentally mailed setting off a string of events.

Her older sister Anne had a disastrous first season, so their mom has forbidden them from having anything to do with the Finch family, even though his sister Lucy is Etta’s best friend. Frederick’s cousin Gerard Hartwell agrees to help Etta if she will help him connect with Anne.

There are a lot of mixed-up misunderstandings. It is funny and full of nice surprises. It’s a keeper! Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC to use for my review.

Thank you to Shadow Mountain and the author for my #gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

An Inconvenient Letter is a story of a girl pining for a childhood friend. After writing letters in secret, the letters get mistakenly sent to the home of her crush Frederick. Along with her sister, she develops a plan to retrieve the letters, unfortunately they fall into the hands of Gerard Hartwell, another family friend. Together they strike a bargain to help with their own relationship gains.

This is a sweet story with fake dating, childhood friends to lovers. I loved Gerard's devotion to family and his hard working nature. Marietta is definitely a Lizzie Bennett type of character- very smart for her young age but also stubborn with feelings. I enjoyed watching her stand up for herself with her mother and Frederick and her relationship with her father.

A lot of people will love this story especially sweet regency romance lovers. I think I struggled with the miscommunication in this read. The back and forth wasn't as enjoyable as I would have liked it to be. I would have liked Marietta to see all of his hard work/plans and more depth in their romance.

Overall, I enjoyed the story. Looking forward to what this author writes next

3.5 stars

Fake relationships, scandal, blackmail, secret crushes, and accidental mail deliveries make up this charming historical romance.

Marietta has a long-standing crush on her best friend’s brother. But the friends are no longer allowed to see one another, due to scandal and appearances. Writing letters to this secret crush soothes Etta’s obsessions, but when they’re accidentally mailed, she will do whatever it takes to make sure they don’t fall into her crush’s hands.

Although slightly frustrating at times, this story kept me turning the pages. Gerard’s blackmail and deals take an interesting turn and I was anxious and eager for things to unfold the way I wanted them to. Twisty and turny (not in a suspenseful way) was the theme of this Regency tale, but I adored the way each tendril uncurled and came together.

These characters are spunky and full of ingenuity, and my romp through the pages was delightful.

Content: mild romance

A naive young woman, besotted and writing secret love letters, finds those letters in the wrong hands. The beginning of this wholesome love story promised to be filled with emotion and a touch of humor.

Childhood friends Marietta and Gerard have a long history. Etta's crush on her friend Lucy's brother, Frederick, leads her to write secret love letters that never reach their intended recipient. Gerard stumbles upon the mistakenly sent letters, giving him leverage over Etta. He uses this to manipulate her into aiding him in a scheme to court her sister Anne. Once successful, he agrees to return the letters. The situation resembles a Comedy of Errors.

Meanwhile, facing financial trouble due to his late father's past mistakes, Gerard aims to save the family estate by marrying for money. This Proper Romance unfolds, leading to blackmail, a fake courtship, jealousy, and a minor love triangle. The slow-burn romance holds surprises as a cast of colorful characters adds mirth and humor. The feuding families reconcile, and true love blossoms, all stemming from one inconvenient letter.

Julie Wright's latest novel promises an enjoyable read worth adding to your book collection.

Thank you NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Pub for the ARC.

An Inconvenient Letter was a sweet and clean historical romance. The plot was not something new to the romance readers. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read. If you like Romeo and Juliet type of family feud and clean sweet romance, this book would fit the bill!

This was such a cute story. I could not put it down; I was glued to the page from beginning to end. I loved both Marietta and Gerard. They both had my heart in vice grips at several points in the story. The other characters were ok, but I could have done without them - most of them were actually quite unlikeable. Anne was ok, but I found that she was actually rather bland. The plot and its execution were fun. The part that has me knocking off a star from my review is that fact that some of the internal monologues were kind of repetitive. I found myself flipping back to check what I read a few pages back because I felt like I just read something. This did not take away from my enjoyment of the book, but I find it irritating when that happens.
I can definitely see myself picking this book up again on a rainy day if I am looking for a comfort read. This book is exactly that sort. I would recommend it if you are looking for a clean regency romance. I would also recommend it if you are looking to get into the genre. This is a light read and is a decent representation of the hierarchy of class and the expectations (and gossip) within society.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain for a digital arc of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

An Inconvenient Letter is perfect to a T. So darling and witty. Never did blackmail turn out so delightful. I enjoyed the plight of the characters as they tried to love someone while falling for another. So cute.

An Inconvenient Letter was such a fun book. I loved the witty banter, the teasing and somewhat funny predicament Etta and Gerard found themselves in over a letter that never should have seen the light of day. I loved the strength of Etta and how she showed others kindness and compassion even when, most of the time, that is not what she received. It made me want to be a little more like Etta. Julie Wright continues to keep my expectations high anytime I pick up one of her masterpieces. Well done!

This is a lovely and charming Regency romance. Etta, feels she can confide in no one, so she decides to write a letter to her long time crush, which she never intends on him reading. Mr. Finch is a close friend and neighbor to the Stone family. But ever since her mother and sister came home from the season in London, and talked about the catastrophe that had happened with the Finch family, Etta knew she would never be able to share her feelings with Mr. Finch. When her letters accidentally get mailed, she finds herself in a scheme with Mr. Finch’s cousin, Gerard. And the plot thickens. I thought this was a cute, sweet, easy read. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. It is a clean, wholesome romance, no foul language, and one small bout of fisticuffs. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

*ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Actual rating: 3.5⭐️ (no spice regency romance)

When a not-meant-to-be-read love letter to her childhood crush (Frederick Finch) falls into the wrong hands, Marietta Stone (short: Etta) has to get creative. The only thing she can think of on short notice to avoid a scandal, is to tell their families that Gerard Hartwell, Mr. Finch's cousin, is courting her. These two strike a bargain to pretend they're courting each other to pursue their individual interests; that being for her, Mr. Finch, and for him, Etta's sister, Anne Stone. Along the way, they start seeing each other more often than they initially planned and maybe even begin to catch feelings.

I was a huge fan of Etta and how her character was portrayed. Etta isn't the typical woman men in that timeline want to court, let alone marry. She doesn't have the usual skills that were expected of a lady - she has other qualities - but her mother will never let her hear the end of her shortcomings for society. She's often compared by her mother to her "perfect" sister Anne.
While reading the story, you notice that she wants to form a meaningful connection, and when confronted with intimate feelings, her first instinct is to draw back, scared of what's to come.

Gerard seems like a sympathetic guy. He is the literal embodiment of a good (green flag) man who is also hard working. He wants to do good by everyone and has the tendancy to put others first. Etta and Gerard are childhood friends, who get a chance to reconnect with their ruse.

Well, this was a cute and cozy story. It's wholesome and stands on its own without needing any spice and explicit scenes. The blossoming feelings between the main characters were endearing and felt really natural. By getting to know each other anew, the love story starts on a lovely friendship. I also felt like these two really understand each other and appreciate one another for who they are. The miscommunication trope was a litte too well executed in my opinion, and a lot of moments could have been resolved if people would have just talked to each other. I found the sidecharacters also a little bit lacking, and their actions were sometimes difficult to understand without any background information. This book has a slow rhythm, so I couldn't understand why the end needed to be so rushed. It easily could have had 20 more pages and finshed with the same pace giving us a more rounded ending.

Overall, this is a lovely story, and you should definitely read it if you want a light and sweet romance. This book is perfect for young adults and people who simply want to enjoy a regency romance without the details.