I really loved the story! The writing really drew me in and I was so invested in the characters and their story!

The characters were very likable. I especially loved Etta, Anne, Gerard, and Lucy! Frederick annoyed me a lot but I still mostly liked him.
The characters all had some definite flaws but they also learned and grew and apologized for their mistakes. I appreciated that they felt so human!

I liked watching the relationship between Gerard and Etta unfold throughout the book. I loved how willing both of them were to stand up for those around them but especially for each other. My favorite was him being ready to stand up for her to her mother. So sweet!

I hated how Etta’s mother treated her throughout the book and the flimsy excuse she gave for it. She was malicious at times and I didn’t feel like that was resolved with what we got in the end.

I loved the little bit we learned about Anne and would love to see her story in the future!

4.5 Stars

Julie Wright has become a staple of Shadow Mountain’s Proper Romance line with three contemporary romances — Lies Jane Austen Told Me; Lies, Love and Breakfast and Tiffany’s; and Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me — and three Regency romances — A Captain for Caroline Gray; Windsong Manor; and her latest, An Inconvenient Letter.

And if you’ve ever read Wright’s work, you know that there’s a warmth and familiarity to her prose that makes reading her novels enjoyable.

An Inconvenient Letter is the second Regency romance with a mashup of the fake courtship and love triangle tropes I’ve read this week. The other, An Unlikely Proposition, by Rosalyn Eves, also hits bookstores March 5. These tropes are popular, so it’s nice to see such different approaches from the two authors.

An Inconvenient Letter is told from the alternating viewpoints of Marietta (Etta) and Gerard. Their friends-to-lovers romance is exactly what you’d expect from Wright — emotion, misunderstandings, unrequited love and friendship. It’s a fast-moving read, perfect for a weekend at home.

As with all Proper Romance novels, An Inconvenient Letter is a sweet romance that is appropriate for all age levels, young adult and up. And because its main characters are on the younger side, it will likely appeal to teens who are fans of Austen-style romances.

I loved the idea of this book as I really have been getting into period movies, tv shows, dramas and books but for me I felt this was overwritten and didn't need to be. I felt like the tone just felt very bland and boring and I struggled to get into it.

An Inconvenient Letter is a Proper Regency romance meaning it is going to be clean for intimacy and language. Marietta “Etta” Stone has been infatuated with her handsome neighbor Frederick. She writes a few love letters to him sharing her feelings but without ever having the intention of mailing them. But of course they do get sent. With the help of her sister she tries to recover them but instead finds they have fallen into the hands of Gerard Hartwell who is Frederick’s cousin. This turns into a fake courting romance with Gerard interested in Etta’s older sister Anne.

Etta is young and still hasn’t had her first season. Gerald is a few years older and his desperation to save his family’s estate has him making some questionable choices. I like that there are some twists and turns on the way to finding love and a HEA. I always enjoy the author's writing and this book is no exception. It was a nice escape on a dreary afternoon. For historical romance readers or any age. Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving an honest review.

Letters, misunderstandings, mismatched courting, a cute cover, meddling and at time overbearing moms, a Miss Bates that deserves at least a little poor treatment. It is just such a lovely book. Those proper romances deliver!

So, read this book! It's full of lovely things, a sweet story and characters worth rooting for.

Goodness gracious, did I love this book.
If you like Bridgerton, you need to read this one!

Etta and Gerard's story was heartwrenchingly beautiful. Oh my god, was it a slow burn that had me biting my nails just urging things to move along faster... But it was SO worth it!

Etta was in love with Freddie - Gerard's cousin - and Gerard was in a pickle and needing to marry someone with money to save his own farms so when he catches a letter Etta wrote for Freddie he makes a deal with her - he won't show the letter to anyone and will help her get his cousin to like her, and she'll help him court her sister. However, things don't go according to plan, because when do they ever?

All the suspense had me screeching. I KNEW they had to end up together from the very beginning but it took them so long to realize it!!! I felt like jumping inside the book and slapping them across the head smacking some sense into them.

Honestly though, this book was beautiful and I highly recommend it. The love shone through it and wrapped me up in a comfy warm happy bubble and I felt sad to have to let it go when I finished. I'll most likely be rereading this one at a later date. And I hope you'll have joined me on this happy train by then.

This is a fun story built on a series of mishaps and plenty of pressure from society. My favorite parts involved all the young people in the story joining together for dinners and excursions. There was some light humor and diverting interactions. The main characters' solutions to their problems seemed a bit far-fetched, but that added to the humor of the story. I really enjoy this author and look forward to more books from her!

I really loved the whole concept of this story! I loved Etta and how her character grew into being more of a take charge type. I felt for bad for her not seeing that she has value too, but she ends up seeing that. I also liked Gerard’s character and how he sees that marrying for love is important. I liked their childhood memories with each other. I did find the story a bit chaotic at times and the romance was lacking a bit for me. And I didn’t like the mistrust towards the end but the ending was good. Overall a good story.
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I absolutely adored An Inconvenient Letter! The Fake Romance trope is my very favorite, and how the fake romance between Etta and Gerard began is so funny! I feel like it's totally something I would do. This Regency romance portrays the story of the situation men would often find themselves in.....they needed to marry for money. It's Gerard's plight in An Inconvenient Letter. Fortunately there is a solution....and let the twist begin! I don't want to tell you more about how it comes about because I wouldn't want to know ahead of time! Needless to say, the fake relationship between Gerard and Marietta has benefits for both of them, but will it lead to heartbreak?

The characters in An Inconvenient Letter are so well written! There are characters who are completely delightful and ones who are dreadfully snobby, rude, mean....basically the characters are perfect for a Regency romance. The author describes the setting in a way that makes you feel like you're there especially when the characters are reminiscing about their youthful adventures.

I highly recommend this sweet, page-turning clean Regency romance!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

In the regency period, a single woman did not write letters to a man, but perhaps writing a love letter that will never be sent is fine. Perhaps not. Letters are meant to be sent right?

When the letter ends up in the wrong hands and Marietta fails to retrieve it in time, she finds herself in a precarious situation. What will she have to do to get the letter back from the intended’s friend?

When Gerard finds the letter, he decides it’s the leverage he needs to gain access to Marietta’s older sister Anne. When these two work together to further their aims in romance, things get a little messy.

This was a fun romance and I really enjoyed seeing the two main characters come to see each other as more than just a means to an end. Slow burn is a highlight of regency and this was done well.

An Inconvenient Letter, as the title suggests, starts with a letter. Written without the intent for the recipient to actually receive it. When Etta finds out that her sister sent the letter without her permission, it leads her down a path that she did not expect, including courting the cousin of the man that she thinks that she loves.

"Etta, can't you see how utterly transfixed I am by you?"

The romance was absolutely dreamy, especially when Gerard decided to fully persue Etta without holding a letter over her.

Here are a few things that I loved in this book:
- Gerard's mother
- The play on the Love Triangle
- Family Rivalries

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book. A positive review was not required.

I love these characters. Etta is strong, kind and loyal yet doesn't know her true value. Gerard is also kind and loyal and good but he is also impoverished because of his father's choices. When a few letters that were never meant to be seen let alone mailed were sent, Etta tries to retrieve the letters Gerard catches her. A little bit of blackmailing ensues and misunderstandings, chaos, and romance begin. This is such a fun book. I would highly recommend this to sweet romance lovers.

Marietta Stone never intended her love letters to Frederick Finch to be sent, and she is horrified when they end up in the possession of the man’s cousin, Gerard Hartwell. With his own problems to solve, Gerard proposes a bargain: if Marietta helps him court her sister, he’ll return the letters and aid her in winning Frederick’s heart. When the faux courtship results in genuine feelings, this pair will have to learn to communicate to avoid the heartbreak of misunderstandings.

Just like the author’s last book, this one left me feeling conflicted. The story is cute, if a bit contrived. Marietta was a sweet character, and I appreciated Gerard’s struggles. I did want them to get together. However, just as before, it was the little details that brought me out of the story.

There was no sense of time. The blurb tells me that it was set in 1828, but there was nothing to indicate the time period or place it. At one point, Marietta suggests “ranching” as an option for Gerard to explore. This word comes from a Spanish word and wasn’t used until the 1830’s and is primarily an American/Canadian word. And every misunderstanding between the two main characters annoyed me.

Still, it had cute moments so it wasn’t completely annoying. Maybe this is just not an author for me. I would recommend it to readers looking for an easy historical romance to read.

I didn’t love this book. I did enjoy the bond between Anne and Etta. Unfortunately the miscommunication was just too much for me. I also thought Fredrick seemed very immature and annoying.

Adorable... that is the only way I can truly describe this book. I so enjoyed every bit of this book and I gobbled it up in about 48 hours. It was a fake dating/"Emma"-themed story where two people pretend to court each other when they're trying to get with others.

First off, I ADORED Etta and her character development throughout the book. She stuck to her true self throughout and I was rooting for her the entire time. I loved how she wasn't your typical lady especially during those times but the author also made it known that it was frowned upon (because duh, it was back in the day). I also loved how Gerard wasn't a typical man of his station either. He got his hands dirty and showed he wasn't above some manual labor.

Their banter was adorable and I found myself smiling throughout the book. The two of them had such chemistry. Bravo to Julie Wright. You've got a forever reader in me.

Highly enjoyable and a very quick read. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a slow burn, lots of banter, and a badass/take no shit FMC.

Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! It is a thoroughly enjoyable romance! I loved how Etta is not your typical young lady, and how Gerard isn’t your typical upper class gentleman. I loved how Etta wrote love letters that were never meant to be sent, and the troubles that came from those letters falling into the wrong hands.

Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the chance to read this book.

This book is a fake-dating storyline set in the Regency period. It was enjoyable and easy to read. The way the relationship blossoms between Etta and Gerard is nice, considering the attitudes towards women and their thoughts during that era. Although he had a few questionable actions during the story, it appears Gerard is a thoughtful and considerate man overall. Etta is not the usual prim and proper regency debutante and has to be brave to find her voice with her mother.

Overall, it is an engaging story that I thoroughly recommend for those who enjoy Regency novels.

I absolutely LOVE regency romances and this did not disappoint. We have Marietta, aka Etta, who has been infatuated with her best friend’s brother. To deal with her feelings, she has been writing him love letters and hiding them. Unfortunately, these letters end up being mailed to the Finch household, where our story picks really begins. Her letters are used as leverage by Gerard, the Finch’s cousin, to help him court Etta’s sister. This is a really fun read and I highly recommend.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is okay, but it lacks depth and character authenticity. The plot first requires the sister to mail letters that are half-hanging out of a mostly closed drawer (why would anyone do that?), and then for the very self-righteous Gerard to refuse to give back the letter when Marietta asks him to. The story isn’t compelling enough to hold my interest. DNF.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Julie Wright for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for An Inconvenient Letter coming out March 5, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is one of my favorite authors. I love regency romance novels and her stories are a lot of fun. This story wasn’t as fun for me as her other books. It seemed like Marietta caused a lot of trouble with her letters and then wasn’t really honest about it. I think there were a lot of misunderstanding tropes used and I didn’t really feel like it was fun. Marietta was a little annoying with her actions. Gerard seemed to think she could do no wrong, but her actions seemed contrary to that. I just didn’t understand their feelings. I think the other characters weren’t featured a lot as well. I will definitely read other books by this author, but this one wasn’t my favorite.