4.25 stars!!!

This book was so good! I enjoyed every bit of the tension and banter that was throughout this story. Throw in a bit of workplace romance, forced proximity, and hidden identity and you have an all-star experience.

As the book is advertised, there is quite a bit of a Bridgerton-inspired vibe to the story - giving a bit of Kate and Anthony as well Daphne and Simon feel. You'll know exactly what I mean when you read the book.

The writing pulls you into the story from the first paragraph. I loved the characters that were highlighted.

I most definitely will be reading book 1 in this interconnected, standalone series to see the other side of the story.

Thank you NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and Maddison Michaels for allowing me to review this ARC!!

When you are an American woman and people expect you to just get married and have children, what do you do? Well you prove to them that you are much more than that. And sometimes, you bring along some help. Thus the story of Aimee and Harrison. A beautifully written story with lots of banter, excitement and well crafted. I would recommend reading the first one in this series to fully enjoy the series but it can also be read as a stand alone

I'm a huge fan of a great historical romance, and this one did NOT disappoint! Aimee and Harrison were the perfect combination of spicy, vulnerable, and sweet. Aimee, an American heiress is shipped off to London with her cousin. During the voyage, the cousins concoct a plan to swap their identities so that Aimee can better understand her father's business to prove how ambitious she can be when she can eventually make a case for taking it over. Posing as her cousin, she encounters Harrison, her father's right-hand man and unfortunately their first impressions of each other are far from ideal. But, when they both discover that someone is sabotaging the company from the inside, both are determined to find the culprit, and likewise ignore their growing attraction.

I finished this book in one night, and it had some mystery, lots of romance, betrayal, and spice -- all of which are the makings of a fantastic novel! I truly loved this read, and am giving it 4 stars. I adored how ambitious Aimee was, which was a sign she was ahead of her time, and how stubborn Harrison was before Aimee melted his heart. Really enjoyed the writing and structure of the novel as well. It was well-paced, and well-written!

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Maddison Michaels is so underrated as an author. I never hear people talking about her and I hope they give this one a chance.
I really liked this book! This is the second book in the ‘Dollar Princess’ series and can be read on its own. This book has a mix of mystery, romance, frenemies to lovers, and witty banter. Its romance with an underlying mystery with a twist. So good!
Thank you to the publisher and net galley for the chance to read and review this book.

Book: The Heiress Masquerade by Maddison Michaels
Themes/Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Dual POV, Historical Fiction, Twist and Turns, HEA

The second book in the Dollar Princess series follows New York heiress Aimee Thornton-Jones as she switches places with her cousin Evie on a trip to London. The intention of the trip is for Aimee to find a marriage to someone in the high society of London but Aimee has a different plan. Aimee wants to learn what she can to prove her legitimacy in running her father’s company. By switching places with Evie, Aimee is given the chance to learn in a secretarial role under her rival Harrison Stone. Harrison Stone is the direct protégé of Aimee’s father and Aimee has watched as her father has given him the mentorship she has longed for. When feelings start to grow both Harrison and Aimee are forced to look at what they truly want for their lives and what they can’t live without.

I went into reading this one without reading the first book in the series. The key thing I missed out on was Evie’s side of the story. I enjoyed this book enough to want to go back and read the first one as well! The story was enjoyable to read and I loved the characters. There were some plot twists I didn’t see coming! It was set up nicely that the twists weren’t completely out of left field. I also loved the banter between Harrison and Aimee. They played off each other well and then chemistry felt very real and not forced. There was a lot of character growth in each side and overall it was just an enjoyable read! I would recommend this book for those who like the romantic Hallmark movies with a backdrop of historical fiction and a dash of spice.

This is an exciting and interesting story. It has a very wonderful plot. The two main characters are Harrison and Aimee and they light up the pages. Harrison is focused mainly on business and making money. Aimee wants to prove to her father that she is capable of being a part of his business. Their dialogue is fierce and feisty. The author tells a wonderful and entertaining story that readers will absolutely enjoy.

DNFed at 22%

I really wanted to like this novel but unfortunately felt no connection to the FMC and could not find myself rooting for her in any way. And I felt like with the introduction of the MMC being self-made but also the heir to a title after his father ran away with his mother (a servant) and how they died leaving him an orphan who then shined the shoes of one of the biggest American gilded-age millionaries who gave him a chance and he was able to prove himself to be capable of taking on the company's overseas operation just felt like a jumble of tropes that were trying too hard.

Aimee Thornton-Jones, the only child of American shipping magnate Thomas Thornton-Jones, wants nothing more than to be allowed to work in her father’s company, to prove to him that she one day she should inherit and run his business, unfortunately her parents have a different plan for her. They expect her to marry and become a proper wife and mother. To achieve that goal, they have planned a trip to England for Aimee and her cousin/companion Evie, Aimee will participate in the London season and Evie will train as a secretary in her father’s London office. But weeks before their trip, Aimee’s mother breaks her leg, which means she will not be able to accompany the girls to England, but rather than cancel the trip, her mother decides that her cousin Evie is an adequate chaperone for the sea journey. Which gives Aimee the perfect opportunity to implement her scheme, she will switch places with her cousin and train at her father’s business while Evie will pretend to be her in society. Aimee will learn the business and be able to prove to her father that she is capable of running his company one day. She has planned for everything except for her unwanted attraction to her father’s protégée and operations manager for his London offices, Harrison Stone.

Harrison Stone is a self-made man, who has but one goal in life and that is to prove to his father’s family that he doesn’t need them to succeed. And after years of hard work, he is one deal away from making all his dreams come true, everything is going as planned until his boss’s niece shows up and affects him like no woman ever has. But Evie is nothing like the woman Thomas described, and it isn’t long before he figures out the truth. She is a distraction he doesn’t want or need, and he would love to ship her back to New York, but he needs her help to save his deal from falling through. He just needs to keep his hands (and other bits) to himself and keep his eye on the prize, because love is not for him. But even the disciplined Harrison Stone is not immune to love and decides that marriage to Aimee is the perfect solution, too bad Aimee isn’t willing to play by his terms.

This was a well-written, fast paced story with likable characters that is its own story and not simply a different POV retelling of the first book despite the parallel timeline. Aimee and Harrison are both stubborn, intelligent, alpha types who are both resistant to love and whose headbutting is only exceeded by their shared passion. This story has a decent mystery, great secondary characters, espionage, hidden identities, secrets, steamy love scenes, some surprises, some twists, and turns before the HEA. Overall, I enjoyed the book even though I was not a huge fan of the ending, but I did like the epilogue and hope that the teaser contained therein means that this series is not over! This is the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title or out of order, as the two books run parallel but barely intersect.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own. *

I was initially drawn in by the beautiful cover and the Prince and the Pauper trope. Those switching spots have always hooked me since Parent Trap. I have class and you don't. I skipped the first book in the series a few months ago but decided to take a chance on the sequel. A poor move on my part because I related more to the sweet English rose than the brassy American macaroni. I thought switching identities was a great plot point until your true nature is inevitably revealed. Aimee was an annoying heroine who was more concerned with proving her (incorrect) point than being safe. She pulled out a gun on a stranger twice her size and bickered at the hero for saving her life. Harrison revealed he was also packing with an ever bigger gun. Two weapons if you're being cheeky.

Aimee was a bothersome protagonist and I couldn't bear reading from her perspective. She had no tact and I couldn't be arsed over her happy ending. The love scenes were too loquacious and rather cringy. I'm always happy to read from Entangled, but not every book is a banger. I will not be continuing with this series nor this author. Hopefully I can find future books with a Prince and the Pauper plot to bring back those Parent Trap vibes I didn't get from The Heiress Masquerade.

This is the second book in the series and I ended up reading the first book after because I wanted to find out about Evie & Alex romance

Aimee and Harrison were a fun couple and I really enjoyed all the banter and back and forth between them . The overall story or the cousins swapping places was quite fun; the mystery aspect was quite well done as I kept trying to guess who was behind sabotaging the business deal.

thank you to entangled for reaching out and offering this arc, and to netgalley for providing it! this review is all my own opinions.

firstly? this was delightful. i had no idea it was the second book, but it was enough of a standalone that the prior book isn’t a must read to enjoy this one.

aimee is a thoroughly modern woman for her time, and it’s a fun take on the push for women’s rights. and showing that despite her privilege she was desperate to be respected and taken seriously.

harrison and aimee have the best banter. it’s very fun and the frustration that fuels more feeling is addictive.

there’s a business espionage plot, a dabble into kidnapping, illicit affairs, and scheming paramours.

i’d definitely reccomend this - it’s a refreshing historical read that combines the best of the buccaneers and the vibes of bridgerton with a modern twist.

New York heiress Aimee Thornton-Jones has no interest in becoming another “dollar princess” When her mother sends Aimee to London for the season & to find a husband she concocts a daring plan: to swap places with her cousin Evie for six weeks as a trainee at her father’s company and prove she’s just as valuable as any son. Harrison Stone doesn’t know what to make of the determined young woman. She’s vexingly irksome, reckless with her safety, and riles him at every turn.
This is the second book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own it does run on the same timeframe as the first story which is Evie’s story. I adored the banter between Harrison & Aimee & the chemistry between them sizzled. They lock horns from their first meeting & continue to do so at each encounter, obviously attack is the best form of defence as they both don’t want to fall in love & marry but their growing feelings unsettle them. There are problems with the company’s ledgers & a lucrative business deal is being sabotaged, I was surprised at the villains. A very well written engrossing, enthralling romance which I loved
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

Aimee is sent to London for six weeks for the London season where her mum hopes she will get married to a titled gentleman. Accompanying her is, Evie, her cousin, who will work as secretary at her father’s London office. All her life, Aimee has dreamt of taking over her father’s business despite her being female. Hence, she swaps identities with Evie to work at the office.

Harrison is the head of the London office and they get off to a fiery start as impulsive and stubborn Aimee disobeys him and speaks back to him, unlike other employees 😆. Despite himself, he can’t help but feel attracted to her although he has a policy against fraternising with his employees.

At the start, Aimee comes across as spoilt as she is used to luxury and has never shared anything with others. Her experience as “Evie” shows her the realities of life and we slowly see her kind heart and her lack of airs when interacting with others.

Throughout the book, the chemistry between Aimee and Harrison is explosive and I enjoyed the plot even more, once he learns of her true identity. However, I wished stubborn Harrison could have bucked up earlier as the repeated “running away” made the romance meter dip a bit.

The Heiress Masquerade by Maddison Michaels 🎭
Overall rating: 3.5/5 ⭐
Release Date: Aug 20 2024

I think this was overall a cute, classic read and think it is a great one to add to your tbr if you like the switching places, princess and the pauper trope.

I hadn't read the other novel in this story, but found it worked fine as a stand alone. I would definitely be interested in reading the other book though!

I liked this book but personally found it a bit boring for the first half. It took me quite a while to get through it and although I think a lot of people would like it, it wasn't super captivating until near the end.

This may very well be the first historical romance I read that not only delivers on a gorgeous love story but has me giggling and laughing for so much of it! The dynamic between Aimee and Harrison is just so much fun to watch develop!

I immediately ate up the sizzling hate-to-love of it all!
Aimee and Harrison were exchanging biting words and tantalizing kisses early on and I was all for it. It wasn't insta-love, rather it was insta-lust that eventually gave way to a love. Making it feel quite earned, which I really appreciate. In fact, dare I say the love part was a slow burn. I think Maddison Michaels did a marvelous job pacing the romance. The kisses came early, but the hearts took a little longer to open. And the while developing a very solid plot with a suspenseful, heart-pounding climax.

The big grovel and love confession at the end was sheer perfection that followed, the absolute cherry on top of a most delicious love story!

Thank you Entangled and NetGalley for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.

The Heiress Masquerade was such a quick and easy read. I absolutely loved the banter between the main characters and the "you're the bane of my existence but you're also super attractive" type relationship that occurred between the main characters. Aimee was such an amazing fmc. I love that she is portrayed as intelligent and that she doesn't take anyone's crap.

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✨📚 The Heiress Masquerade📚✨

By: Maddison Michaels
4⭐️

✨I’ve been wanting to read a historical romance and so thankful for the opportunity to read this eARC!!

✨One of my favorite things about historical romances is when the FMC is trying to buck the system which drives me crazy because I’m internally screaming “you’re not supposed to be doing that miss” but sat the same time internally screaming “same girl buck the system” and I love it. ((I’m complicated I know))🤪

✨This book kept with that theme since Amiee wants to go against the grain of society norms and run her father’s business. So queue me internally screaming “just listen to so-and-so woman, jeeze” knowing good and well I would…may🤔…. be just like Amiee! 😂

✨And Harrison Stone, lawd. That’s it that’s the review. 😂

✨Do yourself a favor and go ahead and add The Heiress Swap to your TBR when you start The Heiress Masquerade because a halfway through I was saying “I NEED Evie’s story!” Luckily enough it’s available!!! Yay!!!!

This book gave me the strangest déjà-vu at the beginning, and then I realised it’s the sequel to the brilliant ‘The Heiress Swap’ - the other half of the story if you will!

Aimee & Harrison have an oddly compelling hate-to-love-you romance. She hates him on principle - him having all she ever wanted and her father seeing him as the son he never had. He hates her because loving terrifies the crap out of him after having lost both his parents at a very young age and finding himself all alone in the world. But Cupid doesn’t’ give a f*** and it’s lust at first sight!
They taunt and tease and bicker and drive each other nuts! They fight so hard, kissing is the only way to shut them up, and since one kiss is never enough… and little miss independent is rather bold and curious - her knight finding himself completely defenceless - the spark ignites!
She’s going for friends-with-benefits while his honour demands he marries her - and we’re back to fighting. Add to that an important business deal being sabotaged from the inside, him needing her to fix it, a jealous ex-mistress and a handful of envious secretaries, and you get one big messy mesmerising emotional rollercoaster of an office romance!

A good read with a strong plot and very entertaining MCs, albeit not as great as the first book in my opinion. Some parts felt a bit rushed, the hot-and-cold game between the MCs dragged on a bit, and a few things I would have liked to see, happened off page.
The mystery miscreant, however, surprised me - really didn’t see it coming, very clever! - and the last chapter was very romantic and exactly what I imagined for these two headstrong heartbroken fools and a hard-earned but well-deserved happily ever after!

And now I’m eagerly looking forward to book 3! It looks like Sam, the earl and the duke’s cousin from book 1, will be hunted down by more than one Dollar Princess… I can’t’ wait!

This book was a lot of fun. I enjoy an FMC with a little bit of spirit, without being mean. And her MMC was fun too!
I enjoyed this book, and I look forward to trying some more of Maddison's books!

The Heiress Masquerade by Maddison Michaels is the second book of her Dollar Princess Series and OMG, how much I loved it!

So in the first book, we got to experience the love story of Evie and Alex... now it's Aimee turn!

Well, Aimee and Evie switched places. Evie has to attend balls and pretend to be Aimee - the heiress, while Aimee pretends to be her cousin. All she wants is to work with her father at his company. So what could be better than learning all about as a secretary trainee?
Well, everything could have been so easy... but Aimee never expected Harrison Stone (the right hand of her father) to be so handsome, but oh, so annoying too.
If that doesn't cause any problems...

I was sooooo excited and happy to get to know the other side of the swap with Aimee and Harrison!
Oh my, these two!
They're definitely like cat and dog. There's an instant dislike between them when they first meet... and awwwww! It's soooo good!
I definitely felt the chemistry!
Oh my... they've this really special kind of EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY!
Awwwww! Even while I'm writing this review, I'll get GOOSEBUMPS!
I loved the way they annoyed each other, how there was a special kind of attraction... 🤭😊🥰🥵
Aimee Thornton-Jones is a wealthy heiress and absolutely not shy. A strong and self-confident young woman who knows what she wants and how to get it.
I absolutely enjoyed their banter and that Harrison didn't give in small!
He's also self-confident and kinda stubborn.
And... Do you know what happens when two stubborn people have to deal with each other?!
YES! SPARKS FLY! Well, in this book, it's like that. 😊🌟😁

The storyline was so good, and next to lots of sizzling chemistry and humours interactions, there was also a good portion of suspense! Oh my! So many surprises I didn't see coming! I loved it! 😍

All in all: The Heiress Masquerade was a perfect continuation of this really good series. I enjoyed both stories and would highly recommend them to anyone who loves historical romance with sexy times, banter, drama, and suspense.

Thank you so much to Maddison Michaels and Entangled Publishing for this ARC via NetGalley.
This is my honest review in my own words.