Tag: marriage of convenience

• A Lady of Merit by Kiylee Davis: Book Review (ARC)

  

  Margaret Astley wasn’t even supposed to be out in Society yet, let alone catch the eye of an earl.

  Phoebe

  August 27, 2026

  Historical

  3.5 stars, book review, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, retelling

• Prelude for a Lord by Camille Elliot: Book Review

  

  Lady Alethea Sutherton would much rather play her beloved violin than attempt to stay in Society’s good graces.  But when her violin attracts the attention of dangerous people, she is forced to seek help from Bayard Terralton (Baron Dommick).

  Phoebe

  January 27, 2026

  Historical

  4 star reads, art/music/performance, book review, Camille Elliot, enemies/rivals to lovers, marriage of convenience, regency/victorian/edwardian

• Between Shores and Scandals by Jill E. Warner: Book Review

  

  Clara Ward arrives in Margate ready to set up her ice cream shop. But an unexpected complication, in the form of Dr. Ellis Archibald, drastically alters her plans.

  Phoebe

  December 22, 2025

  Historical

  4 star reads, book review, foodie/culinary romance, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, regency/victorian/edwardian, Victorians at the Beach series