Sophie Irwin's regency romance is so much fun. It's a clever, humorous addition to the genre that owes a debt to Jane Austen (inevitable) and Georgette Heyer. Kitty is a bright, smart, determined hero whose financial woes and consequent need to secure a wealthy husband at all costs lands her in several funny and far-fetched situations. Her repartee with Lord Radcliffe, her disapproving and reluctant ally has all the sparring wit that makes regency romance so enjoyable.

This is storytelling at its best. A Lady’s Guide To Fortune Hunting is a witty, humorous tale full of great characters and wonderful retorts. Kitty is a brilliant main protagonist- sharp and independent she needs to raise the funds to save her home and her sisters - and the only way she can do this is to marry rich. We follow her on her journey to try and secure a rich husband and along the way enjoy the trials and tribulations that beset her in the upper classes of society’s rich and gentrified. It’s hard to believe this is a debut from Sophie Irwin as it reads so well - full of humour, she has brought to life 1818 London completely

A light and entertaining historical romance, strongly reminiscent of Georgette Heyer. It's frothy, fizzy and very readable escapism.

Kitty has 12 weeks to secure a husband before she loses her home to her father’s creditors and with four sister to support , the only way to do so is to find herself a husband. Off she and her sister Cecily go to London, in search of a husband from the cream of London society. No one - especially a Lord - will stand in her way.

Kitty is quick witted, opinionated and intelligent - quite a contrasts to the debutantes the ton is used to. And what a breath of fresh air she is! I loved the way she wanted to learn about high society to allow her and her sister to fit in, and how James Radcliffe helped her so as to keep her away from his brother - with a different outcome to what he was expecting!

This regency novel is lighthearted; full of balls, dances and lots of occasion - much like Bridgerton without the spice! A really enjoyable read and a great debut.

It took me a while to get into this book, but once I did, I loved it.

I really felt like I was in that era, I adored all of the characters, but Kitty was my favourite.

I’m really looking forward to the authors next book

I thoroughly enjoyed this period romance. Anyone who likes Jane Austen will find this equally entertaining and, like Austen, the author subtly draws attention to the plight of women during this time. Kitty is an interesting character, determined to bag herself a rich husband in order to secure the future for her family home and sisters. I did question whether a husband would be quite so willing to pay off debts and as his wife she wouldn't really have any power to ensure this, but, that aside, this is a very funny novel and I couldn't help liking Kitty, even with her flaws.

This was such a fresh take on the historical romance! Sophie Irwin has a delightful way of writing, though it took me a little while to get used to. She tends to something skip the action itself, ending a scene with "what could go wrong" and starting the next chapter with the consequences, because of course it was a disaster! It makes the novel move as a fantastic pace, and I absolutely adored the entire thing!

After Kitty’s Father passes away she realises he’s left her and her sisters with an incredible amount of debt and the only way to remedy the situation is to marry into money. She sets out to London with her sole mission being to meet a wealthy man but will she find him before it’s too late?

I really enjoyed this one. It gave me major Pride & Prejudice vibes. It’s a very straightforward, typical enemies to lovers romance set in Regency London and the protagonist Kitty is definitely the star of the show. She’s stubborn and knows what she wants and how to get it.

It’s predictable but in the good way romances often are. Definitely one to read if you enjoy historical fiction or just a good old romance.

I have to admit, this is not a book I would have bought for myself. I might have borrowed it from the library or maybe got it on Kindle. But seeing it on NetGalley made me curious and I was ever so thankful I got approved for an e-ARC. It has been the most fun and enjoyable read I've had in a while!
A mix between Bridgerton and Pride and Prejudice, with the addition of sassiness and even more love for one's family.
I have laughed basically all the way through, like proper giggled out loud; it made me emotional towards the end and I simply loved it.
Little spoiler ahead...
The trope enemies become lovers is as old as times in recent novels, so I thought I wasn't going to like it, but the way it was written, it didn't make me gag as romance does lately. I was routing for Kitty and James, since it became quite obvious he was going to be the ONE.

It is the light-hearted book you need to lift your spirit up. It came to me at the right time and I am absolutely thrilled to have read it.

This book was amazing. I just loved every second of it. When the book started I had the feeling that I had read something similar but that all changed pretty fast. The book was so wonderfully wrote and I quickly became connected with the main characters of the book. At times I was at the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. This page turner had me so engrossed I just had to say up late to finish reading it. I just couldn't put it down. It created such wonderful emotions within me. I have to say how much I loved the ending, it felt very satisfying. However I am not going to give anything away you will just have to read and find out for yourself. The best thing about this book is I couldn't predict how it was going to end. It just kept surprising me. It made me so happy reading this book. Its flow made it such an easy read book and easy to keep up with the story line, I just flew through the book. I will definitely be reading more from this wonderful author. 

So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating this magical tale that made my imagination run wild. It felt more like watching a movie than reading a book. I really do recommend this book for all those who just love a really good period romance novel. 

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A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting has been described as ‘Bridgerton meets Georgette Heyer’ – but it’s far more entertaining than that.
When Kitty Talbot is jilted almost at the altar by the frankly despicable Charles Linfield, son of the local squire, her family is plunged into a situation so dire that it makes the Bennet girls’ predicament look like a bed of roses.
“They were alone. Completely and utterly alone now, with no one to turn to. Mama and Papa were gone… Panic was rising within her. What was she to do now?”
The answer, of course, is to quit the family cottage in Dorset and travel to London and the home of ‘Aunt’ Dorothy – her mother’s dearest friend – in search of a single man in possession of a good fortune. And so begins a Regency romance like no other, as Kitty and her sulky (but pretty – as demanded by Dorothy) sister Cecily launch themselves into the barely controlled carnage of the London season.
Leaving sensible (but not pretty) sister Beatrice in charge of the younger siblings, their forfeit cottage and a pittance to live on, Kitty has just 12 weeks to find her man and save her family. Under the guiding hand of Aunt Dorothy, a retired actress who has reinvented herself as a not-quite-top-drawer society widow, the girls spend their last few pounds on equipping themselves for the chase: “’Morning dress, evening dress, hats, gloves, shows, petticoats – we need it all,’ Aunt Dorothy explained… ‘For the ton it is Mrs Triaud for dresses; Hoby’s for boots; Lock’s for hats. But for us, Cheapside will do just nicely for it all’.”
As Kitty embraces the role of fortune-hunter with grim determination, blue-stocking Cecily finds herself rather inconveniently falling in love. Their adventures take them far beyond any kind of comfort zone as they negotiate ever more rarefied gatherings, and come into contact with the cream, and the dregs, of London society – learning much about themselves along the way.

Such a fun historical novel, set in 19th century England and featuring a fabulously drawn cast of strong and entertaining characters. Gloriously silly in many ways, but hugely enjoyable. Light but wonderful; left me with a joyful smile on my face.
With grateful thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK and Sophie Irwin for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is not my usual sort of read.

A regency romance, it was fun and lighthearted and very easy to read.

This was a great spin on the traditional regency romance storyline.
All of the tropes were there but reworked into a fun plot where the heroine's life, her actions and motivations are shared in a thoughtful way to reflect her struggles so that she was more than the usual damsel in distress.
The hero was also portrayed well to show his struggles with the "frivolity" of London life after witnessing war.
The ending and their eventually getting together felt slightly rushed at the end but the build up and the plot were lots of fun.
Her turning the tables on him in their first brutally honest encounter was a stand out scene.
Overall, a fun twist on a well-loved format.

This was an absolute delight to read. Thoroughly enjoyable, I cannot wait to read more from this author.

What a brilliant book, I couldn't put this down! This story had me laughing out loud as I followed Kitty in her search for a rich husband. The year is 1818, Kitty and her four sisters have been left in serious debt after their parents death. As a young woman, the only option available seems to be to find a rich husband fast! Kitty and her sister travel up to London with the aim of launching themselves in the London season. However, as outsiders this is more difficult than they expected, and leads Kitty into all sorts of trouble. But Kitty is a smart and determined young lady and she is soon mixing with the haute ton.
This story was reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice with a touch of Bridgerton thrown in...and I loved it. Brilliant characters and a great story- this is a fab read. Highly recommended!

A really enjoyable regency romp! I predicted the outcome really early on, but enjoyed the interplay between the various characters. Loved the mother and aunt figures, the scurrilous gossips and the navigation of society’s rules by Kitty. Would have liked to know whether her sister’s loose ends were tied up, but otherwise a thoroughly fun book that takes a different perspective on relationships. 4.5*

I thoroughly enjoyed this foray into Regency English society and constantly had a grin and a chuckle throughout. It certainly filled a Bridgerton gap in my life! Kitty is a delightful heroine - feisty, clever, witty and above all devoted to her sisters. She takes on the challenges of the Ton with great force indeed. Did I see the end coming? Yes. Was I delighted in watching the story arrive at the ending? Absolutely! This debut novel is a joy to read and I hope we see more from Sophie Irwin.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-arc in exchange for a review.

Lady's Guide To Fortune Hunting is a Jane Austen esc novel that doesn't quite hit the mark.

This book has a real Jane Austen feel to it. It's set in regency England and follows a family of five sisters whose parents have left them in a large amount of debt and no way to pay it off other than to marry for money. The oldest sister Kitty, determined to save her family from destitution, travels to London to join the ton and marry and man rich enough to solve all their problems. It's not long before she has the perfect one in her grasp, but his brother is not so easily fooled by her charms.

Sounds incredible, right? Sounds like a book with the potential for drama, tension, angst and more. It started so strong and for the first 50% I was enthralled. Until I realised I was 50% through, and there was still none of that romance I was promised.

The lack of chemistry and I felt between the two characters really let this story down. There was no build-up, there was no growing feelings. It felt like we were being told they like each other, but I wasn't seeing or feeling it. 10% before the end I genuinely thought, oh, it's just not going to happen.

It's a shame because the concept is fun and perfect for this time when Bridgerton has made these stories so popular. I also did appreciate it's commentary on female roles in regency England and their lack of opportunities. But that's honestly nothing I've never seen before.

'Becoming a gentlewoman, Kitty soon began to appreciate, was to contain one's self so tightly that one could not breathe'

This book just fell flat for me. But it has made me want to read more recently written books set in this time period, and hopefully one of them will be what I thought this book could have been.

Impossible not to draw the comparison between the Bridgerton books, but A Lady's Guide stands on its own merits. A charming period drama that transports the reader to another era in the most wonderful way.

Kitty is the eldest of five girls, and with both parents deceased, the weight of responsibility lies heavy on her shoulders. Especially when their home is at risk if the inherited debts are not paid off fully. Time is ticking.

Kitty and sister Cecily set off for London to family friend Mrs Kendall, in the hopes of securing a rich husband for Kitty. Kitty sets her sights on Archie, second son of the de Lacy family. Things look set to progress to marriage until eldest son James, returns to the ton determined to thwart Kitty's plans.

James and Kitty find in each other worthy opponents and over time they form a grudging respect for one another, and a firm friendship. We can all see which direction this is headed, but it is still a swoon worthy romance and a most pleasing read.