Inheriting Trouble (Bequest #1)

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Inheriting Trouble

by Wendy May Andrews

Edition: Kindle, 2019

Synopsis: The inheritance was meant to better her life, not muddle it.

Georgia Holton, wellborn but nearly penniless, is best friends with one of the Earl of Sherton’s five daughters. When she is invited to accompany her friend for two weeks of the Season, Georgia jumps at the opportunity to have a little adventure away from her small village.

The Earl of Crossley is handsome, wealthy, widowed, and jaded. He has no intention of courting any of this Season’s debutantes. After all, every woman he’s ever known has been dishonest, including his late wife. But when a chance encounter throws him into contact with the Sherton ladies and their lovely friend, he can’t help being drawn to Georgia’s beauty and endearing personality.

When confusion about Georgia’s small inheritance becomes known, a sense of obligation to right a wrong forces the earl and Georgia into close association.

But is she really different from any of the other women, or does she have an ulterior motive?

And can Georgia even consider getting close to a man from High Society, when all she wants is to return to her simple village life?

Sparks fly between these two, but it will take forgiveness and understanding on both their parts to reach a happily ever after. 

Though Georgia Holton is delighted to join her best friend in London for a fortnight, she has no expectation of finding romance. She has her motherless brothers and sisters to care for, after all, and only a meager inheritance of ten pounds to look forward to. When she crosses path with the wealthy but jaded Earl of Crossley, can she help him find the good in life?

I found Georgia’s realistic approach to life refreshing. She isn’t set on marrying a title in her brief visit to London. At times, though, her critical look at what was common at the time made her a bit tiresome. Still, her background made it realistic for her to raise an eyebrow at the goings-on of the ton.

On the other hand, I didn’t warm up to the earl at all. I didn’t feel like there was enough time or meetings between him and Georgia for him to change his view of the world so much.

Overall, this was a lovely weekend read. I would recommend it to readers looking for an easy and sweet read.