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Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues #5
Lady Emily's Matchmaking Mishap
A pretty impostor. A devil of a duke. A dangerous game of deception…
When a scheming spinster is determined to help her sister find a match, she gets herself hopelessly entangled in a game of deception that will undoubtedly lead to disaster….or to love. Don’t miss Emily’s story in the next instalment of the Merry Spinster, Charming Rogues series!
Escape into the world of Sofi Laporte’s Regency ton, where spinsters are merry, rakes are charming, and no one is who they seem.
The books in this clean, sweet and cheeky Regency romcom series are standalones that can be read in any order:
Lady Ludmilla's Accidental Letter
Miss Ava's Scandalous Secret
Lady Avery and the False Butler
Miss Louisa's Final Waltz
When a scheming spinster is determined to help her sister find a match, she gets herself hopelessly entangled in a game of deception that will undoubtedly lead to disaster….or to love. Don’t miss Emily’s story in the next instalment of the Merry Spinster, Charming Rogues series!
Escape into the world of Sofi Laporte’s Regency ton, where spinsters are merry, rakes are charming, and no one is who they seem.
The books in this clean, sweet and cheeky Regency romcom series are standalones that can be read in any order:
Lady Ludmilla's Accidental Letter
Miss Ava's Scandalous Secret
Lady Avery and the False Butler
Miss Louisa's Final Waltz
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Published February 25, 2025
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March 4, 2025
This book hit a little heavier than some of the others in the series. It is still fluffy, I wouldn't call it serious, but the character motivation gets pounded into the reader more often. I didn't mind, but didn't enjoy as some of the others.
June 2, 2025
The feels 🥹
March 2, 2025
Lady Emily's Matchmaking Mishap is the newest entry from one of my favorite “sweet” romance authors Sofi Laporte and the fifth entry in the Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues series. The books are not connected and can be read in any order.
Pros - I'm having trouble putting into words (without spoilers and sounding trite) exactly what I enjoyed about this book. Tropes I generally don't like (false identity, miscommunication) were as always, handled deftly by Laporte. Characters were well developed and likeable. The plot wasn't as silly as some of the previous entries in this series, and allowed me as a reader to truly feel the gravity of the past circumstances that affected the two main characters.
Cons - What is that meme...not gonna lie, you had me in the first half? I almost put the book down after the first chapter due to the basic face level plot of the story (false identity, taking advantage of the elderly or infirm). However, I KNEW that there was more to the story and the truth was revealed really very early on, allowing me to empathize with the main characters. No cons. This is a near perfect, lighthearted historical romance novel, in my opinion.
In Laporte's latest newsletter, she mentioned how she struggled to complete this book. Her efforts paid off. It is one of her best to date. I have a general book rating rule I follow: if a book makes me laugh out loud or cry real tears, it's at least a 4 star novel; if it's a book I can reread again and again it's a 5.
Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level - 🌶️ kisses only
I received an ARC of this book for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
Pros - I'm having trouble putting into words (without spoilers and sounding trite) exactly what I enjoyed about this book. Tropes I generally don't like (false identity, miscommunication) were as always, handled deftly by Laporte. Characters were well developed and likeable. The plot wasn't as silly as some of the previous entries in this series, and allowed me as a reader to truly feel the gravity of the past circumstances that affected the two main characters.
Cons - What is that meme...not gonna lie, you had me in the first half? I almost put the book down after the first chapter due to the basic face level plot of the story (false identity, taking advantage of the elderly or infirm). However, I KNEW that there was more to the story and the truth was revealed really very early on, allowing me to empathize with the main characters. No cons. This is a near perfect, lighthearted historical romance novel, in my opinion.
In Laporte's latest newsletter, she mentioned how she struggled to complete this book. Her efforts paid off. It is one of her best to date. I have a general book rating rule I follow: if a book makes me laugh out loud or cry real tears, it's at least a 4 star novel; if it's a book I can reread again and again it's a 5.
Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level - 🌶️ kisses only
I received an ARC of this book for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
April 26, 2025
This was a pleasant reading, but not my favorite from Sofi Laporte. The book took itself too seriously, for such a farfetched story.
This is a story of childhood friends (more of pen-pals, actually) turned lovers. With plenty of miscommunication, false identities, secrets.
What I always liked about this author were the light-hearted stories, unbelievable but cute, with plenty of humor. Here... the humor was missing, unfortunately. Although a lot of situations could've become comical.
Also... what disturbed me a little, was this.
In the letters they wrote to each other, she seemed like a little child, while he sounded like a young adult. In love with a child.
Okay, they waited 4 years before they decided to elope... but still. How old wore they??? She still believed in fairies! You don't go from that to wanting to get married in just 4 years!
This is a story of childhood friends (more of pen-pals, actually) turned lovers. With plenty of miscommunication, false identities, secrets.
What I always liked about this author were the light-hearted stories, unbelievable but cute, with plenty of humor. Here... the humor was missing, unfortunately. Although a lot of situations could've become comical.
Also... what disturbed me a little, was this.
In the letters they wrote to each other, she seemed like a little child, while he sounded like a young adult. In love with a child.
Okay, they waited 4 years before they decided to elope... but still. How old wore they??? She still believed in fairies! You don't go from that to wanting to get married in just 4 years!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2025
Amazing! This author is one of my favorites!
March 4, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ I had to suspend some disbelief, but overall it was pretty cute. I wished we had got to see more of their love story develop more. We had the letters, but even though went to friendly to more pretty quickly, we missed a lot in between. And then later on I felt like I just didn’t see why they were in love now. I wanted more conversations between the two of them.
May 16, 2025
Charming! This was my first book by Ms. Laporte and I was pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed this lighthearted story, lots of fun moments and just an entertaining story.
Content Rated G
Romance: Clean, kissing
Language: None that I remember
Violence: None
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Content Rated G
Romance: Clean, kissing
Language: None that I remember
Violence: None
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May 14, 2025
Listened to the well performed audio. It was cute enough. Palate cleanser. Had the miscommunication or I should say, failure for the H to communicate, trope to add plot angst. That was kinda annoying but it was an easy listen.
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February 16, 2025
This is a lighthearted story and an enjoyable read with mistaken identity, false names, secrets, bitterness, surprises and a happily ever after. Or even two. Feels like a fairy tale. Enjoy.
March 5, 2025
A funny and light regency, totally absurd and unbelievable. Don't look for any historical truth there, but if you want a jovial, irreverent romp, this book will deliver. The ending was a bit pat, like in fairy tales, but the story and the characters worked - if you disregard the 'unbelievable' part. Overall: immensely readable.
February 28, 2025
This author never disappoints. Great book. Great characters. Lots of laugh out loud moments.
February 26, 2025
Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap
by: Sofi Laporte
@sofilaporteauthor
-I give 5 stars!⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~A pretty impostor. A devil of a duke. A dangerous game of deception...
“The only thing that really matters is love.”
-My friends, Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap, is a deae story that completely surprised, and precisely wound its way into my heart. I wasn’t sure where this story would go but, oh my goodness, it was such a delight and is a story filled with such sweetness that I adored it. This dear clean, sweet and cheeky Regency romcom, will take you on a great adventure of the heart as you step delightfully into the world of Sofi Laporte’s Regency ton, where spinsters are merry, rakes are charming, and no one is quite who they seem. There are unexpected twists and turns that had my emotions all over the place but, in all the best ways. In fact, this delightfully charming story is richly filled with layers. As you read, the tender layers are pulled back, to reach the core, where such sweetness, content, belonging, healing, and love are so beautifully found and embraced. The tension filled banter, the swoony and tender moments, the secret looks, and the private meetings captivated me. The ending, so satisfying that I was gently moved to a few tears. I loved the journey with love finds its true way through hidden identities, forbidden love and the barrier of time that is emphasized so wonderfully in this sweet tale. This is a charming story that is worth the dear read!🙌🏻📚🩷
“You are not merely my world-you are my every hope, my every dream, the very air I breathe.”
-Content: theme of hidden and mistaken identities.
“every thought, every breath I breathe, belongs to you.
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“I love you deeply and unreservedly. That is all I wished to tell you today.”
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by: Sofi Laporte
@sofilaporteauthor
-I give 5 stars!⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~A pretty impostor. A devil of a duke. A dangerous game of deception...
“The only thing that really matters is love.”
-My friends, Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap, is a deae story that completely surprised, and precisely wound its way into my heart. I wasn’t sure where this story would go but, oh my goodness, it was such a delight and is a story filled with such sweetness that I adored it. This dear clean, sweet and cheeky Regency romcom, will take you on a great adventure of the heart as you step delightfully into the world of Sofi Laporte’s Regency ton, where spinsters are merry, rakes are charming, and no one is quite who they seem. There are unexpected twists and turns that had my emotions all over the place but, in all the best ways. In fact, this delightfully charming story is richly filled with layers. As you read, the tender layers are pulled back, to reach the core, where such sweetness, content, belonging, healing, and love are so beautifully found and embraced. The tension filled banter, the swoony and tender moments, the secret looks, and the private meetings captivated me. The ending, so satisfying that I was gently moved to a few tears. I loved the journey with love finds its true way through hidden identities, forbidden love and the barrier of time that is emphasized so wonderfully in this sweet tale. This is a charming story that is worth the dear read!🙌🏻📚🩷
“You are not merely my world-you are my every hope, my every dream, the very air I breathe.”
-Content: theme of hidden and mistaken identities.
“every thought, every breath I breathe, belongs to you.
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“I love you deeply and unreservedly. That is all I wished to tell you today.”
#ladyemilysmatchmakingmishap
#sofialaporteauthor
#delightfulstoryworthreading
#allaboutthebestreads
February 25, 2025
Emily and Cecily lost their home and father on the same day, and have been living by their wits ever since - and they blame it all on the Duke of Wolferton. So when Emily suddenly learns that the duke is seeking a bride, she decides on the ultimate revenge: get him to marry her beautiful sister, and thereby regain their lost childhood home. But between mistaken identity, Cecily injuring her leg and the duke's determination not to be 'snared' by any fortune hunter, Emily's plans seem doomed. Worse, being so close to her childhood home is reminding her of both the best and worst parts of her childhood - both of which revolve around one person. As Emily's plans grow ever more tangled, can any good come out of this fateful visit?
A delightful read which held me enthralled from start to end. The interspersed letters are a great touch, and the growing romance is done beautifully. There's so much emotion between Emily and the duke, for better and worse(!), but the result is a long road to real understanding. With an interesting setting and background, characters I enjoyed getting to know, a beautiful clean romance, childhood letters and a message of forgiveness and reconciliation, this is a touching and heartwarming read. As for the final touch with Cecily - well, you'll have to read it! A great read and I'm looking forward to the next book already. Recommended.
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
A delightful read which held me enthralled from start to end. The interspersed letters are a great touch, and the growing romance is done beautifully. There's so much emotion between Emily and the duke, for better and worse(!), but the result is a long road to real understanding. With an interesting setting and background, characters I enjoyed getting to know, a beautiful clean romance, childhood letters and a message of forgiveness and reconciliation, this is a touching and heartwarming read. As for the final touch with Cecily - well, you'll have to read it! A great read and I'm looking forward to the next book already. Recommended.
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
February 25, 2025
Oh my this book just captivated me right from the beginning. Sofi is a master at pulling you into the story. She has you going in one direction with the story then she catches you with an unexpected twist. I love her characters and their interaction.
Lady Emily Hepplewhite and her sister Cecily, have been forced to take care of each other since the death of their father. They have become imposters moving from family to family. None of them their own. Now Emily has decided to finally get even with the Duke of Wolferton. She blames him for the loss of their home and the death of her father. She has heard the rumors that he is going to his country home for a house party to choose a bride. She decides to get an invitation for her and her sister, so that she can get him to marry her sister and restore their home to them. Somehow Emily thinks the wrong man is the Duke and she gets off to a very bad start with his coachman who is actually the Duke. She does get her invitation and then the fun really begins when the Duke turns the tables on her knowing she is an imposter.
Throughout the book we get peaks from her past through letters that she remembers sending as a child to Fenn. Those letters will be a key to the story.
This is a book that I will definitely read again.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
Lady Emily Hepplewhite and her sister Cecily, have been forced to take care of each other since the death of their father. They have become imposters moving from family to family. None of them their own. Now Emily has decided to finally get even with the Duke of Wolferton. She blames him for the loss of their home and the death of her father. She has heard the rumors that he is going to his country home for a house party to choose a bride. She decides to get an invitation for her and her sister, so that she can get him to marry her sister and restore their home to them. Somehow Emily thinks the wrong man is the Duke and she gets off to a very bad start with his coachman who is actually the Duke. She does get her invitation and then the fun really begins when the Duke turns the tables on her knowing she is an imposter.
Throughout the book we get peaks from her past through letters that she remembers sending as a child to Fenn. Those letters will be a key to the story.
This is a book that I will definitely read again.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
April 11, 2025
This was another delightful clean regency in the series "Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues". As with the previous books, the plot involves some deception, some previous interaction between the couple and some misunderstanding.
The author wrote in a newsletter: "I wanted something light and charming, but also whimsically romantic. Most of all, I wanted to feel the heartbreaking love between [the protagonist couple]". In my view, she's achieved her goals. I had a smile on my face almost constantly, I enjoyed the dialogues with banter as well as the really sweet epistolary relationship and I found the romance endearing.
At some point the historical accuracy regarding social interactions (for instance, kissing or other PDAs) was a bit lax. The plausibility of some aspects of the plot was also a bit thin. But I didn't mind it much. The overall atmosphere was right and these more unrealistic aspects of the story didn't deter me from enjoying the book very much. Why wasn't this a 5-star read then? Because at some points there were some inconsistencies, mainly about who knows what when, and I was a bit baffled. I suppose the story and the deceptions were so convoluted that it was difficult for the author to keep track of it all and to disentangle everything in the end. But, as a reader I was a bit confused by it all.
The author wrote in a newsletter: "I wanted something light and charming, but also whimsically romantic. Most of all, I wanted to feel the heartbreaking love between [the protagonist couple]". In my view, she's achieved her goals. I had a smile on my face almost constantly, I enjoyed the dialogues with banter as well as the really sweet epistolary relationship and I found the romance endearing.
At some point the historical accuracy regarding social interactions (for instance, kissing or other PDAs) was a bit lax. The plausibility of some aspects of the plot was also a bit thin. But I didn't mind it much. The overall atmosphere was right and these more unrealistic aspects of the story didn't deter me from enjoying the book very much. Why wasn't this a 5-star read then? Because at some points there were some inconsistencies, mainly about who knows what when, and I was a bit baffled. I suppose the story and the deceptions were so convoluted that it was difficult for the author to keep track of it all and to disentangle everything in the end. But, as a reader I was a bit confused by it all.
February 24, 2025
Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap by Sofi Laporte will make you dizzy from all of the twists and turns the author cooks up.
** I would like to express my thanks to ☆ Sofi Laporte ☆ for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review **
I have been on a break from regency books, and Sofi Laporte made me fall in love again with regency. This author really has a way of blindsiding you and I love it. While reading I was 100% sure of one fact and then she threw a curveball straight to the face and I second guessed everything. Then a bus comes and drops on you with another twist and I triple guessed everything. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I seriously gasped out loud at so many places. When I finished this book, I just thought, Sofi Laporte did it again.
The book was a dual POV between the main characters, with written letters in between. With each chapter we get to see more and more of the characters’ backstories, I seriously couldn't stop. The tension filled banter, the secret looks, and the private meetings gripped me. I JUST LOVED IT. And also? How many identities can one have?
Do you want a wonderful regency romance book that will have you reeling from shock? This is the one for you! Can’t wait for the next one!
** I would like to express my thanks to ☆ Sofi Laporte ☆ for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review **
I have been on a break from regency books, and Sofi Laporte made me fall in love again with regency. This author really has a way of blindsiding you and I love it. While reading I was 100% sure of one fact and then she threw a curveball straight to the face and I second guessed everything. Then a bus comes and drops on you with another twist and I triple guessed everything. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I seriously gasped out loud at so many places. When I finished this book, I just thought, Sofi Laporte did it again.
The book was a dual POV between the main characters, with written letters in between. With each chapter we get to see more and more of the characters’ backstories, I seriously couldn't stop. The tension filled banter, the secret looks, and the private meetings gripped me. I JUST LOVED IT. And also? How many identities can one have?
Do you want a wonderful regency romance book that will have you reeling from shock? This is the one for you! Can’t wait for the next one!
March 9, 2025
Emily and her sister Cissy are imposters. Ever since the tragic death of their father, they have been deceiving their way through society, pretending to be relatives of rich, aged women so that they have a place to live. But when fortune turns, Emily determines that they will return to the home they grew up in and trick the “Devil Duke” into marrying the beautiful Cissy so that they can claim their beloved cottage on his estate.
When Emily runs into the Duke’s coachman at an inn, however, he discovers that Emily is not the lady she’s pretending to be. She reveals her plans to him, only to discover that he is not as trustworthy as she’d hoped. Secrets abound. Masks conceal true identities. And the fate of both Emily and her sister hang in the balance as Emily must discover whether she can love again after having her heart broken so long ago.
This Regency romance captured my interest immediately. The frame story of letters exchanged between Emily and a fay spirit of the woods was utterly charming. The misunderstandings between the two lovers were predictable, but so poignant to read about. I started this book much too late in the evening and had to stay up much too late to finish it. Recommended.
When Emily runs into the Duke’s coachman at an inn, however, he discovers that Emily is not the lady she’s pretending to be. She reveals her plans to him, only to discover that he is not as trustworthy as she’d hoped. Secrets abound. Masks conceal true identities. And the fate of both Emily and her sister hang in the balance as Emily must discover whether she can love again after having her heart broken so long ago.
This Regency romance captured my interest immediately. The frame story of letters exchanged between Emily and a fay spirit of the woods was utterly charming. The misunderstandings between the two lovers were predictable, but so poignant to read about. I started this book much too late in the evening and had to stay up much too late to finish it. Recommended.
October 31, 2025
Wow. Ok, where to begin… This book isn’t flawless. It’s a regency that doesn’t read much like a regency. Those looking for a book strictly true to the time period will likely be disappointed… You also have to suspend disbelief at several points (like how a couple of penniless commoners would be able to fake nobility without any prior exposure, or how anyone would think tricking someone into marrying their beloved sister is revenge)… And there’s the matter of complete insta-love on the part of the FMC…
And yet somehow this book was utterly captivating, haunting even. I could not seem to put it down and stayed up ridiculously late into the night/morning reading it. And now that it’s over, I can’t stop thinking on it. The characters, their interactions…
This book is less silly and more serious than others of the series. It’s still light and entertaining, but not purposefully ridiculous. The writing style is smooth and engaging, and I loved the way Sofi used their prior correspondence to build out their relationship.
Highly recommended to those with proper expectations.
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There is no real mention of faith or God.
And yet somehow this book was utterly captivating, haunting even. I could not seem to put it down and stayed up ridiculously late into the night/morning reading it. And now that it’s over, I can’t stop thinking on it. The characters, their interactions…
This book is less silly and more serious than others of the series. It’s still light and entertaining, but not purposefully ridiculous. The writing style is smooth and engaging, and I loved the way Sofi used their prior correspondence to build out their relationship.
Highly recommended to those with proper expectations.
Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There is no real mention of faith or God.
February 18, 2025
Two sisters imperiled. Two lovers separated. Shrouded identities, fairy folk, despicable villains and desperate maidens. Sofi Laporte’s romp through Regency England has this and more.
This charming tale, told in part in an epistolary exchange, wraps its way around your heart. We get to root for yet another charming heroine among Ms. Laporte’s creations.
The cast of characters is expanded by a triplet of aunts, who unlike the witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, serve as comic relief in a sometime dark tale. I can’t get enough of these ladies. I hold out hope they and their quips show up in future tales.
The ill fated lovers: will they, won’t they get together? You must read the story, which like any fine romance of hers, replete with witty conversations and charming personalities, keeps one on the edge of one’s seat. Ms. Laporte gives us an engaging story to wile away the winter hours.
This one, in my humble opinion, bears a Georgette Heyer stamp of approval. Feel free to disagree with me, but do read it first.
This charming tale, told in part in an epistolary exchange, wraps its way around your heart. We get to root for yet another charming heroine among Ms. Laporte’s creations.
The cast of characters is expanded by a triplet of aunts, who unlike the witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, serve as comic relief in a sometime dark tale. I can’t get enough of these ladies. I hold out hope they and their quips show up in future tales.
The ill fated lovers: will they, won’t they get together? You must read the story, which like any fine romance of hers, replete with witty conversations and charming personalities, keeps one on the edge of one’s seat. Ms. Laporte gives us an engaging story to wile away the winter hours.
This one, in my humble opinion, bears a Georgette Heyer stamp of approval. Feel free to disagree with me, but do read it first.
February 26, 2025
What can I say about a Merry Spinsters book that I haven’t said before? They are all irresistible! With “Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap,” I was pulled into the story immediately. It is so skillfully written, and so delicately and intricately plotted, that I was completely engrossed by the story and could not put it down. I won’t give away a single bit of the deliciousness of this book, as it should be for the reader to discover on their own, but I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The climax was entirely unexpected, the denoument so very lovely, and the epilogue more than hints at a perfectly wonderful happily ever after. All of that said, it is also a rollicking romp of a story that you never want to end. This author has very high expectations of herself, and her dedication and hard work is evident. If anything, she’s surpassed her previous excellent work with “Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap.” It’s simply wonderful! This is my honest opinion after reading an ARC. You should read it too — you’ll be glad you did!
September 25, 2025
So cute!!
Lady Emily's Matchmaking Mishap was so cute! Emily and her sister, Cecily, have been on their own for years after they got evicted from their childhood home, and their father died. Just to keep a roof over their heads, they've been impersonating distant family members to kind older people and care for them until they pass. Over and over again until they come back to the place that started it all... and the duke responsible for evicting them that could winter night in the first place. And Emily has a plan.
I loved all the letters exchanged between Wren and Fenn as they grew older. Seeing his kindness and compassion toward his Little Wren--aka Emily.
I love the element of mistaken identity. Is the duke really who you think he is? No, no! He definitely can't be. But, wait. Is he? Maybe. Yes. No. Oh, I don't know!
It was perfect!! This is one of my favorite books in this Merry Spinsters series, but you seriously can't go wrong with any of them.
No foul language, no sex scenes, just clean romance, an intriguing plot, and some swoony kisses. Yes, please!!
Lady Emily's Matchmaking Mishap was so cute! Emily and her sister, Cecily, have been on their own for years after they got evicted from their childhood home, and their father died. Just to keep a roof over their heads, they've been impersonating distant family members to kind older people and care for them until they pass. Over and over again until they come back to the place that started it all... and the duke responsible for evicting them that could winter night in the first place. And Emily has a plan.
I loved all the letters exchanged between Wren and Fenn as they grew older. Seeing his kindness and compassion toward his Little Wren--aka Emily.
I love the element of mistaken identity. Is the duke really who you think he is? No, no! He definitely can't be. But, wait. Is he? Maybe. Yes. No. Oh, I don't know!
It was perfect!! This is one of my favorite books in this Merry Spinsters series, but you seriously can't go wrong with any of them.
No foul language, no sex scenes, just clean romance, an intriguing plot, and some swoony kisses. Yes, please!!
April 26, 2025
4 STARS. This was so fun. I LOVED the corresponding and the forrest fae aspect. I’m learning that I really like the ‘secret correspondent’ trope. Add that, first loves, good old fashion rogues, secret identities galore, and I’m happy!
Some people say that these books are too unrealistic but I like that! This author doesn’t just stick to one way of doing things. Her stories are unpredictable and simply delightful. Each one is different but always good. Also, I LOVE the way she actually has her characters walk through their feelings at different points in the book and so the couple ends on the same page. Agggghh! I love it. Also, the ending was cute too!
P.S. It’s hard to believe that I came across this author just so for the sake of researching a minor trope (Lady Avery), and now I’m obsessed with this author. This just shows I need to go back to my old way of finding books. Just wander through the library catalog. Digital or otherwise :)
Some people say that these books are too unrealistic but I like that! This author doesn’t just stick to one way of doing things. Her stories are unpredictable and simply delightful. Each one is different but always good. Also, I LOVE the way she actually has her characters walk through their feelings at different points in the book and so the couple ends on the same page. Agggghh! I love it. Also, the ending was cute too!
P.S. It’s hard to believe that I came across this author just so for the sake of researching a minor trope (Lady Avery), and now I’m obsessed with this author. This just shows I need to go back to my old way of finding books. Just wander through the library catalog. Digital or otherwise :)
December 27, 2025
Another perfect fairy tale by Sofi Laporte!
I cannot tell which old stories she is drawing from for inspiration. Maybe she's not? Maybe there is a bottomless well of flawless happy endings in her head. I certainly hope there is because there is something pristinely positive in her delivery. There is comfort in her playful style and the predestined love stories feel practically mythical. Most importantly, her characters might be tricked or misled but nobody is chronically unintelligent. The villains in this story are in the past so there is nobody there to be actively angry with. The effect is that of an excellent - still warm - vanilla pudding with a cherry sauce.
The Duke of Wolferton is unrepentantly dedicated and staunchly romantic. He aims to understand Emily and her circumstances when it would be so easy to shame and reject her. The letters spread throughout the novel are swoon-worthy.
I cannot tell which old stories she is drawing from for inspiration. Maybe she's not? Maybe there is a bottomless well of flawless happy endings in her head. I certainly hope there is because there is something pristinely positive in her delivery. There is comfort in her playful style and the predestined love stories feel practically mythical. Most importantly, her characters might be tricked or misled but nobody is chronically unintelligent. The villains in this story are in the past so there is nobody there to be actively angry with. The effect is that of an excellent - still warm - vanilla pudding with a cherry sauce.
The Duke of Wolferton is unrepentantly dedicated and staunchly romantic. He aims to understand Emily and her circumstances when it would be so easy to shame and reject her. The letters spread throughout the novel are swoon-worthy.
February 16, 2025
Charming story of both Emily’s childhood (told through letters between her, Little Wren, and the Forest Fay, Fenn, who grants her wishes) and her current life struggling to survive after the death of her father. Although I realized who Fenn and the coachman were nearly from the beginning, it didn’t distract from the story unfolding so sweetly. My heart rejoiced as two lost souls discovered each other and found comfort from their heartaches and joy in their friendship which deepened to love. There were a few twists along the way which allowed the story to progress to their HEA in the loveliest way possible. It was such a satisfying and tender ending, and I can't wait to read more by this author. Thanks to the author, I received a complimentary ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.
February 17, 2025
I love LOVE mistaken identity books that grab you from the first paragraph. And this one does.
I love how this is a story within a story which all comes together. No cliff hanger thank the lord and I read it pretty quickly. In fact, I have no clean clothes today because I couldn’t put it down long enough to wash.
Sofi Laporte loves to put her strong female characters against strong male characters. I think this is partly what draws me to her books. No simpering unless the FMC is trying to get her way/point across. Her books are filled with humor and this one did as well. Emily along with her sister Cissy found their forever homes and this book had a satisfactory ending.
She’s my go-to author when I need to get immersed in a great story. This book will be in my re-read rotation.
I love how this is a story within a story which all comes together. No cliff hanger thank the lord and I read it pretty quickly. In fact, I have no clean clothes today because I couldn’t put it down long enough to wash.
Sofi Laporte loves to put her strong female characters against strong male characters. I think this is partly what draws me to her books. No simpering unless the FMC is trying to get her way/point across. Her books are filled with humor and this one did as well. Emily along with her sister Cissy found their forever homes and this book had a satisfactory ending.
She’s my go-to author when I need to get immersed in a great story. This book will be in my re-read rotation.
October 13, 2025
Oh, what a fun read this was! I love Sofi LaPorte's sense of humor and excellent yarn-spinning abilities.
Emily and Cecily, two destitute orphaned sisters, are stranded at an Inn while scheming and planning their next adventure.
When the Duke of Wolferton arrives at the Inn their plotting turns to revenge. Emily and her sister hold the duke responsible for the loss of their home and the death of their father.
They quickly don the personas of Lady Poppy and Lady Lydia Featherstone and get themselves invited to the Duke's house party where he is to choose a wife.
In this story nothing is quite what they thought and no one is whom they seem to be.
This was a rollicking good story filled with hijinks and surprises galore.
Emily and Cecily, two destitute orphaned sisters, are stranded at an Inn while scheming and planning their next adventure.
When the Duke of Wolferton arrives at the Inn their plotting turns to revenge. Emily and her sister hold the duke responsible for the loss of their home and the death of their father.
They quickly don the personas of Lady Poppy and Lady Lydia Featherstone and get themselves invited to the Duke's house party where he is to choose a wife.
In this story nothing is quite what they thought and no one is whom they seem to be.
This was a rollicking good story filled with hijinks and surprises galore.
October 23, 2025
At first, I wasn't thrilled that the premise has a lot in common with 2 of her ither books, but when I got 1/4 of the way through, I didn't mind because the characters and situations made the books so different and unique. This is probably my favorite Sofi Laporte book to date!
The pacing was great, characters were well rounded, ending was phenomenal! Honestly, I think the only thing that could have been better was to get more of what happened from the MMC POV throughout the book rather than just a lot of information right at the end. She even sets it up with Mabel knowing some of the particulars. I do acknowledge that if she had known some of that, we wouldn't have the amazing scene at the church.
The pacing was great, characters were well rounded, ending was phenomenal! Honestly, I think the only thing that could have been better was to get more of what happened from the MMC POV throughout the book rather than just a lot of information right at the end. She even sets it up with Mabel knowing some of the particulars. I do acknowledge that if she had known some of that, we wouldn't have the amazing scene at the church.
March 2, 2025
excellent story
I really enjoyed this book. When I started reading and realized it was about two ladies pretending too be someone else I was not thinking I would enjoy itt quite Soo much. The misunderstandings that creates when the identity is revealed usually is kind of annoying. But I really liked that the identity issue fort the H and h were discovered early in the story. So in the end I loved how it developed and the ending family relationship was quite unexpected. So this was definately Ann excellent read for those that like this genre.
The author is excellent at weaving a story and making it believable. Itt flows smoothly and keeps you hooked.
I really enjoyed this book. When I started reading and realized it was about two ladies pretending too be someone else I was not thinking I would enjoy itt quite Soo much. The misunderstandings that creates when the identity is revealed usually is kind of annoying. But I really liked that the identity issue fort the H and h were discovered early in the story. So in the end I loved how it developed and the ending family relationship was quite unexpected. So this was definately Ann excellent read for those that like this genre.
The author is excellent at weaving a story and making it believable. Itt flows smoothly and keeps you hooked.
May 14, 2025
Another great read from this author. I actually listened to this on her YouTube account. The narrator she uses is also great! I enjoyed the flashbacks to their childhood notes. I enjoyed the way in which the author pealed back the layers of the main characters for us so we could understand what made them them. I enjoyed the way the romance developed. As always, I feel like I have a sense of the way the story will go or end but there's a little twist or layer that gives the story a satisfying feel & never on the nose or feels formulaic. I'm always excited when this author releases a book & she is now an auto read for me!
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