Book Review: Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham


Book Review: Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham 
4 Stars 

Perfect for fans of:
  • Clean romance
  • Themes of forgiveness and second chances
  • Clean alternative to Bridgerton 
  • Witty banter 
  • Enemies to lovers
  • Regency rom-coms
  • Jane Austen 

This was another great book by Pepper! Emmeline is independent and determined never to lose her heart again, especially not after Simon broke it years ago. She is unique by secretly writing novels under a fake name and she is easily someone we root for in this book.

Simon adds depth and emotional baggage....he was once a charming bachelor but now humbled and forced to rebuild his estate and reputation. 

I loved seeing him and Emme navigate their shared past together while trying (and failing LOL) to keep things as friends only! The CHEMISTRY is off the charts in this one!

As always, Pepper brings the LAUGHS to the table. Witty banter, lots of adorable chaos...mischievous situations and yet, still the lighthearted moments bring so much to this book. 

My Jane Austen, Regency romance fans who want a clean read, pick this one up. 

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for a complimentary copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

4/5 Stars

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7931036156
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HAbIAe
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/640509


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