A Deal with a Debutante by Chelsea Bobulski: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She's running from London's marriage mart. He's running out of time to save his estate. Neither planned on falling in love--but their hearts have other plans.

American heiress Calliope Hart is thrust into London's high society against her will, all because her mother is determined to marry her off to an aristocrat. Despite being named "the debutante of the season" back in New York, Calliope wants nothing more than to avoid becoming another pawn in the social game.

Edward Chase, the Earl of Hayward, is on the brink of financial ruin. To save his estate, he must marry, and Calliope Hart is his last hope. When he boldly declares his intentions, she swiftly rejects him, making it clear she has no interest in marrying for convenience. Undeterred, Edward offers a deal: He will escort Calliope to all the best sights of London that she's been dying to see if she agrees to visit his estate and consider what they could accomplish together.

What begins as a business arrangement soon sparks something much more complicated--an undeniable chemistry neither can ignore. But as their hearts begin to soften, both must confront their fears: Can Calliope trust Edward with her heart, and can Edward truly win her love when she's convinced he only wants her fortune?

A no-spice, clean and wholesome historical romance with a delightful mix of witty banter and charming romance set in Edwardian England. Read if you like the marriage of convenience, enemies-to-lovers, and he-falls-first tropes, Alexandra Vasti, Evie Dunmore, Sophie Irwin, and Martha Waters.

The Author

Chelsea Bobulski is the author of two YA contemporary fantasy novels and the four-book All I Want for Christmas series. Chelsea graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and loves to use her knowledge of the past to inspire her historical and contemporary stories alike. Learn more at ChelseaBobulski.com.

Book Review

To be completely honest, I chose to read this one based on the gorgeous cover alone. Thankfully, this was one of those instances when judging a book by its cover absolutely paid off. The story inside was just as lovely as its exterior. While this one will definitely appeal to fans of marriage of convenience... it's not exactly your typical MOC trope either... and I loved that little twist on one of my favorite tropes! Edward needs a wife to save his estate, and Calliope's mother is trying to marry her off, though she wants nothing to do with it. Let's just say they didn't get off to a great start, but I loved watching their relationship build naturally throughout the story. It was a sweet romance that I couldn't help but enjoy. I also enjoyed meeting many other great side characters... and I look forward to seeing what comes next in the series too! This is definitely one that fans of Edwardian era romance are going to want to add to their TBR. 

A Deal with a Debutante is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language.



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