The Managing Miss

Promise of Forever After, Book 5

By: Heidi Kimball

Narrated by: Jessica Schly

She is capable of managing everything—except for her heart. Tasked with making a brilliant match for her cousin, Lavinia Harcourt whisks her entire household, including their two exotic pets, off to London for the season. With limited funds and few connections, however, the undertaking is not easy. But Lavinia is nothing if not resourceful, and she comes up with a brilliant solution—one that involves her late father’s reminiscences, a forged letter, and an earl.

After years in London society, Henry Kingston, the Earl of Carlton, has become jaded to those who would use him for his title and wealth. But when Miss Lavinia Harcourt is ushered into his study, bearing a letter that calls in a favor from his late father’s past, he finds himself obligated to help.

Despite his reluctance and her best intentions, Lavinia inadvertently manages to slowly entangle Lord Carlton in her family affairs, charming him with her frank and open manner along the way. By the time she realizes her own feelings for Carlton, however, she fears that the forged letter that initially brought them together may be the very thing that keeps them apart.

©2023 Heidi Kimball (P)2023 Heidi Kimball

A delightful regency rom-com

This is such an enjoyable read. The characters are wonderful, the story fun and humorous, and the romance sweet. It’s a novella and fairly short, but it didn’t feel rushed or shallow because of it. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author, and the narrator is excellent.

So good!

Content:
There is no foul language or sex, and the violence is minimal. The romance is limited to a couple mildly descriptive kisses. There is no mention of faith or God.

The trifecta!

This was such a delightful story! Unlike so many Regency romances that are filled with doom and gloom, this was uplifting, a delightful story, full of wit and humor. Kudos to the author for a job well done, and hats off to the narrator!

Loved

while this one was great as the first, it would have been nice to listen to the two not on audiobooks. a little disappointed in the series by different authors which are not all available.