Wedded to Her Enemy Knight by Lissa Morgan

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Wedded to Her Enemy KnightWedded to Her Enemy Knight by Lissa Morgan

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: June 18, 2026

Isobel Calvert has been protecting her family and the estate Mistlecote for years, but things are changing, the tide in the War of Roses has turned and the house of York has reclaimed Mistlecote and bestowed it to Sir Edmund Deverell, a warrior whose family originally owned the estate. With her father dead and her brother missing in battle, Isobel is given a choice, marry the elderly Lord Ledwyche or enter a nunnery – nether appeals. But to keep her precious Mistlecote, she proposes another option and asks Edmund to marry her. She is loyal to the house of Lancaster and always will be, but if marrying a Yorkist is the only way to keep her home – so be it. But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine falling for Edmund and having her loyalties tested and pulled in so many different directions. Can there be a HEA in the midst of war?

Edmund Deverell is a great warrior, but his personal life is a mess, his father and brother were lost in war, his mother has retired to a nunnery, and he doesn’t even want to think about his love life! He is attracted to Isobel, but he really doesn’t want to, so when she suggests marriage his first impulse is to reject her, but her plan makes sense. He might want her, but he doesn’t trust her, but the more time he spends with her, the more he wishes he could. Their growing feelings will be tested, and their happiness will be decided by the choices they make – will there be a HEA or just more heartache?

I love a good medieval romance with an enemies to lovers trope, and this story delivers! Edmund is a sigh worthy hero and I loved him immediately, but Isobel took a bit for me to warm up to. Isobel is angry, and her family is on the losing side of the war, so I understood her attitude and hatred, but I felt like it lasted much too long. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and I felt that the author came up with very believable ending for their conflict. If you like a marriage of convenience featuring enemies to lovers and just a little bit of spice – this is the book for you!!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield Park by Claudia Gray

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The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A Novel (MR. DARCY & MISS TILNEY MYSTERY)The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A Novel by Claudia Gray

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery, #5

Release Date: June 16, 2026

Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney are positioned at the center of the story as a pair whose connection is shaped by affection, restraint, and social pressure. Jonathan is recovering physically while also navigating his family’s disapproval, and Juliet is dealing with the consequences of her damaged reputation. Around them, the supporting cast adds tension and complication, especially within the Bingley household, where old loyalties, family expectations, and more calculating personalities create a charged atmosphere.

The plot unfolds around a poisoning at Netherfield Park that draws Jonathan and Juliet back together for another investigation. As they begin looking into the death, the situation grows more complicated with additional danger, hidden motives, and the risk of greater scandal for the household. The mystery develops alongside the broader social conflicts surrounding reputation, marriage, and family duty, giving the story both an investigative thread and a strong connection to the Regency setting.

Overall, I found the book well written and engaging with its blend of mystery, romance, and Austen-inspired drama, but I also felt a bit lost at times because I had not read the previous books in the series. It was easy to tell that many of the emotional stakes and character dynamics had been building for a while, so some moments felt like I was stepping into an ongoing conversation. Even so, Juliet and Jonathan’s relationship, and the unfolding scandal kept me interested enough to appreciate this story, but not enough to go back and read the previous books. This is the fifth book in the series, and I would definitely recommend reading the series in order.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *