An Improbable Scheme

About the Book:

Some secrets are worth stealing. Some hearts are harder to escape.

Lady Elsbeth Caldwell has long suspected that her stepfather is hiding something far more sinister behind his polished façade. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on an investigation that leads her to take desperate measures, including robbing a passing coach under the cover of night. Unfortunately, the coach belongs to Niles Drayton, Earl of Westcott—a man with a sharp tongue, a sharper wit, and a maddening ability to remain amused in even the most scandalous circumstances.

Niles has no patience for matchmaking schemes, particularly those orchestrated by his well-meaning aunt. But when he’s introduced to the opinionated and undeniably intriguing Lady Elsbeth, he is determined to keep her as far away from his sister—and himself—as possible.

As threats begin to close in around Elsbeth, Niles is pulled deeper into her world. What begins as a reluctant association soon becomes an uneasy alliance, and then something far more a fragile, undeniable connection. When long-buried secrets come to light and the true extent of the deception surrounding Elsbeth is revealed, the two must trust each other if they hope to survive.

Because this time, it isn’t just Elsbeth’s heart at risk—it’s her life.

As the first novel in the series by author Laura Beers, An Improbable Scheme starts the Courting the Unconventional series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.

My Review: 

Elsbeth Caldwell is positive that her stepfather is hiding something nefarious and she is determined to find out what it is. The way in which she goes about trying to discover his secrets is very unconventional and leads to a unique meeting of the eligible Lord Niles Westcott.

This enemies to more story has great things for you to enjoy:
Regency period
dual POV
humor
mystery
danger
family
exciting rescue

This is the beginning of the Courting the Unconventional series, and I am excited to read the books that will follow. I’m always happy to recommend Ms. Beers’s books to readers, knowing that the stories are interesting and the romance storyline can be enjoyed by readers young and mature alike.

Funny quote: “Quite frankly, she loathed everything about him. His clothing. His face. She loathed it all.”

I received this complimentary copy of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.