{Historical Romance Review} The Heiress Swap by @MMichaelsAuthor

The Heiress Swap by Maddison Michaels
Published by Entangled: Amara on July 25, 2023
Genres: Romance, Historical
Pages: 386
Source: Netgalley
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Evie Jenkins didn’t know what she was thinking by agreeing to switch places with her American heiress cousin. After all, she’s naught but a poor—and usually quite sensible—companion. All she has to do is spend six weeks among London society, pretending to be an heiress…and ensure that absolutely under no circumstances does she accept any proposals of marriage.
When his cousin declares himself in love with a new woman visiting from the States, Alexander Trenton—the sixth Duke of Hargrave—is determined to prove that the young lady in question is just another American "Dollar Princess" desperate for an English title. She seems innocent enough, but Alex is determined to expose her…by thoroughly seducing the lovely and fiercely intelligent heiress himself.
What he assumed would be just one simple kiss erupts into something wild, uncontrollable, and much too public. Now the duke must save her reputation with a betrothal…little knowing that his charming Princess harbors a secret that would certainly ruin them both.

I received The Heiress Swap for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

English Evie Jenkins would do almost anything for her American cousin, Aimee. At 16, Evie was taken in by her uncle and swept away to New York. Yerning to show her father she can contribute to his successful business, Aimee want to take Evie’s place participating in a six week crash course as a secretary at the London branch of her father’s company. Evie would pretend to be Aimee and spend six weeks as an heiress looking for a husband. When Evie finally agrees, she never fathoms that her life will change forever.

Alexander “Alex” Trenton, Duke of Hargrave, can’t stand American Dollar Princesses such as Aimee (Evie). He thinks they are all title hungry, but as he gets to know the beautiful and intelligent lady, his views begin to waiver. As Alex tries to save his cousin, Sam, for falling into the trap of an American Dollar Princess, he accidentally gets caught himself. Thus Evie and Alex concoct a fake engagement.

Through all the kisses, miscommunications, and a whirlwind adventure, Evie and Alex fall in love. Maddison Micheals, once again, had me laughing, crying, and hollering as I furiously turned each page. I loved the transition that Evie goes through while she gets to know the people she is surrounded by in her time as Aimee. Strong, yet shy, Evie blooms as Alex and his cousins show her a London she’d never believed she’d see. Alex’s transition is full of stops and starts. His past heartbreak with Americans spoils his opinion of Aimee but he can’t help himself from falling in love.

While the story focuses on Evie and Alex, Aimee also has an interesting time as she masquerades as Evie. Is there a story there? Hopefully, Maddison Michaels will let us know soon.