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Wit & Intrigue

An Assignation to Remember, Book 1

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Wit & Intrigue

By: Angela E. Johnson
Narrated by: Sarah Kempton
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She has an intoxicating imagination. He has a broken heart.

Lady Debra Richardson never expected her imagination would be a source of trouble. As the eighth and youngest child of the Earl and Countess of Norwood, Debra has yet to enter society. As her 18th birthday approaches, she anticipates a debut into society.

Alexander Evans, The Earl of Trenton, arrived in the Isle of Wight with a broken heart after the woman he loves refused his offer of marriage. His friend, Lord Samuel Richardson invited him to a house party with the understanding of being introduced to Lady Kate Richardson.

In an unforeseen assignation, Lady Debra and Lord Trenton will have to see if love is possible in a marriage of convenience.

©2020 Angela Johnson (P)2020 Angela Johnson Regency Romance Romance Regency Historical Historical Fiction Fake Relationship Heartfelt
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This was a fun book to listen to. There were a lot of funny parts between the two main characters. There was also plenty of action that kept it exciting. My only complaint is that it took Alex almost the whole book to finally decently his wife to all those horrible people. The narrator was excellent. She changed her voice for all the different characters and she did a great job with the male voices.

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I usually love books by Angela E. Johnson—she’s genuinely one of my favorite authors—but Wit and Intrigue felt like an earlier work before she fully found her stride.

I’ve seen quite a bit of criticism for this book, and while I understand some of it, I don’t think it deserves to turn readers away from her entirely. If this is your first experience with her writing, I’d really encourage you to give her another chance. Her later books are absolutely wonderful and show just how much she’s grown as a storyteller.

As for this story, I had mixed feelings. Debra and Alexandra’s relationship is both touching and frustrating at times. Their marriage begins under unfortunate circumstances—being caught alone together, which in that era essentially forces them into marriage despite having done nothing wrong. It creates a foundation that’s more awkward and strained than romantic.

Debra’s character is especially easy to sympathize with. She’s been criticized by her own family for years simply for having red hair and freckles, which leaves her deeply insecure. Watching her struggle with those insecurities—and with Alexandra’s initial distance—adds an emotional weight to the story. When his feelings begin to change, it takes time for her to trust him again, especially after feeling hurt. Their journey is complicated, sometimes messy, but not without its meaningful moments.

One of the biggest drawbacks for me, though, was the narration. It really took away from the overall experience. That said, Angela’s newer books feature a narrator I absolutely love, which makes a huge difference.

Overall, while this wasn’t my favorite, it wasn’t a bad book either—just uneven. If you’re new to Angela E. Johnson, I wouldn’t start here. Instead, I highly recommend her Fernley Brothers series, which truly showcases how talented she is as a writer.

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