The Unexpected Heiress by Cassidy Crane

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do love historical romances, and this one wasn’t an exception. My only real issue was that there just wasn’t enough of the book.

Here’s the blurb:

All Clara Cooper wants is something exciting to happen to her for a change. She chafes against the constraints of her society, which would rather see her married off than achieve her artistic dreams. A surprise inheritance turns her life on its head, opening doors she’d never dreamed of.

Addie Barnes is nothing if not pragmatic. Getting by on nothing but her wits and her looks, she turns her savvy eye to Clara and her secret fortune. If she can become Clara’s companion, she’ll be set for life. She initially sees Clara as a means to an end, but as their connection deepens, she grapples with conflicting emotions.

Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Great Depression, can they find redemption and love in the face of adversity?

I enjoyed the characters, especially Addie who wasn’t always a very likable person. She was a young woman who was used to fending for herself, no matter what, and it was nice to see her grow. Clara had some good growth, too, moving away from being a naive woman with no self-confidence to an independent artist. I mean, inheriting a cool half million will help with that, of course.

What I meant by there wasn’t enough book is that weeks and months would go in book time that could have been filled with how our ladies were growing and experiencing life. Those were some of the things I wanted to know about. The book is less than 200 pages but absolutely could have been longer to give us a better connection to both women.

Overall, I really did enjoy The Unexpected Heiress and recommend it for a nice, light read.

Thanks to BSB and NetGalley for the ebook.



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