Witty in pink

An enemies-to-lovers Regency romance in which love wins out over legacies. Eighteen-year-old Blythe Rowley has no interest in seeing "certified man-child" Briggs Goswick--not since the cruel prank he perpetrated four years earlier that landed her in a literal pigsty. But his celebrated return to Mistlethrush Hall, his family's home, forces them into close proximity. Briggs is heir to his late father's estate as well as the debts from his gambling habit and keeping of a mistress. He'll most likely lose the property, but he's hoping to marry well and spare his mother and brother from learning of his father's exploits. Blythe's family has never been as wealthy as their relatives, and she's hoping to turn her passion for beekeeping into an apiary business to help with much-needed repairs of the family home. Blythe and Briggs' first encounters are charged and rocky, but as they keep getting thrown together, they realize they could help each other out: Blythe agrees to help Briggs woo the cold, wealthy Sabrina Dixon, and in turn, Briggs will help connect Blythe with potential business investors. Both try to squash their burgeoning feelings, which leads to great pining, bubbly dialogue, and palpable chemistry. The momentum builds to a gratifying ending. Characters present white. A satisfying period romance that's sure to delight. (content note)(Romance. 13-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.