Witty in Pink by Erica George

Title: Witty in Pink

Author: Erica George

Narrator: Benjamin Crow, Hannah Martin

Release Date: August 6, 2024

Publisher: print, Entangled Publishing; audio, Tantor Media

Genre: Historical Romantic Comedy

Source: audio, Hoopla Digital

TW: bullying, cursing, death of parent, infidelity, sexism, classism

Synopsis

Keep your friends close. Keep your nemesis closer.

After nearly five years of avoiding him, Briggs Goswick may have appeared at my feet on horseback like a handsome white knight but, in fact, he is a certified man-child.

Briggs may be many things―a society darling (annoying), attractive (so unfair), and heir to an elite family (helpful)―but after humiliating me at a ball several years ago, he is primarily my archnemesis.

His presence has made this summer go from bad to…complicated. I have the weight of saving my family’s name and finances solely on my shoulders, while I endure an endless parade of dreary balls and insufferable suitors to make a favorable match. But I have another idea―a business venture―to save my family. All I need are investors.

And as for Briggs? He’s hiding a secret as well: he’s flat broke.

Now the person I loathe the most in this world is just as trapped as I am―both penniless and our households depending on us to save them. And I think I know how. All I have to do is play nice with the very devil I’ve sworn to hate…

His society connections can boost me from near obscurity to help me win over investors for my business. And perhaps I can help him woo an aloof heiress with deep pockets. It’s a long shot. It might even work…but do I want it to?

Thoughts

Every once in a while, a book comes along that hits all the right notes, and Witty in Pink by Erica George was exactly that for me. It’s one of those reads that takes the familiar Regency romance and adds a unique spin, blending period-appropriate manners with modern-day wit and flair.

I loved the development of their partnership. Their deal—Blythe helping Briggs court a wealthy heiress, and Briggs using his societal connections to help Blythe find investors for her business—set the stage for a deliciously slow burn romance. The tension was perfectly crafted, from their verbal sparring to the subtle softening between them as their relationship evolved. I especially enjoyed the way they both matured over the years, which shifted their perspectives and gave their growing bond authenticity.

Blythe’s determination to turn her passion for bees into a business was such a refreshing angle. I found her ambition to be both inspiring and scandalously fun for a Regency setting. On the flip side, Briggs was more than just the handsome heir; his sense of honor, particularly his loyalty to preserving his family’s reputation despite his father’s mistakes, added real depth to his character.

Benjamin Crow and Hannah Martin did an excellent job narrating this audiobook! They really brought Briggs' and Blythe's pining, frustration, and passion to life. Their performances added another layer of enjoyment to the story, making it an immersive experience that enhanced my appreciation for the characters and their evolving relationship.

If you’re a fan of romances filled with witty banter, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a dash of scandalous ambition, then this is the book for you. The charm of Title TBD swept me away, and I’m sure it’ll do the same for anyone who loves a well-crafted Regency romance with heart, humor, and heat.