Sunday, February 13, 2022

Review - - A Perfect Equation & Galentine's Day Giveaways

A Perfect Equation
by Elizabeth Everett
The Secret Scientists of London - Book 2
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: February 15, 2022
Reviewed by PJ



How do you solve the Perfect Equation? Add one sharp-tongued mathematician to an aloof, handsome nobleman.
 Divide by conflicting loyalties and multiply by a daring group of women hell-bent on conducting their scientific experiments. The solution is a romance that will break every rule.


Six years ago, Miss Letitia Fenley made a mistake, and she’s lived with the consequences ever since. Readying herself to compete for the prestigious Rosewood Prize for Mathematics, she is suddenly asked to take on another responsibility—managing Athena’s Retreat, a secret haven for England’s women scientists. Having spent the last six years on her own, Letty doesn’t want the offers of friendship from other club members and certainly doesn’t need any help from the insufferably attractive Lord Greycliff.
 
Lord William Hughes, the Viscount Greycliff cannot afford to make any mistakes. His lifelong dream of becoming the director of a powerful clandestine agency is within his grasp. Tasked with helping Letty safeguard Athena’s Retreat, Grey is positive that he can control the antics of the various scientists as well as manage the tiny mathematician—despite their historic animosity and simmering tension.
 
As Grey and Letty are forced to work together, their mutual dislike turns to admiration and eventually to something...magnetic. When faced with the possibility that Athena’s Retreat will close forever, they must make a choice. Will Grey turn down a chance to change history, or can Letty get to the root of the problem and prove that love is the ultimate answer?



PJ's Thoughts:

How in the world did I miss the first book in this series (and Elizabeth Everett's debut): A Lady's Formula for Love? I corrected that error in a hot second as soon as I turned the final page of A Perfect Equation. And, oh, by the way, I had to get out of bed and turn on my computer in the middle of the night to do it because I finished Grey and Letty's story somewhere around 3:00 AM. But did I care? No, I did not. Because, oh my goodness, this book was so freaking awesome!

First of all, a secret collective of brilliant lady scientists in Victorian London? Yes, please! An opinionated mathematician spurned by society because of an unfortunate scandal years earlier? I am absolutely in her corner. Add a prim and proper Viscount who leads a regimented life devoid of emotion (for reasons), would do most anything for his stepmother (our mathematician's best friend), and, oh yes, had a major role in society turning their backs on Letty all those year's ago? Drop him in the middle of those brilliant, eccentric, and incredibly stubborn lady scientists (including Letty) and you just know his life will never be the same. It's so much fun to watch him unravel. Even more fun to see him begin to open up, explore, and embrace joys he's avoided with previously unbreakable tenacity. 

The romance between Letty and Grey is beautifully paced with plenty of witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and realistic growth. From mistrust to reluctant attraction to forced proximity to surprising respect to forgiveness to love, these two experience it all on their journey and I loved every single bit of it. 

Don't miss A Perfect Equation by Elizabeth Everett. It's going on my keeper shelf and I've already begun following (stalking) the author's website and social media for information about future books. 

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Have you discovered Elizabeth Everett yet?

Have you discovered any new or new to you authors recently?

In honor of Galentine's Day and to celebrate all you wonderful friends (because I do consider you friends) who visit the Dish, four randomly chosen readers who post a comment before 11:00 PM (EST), February 14 will each receive a package of books from my home library. 

*U.S. only
*Must be 18
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25 comments:

  1. Hi PJ! Great review! I have not yet read Elizabeth Everett, but plan to! I have recently discovered Ali Hazelwood and loved The Love Hypothesis and Under One Roof! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  2. I have not read Elizabeth Everett yet. I have recently discovered S Jones and her book Whatever You Want.

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  3. No I have not read any of Elizabeth work as yet. I recently discovered Sophie Barnes so I'm reading all of her backlist books

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  4. I have not read this author. I read almost all contemp romance and women's fiction. Thank you for another package of books giveaways. I found several new to me authors' Christmas books on amazon:
    Anne Marie Ryan, Susan Buchanan which I enjoyed.

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  5. I haven't read Elizabeth Everett yet, but this sounds like the kind of story I enjoy - a very intelligent woman. I must admit I'm having trouble with this style of cover - I often don't realize they are historical romances without a closer look.

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  6. Well, I haven't discovered Elizabeth Everett yet. OK, off to Amazon to buy her books. You sold me! I'm a believer!

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  7. I haven't discovered her yet. But this sounds wonderful.

    Denise

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  8. I've not read her as yet but sounds good. oh, goodness, I've been finding a ton of new authors because I've been branching out on what I read. Elin Hilderbrand is now a favorite. Gilly MacMillan, Erica Ferencik, and Rosie Walsh are just a few more.

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  9. I haven't discovered Elizabeth Everett but will definitely read her books. An author whose books I enjoy and found is Hannah Richell.

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  10. Thanks for this lovely introduction. I plan on reading this book. Many authors - Marie Benedict, Georgia Hunter, Kelly Rimmer and Pam Jenoff all are talented authors.

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  11. Elizabeth us a new to me author, but always love trying someone new. I haven't found to many new authors recently. Catching up on my TBR of favs right now.

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  12. The covers to Elizabeth's books definitely caught my eyes, but I haven't read them yet. I am attempting to knock out some of my TBR stacks instead of buying new to me author's books. . . . . Unless they're on really great sale or someother way to justify buyiing them. ;-)

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  13. I haven't read any of Elizabeth Everett's books but I love reading new authors. Currently though, I'm reading books by Sara Gruen and Diana Galbaldon -- neither of whom is new to me but I love the books just the same!

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  14. Looking forward to this book! I read the first one in the series and really enjoyed it.

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  15. No I have not read any of her books but I need to correct this. I can just picture a retreat for lady scientist's.

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  16. Thanks so much for a terrific review. It does sound like a fun read. No Ma'am, do not know Ms Everett and have not read any of her writings. Again, it seems I have missed someone I will enjoy. Y'all continue to introduce me to authors who will become some of my favorites.

    Hope everyone is well and safe and happy. And Happy Super Bowl Day.

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  17. I have not read this author. Hope everyone stays warm and well. Enjoy Superbowl Sunday.
    Cathie P.

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  18. How did I miss this series/author. Thanks for the recommendation, PJ.

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  19. Great review! I haven’t read this one yet, but I really enjoyed Elizabeth’s debut book last year

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  20. I have not heard of this author before, but this sounds like a wonderful book! I recently read "Meet Me in the Margins" by Melissa Ferguson who is a new-to-me author. I'm definitely checking out her backlist!

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  21. I have not yet discovered this author, but it sounds like I am going to have to track her books down. Just about all the new to me authors that I have learned about and enjoyed, I found here on The Romance Dish.
    This is actually the first I have heard of Galentines Day (I had to look it up). I never watched Park and Rec and no one around here that I know celebrates it. It is a nice idea. I hope you enjoyed your Galentines Day.

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  22. I have not come across Elizabeth Everett’s books, she is a new to me author. I also haven’t discovered a new author as of yet this year.

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  23. I have not heard of Elizabeth Everett before, but I am intrigued and ready to jump in!

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  24. I have not heard of this author either. Thanks for the info on the book. And TY for giving away several packs of books.

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  25. I have never heard of this author.

    New authors Kate Meader and Maggie Wells

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