The Mismatch of the Season: Regency Romance, Book 1

Book: The Mismatch of the Season is a Regency romance set in London, following Miss Phoebe Fairfax as she resists an unwanted marriage and encounters Viscount Damerel. The listing describes an enemies-to-lovers slow burn with humour and romance.

At a glance

A Regency London story centred on Phoebe Fairfax and Viscount Damerel.
The setup pairs an unwanted marriage with an adventure and an enemies-to-lovers romance.
The listing identifies this as Book 1.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clearly defined Regency romance premise with a rule-breaking heroine and a difficult romantic counterpart.
At 320 pages, the listing gives readers a useful indication of the book's length.

Cons

Some customer feedback says the ending feels abrupt.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	One More Chapter GB
Publication date	15 May 2025
Language	English
Print length	320 pages
ISBN-10	0008684901
ISBN-13	978-0008684907

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	294 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 2.03 x 19.81 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a Regency-era romance with a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dynamic.
Fans of humorous historical romance and character-focused relationships.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer a fully self-contained story ending, as some customer feedback describes the ending as abrupt.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 1,584 ratings

5 stars45%45%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars19%19%
2 stars5%5%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes an engaging, enjoyable romance with appealing characters, humour and positive responses to the character development. Some readers find the ending abrupt, a consideration for anyone prioritising a neatly resolved conclusion. This feedback reflects reader impressions rather than a guarantee of tone or pacing.

Positive themes

Readers describe the story as engaging and enjoyable, with humour and appealing characters.
Customer feedback praises the romance and character development.

Negative themes

Some readers report that the ending feels abrupt.

Mixed feedback

The story receives positive feedback overall, while some readers raise concerns about the ending.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Mismatch of the Season about?

Miss Phoebe Fairfax faces an unwanted marriage and sets out on an adventure, where she encounters the insufferable Viscount Damerel. The listing presents their story as a Regency romance.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.

Is this the first book in a series?

The title identifies it as Book 1.