3-3.5 Stars! This is the 2nd book in ‘The Duke’s Estates’ series and can be read as a standalone. I wasn’t crazy about the main female character, Harriett and her mother needed a slap because she was just too annoying. Jack, the main male character was likable. Harriett’s grandfather, Mr.Winstead, deserved a good telling off because what a jerk?! It was still an entertaining read though.
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This was a sweet, slow burn romance. The positive representation of the Travelers was appreciated, as was the modern acceptance shown in the Duke and Duchess supporting characters. All characters central to the story had growth and change, assisting the healthy relationship to develop.

This was an easy read, engaging historical fiction. The characters are both trying to find their own way in life, without following what is expected of them. It is fun, romantic, and has some humor as well. Overall a light, entertaining read.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I liked it, even if it felt a bit cliché at some point but like I mentioned in other reviews, I mostly want to escape when I read romance and I did escape for a time so it gave me what I wanted.

Jack, the new Earl of Ferrington has recently arrived from America after receiving the news that he has inherited the title. Upon meeting his Grandmother who dismisses him as a barbarian he in effect runs off. He meets a group of travellers and joins their camp temporarily ignoring his responsibilities.
Meanwhile Harriet and her mother have had to move in with her Grandfather, a cruel, mean tyrant. Escaping the confines of the house she bumps into Jack 'the rogue' and they soon form a connection.
The story was quite sweet but alot of the obstacles were down to a lack of a simple conversation between the main couple. Miscommunication is not one of my favourite tropes. Alot of time is spent with the couple from the previous book which I feel detracts from the romance of this couple. I also wish that Jack and Harriet had spent more time together. The addition of Harriet's friends near the end didn't seem to serve much of a purpose.
I liked the idea of Jack being an Earl but having a different background and upbringing compared to the norm. Harriet's grandfather made a good villain, he was truly awful, but I do wish he was had more of a comeuppance at the end. What did happen did not feel nearly enough after what he did.
A light hearted read although it didn't quite hit the landing for me.

This is the story of Harriet and Jack. Jack is the runaway Earl and I’ve been looking forward to reading his story since he was featured prominently or at least mentioned significantly in the previous book. The story begins with Harriet, her mother and tyrannical tradesman grandfather, arriving at his estate outside of London. While going for a walk she meets Jack, whom she thinks a Traveler a.k.a. Irish gypsy. They were instantly attracted to each other however Harriet‘s grandfather wanted her to marry into the ton. Meanwhile, Jack does not want to reveal his identity as an Earl, because as an American, he’s not sure if he truly wants to be part of the nobility. Jack’s father was a second son of an earl, who married his American mom, and was cut off by his family. Therefor Jack grew up in Boston. He was already a successful businessman by the time he was summoned after inheriting earldom. So he does not really need money. It was interesting to see him learn more about the responsibilities of his station FROM CECILIA (our duchess from the previous book).

Overall I think this book was a bit slow, and while the author did a very good job describing their feelings, it would’ve been better, if it was more of a show me not tell me. Obviously. Still I feel that the author has been improving compared to her previous books. She creates such wonderful characters—unfortunately side characters and not main ones. I found Harriet to be too childish at times which I guess makes sense since she was very young. I feel that in the later part of the book there was not much interaction between Jack and Harriet and there were too many pages spent on the other cracked characters.

Also i felt that our villains, Lady Wilton and Grandpa Winstead were cartoonishly Bad and seemed more like caricatures instead of three dimensional characters.

Thank you for the ARC of this book from sourcebooks and netGalley

Jack, an American who finds himself inheriting an earldom, decides to run away from his domineering grandmother and see the countryside of his new home of England. He is not sure he wants an earldom at all. While traveling with a gypsy type group, he discovers Harriett. Harriet is living with her wealthy domineering bully of a grandfather. An attraction forms between the two, but they must be honest with themselves and each other in order to achieve happiness. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for my honest review.

Thank you to Sourcebook for the ARC to read and review.

This one just didn’t work for me. Sluggish beginning just left me feeling bored.

I really enjoyed this one. It’s very engaging as well as sexy and romantic. Harriett is a very loving young lady with a mean grandfather. Her family has so many huge expectations they want her to live up to. One day she meet the Earl. His estate is near her grandfathers. He is from America and isn’t that interested in being the Earl. Their lives become entangled. . If you read “The Duke Who Loved Me” you don’t want to miss this one. The characters are really well developed and the writing is superb

Harriet is at a loss as to what her life will become. She stumbles across some travelers staying on the land next to her grandfather's. She meets one of the men from the camp and they become friends. Things escalate but she can't marry a "traveler ". She finds out Jon isn't just a traveler. Read the book to see what happens. 😀

The missing Earl of Ferrington doesn't want to be found...
At the end of the London season, Harriet Finch reluctantly returns to her wealthy grandfather's country house. His rigid opinions for how she should live and whom she should marry sparks Harriet's rebelliousness. Yearning to reclaim her freedom, Harriet goes for a long walk and a handsome rogue from the nearby Travelers camp catches her eye.
Little does she know, the rugged traveler she's flirting with is Jonathan "Jack" Frederick Merrill, the missing Earl of Ferrington in disguise. Will Jack tell Harriet the truth about who he is for the sake their blossoming relationship? Or will he keep his distance altogether? Time is running out, and the earl can't hide forever or can he.
Harriet and Jack are a great couple.
Harriet finds herself in love although she had never intended to be. Jack is in love also though he never tells the girl.
Jack is in hiding in a gypsy camp. Harriet meets him there never knowing that he is the Earl.
Jane Ashford has written a wonderful story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

How Adorable! Jack, already a successful businessman in the States, is appalled by his English grandmother and her treatment of him once he is brought to England to take up the mantle of Earl. No wonder he blends in with the traveling people to hide while he is doing some serious soul searching about England and being the ‘missing’ Earl of Ferrington. And, precious Harriet, who worries over her mother and how she is treated by Harriet’s grandfather, has some growing to do, as well.

As these two get to know each other, there are issues. Yet, their feelings are real, just the trust issues are a problem. The travelers with whom Jack is living help to give him and Harriet time to get to know each other. In addition, Jack learns more about himself. It is when he begins to realize he can take charge and still make things right that his new life becomes real and doable.

Already knowing the Duke and Duchess of Tereford, James and Cecelia, from the Duke Who Loves me, we as readers get to see their romance continue to grow and blossom in this second of the series. From them, Jack sees not all haute ton members are like his grandmother. It was nice to be able to see their romantic tale continue. Both books are standalone, but also do well in succession in the series, The Duke’s Estates.

Sadly, Jack’s grandmother and Harriett’s grandfather are two peas in a pod. They kind of deserve each other for their snobbery! I love how Jack takes charge and helps his future mother-in-law lead her own life in the way which will make her happy. All in all, this is a delightful afternoon read.

This was an ok read for me..

It started fine but lost the interest in between. The storyline intrigued me to read it and though it was written well, after almost 70%, I forgot some parts I had read earlier.

While I liked Jack, Harriet wasn't very impressive.

I will surely read the previous book since the MCs featured in this book make me curious. And surely will read the next one 'cos the blurb is interesting.

This was a very unique book that gives twists that are refreshing. Including 'Travelers' was a breathe of fresh air. Neither of the characters are wanting to go with the flow but to live their own lives. Wonderfully done. I immensely enjoyed this book.. That being said I was given a free copy to give my honest review.

A new take on the usual romance of this period. Addressed some issues dealing with born titled people and trades people in that time.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

After travelling to England, to meet his paternal family for the first time, and learning he is the new Earl of Ferrington, Jack Merrill is disappointed to face a stream of criticism from those who should love him. Deciding he deserved better than to put up with a harridan with a sharp tongue, Jack flees London, and finds himself joining a group of Travellers, learning more about their customs and culture, of which his mother had been a part of. When they arrive close to his country seat, Jack meets a girl living at a local home, Harriet, who he falls for. But he hasn't been truthful, and will she forgive him, when it's clear she dislikes aristocrats? Harriet spent her life living in genteel poverty, after her grandfather shunned her mother for marrying a clerk from his trading company. When her grandfather's only male heir dies, he appears in their lives again, and tells Harriet he will make her his heir, but only if she marries well - especially a title. Wanting to make her mother happy, and less anxious, Harriet agrees, but her feelings for Jack the Rogue stand in the way. When the truth is revealed, she's hurt, but can she go through with a marriage to save her mam?

I was intrigued by the plot of the missing earl when it was mentioned in The Duke Who Loved Me, so couldn't wait to read the book about said earl. This was such a quick and enjoyable read. I felt like the main characters, Jack and Harriet, had fantastic characteristics, and their chapters really suited them. Both wanted to learn about their families, and find somewhere to belong, and when they found the other person who seemed to be made for them, it was like a dream. But the secret keeping was always there in the background, and when it came out, it was understandable for the angst it caused. However, the chemistry and depth of feeling between Jack and Harriet was enough to withstand this blip, and hopefully they'll have a happily ever after, and we'll meet them in the future. Another thing I loved was that James and Cecelia (from book 1) were very instrumental in the story. Normally that doesn't happen with historical books, but it was wonderful to see how they were doing as a married couple. I reckon we'll probably see them in the third book too, which I think will be in Cornwall, where they were travelling to in the epilogue.

I loved the premise of Earl on the Run.

Jack is American born Jonathan Merrill who is the new found heir to an Earldom and new to England. He's having to navigate the shrew of his great grandmother (who isn't really seen much in the story), as he learns about what being a member of the noble class entails.

The beginning was a delightful read. I really enjoyed the time spent with the Jack "hiding" in the Irish Traveler's camp. The interactions between Harriet and Jack in the camp were breezy and romantic.

Jack was a great character, I loved his interactions with the Traveler children and with the Duke and Duchess.

Harriet was likable, until she found out that her free-spirited Jack was really Jonathan, the new Earl.

Harriet, coming from new money and living with a verbally abusive grandfather who all but left her family in poverty growing up, Harriet longs to be out from under her grandfather's tyranny and his edict that she marry into the ton because grandpa wants a title in his family.

The book became rather slow and tedious after Jack's true identity is revealed. Jack and Harriet didn't spend much time together. I thought Harriet was too whiny and annoying.

The Duke and Duchess (who I believe were characters in the previous book) were the more interesting couple and they actually got a lot of page time, imparting their wisdom.

The book ended pretty abruptly, there was no epilogue, I didn't feel like I got a good payout on the love story. I wanted a grand wedding and celebration with the Travelers!!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and freely given.

This was rather disappointing. Jack is the new American Earl of Ferrington. He has decided that he probably doesn’t want to be an earl and goes out wandering on the road to check out the estate he inherited. There he meets Harriet Finch who is under the tyrannical thumb of her odious grandfather. She falls for Jack even though she thinks he’s just a rogue traveling with a bunch of wanderers.

Of course, Jack has to eventually drop his disguise and take up his responsibilities. Then Harriet gets all out-of-reason angry with him for not having told her he’s an earl. I can see being put out for a bit, but she carries it much too far. She really is rather irritating and the only reason for her to act the way she does is simply for the author to stretch out the book. It got rather tedious and I just wanted the whole plot to wrap up in the HEA we all knew was coming.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Jack Merrill, American businessman, suddenly finds himself heir to an earldom. Felling pressured to confirm to English society’s expectations, he joins a band of kindly Travelers and allows them to camp on his estate while he remains incognito. While there, he meets lovely your heiress Harriet Finch, who longs to escape from the pressure of making a suitable marriage. When she strikes up a friendship with Jack, will their relationship blossom into something more, even though it began under false pretenses? Find out in this charming Regency romance by an acclaimed author.

This was my first book by this author so I didn’t know what to expect. It is the second book but it can be read as a standalone.

It was a different take on a Regency novel and I really enjoyed the first couple of chapters. After that I felt the story just dragged on and I started skimming to speed things up. Harriet was not the most likable character and to be honest a bit boring.

I enjoyed the characters of the Duke and Duchess, they were a lot more entertaining.