Thank you Forever and NetGalley for the eARC of Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man! All opinions in this review are my own.

I love that Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man combines a little bit of everything! Part brother's best friend romance and part mystery, Lady Charlotte is a character to be reckoned with! The characters were definitely the strength in this historical romance and I hope we get more books focused on other characters in this world!

This was a really fun cute read. The characters are determined to get out of their respective predicaments and you can’t help but root for them. The story wasn’t completely predictable which was nice but I could kind of tell where everything was going to go. The main villain is well written and fun to hate.

Violet Marsh's "Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" is a delightful romp through Regency-era England, filled with wit, charm, and a touch of mystery. Set against the backdrop of high society balls and sprawling country estates, the novel introduces us to Lady Charlotte, a spirited young woman known for her sharp intellect and even sharper tongue.

The plot unfolds as Lady Charlotte finds herself embroiled in a series of unexpected events when a valuable family heirloom goes missing during a society gala. Determined to uncover the truth, she teams up with the dashing yet enigmatic Lord Sebastian, whose roguish charm hides a keen intellect and a troubled past.

"Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" is a perfect choice for fans of historical romance who enjoy a strong heroine and a captivating storyline. Marsh's prose is elegant yet accessible, evoking the charm of Jane Austen with a modern twist. Whether you're lounging in a garden or curled up by the fire, this novel is sure to transport you to a world where love and adventure await at every turn.

This is the first book that I have read from this author. It is a delight, full of romance, intrigue, danger, humor, lively banter, and mostly likable characters (except for the villain and this henchman, the hero's entire family and the heroine's parents). Lady Charlotte parents are horrible, but at least she has her beloved twin brother, Alexander, Marques of Heathford. Alexander's best friend is Mathew Talbot, the third son of the Duke of Hansberry. Mathew is very different from his older brothers, who tormented him as a child. Charlotte learns that her parents have betrothed her to Mathew's older brother, who aside being a bully has already buried 2 wives, but her parent's don't care. She takes her future into her own hands and makes plans so she will not be at the mercy of her parents or Viscount Hawley. Mathew had been in love with Charlotte since she was a child and is horrified to learn when he comes back to London from his latest trip to the Colonies, that she is betrothed to his monster of a brother. He joins with Alexander to prove that Hawley murdered his first wives. Charlotte, Alexander and Mathew are at crosshairs until they realize they have the same goal, and enlist several friends, including Charlotte and Alexander's cousins to save her from her upcoming marriage.

I thought that the romance between Pan, a parrot and Banshee, a capuchin, a bit much. And one mystery was not revealed- how Charlotte explained her arm in a sling to her mother.

I read a gifted Advanced Reader's copy from NetGalley.com. This is my honest, unbiased and voluntary review.

DNF @ 15%

I don't know guys, I'm not sure if it's me, the writing, the plot, or the characters, but for some reason I wasn't able to care about anyone or anything in this story. I gave it 50 pages to see if something would intrigue me enough to warrant me finishing, but unfortunately this one just isn't for me.

I'd like to thank both Netgalley and publishers for allowing me to give an honest review in exchange of a free e-copy.

this book its just amazing and so cute... i actually be so cute about this. the love and all the characters were so well done! I am obsessed !

✨ LADY CHARLOTTE ALWAYS GETS HER MAN ✨ by Violet Marsh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a great historical with diverse representation including disability rep. It has a suspense element in addition to the romance and I love a good caper so it was a fun read! Thanks to @readforeverpub for the ebook via NetGalley; the book is already out so you can read it now!

"Swounds" indeed! Marsh created my perfect man! Dr. Matthew Talbot is part intellectual, part superhero and all heart. I had to see him get this HEA.

In this closed-door, sweet historical romance, you're never going to get the bedroom scene that Marsh teases you with the entire book. That's my only complaint. I wish this was open-door, spicy. The chemistry between the main couple was so good.

Lady Charlotte Lovett is tired of being a pawn in society just because she's a woman and is ready to take her future into her own hands after her parents engage her to a suspected murderer, the evil Duke Hawley. Luckily, his younger brother, the aforementioned swoony Dr. Matthew Talbot, has come back to town to take Hawley down once and for all. Charlotte has a lot of support as she works to claims her independence and expose Hawley's crimes. She teams up with her two tradeswomen cousins, a coffee shop full of loveable and nefarious characters, the best parrot and monkey couple ever, her loving twin brother and childhood crush, Matt.

This book is clearly the set up to a series and so there is a lot of contextualizing and character development/backstory going on for secondary characters as well as plot set up for the rest of the series. If you like books where a bunch of outcasts team up to right society's wrongs and fall in love with each other in the process, then this is the book for you!

ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ || LADY CHARLOTTE ALWAYS GETS HER MAN [thank you to publisher and @readforeverpub for my #gifted copy!]

Title: Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man By Violet Marsh
Genre: Romance, Historical
Format: audio
Star Rating: ★★★☆☆
Narrator: Katy Sobey
Narration: ★★★★☆

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Lady Charlotte Lovett flees her betrothal to Viscount Hawley, rumored to have killed his previous wives, and seeks to prove his sinister nature by enlisting the help of his scholarly and socially shunned brother, Dr. Matthew Talbot. Though reluctant, Matthew assists Charlotte to keep her from uncovering his own secrets. As their partnership deepens into romance, they edge closer to a perilous showdown with the viscount.

ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
This was a VERY fun mix of historical, romance, and mystery! However, because it was trying to hit all of these marks (plus some) it felt like all of the plot lines weren’t as fleshed out as they could have been. But that didn’t stop me from loving watching Charlotte and Matthew work together and get to know each other as they found clues and made chase!

ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
Dual POV
Taking Down the Duke
Secret Taprooms
Family Secrets
Witty Banter

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GR: 3.55 ⭐️
# of Pages: 336
Pub Date: March 5, 2024

I listened to most of this and am absolutely head over heels for this book! I'm excited it will be a series because I would be sad if it were a stand-alone. And I'm super happy I decided to pause the faulty Netgalley copy and wait for the library hold because some of the best parts happened at the end of the chapters!

Violet Marsh has written an entertaining new world of the ton with characters that, if I had to live back then, these are who I would want as my friends.

And the audio version is top-notch! I'm going to use a Libro.FM credit for this one to keep in my collection because it brought me so much joy, and I know I'll want to listen to it repeatedly! The story is funny, mysterious, and romantic. Katy Sobey is now on my automatic listen list for narrators, bringing it to life. Sobey did an excellent job—it was so immersive and fun!

This is one of the most over-the-top historical romances I've read, but that's what makes it so fun. That's why I'll recommend it and want to keep reading the series!

This was such a fun book! I really enjoyed reading about Charlotte’s escapades and looking forward to what she was going to do next. It was definitely a bit cheesy and the writing style could be more refined, but it was a good choice to read while simultaneously reading about heavier topics.

A fun historical romance that has a coffeehouse and a crazy parrot intertwined with a headstrong female lead and a sassy male lead.

The hijinks and fun give major Bridgerton vibes and it's perfect for an afternoon read!

A fresh and fun historical romance! Lady Charlotte is an engaging heroine and I enjoyed the combined plot of solving a scandalous mystery on top of her road to a HEA.

Lady Charlotte longs for Independence and a life away from society's strict rules, especially from her mother's constant criticism. Her parents are arranging her marriage to a viscount who has already lost two wives under suspicious circumstances. In a panic, Charlotte has only one option, find evidence the viscount murdered his wives. Who better to help her is his youngest brother, Matthew. Matthew has his own agenda to find proof of his brother's wrong doings. He also has a secret life that makes Charlotte suspicious of his motives. Always attracted to each other, Matthew hesitates to express his feelings. Not so Charlotte, but nothing can come from their attraction until his brother is exposed. Not your usual Society young lady and the surprising youngest brother of a viscount who's traveled the world, is a doctor and a naturalist. Never a dull moment with a clever parrot and a loveable monkey. Kissing only.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

2.5 stars overall.
I didn't really like the writing style at first. It was a little better for me later on in the book, but still just didn't work for me the best. Don't get me wrong, I am usually down for a kinda cheesy, over the top story, but there is a limit to the amount of cheese I can accept and this book surpassed that quite a bit (especially the whole debacle with the parrot and the monkey, no no not for me). This does seem to be the author's first official foray into a more historical romance type genre so I am trying not to be very harsh, but it just didn't work for me. There is a mystery of sorts surrounding the intended for Charlotte, who apparently a majority of the ton think might have murdered his two previous wives yet he is still at all the parties and able to be betrothed to Charlotte?? But the mystery is kind of vague and there are more elements added in that I think were meant to throw off the scent, but really just read as confusing to me. My main issue with the mystery portion is that Charlotte's betrothed is very mustache twirly and just never developed enough of a scare factor for me to even be worried about Charlotte. My other main issue is just the lack of any real development in the relationship between Charlotte and Matthew. We mostly just get told in third person limited that Charlotte thinks Matthew is very cute and interesting and that Matthew has always had a thing for Charlotte. I never actually felt the tension between them, but I was told it was there... and palpable since Charlotte's brother kept telling them he could tell and to get a room. I think maybe with some more edits and practice, this author could find a nice balance between telling and showing and humor and excessive cheese. I did have an enjoyable time reading the book as it does flow rather quickly and the ridiculousness had me turning the pages, hence the 2.5 stars rounded to 3.

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man had a cute start and an easy mystery. The bad guy is a bit cartoonish but I enjoyed the romance.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Forever Grand Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved that this historical romance showcased a strong, smart and witty FMC. This book had a wonderful mix of mystery, intelligence, wit and romance. I enjoyed the 'found family' aspect, which I think was necessary given the FMC's parents and situation. This book was well written, well paced and an enjoyable read.

I do wish there was a bit more steam - it seems like this subgenre would call for it and I was expecting it.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This is an enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys an extroverted fmc & introvert mc. The socio-economic commentary in the book sets it apart from your typical historical romance but like most historical romances I've rated 3 stars, my one major gripe is that the writing and dialogue is too modern for the time period. It's extremely hard to find current HR romance writers that write in a way that sucks you in to the time period as opposed to writing modern characters and plopping them in the 1700-1800s. I dont think this book hits that mark in that respect.

Anyone who is intrigued by the synopsis should give it a try. 3/5 Stars

I received an eARC copy from Forever via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Historical rom-com with family secrets, a scandalous mystery, and... a brother's best friend romance trope?! I'm. In.

Lady Charlotte Lovett has fled her arranged betrothal after hearing some very... dark rumors about her fiancé, and she finds herself embroiled in a plot to expose Viscount Hawley's secrets with the help of Dr. Matthew Talbot, his brother. As they work together, sparks fly, but danger lurks around every corner.

There were a lot of light-hearted moments interspersed with the darker content, which I appreciated. There were some predictable moments, language a little flowery at some parts, but I enjoyed this read!

The romance was compelling, as were the secondary characters!

This novel is a delightful addition to the historical romance genre.

2 stars. This just didn’t work for me. I found it to be mostly bland and boring.

I expected this to be a fun and funny romp. It's not really. It’s very dry and the story drags quite a bit. Everyone is burdened by serious issues. It’s just not the kind of book I expected to get after reading the blurb. Not my historical romance cup of tea.

The writing is trying way too hard to seem historical, but it just ends up feeling clumsy. The historical element didn't make the most sense. There's no mystery around the villain of the story. All that was missing was for him to start twirling his moustache! There's also very little romance. They just occasionally think the other person is hot, but that's it. They have no chemistry. The trope of best friend's little sister, which is a favourite of mine, doesn't really deliver much!

Sadly, a miss for me. I just didn’t care and wasn’t having fun.