Review coming soon. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Historical romances with mysteries are quickly becoming a favorite of mine and no one does them quite like Violet Marsh. I loved Georgina and Alexander so much. Alexander was definitely one of my favorite characters in the previous book so I was excited to see him get his HEA. I also felt like this book just brought so much more depth to him and he was just truly the best historical romance book boyfriend. I also love a good female MC that knows she's smarter than everyone else and is just trying to prove it. This had so many twists and turns while remaining lighthearted and fun. I'm excited to see what Marsh does next.

ARC/ALC BOOK REVIEW

Our Dear Miss H. Is On the Case by Violet Marsh

Thank you Forever for the free eARC of this book! And to Hachette Audio for the ALC!

SYNOPSIS: “Georgina Harrington should never have trusted her feckless cousin Percy with her most precious archaeological discovery. But no one would take her academic work seriously if they knew it was hers and not her male cousin’s. When Percy goes missing, only Georgina realizes that he is truly in danger. And to find him, she must rely on the help of his infuriating but incredibly attractive best friend.

Although Alexander Lovett is always up for an adventure, he vows to keep his distance from Georgina, who is on his insufferable parents’ list of suitable brides for a future duke. He’s a grown man who can pick his own wife, thank you very much. But he’s surprised to find himself falling for Georgina’s surprisingly bold initiative and independent thinking that save them from more than one deadly scrape. Yet as a simple kidnapping grows into a threat to the monarchy, their smoldering attraction might be snuffed out before it ever has a chance to ignite.”

REVIEW: This book was an enjoyable read, with all kinds of whimsy! I love when a story makes you smile, while also having emotional depth. It blends historical romance with a touch of mystery.

The characters are adorable, and there's just enough drama to keep things interesting without getting too heavy. I liked Alexander as a leading man. He’s not your typical perfect romance hero, and that made him feel real, and relatable in many ways.

I love an audiobook with a brilliant narrator, and Marisa Calin was no exception. Her performance was so enjoyable, and it really brought the story to life.

I haven’t read the first one yet, but I plan to return to it!

Publisher: Forever, Hachette Audio
Pub date: 3/25/25 – OUT NOW!

Georgina Harrington is a spinster antiquarian. Digging on her own property, she's making some very exciting finds. When her cousin goes missing with one of her discoveries, the first person she asks for help is his best friend Alexander Lovett. The best place for information is the Black Sheep. Known for boxing matches between women, Georgina is fascinated to also discover women are the owners of the establishment. A cock fight disrupts their search creating a new trend for the peerage and a close companion is a scruffy dog that loves turnips. A little humor never hurts. Their search for clues, reveals more to her cousin Percy's disappearance. The plot thickens. For two people who don't seem to fit Georgina and Alexander discover they have more similarities than differences to be a couple. Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

I liked that this story had real stakes but didn’t feel bogged down...there's was balance. The pacing worked. It starts with a missing cousin and ends up unraveling something much bigger, but it never loses sight of Georgina and Alexander’s relationship building. There’s a sweetness and tenderness to their connection that’s grounded in mutual respect. The chicken subplot added humor, and I loved the commentary on the expectations placed on both women and men in this time period.

This witty romcom mystery is a rollicing adventure. Set in the eighteenth century, Violet Marsh has created a comedy of manners that combines romance and wit with comment on societal expectations of the time. While most of the characters in this novel are one dimensional, the main characters are delightful and complex. Georgina Harrington is an archivist at heart. Nothing interests her more than continuing her father's work, unearthing treasures on her inherited land. But as a woman, she has gone from the "care" of her father to that of her half brother, who has a tight control on her estate. She is frustrated by her inability to live on her own lands, let alone control her own funds. Women scholars are not taken seriously, and so she must rely on her male cousin to present her work as his own. When Percy goes missing, she must search for him but needs to rely on the help of his exasperating but attractive best friend. Alexander is the more complex character. Marsh weaves in the society's expectation of the perfect male heir with Alexander's physical deformity. Alexander deals with his physical disability with style, becoming a sportsman despite his reliance on a cane. He must overcome not just physical pain, but hide the rejection and abuse from his father that ensued. Over the course of their search, the two become more and more attracted to each other. But this is a sweet love story with just a little spice. There are a few compromising situations and racy ideas, but nothing explicit. The mystery to find Percy becomes an adventure fraught with peril. The story is complete with disguises, carriage chases, gun play and dungeons. What starts as a mystery, soon becomes melodrama. But it is told with such wit and whimsey that readers will giggle through the whole story.

I alternated between text and audiobook advanced copies that I received from the publisher through NetGalley. The audiobook, narrated by Marisa Calin, is charming. She is a delightful actress, whether she is voicing, women, men or even roosters. This is one novel that is even "better as an audiobook."

readers will want to know that although the book wasn't labeled as part of a series, it is actually a sequel to last year's Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man. There are references to a few past events that made it obvious that this was a continuation. But as is the case in many series of this nature, this is a seperate love story which happens to have some of the same characters. The book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel, but I loved this one so much that I plan to read the first book some time too.

wow a historical romance in the mix finally!

this was an advanced copy I got that is already out to read… yes i’m behind on ARCs!

I have never read a book from this author before. The best way I can describe this book is both chaotic yet also a little slow. There was a lot going on with a ton of characters and evil family members on both sides. A kidnapping plot. Lost treasure. A LOT. Also learning self defense, and dressing up like a man to go undercover, and potentially running into pirates.

I almost DNFed this one but I did end up reading until the end. I think it took about until 35% for it to pickup. Overall my rating is as follows…

2.5 out of 5 stars

thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the copy!

The first chapter was the best one in this book. Percy and the dog were the best characters. I couldn’t seem to like Alexander or Georgina. They weren’t the worst characters, but I didn’t warm to them. Some parts were full of action and other parts were too slow. I felt like this was trying to be quirky but serious at the same time and it didn’t work. I’m not sure this author is right for me in this genre.

I so enjoyed this slow-burn romance with a side of mystery adventure. Proudly independent spinster, academic, and archeologist, Miss Georgina Harrington, and Alexander Lovett, Marquess of Heathford, find themselves unlikely and reluctant partners when they learn that their families have schemed behind their backs to arrange their marriage, and Georgina's cousin and Alexander's best friend, Percy, has disappeared without a trace and in possession of Georgina's greatest archeological find. Are the two events somehow related?

The forced proximity trope works wonderfully here as they find themselves falling for each other in spite of their preconceptions about what love is, and what they believe they want in a romantic relationship. Their romance is absolutely endearing, heartfelt, and honest. I was rooting for them both from the very beginning. You know that their devotion and passion for each other is going to be pure and unfettered until the end of their days.

I really enjoyed the author's previous novel, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, and this one takes place in the same London universe, which centers around the Black Sheep coffeehouse and its regular customers. Lady Charlotte Talbot is, in fact, Alexander's twin sister. I loved spending time with Charlotte and Matthew, rebellious Lady Calliope, stage actor and playwright, Mr. Powys, the pirate's daughters who own the Black Sheep, and their animal companions, Pan the profane parrot, and Banshee, the capuchin monkey.

This novel employs another hilarious avian through-line, which begins when Alexander and Georgina utilize a rooster they rescued from a cock fight to distract from their clandestine investigative efforts to locate Percy. Together, they convince the ton that carrying fowls around as companions is the latest stare of fashion. I laughed out loud every time a new chicken or rooster appeared on the page.

The book was paced and plotted well, and the characterizations were wonderful. I loved how earnest and gentle Alexander is with Georgina, and how much he truly admires her accomplishments. He is not threatened by her intelligence whatsoever, and goes out of his way to give her every opportunity to shine and to claim the credit she often denies herself. Alexander is the definition of a green flag man and partner. Georgina is one lucky lady!

The found family dynamic continues in this book and helps to build the sense of warmth and joy that the Black Sheep fosters. I am excited to read the next book! Will it be Lady Calliope and Mr. Powys?

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the opportunity read and review this novel prior to publication. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated in any way for this review.

This book was sweet. Some scenes were a bit sill and there wasn't enough of a romance plot/spice for me. The slow burn didn't work for me. This is a cute story for people who want a mystery and a bit of romance.
Thank yo to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fun historical romance that was full of interesting characters. I love the premise and I would say it pushed this book a bit more towards cozy mystery than the typical historical romance. I appreciated the commentary on gender roles, society expectations, and disability which added even more to a generally entertaining book. While definitely over-the-top, that was half the fun and the found family is full of ridiculous (in the best way) characters that added hilarity and another layer of cozy to the story.

What a fun and fast paced historical romance for our dear Miss H!

Georgina and Alexander are both outcasts in their respective families but driven in their passions for life. Georgina was relegated to living with her cold step brother and sister in law while pursuing a secret career of archeological discovery. Alexander was born noble but with a deformity refused to accept he cannot be successful in "sport".

When Georgina's cousin who is Alexander's friend goes missing we get our cast of characters on the case. This was so fun to read that I devoured it while laughing and falling in love with most of the cast.....Alexander's parents are terrible 😒

If you enjoy books with animals in them pick this up, they are a cast in itself. All I can say is "Making Chickens a fashionable pet" 🤣🤣

I'm looking forward to continuing this fun series...can't wait to see what comes next ❤️

I loved so much about this story- the characters, the title, the cover, and especially the trendy chickens! It's a wild ride through Georgian England, and author Violet Marsh doesn't shy away from addressing the harsh realities of life in this era. It's definitely the first romance book I've read that references the Jacobite Rebellion more than once! Georgina (Miss H.) is bright and logical, and the story is just as much about her and Alexander's growth as it is the romance. Read this book if you like found families, animal sidekicks with grand Roman names, and enjoy suspense and intrigue in your romance books. I'll be on the lookout for the third installment in this series!

Thank you netgalley for the eARC of this fun cozy mystery. I didn't read the first book in the series before I read this, and it was fine. I might go read it now since it sounds fun from the hints to it in this one. This was an easy to read, cozy mystery set in 1750s England, featuring a quirky amateur archeologist and a group of wild socialites and rebels. It reminded me a little of the Veronica Speedwell books with the forthright female lead, though this is more cozy and lighthearted than those. The romance was sweet and felt real. The two main characters tugged at my heartstrings as they found each other and supported each other through having pretty terrible relatives.

I love historical romance, but throw in a bit of mystery and it makes it even better. Having adored book one I was very excited to read this one, especially with the archaeology aspect. Georgina Harrington is an archaeologist, but considering the times she can’t discover anything under her own name. When she makes a discovery under her male cousins name and he runs off with it - she needs help to track it down. Here’s where Alexander a future Duke comes in to play - problem is his horrible parents want him to marry her. But of course, the quest brings them together and they discover each other. A fun romantic historical comedy. I ate this one up

Georgina Harrington has been a female archeologist with her male cousin Percy posing as her male persona. When Percy goes missing after Georgina discovers a priceless helmet Georgina vows to get to the bottom of his whereabouts. With the help of Alexander Lovett Georgina discovers the lengths those in the aristocracy will go to maintain their titles and positions of power.

This was another enjoyable historical mystery/romance by Violet Marsh! Never a dull moment with lots of entertaining twists and turns.

In Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case by Violet Marsh, we follow Georgina Harrington, an intelligent and determined archaeologist who struggles to gain recognition in a male-dominated field during this historical time period. Forced to present her findings under her cousin Percy's name, Georgina is thrust into turmoil when Percy mysteriously disappears with her latest discovery. Concerned for his safety, she enlists the help of Alexander Lovett, Percy's charming yet infuriating best friend. As they embark on a quest to find Percy, they navigate societal pressures, battle personal demons, and confront the expectations placed upon them by their families. Set against the backdrop of the 1750s, the story blends romance, humor, and intrigue, as Georgina and Alexander discover their undeniable chemistry while dealing with the complexities of their lives and the threat looming over the monarchy.

I loved the funny parts of this book! The roster/chicken fad of the ton is hilarious. Georgina and Alexander's chemistry is palpable as they navigate their own insecurities and family pressures, making their relationship feel genuine and relatable. The witty banter and engaging dialogue add depth to their interactions, inviting readers to root for their romance. Furthermore, the historical setting offers a fresh perspective on gender roles and societal expectations, making it not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. With a mix of endearing characters, unexpected twists, and a charming subplot involving a supportive found family, this book promises to satisfy any reader's craving for a captivating romantic adventure. I really enjoyed the tight knit group of supportive friends. I think the author portrayed how a disability might have been perceived at the time (interesting to think about). The cover was a good reflection of parts of the story. This book is the second book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand alone. It's got some spicy scenes, but I think the mystery is the major point. There is some violence and fighting that will get your adrenaline pumping. I really liked it and it's a perfect weekend read when you are in the mood for a good historical romance.

More historical romance! The genre is most certainly not dead! But OUR DEAR MISS H. IS ON THE CASE by Violet Marsh just came out and does have an element of mystery if that’s your jam! The main character is the brains and true author behind scientific and archaeological writings in her cousin Percy’s name, because a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do in a man’s world. When Percy and her most recent artifact find go missing, she enlists an unlikely ally (enemies to lovers!!!) to help her find him. Highly recommend and it was a great time on audio!

Cute easy read. However, the romance and mystery are both mediocre and make the book just okay. I needed more focus on one or the other.