This fun historical romance was a delight to read - our FMC ("Jane") has amnesia from apparently falling off a horse, and is discovered and rescued by our MMC, Jasper, who is determined to remain closed off after prior tragedies have hardened his heart. Jane, of course, is too witty and pretty and clever to let Jasper stay stoic for long. Jasper's siblings are also very entertaining as support characters, and the mild mystery of figuring out who "Jane" really is creates a strong throughline for the story. I really liked the entire thing, although it dragged a little toward the middle. Overall, a solid 4 stars and I hope there are more stories to come involving this family! Great comp read for fans of Virginia Heath or Martha Waters.

Thanks to the publisher, author, and netgalley for the chance to read and review!

A Lady Would Know Better kicks off when Jasper, the Earl of Belhaven, finds a woman unconscious and nearly frozen on his estate. She has no memory of who she is or where she came from.

The romance was sweet and slow-burning, and I like how the characters' dynamic developed over time. Jasper's reluctance to let him self feel anything after past heartbreak added some nice adversity and tension, and Jane's mysterious backstory kept me curious!

That said, the pacing was a little slow at times, which made it hard for me to stay fully hooked. There were moments where I just wanted things to happen already, but that just might be me. If you're into a slower, character-focused romance, you'll probably enjoy it more.

Overall, it was a charming read with some great moments, even if it didn't completely wow me. Definitely worth a read if you're into historical romances!

I love a good historical romance and I’m coming to really love the ones that are more progressive. I was so excited when I received this arc from Entangled Publishing (thank you thank you), but I did find it harder to finish than I expected.

I’d rate this 3.5 stars but I rounded up. I enjoyed the characters immensely but I found the plot to be somewhat lackluster. It had sparks of greatness and I have very high hopes for more stories from other characters!

Our main characters are your typical first book in a series characters. Not the best ones, but the ones who lay the foundation. The siblings, the Earl’s friends and Lady Louisa are the characters I’m dying to read more about, and to see more about what happens with Annabelle’s house (a refuge for women). This is I believe a Victorian Era romance based off of clues in the story, but it’s not solidly established which leaves you somewhat adrift at times in terms of setting.

Anyways this sounds like I didn’t enjoy it but I very much did!

I liked this book so much. The characters were well written and I quite enjoyed the fun i had while reading it. Jasper finding "Jane" nearly frozen on his land was the beginning of a great and witty love story. Will read more from.this author for sure.

I was hooked by the first few pages and had to slow down as I participated in a read along with the publisher of the book.

This was such a sweet mix of historical romance with a little mystery as our FMC Jane we call her is found in the snow with no recollection of who she is.

Jasper MMC brings her love and care and found family (one of my favorite tropes)

I enjoyed every minute of this story and was so excited to hear directly from the author that there will be another book in the series 🤗

This is a historical romance

Jasper and his siblings lost their older brother and parents to scarlet fever last year, and now Jasper is the Earl of Belhaven. While him and his sisters were walkin the grounds of the estate, they saw the body of an unconscious woman, so Jasper took her to their home Mulgrave Hall manor to get her to feel better, but she woke a lil askin them to keep her safe from the people chasin her. When the woman wakes, she has no memory of her name or even where she came from. She has amnesia. She wanted a name, so they gonna call her Jane. Jasper swore off love when his family passed and his fiance, until he stumbled upon Jane, and he started havin feelings for her the lady with amnesia. Jasper and Jane can feel a pull towards each other, but they keep pushin each other away. But u can tell they both like each other. When Jane gets her memory back, will they still have a pull towards each other, or will they go their separate ways. This is a really good historical book. And it shows all the ways people deal with grief.

Thanks, NetGalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for this ARC.

Absolutely loved this read! I couldn’t put it down! It had short chapters and funny characters which makes for easy reading. Multiple POVs. Love Jane and Jasper soooo much lol. Definitely recommend reading this book!

I have always enjoyed historical romance, and A Lady Would Know Better has taken a spot at the top of the list for this genre. The premise was such a unique one with mystery and intrigue throughout.
Jane is found by the Lord Belhaven and his sisters on his property having been thrown from a horse and with no recollection of how she got there or who she is. I loved how fiery and independent she was from the start (I love a witty FMC). The way she was able to bring Jasper and his sisters out of the darkness of the grief of losing so many people close to them was refreshing. Bit by bit she had them opening up and happy she was around. Jasper fought an internal war since he was immediately drawn to her, but felt a responsibility to his late fiancee to never love again. Jasper knew he needed to protect her until she was able to regain her memory, but also kept pushing her away for fear he would fall too hard and not be able to walk away.
Without giving away any of the mystery as to what occurred before her memory loss due to her injury, I loved the story behind it. In an era where women really didn't have freedom unless the men in their life afforded it, it's easy to see how desperate someone could become to escape the control society held upon them.
The way the entire Maycott family came to her aid and embraced her as a member of their family was so refreshing.
When all is finally revealed as to who Jane actually is and the danger that she was initially trying to escape comes back, I held my breath to see how it would play out. I definitely didn't see the resolution as it played out, but was really happy with the narrative choice made.
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Emma Theriault in the future!

I want to First say that I am extremely thankful that I was selected to read this ARC.

This book had some really great elements including mystery, passion, self-discovery, and family ties. I enjoyed reading this book because the balance between all the different elements were equal. Not one of them overshadowed the other and each discovery left me wanting more! The family dynamic and growing together and finding themselves again in conjunction with their mystery guest, brought everything full circle.

I would definitely recommend this book!

After the Earl of Belhaven finds a mystery woman in the snow, she wakes up for everyone to realize she has no memory of who she is or where she’s from. Cute story and I really enjoyed trying to figure out who “Jane” is. The burn was verrryyy slow though and I think the book could have been a little shorter. But overall enjoyed it!

Damsel in distress meets Bridgerton! Not the type of book I usually entertain however I'm very thankful for Entangled Publishing's e-Arc through NetGalley.

This historical romance was so very well written, it was easy to fall into step with Jane and Jasper as they navigated difficult pasts and life struggles in the 1870s. The siblings and Aunt Adelaide were also very well developed and added depth to the storyline and different perspective to keep us the reader grounded. Although it was fairly obvious the main characters would fall in love, it was very nice to see that Emma stayed within the expectations of women during that time period.

The chapters were short and presented through multiple points of views without breaking the story as the transitions were seamless, a very pleasant and easy read. I look forward to Mrs. Theriault's next book as she has open my eyes to a genre I never really thought I'd like.

The description of this book sounded very interesting to me, but I was hesitant because I have always kind of studied with any sort of historical fiction, in this case regency fiction being included. However, it kept my attention. I don't know how true to the time period it actually was, there were some parts that to me seemed like the wouldn't have been quite right, however. I am not an historian and like i said this isn't even my usual genre. But the plot was unique. A woman with amnesia. Tied with a not so unique love story. A man who has loved and lost and is hesitant to love again.

Review not posted to social media yet. Will once it is closer to release date. Will post to amazon, goodreads and tiktok

This book was a bit tricky to rate. I found it a 3 star reading experience for me as I think my expectation didn't match what I thought this book would be. However I think that a 4 star is also a fair rating in terms of the quality of writing.

I went into this book thinking it would have a bit of mystery solving and Martha Waters-style banter. Instead this book was an insta-lust but low burn push/pull romance which isn't compelling for me. In fact I found it dragged on and while there was some banter it just didn't go anywhere. So, I think for those who don't mind constant internal monologues about how Jasper can't let go of his vow never to marry while lusting for Jane, then you'd enjoy this book. I'm afraid its just not the vibes that work for me. I'd much have preferred the attraction to come later and a bit more of the Maycrofts and Jane working out who she is.

So while I found the plot development and the central romance storyline weak, this book was well-written. The depiction of grief and the guilt loved ones have about moving on was well conveyed. I also appreciated the acknowledgement of the subjugation of women and the lack of freedoms Jasper's sisters have compared to him and his brothers. The supporting characters were all fantastic as well - from Aunt Adelaide to Jasper's siblings and his friends. I'm going to assume there will be more of the sibling and while this book was a miss for me, I will still read the author's next book.

Thanks to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was such a fun ride! Loss of memory, staying with a duke and going against etiquette is only the beginning of this story. I laughed out loud so many times, this was so great.

Nothing I love more than a great historical romance and this one was a huge hit for me. The slow burn was a bit too slow maybe. But that’s my personal taste. No reflective of the book. I enjoyed the banter and multiple POVs.
I felt the book was whitty and engaging. Would definitely recommend to my historical romances reader friends

I want to thank Entangled for the opportunity to receive and ARC of this book! I highly enjoyed it.

This reminds me of a historical romance with some awesome Bridgerton vibes! I listened to the Bridgerton soundtrack actually while I was reading :)

You meet the FMC who had been seriously injured when she falls off her horse and is found and rescued by the Earl of Belhaven. He takes her back to their house to allow her to heal but they grow close to one another through their past traumas.

This was such a great book and the authors writing makes you want to keep reading. It is a slow burn! But the tension and banter between the two characters is written so well.

4 ⭐️

A Lady Would Know Better was a really sweet historical romance. A woman with amnesia is rescued by a handsome Earl and his family, and proves that love can help overcome grief. The banter between Jane and Jasper was top notch, and their tension was as tight as a bow string for so much of the book. It made their HEA even better! And I really loved the respect that they showed each other - respect for their families and loved ones they’d lost - instead of jealousy.

Jasper’s sisters, especially Isobel, were great side characters. I’d really love a second book where Isobel gets to find her own true love, someone who can handle her sass and wits and discerning Aunt Adelaide.

I was lucky enough to receive a NetGalley ARC of this book from Entangled Publishing to participate in their Insiders read along. Thank you Entangled Amara! This review is my honest opinion.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

I enjoyed The book. Jane and Jasper were great characters. Jasper's family and friends were also wonderful supporting characters. First book by this authorfor me and I can't wait to read more.

This was so cute & fun!!! I haven’t read a period romance in ages and I forgot how much I love them until this book. Our MMC is a bit broody and hard on himself with an “I can save her” attitude which means of course I loved him instantly. Our FMC is witty and strong despite her circumstances and not only do I think that’s amazing but of course, I adore her immediately. As for the supporting cast, mainly all our MMC’s siblings, I am obsessed and entertained to no end. If you’re looking for a fun and cute period holiday romance look no further, this is it.