I would like to thank Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Another entertaining instalment in the series. This gave me that warm gooey feeling and I can’t wait for the next book.

I found this a bit tiresome. It was more like a fairy tale romance than a novel with believable characters and plot. The heroine draws cartoons for a ladies magazine in Regency England. For some reason that it takes too long to find out, she’s terrified and convinced that she has to flee London. She is hurt by a carriage and rescued by the hero, the Earl of Ryland. For her own reasons, she’s included him in her cartoons even though she doesn’t know him. He’s very poor, but they decide to travel together to his estate. There’s the obligatory stop overnight and having to share a bed. Of course.

The resolution is totally unbelievable, but you knew something like this was going to happen so that there could be the HEA. I liked the Earl, but the heroine was a bit tedious.

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.

The Lady Makes her Mark by Susanna Craig was an historical romance with a little suspense. The novel is the third book in a series, although it can be read as a stand alone. The series follows the women who make up the writers of Mrs. Goode’s Magazine for Misses, a women’s periodical. This particular novel follows Constantina Cooper, the illustrator of the political cartoons of the paper.

Unfortunately the periodical contributors need to be kept secret as this is not an acceptable occupation for women at this time. Constantina Cooper has more to hide than others. She has not shared her name with the other women and when a note comes in threatening to expose them all, she knows it is time to move on. Only to be hit by horses and a carriage.

Alistair Haythorne, Earl of Ryland heard the accident in front of his house and ran out to help everyone. Somehow he ended up with an unknown woman in his house and his bed with no memory of what happened and why it happened due to her concussion. Alistair, left with no choice, takes Constantina home to his property (not having any other choices) to finish healing even though she often made fun of him in her cartoons.

Alistair is in dire straits. He has a bevy of sisters that he needs to provide dowries for. The property is crippling him with the huge amounts of repairs and his workers can only get the minimum from the lands. Alistair needs a miracle, Constantina is probably not it.

The Lady Makes her Mark by Susanna Craig was a good read.
This book comes out May 27th

A fun enemies (well, not quite but sort of) to lovers secret identities romp. Constantia, a talented artist who has been cartooning Justin is rescued by him when she falls and hits her head. She finds herself tutoring his five (five!) sisters in drawing while Justin fusses around trying to figure out how to save the estate and provide dowries. See, he's an impoverished Earl who must find a rich wife but what about Constantia? This is a nice fluffy read that skews toward a more modern telling. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good one for a lazy day.

After an accident, cartoonist Constantia suffers amnesia. She’s rescued by Alistair, Earl of Ryland, her frequent satirical target. As they grow closer, scandalous secrets and dangerous threats complicate their budding romance.

This is a fun book with likable characters. Constantia and Alistair are opposites who fit perfectly together. She’s artistic and adaptable, while he’s more disciplined and straightforward. The novel is romantic with a bit of steam.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This third instalment in Susanna Craig’s historical romance series features Constantia Cooper—a sharp-witted, secretive cartoonist for Mrs. Goode’s Magazine for Misses (try saying that three times fast). When it looks like the contributors to the magazine might be exposed, Constantia bolts… and promptly hits her head outside the home of Alistair Haythorne, the Earl of Ryland.

Alistair’s broke (as in: must-find-an-heiress-ASAP broke) and trying to retreat to his crumbling country estate, but when Constantia—aka “Miss C,” the woman who once drew unflattering cartoons of him—literally falls into his path, he steps up and takes her in. Soon she’s at his estate, supposedly teaching his sisters to paint, but let’s be real—we’re all here for the slow-burn tension, hidden pasts, and will-they-won’t-they romance.

I really enjoyed the second book in the series, so I had high hopes for this one—especially with a heroine like Constantia. She’s not conventionally beautiful, she’s guarded, she’s smart… my usual catnip. And Alistair? A genuinely good guy under pressure. On paper, these two should sizzle.

But here’s the thing: while I appreciated the realism of both of them holding back (she’s protecting secrets, he’s in financial ruin), it muted the chemistry. I didn’t feel that delicious romantic tension until well past the halfway mark—closer to 60%. Before that, it felt more like a polite dance than a smouldering slow burn. Add to that a slightly more serious tone—missing some of the humour that sparkled in book two—and it just didn’t quite hit the high notes for me.

Still, it’s a nice love story. A solid three stars from me. I’m definitely sticking with the series—there’s potential in the setup for the next one. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions in this review are my own.

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Lady Makes Her Mark was a decent light read. Constantia must leave once again after a letter threatens to reveal her identity. Only she is injured in her way out of London by a carriage and who should help her but the Earl of Ryland, the target of her cartoons.

Alistair recognizes the artist who has made it her mission to ridicule him in her cartoons but he must help her no matter that he has no money in which to help himself let alone another person

Alistair decides to allow Constantia come to his home to become a drawing teacher for his many sisters and she agrees as she has nowhere else to go.

While the sparks fly between the two, the relationship between the two feels less developed and the ending is ridiculous honestly. But it is light romance.

3 stars

The Lady Makes a Mark by Susanna Craig is part of a series is about the women behind an anonymous magazine for young women. Women publishing a magazine in Regency London is quite scandalous, so all of the women involved keep their identities secret for fear of being ostracized socially.

Artist Constantia Cooper draws satirical cartoons for the magazine under the name Miss C. When her identity is in danger of being made public, she decides to run, because she has a secret past that she's afraid will catch up with her. After an accident, she ends up at the house of the impoverished Alistair Haythorne, Earl of Ryland, which is awkward since he's a frequent target of Miss C's cartoons. Despite this, he helps her escape from London and brings her to his family estate to be an art teacher for his five unmarried sisters. Sparks fly between Constantia and Alistair, but she's got secrets and he needs to wed an heiress to save his estate and provide dowries for his sisters.

This book has all the things I love about historical romance: a road trip, only one bed, enemies to lovers, an impoverished estate, a secret past, danger, women fighting societal standards, fake amnesia, and mutual pining. Constantia and Alistair are very into each other, but there are a lot of obstacles keeping them from coming together. I particularly liked how they had to overcome the fact that she's been publishing nasty cartoons of him, based on her dislike of rakes and her mistaken impression of him.

Although this book is part of a series, it's not really necessary to read them in order. This book takes place concurrently with the second book. There are some mild spoilers for the earlier books, but nothing major.

Whew I did not see this one coming! It is a delightful ending and beginning to Mrs Goode’s Magazine for Misses!
We have Miss Constantia who is always on the run! She knows someone is after her but always is one step ahead of them!
When she visits the magazine and is given very startling news she runs again before hearing all of it right into a carriage accident!
Alistair Haythorne, Earl of Ryland observed the accident and with enough on his impoverished plate intervenes and now he’s stuck with the very person who has made fun of him!
Constantia fakes amnesia and her fear of someone following her makes her agree to go far from London and become a drawing or art teacher to Alistair s sisters!
Alistair is so broke he was planning on taking the mail coach but thanks to Constantia they are able to travel in comfort!
These two have chemistry a plenty but no reason to act on it! She is a teacher and Alistair must make a hard choice of marrying for money to save his estate!
Alistair finds himself in poverty from a selfish father who lived and breathed art! Constantia is also a gifted artist but no where near as obsessed as Alistair’s father was!
These two can’t possibly have a future can they? What if Constantia stops running and find out why someone wants to find her!?
The true facts of her birth are so impossible and extraordinary it must be read to be believed! Bravo what an inspirational story!

In a vibrant world of satire and romance, Constantia Cooper, known as "Miss C.," is a talented cartoonist for Mrs. Goode’s Magazine for Misses, using her wit to critique society. However, her anonymity is crucial as she's drawn the ire of many powerful figures, including Alistair Haythorne, the Earl of Ryland, who often finds himself the subject of her biting humor. When a scandal at the magazine puts her in danger, Constantia flees, only to be struck by a carriage right outside Alistair's home. Rescued by the very man she has lampooned, she pretends to have amnesia to evade her pursuers. Alistair, burdened by the financial strain of his crumbling estate and the pressure to marry a wealthy heiress, takes Constantia in under the guise of needing her to teach his sisters art. As they spend time together, their assumptions about one another begin to shift, revealing unexpected layers of personality and vulnerability. Amid their developing romance, threats against Constantia's life loom, complicating their budding relationship. With humor, tension, and the allure of secrets, this novel explores how love can thrive even in the face of danger and societal expectations.

Romance readers will love the delightful chemistry between Constantia and Alistair, two characters with engaging secrets and sharp wit. The slow-burn romance is filled with tension and misunderstandings, making for a captivating read as their relationship evolves. The addition of Alistair's sisters adds a playful dynamic, enhancing the narrative with humorous moments and heartfelt connections. The book's setting in a historical era infuses a sense of adventure and intrigue, while Constantia's cleverness as a cartoonist provides a refreshing twist on traditional romantic tropes. Readers will be surprised by the fun plot twist, as well as the satisfying fairy-tale ending that leaves you craving more stories from this charming world. All in all, a fun read that is easy to get lost in. I've read and reviewed some of this authors other books and this one is just as enjoyable. This particular series has been a lot of fun. Here is the review for book #2. Book #3 is out May 27, 2025. Thanks for Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Constantia has been on the run for years. She thinks someone is trying to kill her. When all the women working at Mrs. Goode's magazine for Misses receive a threatening note, she takes off running into the street and is hit by a carriage in front of Alistair's house. Good Samaritans bring her inside and when she wakes she feigns amnesia. Alistair knows she's faking her memory loss but goes along with it realizing she needs help. He's on his way to his crumbling country estate because he's broke and renting out the main house. With seven sisters, five still unmarried, he's in desperate straits. Constantia is the magazine's cartoonist, so he'll bring her along to teach his sisters art even though he's often been the subject of her satirical cartoons. I thought this set-up would be full of excitement but it was actually very mellow and slow. The fairy tale ending was no surprise. I enjoyed his sisters and hope to see them in future books.

🍵Review: The Lady Makes Her Mark

💌Rate: 5 Stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

💞Praise: Naughty and Romantic oh yes! Can you imagine being a cartoonist with a comedic flair, very well known, and then meeting the man you're making fun of?! Wow!! Wow!! This is gonna be good 👍 We all need a Ms C in our life! We all definitely need a Earl H! These two are magic and sexy mayhem in the making!

📖Characters: Pretending to have amnesia is definitely a recipe for an interesting good time! While she is recuperating at the Earl's estate he thinks it's a good idea, until he figures her out, to have her help teach his siblings some artistic skills! Love it!! Definitely a getaway in book style! Both have their fair share of Secrets and things they have to protect! They find a safety in each other that was unexpected and much needed.

✉️Extra/Tropes: I truly truly love this book! I can't wait to hold it in paper back when I go to Barnes & Noble! I can't wait to have more books from this author! Definitely expect unexpected love, fun times, sexy moments, and I must read!

Bravo! 🌹

As I progress with the reading, I find the over description of things to be too unbearable. The reason why this book is long is because of the unnecessary descriptions of random things.

Wonderful read about a talented artist with a mysterious past who is in need of help and the man who is outwardly stodgy but really warm, caring and generous. Easy to fall in love with the characters and his siblings are stories to look forward to.

I received an ARC of this excellent book and leaving my review voluntarily.

Constantia is working as an anonymous satirical cartoonist under the name "Miss C". When she feels threatened that someone knows who she is, she runs away. She is in an accident right in front of Alistair's bachelor home. After taking her in, Alister realizes this is the person responsible for the cartoons about him! Needing to go to his country estate, Alister takes her with him so she can recuperate from her accident. While spending time together, they find they each have redeeming qualities. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for my honest review.

A last minute twist only mildly altered what I had guessed, the revelation of Miss C’s secrets were good but not as thrilling as I hoped. I spent more time annoyed by either her unreasonable assumptions or the slow plodding pace of their not quite courtship. The sisters were the saving grace, I adore them and hope they continue to be featured. I think I liked the last two chapters the best which says something when they were mostly wrap ups and not the intended excitement sections. Spice was good but it’s a long trudge uphill to get to it. Only one bed trope appears but just to start the kindles of the slow burn. The longing could have been more smoldering.

This book was a lot of fun! It is very inspired by the movie You've Got Mail which made this a delightful read for me.

Constantia and Alistair were the perfect pairing. Their dynamic is entertaining and fun. I found the meet-cute disaster unique. The chemistry between these two was hot and the banter was witty. Seeing these two get to know each other past their facades was beautiful to read. I had a lot of fun with their romance.

The plot is fast paced and never dull. I was intrigued by the bit of suspense/mystery. I also thought Alistair's money issues were interesting too.

A great read if you love opposites attract, You've Got Mail and a bit of amnesia trope (but not in the way you think). A delightful historical romance. Can be read as a standalone.

My Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5

By now, I am used to the fact that there is no obstacle too insurmountable for this author's characters to overcome, but not only was this one was just entirely too far fetched even for me, but there was so little happening that often times I found myself bored while reading it.

To be honest, sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't have been better for Constantia to actually have gotten amnesia from her fall, that way we wouldn't have been subjected to her assumptions about Alistair & his friend (who was now married to one of her friends) every few chapters. Even once she started to get to know him, she still couldn't help but fall back on her old assumptions. I think I would have liked him to try and help her find out who she was (especially considering she didn't even have all of the answers to her own background).

But as it stands, we have Alistair - a broke peer living in a crumbling estate who needs to marry a wealthy woman immediately, and Constantia - a woman with potentially dangerous secrets and a gift for art. Alright, we can still get an interesting story from that right? And I mean there were times when the conversations between these two flowed smoothly, and I loved his sisters and what little interactions we got to see between them and Constantia while she was attempting to teach them to draw. I even liked the idea of Constantia (who has by this point realized she had feelings for Alistair) being commissioned by his aunt to paint his portrait so that she may take it back to Bristol with her to find him a wealthy heiress to marry.

It was at this point that the author could have chosen to double down on the theory that someone was chasing Constantia for nefarious purposes. They could have had the aunt take the drawing to Bristol and come back with a wealthy heiress or three in tow. Heck, they even could have had Alistair ask Constantia to paint his portrait and have the aunt and wealthy heiresses show up whilst it was being done. Instead, none of these things happened.

In fact, when it came time for the big reveal to happen, it was so anti-climatic that I felt disappointed to say the least. I was torn between after all of that, this is what happens? And well at least they got their happy ending?

Sadly, out of the entire series I think this one was my least favorite, however I have read other stories by this author that I absolutely adored so I would read more from them in the future.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

I loved this third in the Goode’s Guide to Misconduct series and how so much of it takes place on Constantia’s madcap trip with Lord Ryland to his ancestral home. I loved how he worked so hard at being a gentleman and protecting Miss C even though he knew she knew who she was all along. Ryland is not the man she thought he was – an aristocratic penny-pinching womanizer. Any time misconceptions are changed make for good romance and love!

Ryland’s sisters are a great addition to this book and to Constantia’s life. They add to the somewhat madcap adventure of Constantia and Rylands HEA. Also, the new direction of the magazine is a good choice! Absolutely, this book is a standalone, but I have enjoyed reading the series in sequence.

I've enjoyed this series so much and this third installment is another wonderful addition to the story! While these books can standalone, knowing the backstory of the magazine the FMCs work for adds to the overall enjoyment of the story. So far, we've seen the gossip columnist and art critic find their HEAs. This time, it's the artist behind the magazine's satirical cartoons in the main character role.

Constantia has been the standoffish one on the Goode's Guide team. She's being pursued by an unknown man and regularly moves at the first hint of trouble. When someone threatens the women at Goode's with exposure (all use pen names), she decides it's time to leave London. On her way, she's in an accident outside the home of the man she often skewers in her cartoons, Alistair Haythorne, the Earl of Ryland. Alistair is leaving London after renting out his townhouse to raise money for his impoverished estate. He offers to take Constantia with him with the cover story that she's to be the new drawing master for his sisters.

The third phase of the story takes place at Alistair's home in Devon and it's quite a ride! The pace picks up dramatically and there's a whirlwind of events. There's a change at Goode's dropped into the very end that makes me think that we might see the Haythorne clan again.