Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the arc!

Catching Lady Theo is a friends-to-lovers Regency romance following Lady Theo who is making her debut in London society and Leo who is her brother's best friend.

This was my first Ella Quinn book so I didnt know what to expect, but this book was so different than all the other Regency romances I have read! My favourite part was that it explained in detail how the season works from both sides: someone who is making their debut and a lord who is looking to marry. I also liked Theo's family a lot, they were so supporting of her and their intercations were so cute! Also Leo was the sweetest Mmc and so kind and patient. The only thing I didnt like was that the were too many characters and I couldnt keep truck of them.

Overall, I quite enjoyed this one and I definitely will try more from this author in the future!

My Rating: 1.5 stars out of 5

I have been with these characters from the very beginning (and I do mean the very beginning, as I have been a fan since Matt and Grace's book that started it all). Which is why it pains me so much to have to rate this one the way that I did, but sadly, this story just wasn't my favorite for a few different reasons.

To start with, this is book number two in her "Here Come the Grooms" series. Which is a continuation of both her "The Worthingtons" and "The Worthington Brides" series'. As such, there are A LOT of characters from the prior books that make appearances in this one. And while it doesn't happen all of the time, it still happens enough that the characters become very easily muddled. I get it, Theo comes from a very large and very happy family that is all very much involved in each other's lives. However, I don't think that every single sister and brother-in-law needed to be mentioned. Especially since some of them were new parents, they could have been left in the country to spend time with their growing family.

Secondly, and I know this is just me being contrary, but the fact that time and again Leo referred to her in public as 'Lady Theo' when her named was Theodora just irked me. Theo was a nickname that would have been used only by those who she gave leave to call her by, not by every person she met. There were other a few story/editing errors that I found (the most notably being that Leo sends a messenger boy to Worthington House with a note to be delivered to Theo noting that it will take the boy at least an hour. This is because he was meant to go visit his villa, except he doesn't? Instead he goes to Worthington House himself, spends time with Theo, and then an hour later, the boy returns and gives Theo a note, only its from Leo's villa staff claiming that tomorrow or any following day would be better for a visit there? It didn't make sense.

But my biggest issue with this novel was the utter lack of ...... well anything interesting. There was absolutely nothing standing in the way of their happily ever after except Theo's own stupidity (seriously she got mad that Leo wasn't interested in meeting young ladies even though he had been spending all of his time with her), and her habit of listening to gossip and taking it as the truth (and even that second one was easily overcome once she realized it was being done on purpose). If a man became interested in her? Suddenly he was the perfect match for one of her friends. Another debutante is determined to carry out a scheme in order to marry Leo? She is thwarted. His mother wishes him to marry someone else? Who cares! Not Leo or Theo (and really were the rhyming names necessary)? Even the gossipers in the long run had no affect on them getting together, and while I'm not someone who likes a lot of drama, I do wish there had been something that stood in between them. Or had even actually caused the slightest bit of trouble for them.

That being said, I still think this story will appeal to long-time fans of this series as well as others who enjoy historical romances that are angst free.

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 read a lot of historical tomance but unfortunately Ella Quinn does not make my cut for good authors. I have read several of her books and this may be my last.

What does not work for me is her verbose style be it descriptions of the setting or extended family... and secondly her heroines are also prats. I suppose they are written as smart and capable but really come across as condescending and annoying.

This particular book was boring, no depth or angst just kind of cruised along.

Honestly, this book was a bore. The conflict was nonexistent, the characters had no depth, and- perhaps the worst crime of all- the pair was called Theo and Leo. Are you kidding me? Rhyming couple names? Thanks, I hate it. There was no humor, no heart, no excitement. While this novel was more historically accurate than most HR I've read, the plot got bogged down in all the historical details and never seemed to get off the ground. I truly hate to leave negative reviews on books, but I would not recommend this book to a friend.

4.5 Stars


Lady Theo Vivers has always been one of my favorite Worthington siblings. She has always been precocious, smart, funny and has had instincts far beyond her years. Thanks to her upbringing in the combined Worthington family she has been given a very extensive education. Not only book learning, but how to run various sizes of estates, the business and finance part as well as the way to hire servants and how to treat them well to have a remarkable loyalty within their ranks. She has learned to design conveyance and has become an excellentdriverr, as well as a very good rider.

Leo, Duke of Chandos, was handed his hat, his behind and very specific marching orders by Lady Theo when she was not yet out and it changed his world. He had been living a life like he was the second son and not the one that had inherited the title already, drinking, courtesanns, gambling. She found him drunk and not presenting himself in a very good light. There are a lot of things he had no idea about on his estates and it was a big eye opener when he was finally looking at things through eyes that Theo was opening.

Theo lead Leo on a merry chase, one he had not expected would be as challenging and in the end worth it to the degree it was. She brings thought he was not looking to get married this season. He thought it would be easy to show her how he had changed and it would be done. They grew a lovely friendship, that allowed their passion to grow and become one worthy of the Worthington name. He knew he wanted her for his wife, but he learned that he was getting so much more than he realized.

The ugliness of jealousy and greed reared its head from a couple of sources and it added the perfect tension and opportunity for a grand gesture. It always raises my eyebrows when a villain is actually a villianess, and she got what she deserved. The greedy and arrogant villain also got his comeuppance.

Visiting, once again, with the Worthington clan was lovely. This family is one I think everyone would like to have, supportive, close, loving and always good for humor. I adore the brother skin law that have married into the clan...they are good for so many things, crowd control, irreverence, sound advice, and they aren't afraid to volunteer physical harm on men threatening the women in the family and their close friends.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4/5 ⭐️

This book follows all of the historical fiction books set in regency era and I appreciate that, but the conflict (if you can call it that) was cleared up within a page after it started. I also didn’t like how the book would just jump days within a paragraph. Hopefully after being edited that has changed.


Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to arc read this book.

An engrossing read
“Catching Lady Theo” is a delightful friends-to-lovers historical romance spun off from author Ella Quinn’s Worthington series. I found myself enchanted by Quinn’s writing style, which broke open many of the mysteries of the era and society in which our historicals take place.
Theo has a strong character that has been nurtured by her family, which clashes with what we often see in ton families where marriage contracts are brokered by men and women are expected to go along.
Leo, the Duke of Chandos, discovers how to change himself from the typical duke with a required mistress, no interest in managing his holdings and basically enjoying the life that privilege presents for him.
Quinn includes necessary conflict in our story thanks to the requisite misunderstandings and shenanigans among ladies intent on landing a titled gentleman. What I truly enjoyed, however, is how Quinn taught me about the details of life in the ton.
What does riding in Hyde Park look like? How do women who have come out for their first Season find each other and develop friendships? How do titled men relate to each other beyond drinking at their clubs?
Some have complained that Theo’s large Worthington family caused confusion. I found that I didn’t need to completely comprehend the family tree (nor have read any of the related books) to feel the love of the family, the respect they show the women and their desire to influence their society of the time.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Theo and Leo. Even knowing they would get their HEA, the route to that resolution was fascinating. I would enjoy having both as my friends, as well as the other couples in their orbit who found their own love matches.
I thank Kensington Publishing for an advance reader copy of this title through NetGalley. These are my opinions.

It's not a shock, though it's new- Regency romance is my favorite genre. Bridgerton vibes abound here, and that's a good thing! Such a heartwarming romance with a gloriously happy ending.

I received an eARC, from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
This is book two in the Here Comes the Grooms series. Ella Quinn is one of my favorite authors. Ms. Quinn's books are funny, emotional, and include enough twists and turns to make the stories interesting. This book was no different. I really enjoyed the chance to read it.

Theo struggles with the idea of having her season without her best friend, and "sister" Mary. She has convinced herself she doesn't need to marry this season. Leo, Duke of Chandos has decided he wants Theo to be his bride, but she believes he is not interested in settling down. Will he finally convince her that he has matured, or will those interested in stopping their relationship succeed?

I read this book in one day. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed hearing what was happening with all the rest of the extended family as the children get older and more pregnancies happen. I did think there were some areas of the story that seemed rushed in order to reach the end and could have been fleshed out more.

Another wonderful addition to the Worthington legacy.
Theo is eighteen and coming into her first season ready to have fun and meet potential husbands.
But Leo the Duke of Chandon who is her brother Charlie’s best friend has centered in on Theo and wants her as his bride.
Leo has a past reputation to overcome and has to woo Theo slowly.
Her family has significant influence on their future and decisions.
The story is delightful filled with Worthington characters and their spouses.
A few twists and romances add to the fun of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of Catching Lady Theo.

The world this book is set in really adds so much to the story. I love being able to see characters from prior books continue their stories.

I also enjoyed Theo and Leo’s love story. It was very sweet and a different path than others in the family.

As someone who enjoys historical romances and is familiar with Ella Quinn’s world of Worthingtons, I went into Catching Lady Theo expecting a lighthearted love story with a rich cast of characters. While the charm of her universe is still intact—and the central couple is genuinely enjoyable—I couldn’t help but feel that this particular installment was a bit underwhelming.

Lady Theo is easily the highlight of the novel. She’s smart, grounded, and totally capable of holding her own in any room—which I always love in a historical romance heroine. And Leo, the Duke of Chandos, was charming in that classic rake-turned-romantic way. Their chemistry was fun to read, and I actually enjoyed their back-and-forth and how their relationship slowly (and sometimes awkwardly) developed.

But beyond the two of them, the story felt a bit flat. It kind of read like Ella Quinn was coasting on the strength of the world and characters she’s already built in past books. There were a few side plots that started off interesting—like a “nemesis” character and another minor conflict—but they just fizzled out or got resolved way too easily. It felt like some threads were thrown in just to move things along, then quietly dropped when it was time to wrap everything up. That made the ending feel a little rushed and too neat for me.

If you’re a fan of the Worthington world or looking for a low-stress romance read with familiar faces, it might still be worth picking up. But if you want something with a bit more plot development or tension, this one might not fully hit the mark.

I loved this book! I have read all of Ella Quinn’s other books, including the Worthington series, although this could definitely be read as a stand alone (there are a few name-drops of other characters throughout, but all important characters and their relations are well explained).

I enjoyed all of the characters in this book, and appreciated the return of some of the other immediate family members from previous books. I also liked how much Leo and Theo relied on their close-knit family and friends for advice. Theo fancied herself a practical matchmaker and I loved how she could easily match up other members of the ton, but could not see who would be a good match for herself! The side plots by this author are also interesting - entertaining, but not distracting from the main story. As in other books by Ella Quinn,, the dialogue was smooth, the banter was witty, and I could easily imagine these situations happening in real life.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to any other books in this series, or any other books this author writes! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free advanced copy - this is my honest and voluntary review.

I love all of the Worthington stories and this was a delight. Theo has entered the Marriage Mart and while looking around at the selection, helps several other girls find their mates. Her brother's friend is not even on her radar. Leo, Duke of Chandos, has spent time around Theo and he knows she is his perfect match... but has to figure out how to get Theo to see him that way. And the path of love is never smooth. More than one person is trying to prevent the match. It is a great installment to the Worthington stories that Ella Quinn is known for.

This book was so much fun! I’ve never really read a romance book like this, and it was as so much fun! I would love to read more from jer

If you are looking for a romantic regency novel where the loving couple have names that rhyme then this the book for you. I will admit I thought it was kind of silly that their names rhymed but once I started reading I absolutely fell in love with this work of fiction. So overall this was a very impressive novel.
We are introduced to Duke Leo who is a very well known philander. However he is ready to give up those days when he falls in love his friends sister the Lady Theo. Although Theo doesn't see him as a suitor more like a brother much to the dismay of Leo. Will these two be able to work out their differences in order to play along to a great scheme?
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

Theo and Leo are trapped in a compromising situation. Theo wants to play along with the bethrothal because she wants to interest two more appropriate matches. Leo is interested in Theo and ready to settle down with her....

Misunderstandings abound... Lots of banter and fun. Love the family and the entire cast of characters.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.