Don’t You Dare, My Dear

Katherine always took care of her sister Chrissy. Edmund asked Katherine to marry him. Chrissy accepts a marriage proposal from Edmund’s father. Katherine turns Edmund down. They end up living in the same house for two years. He’s determined to make her change her mind. They have to make sure that Chrissy does the Countess duties herself. Katherine wants to earn her own money by writing a book. Edmund wants to give Katherine anything she wants. He has watch out for her.

The book was great. There were many romantic moments. Can’t wait for the next one.

Katherine is tired of her sister depending on her for everything. Edmund wants to marry Katherine but she wants some freedom. After rejecting his offer she spends two lonely years trying to avoid him even though they live in the same house. Edmund is patient and Katherine decides she wants him in her bed. Slowly she will let her heart be engaged. She will have to put her foot down with her sister and put words into action in order to marry Edmund.

Edmund, Lord Escher's, heart's desire is to marry Katherine, Mrs. Brighton, a widow. Edmund's proposal goes to the wayside when his father proposes to Katherine's sister before he can propose to Katherine. Katherine does everything for her younger sister, Chrissy, and won't consider Edmund's proposal now that her sister is marrying the earl. WHINE! WHINE! WHINE! For two years, Edmund has put his life on hold waiting for Katherine. He wants their relationship to change, but he isn't sure he can convince Katherine to let go and live her own life. I do not, do not like Chrissy at all. She is one of the most selfish characters I've recently read in a book. The way she manipulates Katherine is heartbreaking. Let's not mention Lady Edith. Edmund is very funny and unlike any other hero. He tends to take things in stride and goes with the flow with a charming smile, but.... he can be one fierce viscount when protecting Katherine. My favorite part of the book has to be the epilogue with an outstanding performance by Edmund.❤️
Heat level 3 🔥🔥🔥
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

What fun. A romance with a difference. Thwarted love, a hero with a sword stick and books written and those still be published, not to mention a ball like no other.
This is a regency romance for the mature lady and not a debutante for a change, not a governess, not a companion. But a sister who loved too well and kept her sister in childhood too long. And a favourite phrase.

Read it in one sitting. Everything about this volume is wonderful - now eagerly looking forward go through previous books. Characters, world, civilisations, intrigue... More please!.

This is my third Charlie Lane book, although the other two were from another Series. What I love most about Ms. Lane's books is the humor. Edmund is a charming, wacky and gentle character. Katherine nurtures everyone, but herself, but after two years of longing for Edmund she is starting to realize she deserves happiness too. There is a bit of reverse Cinderella in this story and the HEA is found through a comedy of errors. Charming! 4-1/2 stars

Thank you to Wolf Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Charlie Lane is a pre-order author for me. Her books are witty with complex characters. Don't You Dare, My Dear is no exception. Edmund and widow Katherine are made for each other and they both know it. The problem is they are tangled in duty, he to his father and she to her self-absorbed, manipulative sister. It takes time and a realization that the situation they are in is much more painful than confronting their loved ones and breaking free.

Along the way, Edmund has to deal with a wealthy debutante determined to do whatever it takes to force him into marriage, while Katherine tries to help him avoid the young lady's schemes in a laugh out loud comedy of errors.

A delightful romp with some steam and a grand HEA.

This is a witty book filled with fun and slapstick.
After the woman he loves rejects his marriage proposal, Edmund Crenshaw, Viscount Escher, has sworn off women. If he can’t marry Mrs. Katherine Brighton, he’ll marry no one. When he discovers a daring debutante in his coach, intent on seduction, he’ll do anything to protect his bachelorhood. He must remain uncompromised or doom himself and the lady to a loveless marriage. Because his heart always has, and always will, belong to only one woman—his Kat.
Katherine must escape her younger sister’s insidious grasp. This Season, she has a heart of steel and a plan for independence. As the secret author of a popular out-of-print book, she will convince the publisher to reprint it and fill her coffers with funds enough to live on her own. The publisher agrees—if she writes a new book as well. But with every moment of her day spent helping her sister, she desperately needs a muse.
And Lord Escher, the man whose marriage proposal she reluctantly rejected two years ago, sparks her imagination like no one else. To write her book, she must stay near Edmund. In exchange, he requires her help ridding himself of a persistent miss. They’ll solve both problems in no time. If they can keep their hands off each other.
This book by Charlie Lane is one of the best that she has written.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

“Love could shatter in a moment”
“Some people … need to be loved more than others”
“We are all lovers unrequited”
Wow this book is so good !!!!
I read another book in the series that magically was about Jane and George but this one, I don’t know if it’s possible, but it was even better!!!!
I loved every moment of it and the problems, the issues that they needed to overcome in order to be together, the trust and faith that they put each other was so good!!!
I love the relationship between the main characters and I love the banter the fact they were forced to live together in the same house because her sister had married his father!!!!
And the tension between them !!!!OMG the tension !!!!
Once again we have a book when a woman is forced to leave her own personality behind, in order to sacrifice herself to sacrifice her entire being for someone she loves which is not good, it is not fine but at the same time it’s what she’s been doing all her life!!!
And I am a nerd for the Trump when he falls first!!!!!
I loved this book and I honestly cannot wait for another one this series !!!!
“Confusion, the name is Katherine”
“Take him. I dare you”
“I adore it when you make demands”
“I will tackle that dragon for you, my queen”

Katherine was ready to escape. Edmund Crenshaw was ready to propose. What could go wrong????
Only that Katherine's sister becomes Edmund's stepmother!!! By doing that she ruined everything.
This heartbreaking beginning only starts the tale and sets the mood for the rest of the book. I really enjoyed reading this book in my downtime, as time well spent. Wolf publishing has fantabulous authors and Charlie Lane is no exception. I didnt catch on that this was in a series that I had read previously until 2/3 of the way through. So you don't need to read the rest of the series to know whats going on. But if this is the first one you've read you will enjoy it so much that you will WANT to buy the others.
 I recieved a free copy so that I might tell you what I honestly think. Hope you enjoyed my review. Now go enjoy the book