You know with a title like Earl's Trip it's going to be a hilarious, wild ride. I opened the first chapter and it was called The Boys Are Back In Town. I laughed so hard, other favorites were:
The Girls Enter The Chat
Go Ahead and Panic
The Gentlemen Are Resplendent in Silk
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Now it was of course hilarious but the story was also super sweet and some really heartfelt moments. I obviously loved Archie and Clem but the moments between Clem and her sister and learning to understand each other was just beautiful! Also, Archie and his pals were so funny and I loved all of them! Overall, this is a low angst, childhood friends to lovers romance with a little bit of spice! I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series!

Earls Trip was a cute little wholesome book that, while entirely adorable, probably wasn't the most historically accurate. But we can look past that fact because of the cuteness.

I really loved every single character. Archie's growth as a character in such a short span was very sweet and how much he loved Clementine was swoon-worthy, imo. Clem was also equally as delightful, with her love of nature and being able to just sit in the woods and be at peace. Their little love story was full of equality, communication, and understanding. They also had a few little sexy scenes that were, dare I say perfect?!?

The only reason this wasn't a 5 star was a bit because of that historical inaccuracy. I know I know it's not supposed to be, but the 3 men in here were so damn progressive it left me shocked. I just didn't feel like this could be the case, but maybe I'm wrong!

Either way, go read this book. It's an easy read with lovable characters in a romantic setting. What more could you want??

What a delight! This book was truly adorable with a slow burn friendship that develops into a sweet romance that makes you kick your feet and squeal with delight. The mishaps that lead to funny shenanigans kept you entertained and the characters leave you hoping that this will become a series.

This book wasn't for me. I never really got into the story. At times I felt it was confusing. I listened to the audiobook and practically fell asleep everytime I tried to listen to it.

Just when I thought I couldn’t love Jenny Holiday more, I met Regency Jenny Holiday. I’ll admit I’m a sucker for an odd Regency heroine, and Clementine is an excellent example. A vegetarian who prefers rambling in the woods to being a proper lady, she breaks off her engagement but not before “anticipating her vows”. Her sister runs off with her former fiance, and childhood friend Archibald is sent by her father to track both girls down. Unfortunately Arch is headed on his annual Earl’s Trip with his two best friends. They rescue the girls and allow them to crash their boys only fortnight. Over the course of the trip, many secrets are revealed, including a love story that surprised only the two main characters. I loved every moment of this book!

As you can tell by the title, this story follows three best friends on their annual September holiday to the country. Archibald Fielding-Burton, Archie to his friends, and also the Earl of Harcourt is very much looking forward to this year’s trip. He has a lot to talk about to his friends and is ready to blow off some steam. Simon and Effie are the two other men on this trip. They get interrupted by Clementine and Olive’s father, who is worried about his daughters. The Morgan sisters end up on this men’s trip and hilarity ensues. Clementine Morgan has been Archie’s friend since they were little. They have not seen each other in a while. Clementine is a bit of a wild child and is currently opposed to marriage. Olive was about to be married off, but she was realizing too late that he was not the right man for her. This is definitely a great friends to lovers romance. I love that Clementine and Archie were so competitive in different things. I also really like that Clementine loved her sister and Archie really loved his friends. The fact they have an annual trip planned is really sweet. An interesting twist in the story was that Clementine was a vegetarian, which usually does not show up in historical romances and it was nicely woven into the story. This was just such a fun story. There were some sad aspects to what the individual characters were personally dealing with, but it just added to the depth of the story. I loved all the characters. This book is definitely worth reading. Perfect weeknight or weekend escape.

I really enjoyed this regency romance. I do read a lot of romance, so was excited to try something in the Regency era, especially given we are still waiting on Bridgerton season 3, and this didn't disappoint.

This story is a pure delight. A sweet puff of cotton candy, light and delectable effused with colour. I absolutely loved the characters within, which makes me so excited for future Earl Trips and the shenanigans I know will occur. Archie & Clementine are the ideal dream couple. Bosom pals whose bond reignites the moment they reunite. It gives that perfect fairytale feel. The excitement of the rescue and the ensuing adventure was simply a joy. I keep using those terms, joy, delight but they are truly the pure embodiment of this story. The romance gives you all the butterfly feels. The family evolutions that sweet spot that tugged at the heart, whether the sisters bonding or Archie’s maternal struggles and understanding. There were so many spots where the story hit some buried emotion within myself, connecting me to the story whether through literal understanding or commiseration. This story is simply beautiful light fun.

Earl's Trip sounded like it was right up my alley. While I enjoyed some parts of it, this book was not for me. It was very repetitive and at times, quite boring. I wish there had been more talk of what happened during the day with the boys and the girls, not just between the two main characters at night.

Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday follows three best friends on their annual September holiday, which is interrupted by the Morgan sisters.

Will Archie and Clem get a happily ever after?

Archibald Fielding-Burton
Archibald, better known as Archie, is the Earl of Harcourt. He doesn’t always like the stuffiness that comes with his title. Hence, he loves these annual trips with his dear friends. Archie is the type of person who will protect the people he loves and do things with that person. I have to say that Archie is a great character, and I love how complex he is. In some parts, he was hilarious, and I loved every bit of it. Archie, though, is a bit dense regarding his feelings about a certain wild child.

Clementine Morgan
Clementine Morgan is Archie's childhood friend. They both lost contact with each other. The whole reason that Clementine opposes marriage is that she doesn’t want to be made into someone that she isn’t. See, Clem is a wild child. She would rather be outdoors in the country than in Town with the society people. Clem has then figured that she will forever be an old maid because there won’t be anyone that would want that. She loves her family a lot and loves animals as well. Archie will definitely have his hands full with this one.

Simon, Effie, and Olive
Archie’s friends are Simon and Effie. Simon is an Earl in his own right, even if the way that came about is sad, while Effie is currently just a Viscount and will eventually become an Earl. Simon is about trying to do a great job at his new title, even without formal training. Effie is an artist in a way that his parents will never get, and he tries to be interested in everything that goes on with someone of his title....except it doesn’t always work out. Olive is Clementine’s younger sister, and there is more to her than even Clementine thought there was.

I loved how these five characters embraced each other on their shared holiday and have become friends.

Five Stars
I am giving Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday five stars and recommending it to all the historical romantic comedy readers out there. I do have a warning, though, as a couple of scenes aren’t meant for young eyes. Besides that, I loved this book, and if it weren’t for the fact that I got sick, I would have finished it sooner.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday.

Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness

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"What happens on Earls Trip, stays on Earls Trip."

Thank you to Kensington Books & Netgalley for this eARC!

The cover and title initially sold me on this book, and I was so happy to find a great story inside!
This modern take on historical romance had me giggling & staying up late. From the get-go, I was reminded of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, which I absolutely loved! I was so excited to find a book that felt similar in voice and tone to that one.

I think where this book really shines is in its relationships, most especially in the friendships between the three Earls. They are such sweet, understanding, and supportive friends; I loved seeing them get into shenanigans together, as well as have tender heart-to-hearts. They really give found-family vibes, and I can’t wait for the rest of their stories!

I also thought the main characters had great chemistry. And the spice was done very well!
And the ending was so sweet— I was holding back tears! Well done.

My critiques are two-fold.
Firstly, the pacing felt a bit slow at times. I think its a combination of this being a heavily character-driven novel and that the beginning started with such an action-packed bang.
Secondly, I didn’t love that Archie had to give up his one hobby, espcially when it seemed to mean so much to him. I think there were different ways to resolve that particular plot-point that wouldn’t have felt as forced. It was still an admirable gesture on his part, but it left me feeling a little uneasy.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I had a great time with these characters and I loved getting to know them; I’ll definitely be continuing with the series. I was delighted to read that the next book will follow Effie! Also, the title, “Manic Pixie Dream Earl”, is hilarious.

What a cute story! I'm quite pleased with it. It was really sweet. The setting is charming. It has some modern takes, but it doesn't pretend otherwise, so it works with the flow of the story.

At its core, this is a story of friendship, of considering other people’s needs, and of what it means to care for our people as they really are. To know them. To consider their perspectives. To consider the various needs each one has. There’s a poetic beauty in this little story that I did not expect. I love that the characters are so very obviously different, but they love each other incredibly well - the whole lot of them. There’s an insightful, understanding tone to the whole thing. And, for those who care, there’s a vegetarian-friendly tone to the story.

I’m not familiar with Bridgerton (le gasp!), but it did have that wholesome Ted Lasso feel to it that I thoroughly enjoyed. Well. Wholesome to a point. I was almost caught off guard when we hit an open door moment. The course of actions fit the characters though. I did not have to suspend belief for all that transpired, which is perhaps a common objection that keeps me from engaging with many romcoms.

I understand there is to be a follow up next year. If many of the characters return and it has a similar tone, I would check it out. Archie’s perspective and consideration for others is part of what I loved about this, so it may not be the same. But maybe it'll be good in its own way. For now, I'm pleased with this little adventure.

3.5 stars rounded up! Such a solid start, and a tear jerking ending. The 2nd quarter of the book had me yawning a bit, but the rest of the book made up for it. Kind of a spicy basis for a regency book, but that doesn't even come into play until like 50% in so there's more storyline than what we get in the summary.

The author tries to make up for the unfortunate reality of the time by making Clementine a strong feminine character who has no aspirations to get married or have children. I know that this is the point of a romance to get them "together", BUT books that make a woman change her set life plans because she "finally met the right man" isn't my favorite. It reinforces the idea that men can disregard who we are and change us because they know best! That being said, that isn't the vibe of this book at all, but it's on the edge of that fine line. Luckily, Archibald is a gem of a man who really respects every boundary that that Clementine set -- so he's not changing her on purpose! Bare minimum now, but not for the time period -- he also doesn't consider women "ruined" if they've been with another man. Clementine is also Vegan and Archibald loves hunting so there's that difference between them too.

I saw some comparisons to The Hangover, to which I respectfully disagree. Much calmer than that besides the beginning! Still a similar idea though of a guys trip. All the bestie men on the trip have their own interesting relationships with their families. This book is mostly told from the POV of Archie which is cute!

There's an interesting sister relationship dynamic, but at the end of the day they're wholesome!

Just saying, that reptile probably died if it was raised in captivity since birth :,)

Content warning: parent with Alzheimer's -- part of the tear jerking ending. Enjoyed this.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute historical romance about 3 friends who go on an annual trip but have to detour this time to rescue an old friend and her sister from a rascal. They end up staying in a run down castle with the sisters after their rescue. They all become good friends and a romance blooms between 2 of the characters.

I'm not one to usually read books from a male protagonist POV. However, Earl's Trip was surprisingly delightful and a breath of fresh air. To be a period piece that includes positive male relationships with a level of openness we don't normally see from the male POV - it was very well done! I'm excited for the subsequent books in the series.

For the Bridgerton lovers - this is a must read!

Earl’s Trip is perfect for lovers of Bridgerton! This book perfectly filled the hole that’s been in my heart since I finished reading the Bridgerton series. I honestly really enjoyed everything about this book. I was a little worried at first because what I thought was going to be the main conflict wrapped up really early on, but the rest of the book unfolded in such a beautiful way that felt perfect. All of the main characters were very developed and I felt very invested in their friendship. I really enjoy dual POVs, especially in romance books because I like getting to be in each of the characters heads and this book definitely delivered. I loved the transparency with which the male friend group discussed their platonic love for each other. A lot of the ideas that the characters in the book felt very modern but I loved their inclusion nonetheless because they were still hypothetically realistic ideals that people in the regency era could have held.

I would definitely recommend this book to people who enjoy regency romances, friends to lovers, and found family! I can’t wait to read more of Jenny Holiday’s books! Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

This book was a pure, Regency-era delight! This storyline had a clever premise mixing a manly getaway, two unexpected female interlopers and all that could possibly occur during their foray in a borrowed crumbling castle. The book was a total hoot but at the same time managed to tug on my heartstrings. I not only adored Arch and Clementine, but the male friendships and the deeper sisterhood that comes from the trip.

There is so much sweetness (but also some spice, which I'm more of a closed-door kind of gal,...) The aha moment Arch realizes he is in love with Clementine! And vise-versa...there are so many deep, insightful moments, and how our couple gains clarification/advice from their inner circle...sweet sigh. I loved so much about this book (other than the sisters' father-boo hiss!)

I can hardly wait to see who the next book focuses on....

4.5 stars

I love a historical romance, the feeling of being transported back in time. It was well written. It was fun with the humour and light hearted. But I felt like something was missing for me. I am obsessed with the cover, definitely an eyecatcher.

Earls Trip was a perfectly fine book. If you’re a big fan of historical romances, I think you’ll enjoy it. I liked the friendship between the three men. Personally, I felt it was a little too slow, and the modern elements mixed in with the historical elements felt a little jarring. I will say I am OBSESSED with the cover; I think it’s so cute.

I love historical romances, but I will admit I was hesitant to try this one because the description sounded a bit cheesy. I was feeling better about the book when I started reading it, because it started fast and fun and seemed less cheesy than the description. The characters were unique and different from each other, which I thought was interesting and different. Unfortunately, I hit the middle of the book and found myself bored with the book. I was close to DNFing not because the story was bad, but because I just wasn't interested in picking it up. I did keep going, however, and it was a fine book.

I did like some of the more forward thinking themes being explored in a historical romance - such as women being "ruined" or vegetarianism. Unfortunately, I was hoping the vegetarianism would have played out a bit differently. The FL was a vegetarian and the ML was a hunter/meat lover. I would have understood him just giving up hunting, but the ML and vegetarianism felt a bit forced.

Overall, an okay book that I am sure others will enjoy, but just not my favorite. 3 stars.
Thank you #Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.