To Catch an Earl was such a welcome and refreshing read. I loved the plot of the story and the characters were entertaining. I really adored Emmy and all her exploits. It was definitely fun watching Alex and Emmy pitted against each other.

"Only touch what you’re going to steal. Of the many rules of thieving her father had taught her, that one was key. Emmy Danvers broke it the night of Lady Carlton’s masked ball; she touched Alexander Harland."

I found To Catch an Earl to be a fun, easy historical romance! It follows Emmy Danvers, a thief who doesn't want to be a thief, and Alex Harland, a Bow Street runner. The two strangers first crossed paths when Emmy decided to steal a dance from Alex before he was set to leave to the war. Her reasoning was that he could possibly never return and she must take what she wanted before she could no longer. But 4 years later Alex is returned. And now he is part of the Bow Street, AKA Emmys enemy as she has taken over her fathers role as the infamous thief, The Nightjar. Emmy and Alex find themselves crossing paths once more when The Nightjar resumes their thievery of priceless jewels. Alex is set on finding and locking away the thief. Until he discovers that The Nightjar is none other than Emmy, the mysterious woman who has been haunting him ever since that night at the ball.

"Anyone who said women weren’t capable of such things was a fool. Women were capable of anything."

I liked our two main characters a lot. Emmy was funny and smart (but not as smart as everyone made her out to be as The Nightjar). As a thief, she seemed mediocre to me at best but everyone was always raving about how brilliant of one she is. Alex was a great bow street runner who started out a bit cocky but gradually eased out of that. I thought the two had wonderful chemistry! I love a good opposites attract/ enemies to lovers trope! Emmy is a thief and Alex is the law. There was some good cat and mouse back and forth going on between the two. BUT. I have never been a huge fan of the whole insta-love thing. Now this had definite aspects of that bleck trope but they do try to fight it a bit and it turns it into a bit of a more slow burn insta-love. Is that a thing? 

"Alex Harland was just as much a thief as she was. He’d stolen her heart four years ago and never given it back."

The historical bits of it were fun to read about although I can't say how accurate it all is. Overall, this had a fun storyline that will pull you in and keep you interested. I am giving it a 4 out of 5 stars.

To Catch An Earl is the second in the Bow Street bachelors trilogy by Kate Bateman. It seemed a little slow at the beginning but once into it this book it was alot of fun. Alex Harwood, Earl of Melton has a problem....the woman he loves is a jewel thief. As a member of Bow Street he is honor bound to bring her in for punishment. Emmeline Danvers has been Nightjar...jewel thief...since her father died and she vowed to carry on his quest to locate jewels stolen from France and return them to the French government. The sparring and back and forth between Emmy and Alex is fun...the romance hot! With likeable characters, plenty of intrigue, a satisfying, but not unexpected, ending this was an enjoyable read. If you are a fan of Regency romance you will enjoy this book.
My thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An excellent historical romance, engrossing and entertaining.
I liked the fast paced plot, rooted for the characters and appreciated the vivid historical background.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

What a sweet, funny, utterly charming story. I was captivated beginning to end. Alex and Emmy are so much fun. Cat and mouse, wordplay and innuendo, sexy, steamy interludes. It is just delightful to go along on the ride to see who figures out what, who catches who, who realizes first they are in love and does something about it.

Throughout the book Emmy loves to discover foreign words that have no direct translation in English. Author Kate Bateman says in the Author’s notes that the Japanese phrase Koi No Yokan is perfect for Emmy and Alex: “The sense of inevitability upon first meeting a person that the two of you are going to fall in love.“ She is exactly right. We all know it. When Alex and Emmy met in the past they felt it, but timing can be everything and the timing wasn’t right. And when they meet again, not only does the timing not seem ideal, they are on opposite sides of the law and family is at stake. So how is that ever going to work out? Take the journey with them, see if they can work it out, if they are able to accept the inevitable despite the barriers and bumps and those who would stop at nothing to see them harmed. It’s a trip well worth taking! Read To Catch an Earl. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I did.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for providing an advance copy of To Catch an Earl via NetGalley for my reading pleasure and honest review. All opinions are my own. I highly recommend it.

I have really enjoyed the Bow Street Bachelors series. The characters are rich, fun, & enjoyable. I really enjoyed Emmy & Alex’s story. The book starts with them dancing 4 years earlier & sparks flying. Emmy knows who he is but because she’s wearing an,ask, he doesn’t know her. Now 4 years later, Emmy is interesting with taking up her dad’s mission of stealing back the Crown Jewels for France. Of course Alex is a Bow Street Runner & only sees things as black & white. Sparks continue to fly & I highly recommend reading this to see what happens with them!!!

A rioting page turner. Emmie is forced to live the life of a thief and a wallflower. It becomes a game of cat and mouse for her and Alex. He is a man who loves to solves mysteries and she is a mystery he has been trying to solve for the past four years. The story is filled with wicked wit as the characters trade barbed conversations. It turns heated as they are unable to deny their passions for each other. You will love the conclusion as Alex finds a way to get them to their happy ending.

Emmy and Alex are charmers! They fall in love at first sight, then take *years* to find each other again. Emmy is a thief, and Alex is a thief-catcher. She is a rule-breaker, and he is an enforcer. Despite their differences, they come together with sizzle. Kate Bateman is on a roll with this new “Bow Street Bachelors” series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is book 2 in the Bachelor's of Bow Street series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I was hooked with the opening prologue. I could feel the connection and the chemistry between Alex and Emme. I knew it was going to be a good book. The back and forth banter and trying to out smart each other was very enjoyable. You were waiting to see who was going to make the next move.
Emme was a strong, determined heroine. Alex was tough but kind and very protective. They were the perfect hero and heroine.
I enjoyed this book and give it
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I want to thank Netgalley for the chance to review this book.

Oh, how I loved the banter and cat-and-mouse game that unfolded between Emmy and Alex. Emma knows exactly who Alex is and she should stay far away but he draws her to him like a moth to a flame. Eep!

Full review will post at Caffeinated Reviewer on July 2, 2020. Link provided.

"To Catch an Earl" A Bow Street Bachelors Novel - by Kate Bateman
I loved this story. It kept me caught up in the intrigue of what was going to happen next and would there be a HEA for the characters that I came to adore. I will admit to skipping a few scenes that the sizzle was a bit more detailed than I need to read. I am glad I didn't allow the sizzle to keep me from enjoying all the rest of the story. This was a really good read with lots to twists and turns and characters that I truly cared about. So, if the description caught your eye… then I say, go ahead and grab your copy of this story and get ready for a "never a dull moment" read. Happy Reading ! !
Note: I requested and received an ARC of this story from the publisher via NetGalley.

This book started out great, but got repetitive. I loved the author's idea but it could have used a good deal of editing. There are also some historical issues that should be addressed.

She's carrying on her father's legacy as jewel thief, but under duress. He's the man tasked with catching her. They have undeniable chemistry.

I was here for this book for the first 60-70% - it was a game of cat and mouse, with heists, mystery, and tension. It was a lot of fun! I appreciated the way she taunts him after a heist at the British Museum. And I also appreciated the discussion they have about returning looted museum objects to their home countries while standing in front of the Elgin Marbles!

Then the characters were together and I found it less compelling. Once the chase was over, the fun fizzled for me and a book I quite enjoyed became just meh. There's also a third party villain who is not fully formed (though I haven't read the first book in the series, so maybe the groundwork was laid there?) and it's not clear what logic he's operating under.

It's a bit out there, plot wise, so some extra suspension of disbelief is required - which is not a bad thing for me.

Mostly fun, slightly meh, YMMV.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

Alex, the Earl of Melton, is trying to catch the Nightjar, a jewel thief who has eluded everyone to date. He's also looked over the years for the woman who kissed him at a masked ball. Turns out that was Emmy, who has pined over him. AND Emmy, who is the thief! This is a cat and mouse historical romance which is heavy on the romance and light on the history (but that was ok by me.). It's unique in that Emmy is the elusive bad guy with a heart of gold. It's a light fun read that I enjoyed more than I thought I would (this isn't my usual genre) because Bateman is a good storyteller. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. A good read.

Another enjoyable book from Kate Bateman! I really enjoy her writing style. She moves the plot along with dialogue and action. Her characters are believable although I wondered how Ms. Bateman was going to bring a thief and a lord together but she did beautifully! I recommend this book for the joy of reading entertainment!

I received an advance reader copy of this book through Netgalley. The opinions are my own and voluntarily given.

I loved Emmy and Alex's story, it had a lot of twists and turns and was a lot of fun to read. I loved the banter between them and was glad they found their HEA.

Emmy Danvers is the daughter of the Nightjar and, assisted him in stealing jewels originally stolen from France by the English during the Napoleanic wars. Her father has been dead for 4 years but, there are still four jewels that Emmy must steal in order to complete the list of jewels has father wanted returned to the French
Emmy is scoping out a place where one of the stones is when she meets an Earl at a masquerade party. The attraction is instantaneous but, Emmy must do her job and get out.
When Earl Alex Harland and, his friends are tasked with finding the Nightjar four years later, he is checking around the places the four stones are when he recognizes a fragrance that he has never forgotten. Problem is, where is that fragrance and who is wearing it?
I know I'm waxing poetic but, Emmy and Alex are a love story for the ages. A woman who is only doing what she believes is right, even though she is being blackmailed into doing it. Alex is romancing a woman he has never forgotten, only to keep one step ahead of her. Really, that's why!!
This was a charming, lovely, fascinating romance that will keep you reading because, you just can't stop!!!

For some reason I thought I wasn't going to like this. Why? No idea. But I ended up enjoying myself and read this pretty fast.

I was a little hesitant about the thief aspect. I tend to have issues with characters who break the law, but sometimes I'm not bothered. Emmy ended up not being an issue for me.

Emmy and Alex had good chemistry, but their relationship isn't particularly developed. I prefer more depth to my romance, but this version is valid and lots of people like it.

Emmy's family was cute-I include Sally in that. They are very loyal and supportive of each other. I would like a novella about Luc and Sally. Again, it wasn't as developed as it could've been. That's why this gets three and not four stars.

This was a much-anticipated book for me as the 2nd in the The Bow Street Bachelors series. Alex Harland, the Earl of Melton, is enlisted to solve a series of jewelry heists. As he goes about his task he comes in contact with a young woman who has been the subject of his dreams and longing for several years. Miss Emmy Danvers, who has also been longing for the Earl after their long ago waltz and stolen kisses in the garden, is also the thief that the Earl is searching for. As their love story unfolds, we find there is a story behind the thievery. How the Earl chooses to handle this situation keeps the reader turning the pages to find out if love will prevail, or will duty and honor? I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in return for an honest review, which this has been. #NetGalley #StMartinsPress #ToCatchAnEarl

To Catch an Earl is a very entertaining book, a wonderful combination of adventure, intrigue and romance! Emmy, a jewel thief, and Alex, who helps capture criminals, combine to make the pages of this book sizzle! Their sparring was almost as much fun to read as the moments they come together on love! I really enjoyed this story!