Miss Calliope St. James encounters chaos at the household of her prospective employer, Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery. Winn has become guardian to his three wild nieces and nephew and hires beautiful but direct governess Callie to tame them. When Winn comes across a portrait with a shocking resemblance to Callie in a duke’s household, he begins to question her identity and worry that it could have dangerous consequences.

This is the third book in The Hellions Club series and my first book from this author. The book made no mention of a hellion club, and the couples from the previous novels are not involved. It can be read as a stand-alone, although the Darrow School and two secondary characters seem to have an overarching storyline.

I was very entertained by this plot. The story was humorous in places and fun. I wish the book had been a little longer because the relationship could have used more time to develop. It didn't quite reach 4 Stars, but definitely 3.5.

* I received an ARC and this is my honest review. #WhatHappensInPicadilly #NetGalley

Chasity Bowlin has written another captivating story in the Hellion Club Series. I absolutely loved this book and the characters of Calliope and Winn Hamilton. I was trying to think of an appropriate analogy to describe Chasity's telling of this story, but nothing does it justice. Throughout the story she kept revealing critical pieces of the story at just the right moment to keep drawing you deeper into the story. Masterfully done!

Mary Poppins, no make that Calliope, steps into utter chaos when she goes to interview for a governess job and meets three unruly children and their uncle, the Earl of Montgomery. "From his broad, high forehead, patrician nose and perfectly sculpted jaw line and cleft chin, he was simply perfection. His undeniable masculine beauty was coupled with a tall and imposing frame, broad shoulders and lean hips. If this man was the Earl of Montgomery, she could never work for him. Not in a million years."
When Winn saw her, all he saw was the three children, his wards, sitting around her feet and a beautiful angel, er ,woman and the least "governess-like, governess he'd ever seen."
Then I started laughing out loud. Oh yes, dry humor and I knew this story would be glorious! Classic Chasity Bowlin with her wit and wonderful characters that you cannot help but love!!
Calliope and Winn both had their own hurts in their lives and reading how these two navigate together was enlightening. Prepare to be captured by page one and not get up until the last page is turned!!! Priceless!

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

What Happens in Piccadilly follows Calliope St James as she become the governess to three wayward children, Claudia, William, and Charlotte. The three have been orphaned recently, after living in Spain for their whole lives, and are now in the care of their uncle, Winn, the Earl of Montgomery. Winn's household is in chaos, and the children have managed to run out any of the previous governesses. However, as soon as they meet Callie, it's clear she is what they need, but Uncle Winn is struggling with his attraction for her. When he spots a portrait in the home of one of his acquaintances, that looks exactly like Callie, it leads them both to a secret which caused Callie to be brought up in a work house, and could cause them serious problems, and put them in danger.

I initially went into this book because I've been looking for more governess stories, a la The Governess Game, and this one seemed to fit the bill. I was right, and more, because the second plot line following Callie's parentage and the danger this put her in, just blew me away. Callie is vulnerable, we see here, because she's always assumed her was just dumped because she wasn't wanted or loved, and finding out that might not be true, that it was to protect her, is heartbreaking. Luckily she has a group of people who love and care about her now, including Effie, Winn, and the children, that she is definitely supported.

This is what I would call a sort of 'found family' book. Winn has happily lived life as a bachelor, with no particular inducement to marry any time soon, or at all, but having both his father die, his nieces and nephew thrust upon him, and meeting Callie has made him start to reconsider. Now the Earl, he has more responsibility, and having three wayward kids added to the mix has left him at the end of his tether. All the children need is a bit of love and affection, which was sorely missing from their parents, and Winn isn't yet in the right frame of mind for that to work. With Callie at his side, the children come out of their shells, and fall in love with both their uncle, and their governess, and they want them to marry. The way the bairns treated both adults was cute, and added to seeing Callie and Winn's relationship as real. Both of them had undeniable chemistry, and clearly had feelings for one another, but because of their positions, and later the danger surrounding Callie, they fought the attraction, but it was too late - they were already far gone! Though my first book by Chasity, it won't be my last!

What Happens in Piccadilly by Chasity Bowlin has one of the best openings I have ever read. Certainly different than most Regency-style books and different from those Bowlin has previously written. This is the third in her Hellion Club series, all good read, but this is the best so far. Calliope St. James has arrived to her interview for a governess position to be place that might be mistaken for Bedlam. Servants are running around, as are several children, and one of the children is on the sill of an open window on the second floor. She takes charge of the children immediately, sending the eldest to retrieve his sister from the window, and sits them all down to listen to her read. By the time the Earl of Montgomery arrives homes, all is well in hand, although Callie instantly determines that she cannot work here. He is far to young, and too handsome.

Being trained in the home/school run by Miss Euphemia Darrow, it was not only assumed that Callie was an excellent governess, but further, that she was likely the by blow of nobility as that was the type person Euphemia normally took in. It wasn't too long before Winn, The Duke of Montgomery, saw a portrait in the home of an associate, the subject of which was the spitting image of Calliope St. James. The game was now afoot. This was a thoroughly entertaining read, one with a foregone conclusion, which made it all the more endearing. Callie was an entertaining character with a mind of her own, and multiple strategies to tame children who had never really known love. The addition of Miss Darrow and Lord Highcliff, as well as a focused and ruthless duchess make this a very intriguing read. Thanks Chasity! I recommend it.

I received a free ARC of What Happens in Piccadilly from Dragonblade, through Netgalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #Whathappensinpiccadilly

Romance, wit, and underlying suspense all make this novel entertaining and enjoyable. After being rescued from an orphanage, Calliope is educated and trained as a governess by a woman who becomes her mentor and best friend. Taking on an assignment at the Earl of Montgomery's home as governess for his unruly nieces and nephew is more of an adventure than Callie bargained for. The children are feral, according to Winn, and he is in despair as their arrival on his doorstep has resulted in chaos in his once quiet home. Callie is immediately attracted to Winn and sets the boundaries, ensuring that they maintain distance. However, when Winn inadvertently discovers Callie's true background, he finds that he has a deep compulsion to keep her safe. The plot kept my interest and the children added moments of hilarity as they test their boundaries and reveal that although undisciplined and lacking in education, they are nevertheless very perceptive and intelligent. I enjoyed this well-written book, which although part of a series is nevertheless a standalone and comes to a good conclusion. I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

I simply loved this story. Callie is such a sweet, strong young woman whose history is a big part of this tale. Winn is an Earl who suddenly has custody of his 3 nieces and nephew. There is a lot of love in this one, but also some incredible evil. My only complaint is that I wish the villain had suffered in the end.

Great story. Read it.

I liked this book but not as much as I liked and enjoyed the other books in the series. Don’t get me wrong. This book is a good read. It has likable characters and a twist. We also see a little bit of a side story with Effie and Highcliff (if you read the other books in the series their story is something to anticipate). I would consider this a light, romantic read where you end up feeling good because the evil villain got her comeuppance and the good characters got their happy ending.

Chaos! That is what greets Miss Calliope St. James when she enters the household of her prospective employer, Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery. The newly appointed guardian for his nieces and nephew, he’s clearly a man who has no idea what to do with children… and they are children who clearly know when the adults in charge haven’t a clue what they’re doing. But he is handsome. Terribly, temptingly handsome even when he’s maddening. Winn thought it was bad enough when his home was overrun with children hell-bent on driving him insane. Then their new governess arrived… and she looks like no governess he’s ever seen. Distractingly beautiful, maddeningly forthright, frustratingly capable—he’s equal parts attracted to her and infuriated by her. And then he sees the portrait… the portrait that changes everything. Because Calliope St. James isn’t just the abandoned and unwanted child of unknown parents as she’s always been led to believe. If Calliope is who he thinks she is, she’s very, very wealthy and there are powerful people in the highest reaches of society who want her very, very dead.

Chasity Bowlin weaves a story fraught with mystery, murder and mayhem wrapped in a web of wit, romance, and chaos! Lord Winn Hamilton has no clue what to do with his neices and nephew until Caliope St. James arrives. Now he has a governess telling him what to do and three "feral" children. The banter between the characters is witty, heart-warming, and personable. The governess, Miss Caliope St. James is from the prestigious Darrow School for Women. Though she is young and inexperienced, she has more than enough confidence which leads to some trying situations. The suspense in the story is palpable. From the first page I was hooked and I could not put this book down. I would definitely recommend this book!

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Excellent!
This story is so awesome.
Every chapter opens another wonderful avenue to follow, the characters are spellbinding,
And I can honestly say the Prologue is to die for, these children are adorable.

I can’t find any fault with this book or the series, I rarely can with anything from Chasity Bowlin.
As soon as you enter her worlds your lost , totally encased in a different time and place.
I cannot get enough, can’t wait for the next.

Highcliffe and Effies story will be mind-blowing when it finally comes.
And I want to know more about Averston ,and maybe Amelia Burney too , both could do with a little love in their lives.

For now I’m thoroughly content in the fact I’ve just read a perfect story and there are more to come in this series, roll on the next one.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

Miss Calliope St.James is astounded by what she finds at the home of the Earl of Montgomery. She expected the three children because, after all, she is a governess. What she didn't expect is utter chaos.

Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery doesn't know if he's coming or going. So much of his life has changed recently. Not only did his father die, but his younger brother and his wife. Now he has his brother's three young children to cope with. Even his servants are misbehaving.

This is a really fun story. There are giggles, heartbreak and even danger for our heroine. Family is not something she knows about from personal experience but she does know how to help the children.

This is part of a series of stand alone books.

Emotional and fun.

What Happens in Piccadilly by Chasity Bowlin
Calliope St. James stood in front of the house watching the chaos. Servants were running all over and not getting anything done. One child sat in the corridor crying. Another sat on the front stairs, while another was hanging from the window on the upper floor. Callie was beautiful, calm, and very generous with her time and affections. She is an orphan and was rescued from the workhouse when she was six. by Effie Darrow. She saved little girls and trained them as a governess. She was known for her wonderful governess.
Lord Winn Hamilton, Earl of Montgomery, the children were brought to him. He had no idea how to select a governess or any other special servants he might need. I enjoyed reading how Callie helped Winn and the children adjust.
It was well written and flowed smoothly. It also had some surprises. The characters were wonderful and Callie was so gentle, caring, and loving. I found it entertaining, and very hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it. Loved it.

This was such a great book! My first by Chasity Bowlin, but not my last.

I was hooked right from the start. I love a governess story, but this was so much more in all the right ways. All the characters were multilayered and interesting. There was such a great balance of the light hearted moments of joy and laughter, and the intense moments of danger and sorrow.

This book had a lot going on, almost three stories that seamlessly wove into one.

Winn is my favorite kind of hero. Charming, sweet, sarcastic, but fiercely protective. Callie is no wallflower. She's endured a lifetime of hardships but still sees the beauty of life. The characters actually spoke to each other, no misunderstandings, so that was quite refreshing.

I love that Winn and Callie's connection was really first formed through the children. The three kids were not just used to be cutesy, but they had some of the best and more poignant moments. The romance between Winn and Callie was very sweet, and pretty chaste. A few short kissing scenes, and the final intimate scene at the end was not detailed and pretty much fade to black.

I NEED to know more about Effie and Highcliff. I don't know if there is more about their relationship in another book, or if they are getting their own story, but the chemistry (and tension) was off the charts. Their secrets are going to make for a juicy tale.

I really was in tears at the end, mostly due to the beautiful way Averston's story was handled. I don't want to give anything away, but his story is one I'd love to see more of in historical romance, and this author handled it with grace, but reaching a very modern audience where the words are still vital and important. I hate to be vague, but you'll want to read this for yourself!

This book kept me up late reading and had several surprises. I really enjoyed the author's writing style.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book, all opinions are my own.

This is my fair and honest review, voluntarily given and in my own words, for this ARC. I have read all of this series and loved each and every one. The writing is brilliant, the intertwining lives and stories captivating and so cheeky! I know that the next in the series MUST be about Effie and frankly, I can't wait to read it. When a series is as good as this, I anticipate each one.

What Happens in Piccadilly by Chasity Bowlin


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I feel like May has been an exceptionally good month for reading. Particularly since I’ve been on an epic historical romance binge for most of it. However, “What Happens in Piccadilly” by author Chasity Bowlin is by far the most mesmerising and certainly the most extraordinary of the plethora of ye old timey romances that I’ve been invested in. It is spectacularly planned out, beautifully written and executed with such finesse and talent that you come away feeling exhilarated, tingly and warm with an abundance of love and also, so very thankful for having been able to immerse yourself so fully in the complicated lives of our heroic earl and intrepid governess.


‘Then his fingers began to fly over the keys, playing a tune she’d never heard before. And she was simply spellbound by it. The notes surrounded her, transported her, and the very complicated man who played them...well, he held her spellbound as much as the music did. He filled her senses and left her reeling.’


Chasity Bowlin has this remarkable way of weaving a tale, of luring you in with the magic and beauty of her words. The dialogue used between Calliope St. James and Lord Winn Hamilton, Earl of Montgomery is something sublime and decadent, something to be savoured and enjoyed. They are equally matched in wit, intelligence and respect for one another and it flows like poetry through their actions, their glances, touches and their words. It’s simply a thrilling, supremely romantic, masterpiece of historical romance, with an exciting air of intrigue and mystery layered throughout.


‘He leaned in and touched his lips to hers. It was only a whisper of a kiss, but it felled him as surely as a volley from a cannon. Against every urge that gripped him, he didn’t take her into his arms. He didn’t deepen the kiss. Instead, he simply settled his lips more firmly upon hers and committed the texture of them, the taste of them and the lightning bolt sensations they stirred in him, to memory. Because even as he kissed her, he knew it was an error that could never be repeated but would often be remembered.’


There is something so romantic and provocative about love stories between the poor but confident governess and the unattainable, yet surprisingly sweet aristocratic hero. The difference in stations and the added drama that comes along with that surely entices but it’s more than that. It’s the power and unwavering devotion in their feelings, the strength to take on the ton and all of its gossip, simply because the force of what they feel for each other is much too strong to deny or bury. It helps that in this particular story we have two incredible, impressive and absolutely lovable lead characters paving the way. Not to mention some astounding performances from the mischievous but adorable children, the magnificent Effie and the intriguing Highcliff.


Chasity Bowin has penned a truly splendid historical romance, a beautiful love story that travels along seamlessly on a plot full of comedy, drama, murder, mystery and a smidgen of angst. Not forgetting the most captivating element of all- the romance. So wonderfully written that I got to the end and immediately wanted to do a re-read.

Book 3 in the Hellion series. Each one is a stand alone.
Calliope is an orphan, raised to be a governess from the Miss Darrow school. She has been trained as a lady and taught how to deal with problem children.
Winn, is the Earl of Montgomery. He has just recently found himself responsible for 3 young, wild children. He needs help. Calliope to the rescue.
And so the adventure begins. There is murder, a secret marriage, and many secrets revealed.
There is a secondary relationship between Miss Effie Darrow and Lord Hightower. I cant wait to see their story.
All in all, a good story.
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

When danger looms over the woman who has caught his heart, what is he to do ...

Wow, it has been a while since I have read The Beast of Bath, and here the story is a bit more complex.
While it is the third in a series, I did not felt lost, and have not even a notion of the other books.

This is a multi layers story, with many points of view and While there is a common background plot, it was like there were three different stories in this book, all interconnected: the romance with Winn and Calliope, the investigation with Highcliff and Effie and then a window on the villain’s side with the Averstons.
Winn is no rake, or gamblers nor womanizer, he was labeled as the dull and boring heir not like his wild younger brother, when he is just a nice man never longing to live in his peer’s excesses.
Calliope was lucky to have survived the workhouse’s life, despite everything she had like a lucky star hovering above her, and Ellie’s help to become the accomplished woman she is now.
Their tale is sweet and with few easy dents to circumvent to get their HEA.
I confess I am very much more intrigued by Effie and Highcliff , there is a grand story behind theirs. I do suppose they were the links between the three books in this series, and I very much hope to read their book.
Averston, I agree with Burney, if not for his dukedom, he is to pity, having grown up with a monster to monitor everything around him, he is like an empty shell, having already lost too much under this evil’s thumb. He is one character I would love to see again.

With this lovely story, Mrs Chasity Bowlin entertains her reader and proves her talent in intertwining the lives of many characters at a very specific time.
4.5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Dragonblade Publishing, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Calliope St. James finds chaos reigning when she goes to the home of Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery, to interview as a nanny for his three wards, a nephew and two nieces after a slew of nannies have already quit the position. Abandoned as young child, Callie was saved by the woman who trained her to become a nanny. An immediate attraction is formed between Callie and Winn from their first meeting, but they both fight it for different reasons. To Winn, Callie is equal parts of beauty, straight forward, and frustrating. Later, he feels bound to protect her when a secret about her identity is inadvertently revealed.

I don't want to say too much about the plot, but it's an excellent read. If you are looking for steam, then it will be quite a long, slow burn, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Calliope is a governess looking for her next job. Upon arriving at the house of her next job it's utter chaos. Three adorable children and one missing guardian tugs at Calliope's heart strings. Mix in an attempted murder and you've got a great book!

The main plot is a typical governess-meets-earl but together with the subplots, the story is entertaining. Both the Winn and Callie are likeably but they are not as interesting as the secondary characters such as Effie and Highcliffe, who I think are more complex. I almost DNF at ~40% because I could not get used to Callie being so bossy (opinionated and presumptuous) to her employer only after two or three days into the job; and that Winn tolerated it. I like spirited heroines but that was too much too soon, that pretty much set my impression about the book. However, I like the second half of the story much better because it was eventful, and subplots were unfolding…things were happening. Overall, I think the story lines are interesting and not flat but they seem rushed and occurred within too short of a time span of about two weeks.