I'm not super sold on this book, but I think it was a good enough read. I liked the concept and the storyline was interesting.

Gave me major Bridgerton vibes, but I didn’t fall for the characters as much as I’d hope. Daniel and Jemina were likeable and there were some awkward funny moments but I felt it was a bit too slow burn for my liking. This might just be regency style though.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I read the first book in the series and liked it but I couldn’t finish this one. I DNFd at 30%. There were problems with the characters going from 1st to 3rd person, it got confusing.

Description:
"A witty and moving story from the acclaimed author of A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby, about the lengths to which a woman will go for the love of her child…and the love of a man who knows her worth. Breaking with traditional Regency rules and customs, Vanessa Riley pens an unforgettable story perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Eloisa James looking for something fresh and stirring!"

Reveiw:
This book was enjoyable, but not a must have for my collection. The main character had very different struggles then other historical romances that I’ve read, which i liked. It also had great representation in this book. Vanessa Riley is a well loved author and continues to be for so many!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve held off on reviewing this because I was perplexed about my thoughts. And while I enjoyed some aspects. It wasn’t memorable.

Having never read any of Vanessa Riley's work before, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I can say that I was, to some aspect, initially bewildered by the what was going on. However, I believe this is due probably not reading the first book in the series and diving on into book two which lead to not fully understanding some of the context. With that being said, once I got a better grasp of the novel, I can admit that it was fairly enjoyable. I liked the racially diverse perspective, greater exploration behind the role women had during the Regency era, mental health, and the ways in which women broached legal proceedings.

While there was aspects that made this book enjoyable, there were other aspects that just left me a bit disappointed in it. I wasn't really fond of the characters and their mannerisms at times, such as Jemina being physical with Daniel, nor did I find their chemistry all that believable (I mean the conflict felt dragged out and could have been easily resolved if there was greater communication between the two). The positive attributes of the book would have possibly made up for the negative ones detailed if it wasn't for the fact that the book ended in a way that left aspects unfinished. With everything said, it was an intriguing story but just not the right one for myself.

Vanessa Riley was a guest in the podcast promoting this book. I really love her take on historical romance novels and I can't wait to read more from her.

I enjoy this book. I liked that main character very different struggles, then other historical romances that I’ve read. I really enjoyed the representation of this book. I’ll be looking out for moor books from Vanessa Riley.

The plot was labyrinthine and hard to follow at times. not exactly badly written but I could not connect with any of the characters and found them to be mostly plain or irritating.
or. The racial diversity is brilliantly done and , I had expectations for. Despite these good points I found the relationship between Daniel Thackeray, Earl of Ashbrook, and Jemima somewhat flat. Disappointingly this read didn’t work for me.
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I requested this before I finished the first book - which I hated. I tried this, but this is a DNF for me. I hope you enjoy this more than I did.

Some parts of this really worked for me (diversity! capable women!) but the plot was convoluted and hard to follow at times.

Super fun read with a great story! Wonderful characters and a cute ending. Highly recommend giving this one a shot.

This book was not what I expected, I didn’t really like how the anemias was played and the work around who’s baby it was. I feel like the relationship was forced. I really wanted to love this one since I love the first one, most of the time i found myself screaming “talk to each other” and just stop assuming it was so annoying.

This book is a wonderful and satisfying historical read! It tells a story where main characters are of people of color living in London during the Regency period. Ms. Riley blends actual historical characters from the Regency period with the characters in her story to provide an authentic backdrop to the narrative. The story is a mystery concerning two people whose lives were forever altered by a shipwreck. Daniel Thackery, an attorney and newly minted Earl, loses the wife he married by proxy in the shipwreck but gains custody of her daughter. Jemina St. Maur is survived the shipwreck but has amnesia and is sent by her family to Bedlam.

Working with help from the group Widow’s Grace, Jemina St. Maur works to solve the mystery of her amnesia and learn her more about her identity. This brings her into frequent contact with Daniel Thackery, the attorney who managed her release from Bedlam. As she delves into the mystery of her identity, Jemina becomes more involved with Daniel and his daughter, Hope. The romance of these two remarkable people is deftly told from both character’s perspectives. The author provides historical notes to help the reader understand the historical context of the characters, the time period, and some of the diversity of the Regency period. I highly recommend this book and give it five stars!

I absolutely adore this series. These are the books that has me fall in love with Vanessa Riley! She is a genius storytelling,; even when fabricated you wonder if they could be real!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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This is the second book in a series and I will say that the flirtation and love between the two characters is much stronger than in the first book. The attraction between the two in An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler was palpable. I rooted for this couple from the first instant and it did not disappoint. Kudos to the author who writes such a great historical and strong/fearless women. I can't wait to read the next story in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an opportunity to read this amazing romance and bond between women stuck between a rock and a hard place.

An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler was such a wonderful book. A lush historical romance filled with detail and care! I really enjoyed how the perspective went back and forth between the two main characters, Daniel and Jemina. And the cute chapter titles were such a fun bonus. All the Widow's Grace missions added exciting action to the story. I just couldn't wait to see what happened and how it would all end. Plus, since the main character was suffering from amnesia, it reminded me of one of my favorite movies growing up- Overboard.
Vanessa Riley's Author notes at the end are so informative and I always LOVE when a book includes a tasty recipe to try after. Can't wait to bake some of Daniel's favorite shortbread biscuits! I hope there will be more in this lovely series.
Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and Netgalley for my copy. Thoughts are all my own!

This is the second book in the series about The Widows Grace, a group that comes to the rescue of widows who are being threatened by ruthless people. Both Jemina and Daniel were introduced in the first book. Jemina survived the shipwreck of the Minerva and has amnesia and because of that she was put in Bedlam for 2 years until she was rescued by Daniel. The only other surviver of the shipwreck was a baby girl. Afraid that she would be placed in a brothel, Daniel adopts her, but doesn't tell Jemina. The practice of institutionalizing inconvenient women was not only in England, continued into the 20th Century and I would not be surprised if it still happens in repressive nations today.

Unfortunately, I found the story not as well written as the last, confusing and laden with errors. But I read an ARC, so maybe all that was corrected before release. But more important I didn't like Jemina, which kind of ruined the story for me.

As I said above, I read an ARC from NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Interesting idea and not exactly badly written but I could not connect with any of the characters and found them to be mostly annoying.

I really enjoyed Jemina and Daniel's story! We met both of them in the previous book in the series and when I saw these two where the H/H of this one, I was so excited to read it. Riley did not disappoint!! I couldn't put it down!