Charlotte “Charlie” Lucas lives comparing herself to the Pride and Prejudice side character Charlotte Lucas. It doesn’t help they share the same name. Her life is stagnant, with an Arts degree yet working at the local bank, and moved back in with her parents. She lives in a constant insecurity about her life. The opportunity to make a change comes in the form of a blind date set up by her elderly neighbor. This sets up a chain reaction of many changes Charlie will face.

First of all, I love Kasey Stockton books! I’m not a fan of first person POV, but for this book, I truly enjoyed it. However, I could only take Charlie Lucas in small portions. I tried to like her, but I had a very hard time liking Charlotte until the very end. Many of her decisions made me want to throw my Kindle or phone across the room. Most, if not all, her decisions were dictated by deep rooted insecurities that affected her relationship with the people around her. I love when a character has some flaws that shows they’re human (although fictional), and I could even relate to a lot of what she went through, but her self-esteem and insecurity felt a bit much, even for me. I did find myself relating to some of the things she was going through. Like her, I also live with my parents, dating is nonexistent, and my life has taken a different turn than I previously thought. I think part of my annoyance with Charlotte was how much I related to her. This book really brought to life the famous quote: “I’m twenty-seven year old, I’ve no money and no prospects. I’m already a burden to my parents and I’m frightened.” This describes Charlotte’s life to a T!

Something I definitely understood about Charlie though, was her feelings towards Liam. He seemed to good to be true, and too perfect, I understood Charlie’s anxiousness about the relationship. My favorite characters in the whole book was Vera, the elderly neighbor, and Mariah the little sister. I feel like everyone else around Charlie was a bit of an absentee friend or parent. I really loved the book, and the Pride and Prejudice references throughout the book. The ending was great! Although, like Charlotte, I did not entirely like Liam’s big gesture of support, I think it helped Charlotte see herself in a different light.

*I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

A beautiful and very romantic story!
I love the Austen's based character. and background and how well Kasey Stockton has presented this unique story to readers.
The story has you turning pages without you wagching the time, waiting on how the relationship between Charlie and Liam developed and the twist and turns happening
Kasey is a favorite write for me and I recommend reading this amazing book and the rest of hers!

I'm Not Charlotte Lucas is a contemporary reimagining of the character's namesake from Pride and Prejudice. In case you haven't read the book or watched any of the screen adaptations, Charlotte Lucas is known for marrying Mr. Collins - a squeaky little yuck ball - because she is scared of becoming a burden to her family as a spinster.
Kasey Stockton did a really nice job writing this story. Her craft is strong. However, I didn't necessarily agree with the second chance she gave Charlotte (aka Charlie).
In I'm Not Charlotte Lucas, Charlie is a 26 year old banker who lives at home with her parents and has abandoned her art degree after a few rejections. She spends her days working, running errands for her family, and hanging out with the elderly. The rich senior citizen next door begs Charlie to go on a blind date with her single grandson. Lo and behold, he is Liam - a Darcy reimagining. While I love the idea that Charlie and Liam get thrown together - it just didn't work for me. Charlie's biggest character traits are insecurity and drinking diet coke. Yes, she was self-sacrificing and practical like her namesake, but she didn't really have any growth on her own. All of her decisions were the direct results of the actions or suggestions of other characters. I think I would have preferred if she had her own Spring Fling Queen moment rather than a pep rally. I didn't really get to have an "Atta girl" moment for her and I think I needed it after not really connecting with her character.
While this story wasn't my favorite, I did like the writing style and would read other books by this author.
I was given an eARC of this book from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher/author for providing me with an E-Arc of this book. The following is my honest opinion *

Warning: I love romance genre: books, movies, etc. With that being said, I have never read or seen Pride and Prejudice. Let alone any Jane Austen books. I have read some regency romance, and I regularly read romance. I did read the Wikipedia plot of movie after I realized the importance of it in the book.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a slice of life, rom-com that I think people should read.

Liam, the main male character, was my favorite. The way the author wrote him was just greatness. He wasn't a rich successful man, that dated movie stars. He was human. And that made him just perfect.

Charlotte Lucas, the main female character. I hated her but in a good way. It felt like I had met Kasey Stockton when I was in 15-17 years old, feeling jaded and Kasey was like "Yes. This is some good material. I'm going to write this down and put it to paper in some years." I related a lot to Charlotte and I enjoyed how the character was written and the growth she had.

To hit back on the warning: Pride and Prejudice plays a huge part in this and is kind of a personality trait of the MFC but it does seem like the author is aware that not everyone has read/seen it and does well to guide the reader through things that someone that has experienced P&P would click with.

All in all, Definitely recommend.

I thought this book was so much fun. I loved how 'Charlie' saw her life in comparison to Charlotte Lucas. (It was her real name after all.) But I loved it more when she realized that she wasn't Charlotte Lucas, the Jane Austen character, but Charlie who could make her own life what she wanted it to be.
Liam is so swoony and a great character. I loved the chemistry between the two characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This was a fantastic contemporary romance based on the pride and prejudice character of Charlotte Lucas. I loved both Charlie and Liam as very realistic characters! I appreciated that this was a clean romance without any sex. I would love a secondary book about Mariah and Spike! A fantastic read and I will definitely look for more by this author.

Kasey Stockton is one of my favorite new found authors! I had read a few of her titles previously and was excited to see this book available. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the tie ins to price and prejudice. I loved seeing some of the hidden talents that were discovered throughout the story!

My goodness I enjoyed this book so much! I haven’t read a contemporary romance by Kasey yet and I really really enjoyed this one. It was a lighthearted and solid story, with lovable characters and an engaging plot.
My biggest reason for loving it is probably so different than what most people enjoy, but here it is, bear with me while I get my thoughts out. I love how Charlie has legit insecurities and is more “Charlotte Lucas” than “Elizabeth Bennet.” So many books have heroines that are bold and confident and sure of themselves and it was so refreshing for me to read about a character not like that. Charlie sometimes struggles with who she is, her situation in life and where her happiness comes from.
Now that doesn’t mean Charlie isn’t amazing, brilliant and great in her own ways, because she is. But it’s not thrown in your face. She has to learn from those insecurities and truly come to know herself, she has to climb her mountains. And I thought Kasey did a wonderful job of Charlie’s growth throughout the story.
And do we even need to talk about how sweet and swoony Liam is? Because he’s absolutely fantastic and the best thing for Charlie.
Plus all the Pride and Prejudice Easter eggs were so fun!
Overall I truly loved this book so much. It was so nice to read a book with a character I could relate to so well. This is the perfect clean contemporary romance that will make your day better.

This is such a fun, quick read! Charlie is such a relatable character- she loves Pride & Prejudice and lacks self-confidence. Liam is also great. I wasn't sure about him at first, but he quickly grew on me. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick read with a clean romance and a few Jane Austen references sprinkled in.

I was provided this eARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for this gorgeous little romance!

Okay. So. Here we go!

Things I loved:

- All the links to Pride and Prejudice. This is DEFINITELY one for the Janeites out there! Adorable! I also like that Jane’s Charlotte is treated as more of a positive character.
- Liam. We love a gorgeous, sweet, kind, swoony love interest. Need I say more?
- Vera. We also love a feisty, loving old lady. She’s epic and I want to be like her when I grow up.
- The banter and dialogue. A+.

Tiniest off putters:

- How low the MCs self esteem is. But then again, it’s well written, I just don’t love the trope!

Overall:

- Read it. It’s adorable and fun and cute and clean and such a great summer read! Great job Kasey!

I thought that the novel was a fun read, it was quick and enjoyable. Overall I think that the book could have gone more into depth into the characters overall but I still found the book enjoyable and fun.

“I'm twenty-seven years old, I've no money and no prospects. I'm already a burden to my parents and I'm frightened.”

I have joked about this quote quite a lot but at least it’s still over a year until I’m 27. Charlie Lucas (who’s government name is actually Charlotte Lucas) does not have the same luxury, as her life seems to be regressing lately. Single, and recently having moved back in with her parents, she finds herself agreeing to a blind date with her neighbors grandson, Liam.

Charlie lives her life in the shadow of Charlotte Lucas, the side character to Elizabeth’s story, the one who is not as pretty, or talented, or desired by a man like Mr. Darcy … or Liam Connell. These self-doubts interfere with her work and romantic life, and I enjoyed seeing this resignation play out.

The romance was a little messy but it gave the chance to see them get to know each other as friends first.

I’m not Charlotte Lucas

I love Kasey Stockton books, so I went into this one blind. I didn’t realize this one was contemporary when I picked it out, but I’m so glad it was, because I was in the mood for a contemporary book.

Charlotte Lucas, is in fact named Charlotte Lucas, but she prefers to go by Charlie. She loved pride and prejudice, and is determined to not be like the character Charlotte Lucas. But what if she is? Her life has not turned out as she expected and she isn’t happy with where she’s at in her work life or social life. Is she a spinster in the making? A burden on her family, just like Charlotte Lucas?

I found Charlie to be very relatable. It’s so easy to let the influence of others and the way others treat us start to seep into our thoughts about ourselves. I could not put this book down. I finished it in one day. I liked Charlie as a person and I wanted to understand her. The story slowly reveals her past and how she ended up the way she did. I loved the very real and messy relationships she had with others. I loved what a supportive family and network of friends and neighbors she had. It was such a fun book to get lost in on a day I needed to get lost in a book. In the end I admired Charlie and loved watching her character growth as she lets people in.

I don’t want to say too much, but if you like contemporary novels with characters who love pride and prejudice, and who aren’t perfect, but are trying their best in a hard world, I highly recommend this books. Top notch romance as always by Kasey Stockton.

This was a fantastic book from Kasey stockton. One of the best books I’ve read from her. And I’ve read them all. I love Charlie’s character development. I felt like I’ve walked a mile in her shoes. She was an amazing person who gave kindness and charity to all around except to herself. Her insecurities came from what others said. as long as she allowed that to dictate her life then she would always be second best.

It takes courage to stop the negative talk and reach for something of greater worth or value inside yourself. It helps when you surround yourself with friends and loved ones who encourage you even when your worst self. But ultimately the power comes from inside you.
Kasey did an amazing job showing that development, and that courage. I loved Liam as well. He was a great example of someone who had been blessed and he used those blessings in charitable ways. Both sides were equal in value and opposite to encourage each other become the best versions of themselves.

Loved this book.

A light, sweet romance that will make any Jane Austen lover smile!

Charlotte works in a bank, having closed the door on her dreams of creating art. But in doing so, she seems to have closed the door on her confidence in herself, and on her own happiness. It was so fun to read the cast of characters who come around her, proving that she is loved, and worthy, and giving her hope. The happily ever after is a given....but you sure will enjoy the journey to get there!

I received an eARC from #netgalley , all opinions are entirely my own.

A solid 3 1/2 stars read.

It's a cute read about a girl named Charlotte Lucas who loves P&P. Charlie has low self-esteem and believes she will have to settle for a Mr. Collins like the Charlotte in the book. She has a lot of hangups and is very insecure and it made it hard to read and like her.
Liam, on the other hand, was a great leading man, patient, supportive, and overall a more likeable character.

It kept me entertained and reading to the end.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Well, my goodness. What a sweet story this was. This is a story about a girl in her mid-twenties who is obsessed with Pride and Prejudice. She really lacks confidence, and despite having so much going for her, She’s convinced herself that she’ll end up like the character Charlotte Lucas from P&P…Average, sensible, but possibly doomed to become a spinster.

Her elderly next door neighbor decides to play matchmaker and sets her up on a blind date with her grandson who is a hottie McHottie, and ooozing confidence. When they begin to have feelings for each other, all of her insecurities continue to rear their ugly head and get in the way of her happily ever after.

I liked this book a lot. I found myself wanting to get back to it when I wasn’t reading, and thinking about the characters. This squeaky clean romance was well written, and had a good cast of characters. I felt like the issues that Charlie struggled with were very realistic.

I received this e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback.

I love all things Pride and Prejudice so of course this book was at the top of my list to read.

Charlotte is very lacking in self confidence and cannot believe that the handsome and rich Liam could actually be truly interested in her. As a result she does a lot of sabotaging of their relationship.

Liam is so patient and kind, almost too good to be true. He does all he can to bolster Charlotte’s self esteem and to show her how he feels.

I liked:

The Jane Austen references
Climbing through the window
Her best friend Beth
Vera’s manipulations
The witty banter
Text messages
Charlotte’s awkward moments

I just love Kasey’s style of writing! I could read her words forever!

“He chuckled, and the sound somehow slid through the phone’s speaker and slithered down my neck, trailing goosebumps as it went.”

“Anxiety lifted within me like a rising tide, and I needed to cut the line before I said something stupid, like reminding him of my inferiority. I was an idiot. I wanted him so badly, but I was so afraid.”

This is an awesome book and I highly recommend it.

I am a huge fan of Kasey’s books, but not a huge fan of contemporary romances. I normally read Kasey’s historical romances, but I wanted to branch out and try this book. And while I do prefer her other books more I did enjoy this story. It was a light and easy read with likable main characters, Charlie and Liam.

I enjoyed the connection to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The main character Charlie shares the same name as Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte Lucas. Just as Charlotte is a side character in Pride and Prejudice, we can see how Charlie sees herself as a side character in her own story. But then comes Liam into her life and that’s all about to change! The banter between these two was witty and fun! The book is fast paced and you won’t be able to put it down!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to Covenant Communications and NetGalley!

Charlotte Lucus, aka Charlie, agrees to go on a blind date with her neighbor's grandson with the belief it will be a one-time thing, besides she’s determined he won’t be interested in her. She’s almost twenty-seven years old and she thinks she is headed for permanent spinsterhood. Who would be interested in her? Because hot guys aren’t into her, they always go for her best friend, Beth.

Instead of a one-time blind date, Charlie keeps meeting up with Liam. The smooth, handsome and hot guy who supposedly isn’t interested in her, but according to her best friend, he is.

This was so much fun to read! Charlie was so relatable and Liam seems so unattainable to her even though he is very much into her. But in reality, Charlie is scared, scared that Liam will leave. He will find out that she doesn’t have what his ex-girlfriends had. Her fears are real to her but they are hurting her from being who she really is, and it’s not Charlotte Lucus. Very enjoyable!

My gratitude to Netgalley and Covenant Communications. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.