I've said this before and I'll likely say it again: I didn't realize this was a later book in a series. Luckily, each book appears to stand alone. I enjoyed Jane and Penvale greatly. The hijinks of haunting were marvelous. Best of all? The angst lasted barely a chapter. I'd heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys regency romances.

A fantastic addition to the Regency Vows collection. Charming, hilarious, with the perfect balance of romance to storytelling and character building. While I can’t wait for the next one, I’m sad that it’ll be the last in this series.

a cute historical romance book, i really enjoyed this one

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the review copy.

This was a delightful mystery that fans of the previous series entries will love. Lots of witty banter and a growing genuine affection between our protagonists. Fans of Bridgerton and Evie Dunmore will be sure to enjoy this one.

This was a very cute enemies-to-lovers romance. Penvale has been desperately trying to regain ownership of his childhood home, so when the chance to obtain it comes with the price of marriage, he jumps. Jane is determined to do anything to stay in the house she has grown up with since her father's death left her a ward of Penvale's uncle. But she will stop at nothing to get rid of her new husband so she can live in peace. But what neither realized is that they could just fall in love. Thank you, NetGalley, for the eARC. It was a very fun, witty, swoon-worthy story. 4 stars.

DON'T BE AN IDIOT LIKE ME AND GO IN NOT REALIZING THIS IS PART OF A SERIES!!

"Viscount Penvale has been working for years to buy back his ancestral home, Trethwick Abbey, from his estranged uncle. And so he’s thrilled when his uncle announces that he is ready to sell but with one major caveat—Penvale must marry his uncle’s ward, Jane Spencer."

Because I know this is a series, I had to DNF so I could start from book 1. However, it was a lovely cozy read until then and I enjoyed it.

I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley sending me a free eARC. All of the statements above are my own opinions!

Viscount Penvale's uncle wants to be rid of responsibility for Jane, and rid of his apparently-haunted estate, so he tells Penvale he’ll sell the house only if Penvale and Jane get married. The two get married, even though they initially dislike each other, and move to the estate. Jane decides to continue the haunting so she can be left alone. Penvale tries to live there and take care of the estate, get to know the villagers, and really settle in. They gradually build respect for each other, and fall in love despite misunderstandings and assumptions.
This isn't quite a case of fake-married (since the couple gets legally wed), but Jane and Penvale's relationship begins as just a matter of appearances. As they get to know each other, and develop feelings, there is a bit of angst/drama around each one wondering if the other returns their feelings. Dramatic gestures abound, and the couple ends up happily and lovingly married, in a no-longer-haunted country estate. This was fun to read!

This series is an absolute comfort to me. Though the plots are slightly predictable and the characters similar to ones we've seen before, it does not stop me from shutting out my world to enter into that of the protagonists'. To Swoon and to Spar is addicting like many romance books; the slow burn keeping the reading hooked. Unlike many romance books, however, I find the series to be quite well-written. Additionally, the Regency setting makes them topical. 4/5 for an easy and relaxing read.

I liked this one, Jane and Penvale were not your typical characters and the storyline was a bit unique. But for me it didn’t have the spark. It seemed to take awhile to get where it was going. Overall a cute story, but just average for me.

This book was so much fun! I could barely put it down. The shenanigans that Jane gets up to are over the top. There is a “haunted house” and an enjoyable enemies to lovers romance. At least on one of their parts. Arranged marriage that turns out to be just what they both need, a story as old as time… kidding! But, it was actually very cute to watch the growth of both of these characters. Two people who didn’t have much use for marriage learning it can be a lot of fun!

I love this series of books….I’ve read them all and look forward to the next chapters… they are light hearted regency romances with wonderfully fun characters and situations and the characters are overlapping in all the books.

This was another fan regency romance that I think will appeal to fans of the genre. It reads a lot like the other Waters' books so if you liked those, you'll likely be a fan of this one as well.

deleting my dating apps bc i want to meet someone the old fashioned way (gaslighting my arranged marriage husband into thinking his abbey is haunted so he'll leave)

This was an odd book, though I did enjoy it. The paving was strange & it often fluctuated in who believed the haunting s were real & who did not. A fun & light historical romance, though!

I enjoyed this- there's a lot of deep emotion in this one. Some of the previous books have been silly, and there's silliness here too. But this one is more sweet, tender, and meaningful. I like Jane, and Penvale is a lot more fleshed out here. It's a solid book and a good read.

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review!*

If you enjoy Bridgerton-esque historical romances with a sliver of paranormal activity, this book is for you. Despite the slow pace of the story, I really enjoyed it. I also usually prefer when character development is more in-depth, but the author's writing kept me engaged.

After Vicount Penvale decides to marry Jane in order to regain ownership of the Trethwick Abbey Estate, both of them agree that since their marriage is purely a business transaction, they will carry on with life per usual. Jane, however, decides to “haunt” the estate and try to scare Penvale back to London so she can have the property all to herself. We love an unhinged queen who will do whatever it takes to protect her peace. We’re talking staff members hiding in the stairwells to scream at night, running through the hallways in ghost-like attire, and more.

Over time, Jane and Penvale begin to develop affection for each other, which complicates Jane’s plan and their future together. You’ll have to check out the book to see what happens!

This is a perfect book to pick up for a day at the beach. I’m excited to read the other books in this series. (You don't need to read them in order.)

3.5 stars ⭐️

Overall, it is a cute story that had its own charm which I genuinely enjoyed, but its not one that I will be revisiting.

I absolutely adore Martha Waters' writing and this series! While To Swoon and to Spar isn't my favorite in the series, it was a fun marriage of convenience romance, complete with a haunted house and plenty of hijinks.

Penvale is trying to buy his childhood estate from his uncle. The only way? Marrying his uncle's ward, Jane, who is as cold as they come. But as the pair investigate the haunted house they now live in, the forced proximity they share can only have one outcome...true love.

This slow burn was so fun! I loved watching Penvale and Jane fall in love. The pair shares so many fun and tender moments. It was sweet seeing how Jane slowly softens throughout the book as she spends time with Penvale. I loved all their interactions, especially the time they spent in the library together.

The audiobook is great, narrated by Anais Inara Chase and Joel Froomkin. However I enjoyed Chase's narration over Froomkin's. Running just over 9 hours, it's a quick listen and I binged it in a day.

Viscount Penvale has made buying back his ancestral home, Trethwick Abbey, from his estranged uncle his sole purpose in life. When opportunity finally presents itself after years of waiting, the only caveat is that he must marry his uncles ward, Jane Spencer. A marriage of convenience for them both becomes less convenient when it appears as if Trethwich Abbey is haunted.

Another splendid love story from Martha Waters! This was a slow burn love story, and I enjoyed the nods to Jane Eyre (but less questionable in the ending). I really enjoyed Jane as a character and this had LOTS of funny moments.

Thank you Atria Books and #NetGalley for the arc!

This was very fun! I am a fan of this series and I've liked all the books so far, and this one didn't disappoint. I really liked the fake haunted house concept and the begrudging acceptance to friends to lovers arc. Both characters were lonely in their own way, which gave them a lot in common once they opened up to each other. I'm looking forward to the last book in this series because it's been a lot of fun!