Clever, heartwarming, and unputtdownable. I loved this book and I'm usually very picky about historical romances.

I want to love historical romance but I just don't. This one was good and kept my attention but was FAR too long.

sparkling and super cool regency-era work with a lot of fun ideas in it. would recommend. tysm for the arc! 4 stars.

TL;DR:
- 4 stars
- Content warnings: dementia, early onset memory loss
- An early regency man and his two best friends set off on a bros trip... but along the way he has to save a childhood friend from ruination, and stop from falling in love with her spinster sister.

Liked:
- Been a real historical moment lately, and this, while not what I typically expect from Holiday, was delightful.
- I thought Archie was just such a sweetheart... to think of giving up meat in the era of hunting for sport? IDK color me impressed! I'm easy! For the time period, it was such a cute twist
- Low low conflict/angst, just how I like it. Only a couple moments of angst for me, and the book was all the better for it.
- LOVED the trio of Archie + friends. Love a group of lads, love a non-toxic relationship, love world-building that suggests more books... love it all.

Less Into:
- I didn't have anything! I can't wait for the other two novels.

Sweet, unexpected, and just as good as every other Holiday book I've read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I'm relatively new to Jenny Holiday. Canadian Boyfriend was my first read by her, and while I do generally prefer contemporary romance to historical romance, this was a fun take on a regency-era romance and it was impossible not to be pulled in by the characters. I will be interested to read the other books in this series to see the other men in the friend group find love. I will admit that the book was predictable but not in an annoying or frustrating way.

Earl's Trip is a spicy regency-era romance with lots of laughs, love, and amazing friendship dynamics. Check it out if you are a fan of:

Long-lost friends-to-lovers
Found Family
Close friend groups
Student/Mentor romance
Forced proximity


Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Really enjoyed it, different from a typical regency romance. I look forward to the next two installments of the series so that all the men in the friend group find love.

Excellent for fans of Victoria Heath and Martha Waters! Earls rip is a spunky regency romance - I adored the friendship dynamics, the romance, and the laughter. This book is well paced, and played on tropes while feeling hollow.

'Earls Trip' is an absolute joy, set in Regency England, and it kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
The romcom Regency storyline is full of charm, humor, and romance, giving off major Bridgerton vibes.

The main characters are irresistibly endearing, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way, both literally and figuratively.

Jenny Holiday's writing blends wit and warmth perfectly, making it impossible not to smile throughout.
I had a blast reading this book, and it's a must-read for anyone who loves a good romcom!



Huge thank you to both publisher and author for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review

What a nice, light, enjoyable read! If you are looking for a period piece with a little romance and long lost friends to lovers is your jam, this is for you. With sprinkles of humor and well rounded main and side characters this book was predictable but not in a way that would make me roll my eyes. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced preview.

I’m sure for those who like period romance novels, this book could be a fun read. But honestly, I think I maybe got through 30 pages before I stopped reading. 😭

It may be because of the word choice or because of how slow the beginning was, but I just didn’t care to keep reading. Unfortunately, I’m not mad that I DNF’ed, bc I don’t miss it at all.

I don’t like DNFing things but I just couldn’t stay hooked enough to keep reading. I think I may just need a faster beginning or one with more action happening. Whether it be more drama right away, or some tension right off the bat. I wished there was more of it.

REVIEW: Earl’s Trip ✨🧳

SUMMARY: Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, and his two besties (and fellow English peers), Simon and Effie, have just set out on their annual multi-week “Earl’s Trip” when their journey is upended. In response to a letter from his father’s oldest friend, Archie must act quickly to rescue sisters Clementine and Olive from certain ruin, and brings his friends along for the ride. 🏰✉️

I liked this book! It was a Regency story with a decidedly modern sensibility, not unlike Bridgerton, albeit with only a fourth as much of the 🔥.
It didn’t feel like a romance in the traditional sense. While the romantic plot line between Archie and Clementine is key to the story, it also devotes plenty of time to side plots related to family, friendship, and personal growth. ❤️👯‍♀️

Check it out if you like:

💞 Friends to lovers
📚 Mentor/student romance
🌲 Remote location/forced proximity
👩‍🍼 Familial obligations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found family

I enjoyed the book, and I am looking forward to reading Simon and Effie’s stories, which Earl’s Trip laid the groundwork for. 📖✨

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday had well-developed characters and a plot that was engaging. This book was a great read. I highly recommend!

**Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the e-ARC. All opinions expressed are voluntary and my own.**

Crashing the boy's weekend - regency style.

Archie, Lord Harcourt, looks forward to his annual trip with his dearest friends Effie and Simon. These two weeks mean the world to him; a dedicated son he spends much of the rest of the year in the country, caring for his memory-addled mother. As the boys embark on their journey to a supposed haunted castle in Cumbria, word reaches Archie that his childhood friends, sisters Clementine and Olive Morgan, have become embroiled in a potentially dangerous and certainly scandalous elopement - Olive has run off with a Mr. Bull, formerly known as Clementine's betrothed. Clementine has taken off after her sister, and the boys rush to prevent both the sisters' ruin.

The characters in this novel are so lively. The love between Archie, Simon, and Effie was so vibrant it felt as though it came off the page - though at times the dialogue was a bit on the nose and cheesy, it was in the spirit of the novel. There were a few times when a character gave words to something that I feel were better off being implied than stated outright as it read a bit awkward and again, cheesy. Clementine and Olive both had a unique flair to them that made them stand out as individuals. Clementine and Archie's friends-to-lovers arc was for lack of better words - very cute. Both Archie and Clementine possess a passionate caring nature and that quality was the foundation of their relationship. What stood out to me was the ending, nearly bringing me to tears despite the mostly affable tone of the novel.

Set in the regency period this novel has the same modern feel as Holiday's contemporary works. This was appealing and refreshing for my reading experience, but admittedly may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for the copy in exchange for an honest review!

Read if you like:
* friends to lovers
* witty banter
* laugh out loud moments

Earls Trip is a wonderful regency romance that take’s one back to a time when men ruled and women obeyed – until there was Clem. Jenny Holiday will have you falling in love with the characters and their vast differences showing that friendship know no boundaries. EARLS TRIP is more than a story about a trip. It’s a story of growth, enlightenment and romance.

Three Earls take an annual two week vacation. Archie, Simon and Effie have been friends since childhood. As a way to deal with their stress and everyday burdens, they take turns choosing a vacation spot and escape.

This year, a messenger intercepts them on the way out of town, asking for Archie to rescue Olive and Clementine Morgan from a ruinous scandal. He, of course, rescues them, but returning them home would take up most of the two week planned get-away.

So instead, the five travel to the remote, crumbling, and borrowed castle on the edge of Scotland, to relax and rejuvenate with strict instructions that the women remain out of the way so as to not bother or ruin the men’s escape.

Needless to say, separate areas of the castle doesn’t end up working and they all find deeper friendships in the end.

If there's one regency romance you read this year, let it be Earls Trip. This read was refreshing and delightful as it centered around an endearing group of 3 men and their childhood to adulthood friendship. I thought the premise exciting and the writing masterful; several times I would go back to read a line because I loved the turn of phrase.

I loved how the story naturally evolved and how sweet the supporting characters were. Moreover, I loved how two old friends reconnected and the romance of it all, Archie was written to be so caring, and loyal as he aimed to listen and fully understand Clementine. All the characters were well developed and I found their relationships (friendship and familial) meaningful. I'm excited to read the next books in this series!

3.75⭐️: Earls Trip was such a cute read! Two earls and a viscount take an annual trip to the country for two weeks of male bonding. This year things take a chaotic turn when they need to change their plans to rescue Olive and Clementine, childhood friends of Lord Harcourt, from a failed elopement and rescue and ensure their reputations remain intact. Eventually, the whole group makes it on the trip, and while Clementine has no interest in ever marrying, she is interested in exploring some of the other benefits that may come with it. This is a very slow-burn, friends-to-lovers story that also is a beautiful depiction of found family and three delightful male characters who exemplify friendship outside the bound of toxic masculinity.

Thank you to Kensington Books (via NetGalley) for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you Kensington Books for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

I love Jenny Holliday and historical romance, but I was struggling to get into this so I purchased the audiobook for myself.

While I mostly enjoyed it, it was definitely not my favorite by the author or of this genre.

I liked the unique element of an earl’s trip that was quickly upended to rescue Archie’s old family friends Clementine and Olive from ruin. The girls end up crashing the earl’s trip and despite warning them to stay away, Archie finds himself falling for Clementine. I liked Archie and Clementine but wasn’t particularly invested in their romance. I really liked the friendship of the three men and the sister’s bond. There were parts that felt a bit sudden, but overall it was an enjoyable read that kept my interest.

I absolutely adored this charming and slightly insane adventure turned romance between childhood friends. It reminded me of a lot of Alexis Hall, with the same variety of found family, shenanigans with delightfully unhinged mapcap energy, but with a little more bite to the characters and their backstories. The vibes are really well balanced between contemporary language and vibes without really tipping into anachronism. I genuinely loved this this and found it very moving, swoony, funny, and delighted. Five stars!

Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday is exactly what you want in a regency era romance. It's sweet, it has some quirky characters, and overall a delight.

This is my first book by this author and I ended up really enjoying it! We follow Archie as he attempts to go on his annual Earls Trip with his two best friends Effie and Simon but gets waylaid by the father of his former childhood best friend who implores him to go after Clementine. Clementine is trying to track down her younger sister Olive who has run off with Clem's just jilted fiance. After the rescue, the two sisters tag along to the gothic castle Effie chose as their vacation spot. I found this book really explores relationships of all kinds. Archie and his two friends are the epitome of bromance. They spend their vacations being silly, having deep talks, and just enjoying each other's company. Archie also has a complicated family dynamic as he always felt inferior and looked down on by his deceased father and his mother is currently dealing with what we would call dementia, but they didn't really have a word for that. Clementine also has complicated relationship with her father that worsened after the death of her mother. She is also dealing with a difficult situation with her younger sister that resulted much from her own prejudices. I really liked the parts where we got to see Clementine and Olive's relationship evolve. Obviously, since this is a romance, we also get to see the development of Clem and Archie's relationship from childhood friends to being more distant to rekindling the friendship and stumbling into something more. I really appreciated how much they just discussed things with each other. Archie is truly one of the sweetest heroes I've read in the historical romance genre. I also love how much the other men embrace Clem and Olive and take them into the friend group. Truly this book was super sweet in general. But there is also plenty of heat towards the end, so don't worry about that.
This book definitely leans more to the more modern sensibilities style of histrom, but I don't mind that too much. I thought it was an interesting take to have the heroine be an early proponent of veganism. I don't know that I have seen that often in any book I've read. The men are all very feminist leaning as is common in more modern histrom. I also like that the chapters had titles. My least favorite part of this book and the reason for my 4.5 star rating is that we don't spend as much time with Clem and Olive as I would have liked since a chunk of the book had the men and women separated. The beginning was very heavy on Archie's POV to start, which is fine I just wanted a little more of Clem's POV. Especially when she was with her sister or with the other guys seeing the nearby towns. It would have been nice to read more from Clem in my opinion.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would give it a 4.5 stars.