Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday was a fun regency romp. Three men who were friends forever take a trip each year. They all agree with the rules and it seems it is the only time they can really be themselves. EachArchie (the jock), Simon (the nerd), and Effie (the goth) have interests that vary from each other, but together they are solid together.

The Earl is Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt. As they start their trip Archie receives a last minute letter from a family friend, begging him to rescue his two daughters Clementine and Olive. The three friends take off to find them and save them from a situation.

The women were working on saving themselves, but with Archie’s help, they were able to leave safely. The Earls agree to take the two women with them on their trip. As much as all agree to stay away from each other in the huge house, they didn’t. That is when things get interesting.

I admit I asked to read Earl’s Trip based on the cover and the title. I enjoyed the novel with the fun characters and the situations. I especially liked the relationship between the three Earls. The book is the first in a series. I am looking forward to reading more! Earl’s Trip by Jenny Holiday is a good read.

Thank you to Kensington Books for this ARC of Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday. All opinions are my own.

This was my second time reading a Jenny Holiday book. I discovered her books earlier this year when I read Canadian Boyfriend, and I absolutely loved that book. I had expectations that I was going to love this book as well even though it’s a historical romance and not a contemporary romance.

I do think these expectations affected how I perceived this story because this book was drastically different than Canadian Boyfriend in writing style and pacing.

What I liked best about Earls Trip was the characters and the friendships between them.

Archie, Simon, and Effie were so lovable, and their friendship was just wholesome and so welcoming to read about. They were so supportive of each other’s passions and personalities, and I really appreciated this found family aspect since none of them had close relationships with their biological families.

Clementine was also a very likable character because she had a unique personality and interests unlike her sister Olive, which I didn’t particularly like. When I learned more about Olive’s backstory, she didn’t seem as awful, but she still wasn’t great.

The sexual innuendos were a bit much in this story. While some of them were funny, it seemed like the author was trying too hard to cram them in whenever she could.

Also, the pacing was just off in this book. The beginning of this book started off strong. I enjoyed all of the plot leading up to arriving at their residence for the earls’ trip. However, after they arrived, hardly anything happened for most of the book. The characters mostly just spent time talking. It wasn’t until near the end that the plot picked up a little and then was just wrapped right up.

Overall, I enjoyed the characters and relationships in this book, but the rest of the story fell flat for me. I would however read another book by this author since my first experience with her books was great.

Sad to say Earls Trip wasn’t the book for me. I typically love historical romance, but dnf’d this book early on. I found the male main characters irritating and had a hard time making connections between relationships, who was who, and how they were connected to the plot. I grew bored when I found myself going back and re-reading pages trying to figure out where I had missed essential parts of the storyline.

I thought this was a lighthearted enjoyable read. I think what I liked the most was the found family feelings and the breaking of propriety and gender roles when this group of friends is together. The ending also gave me happy/fairytale like feelings. I will absolutely read follow up books to see how the other characters end up!

Historical rom-coms are the perfect Venn Diagram of my reading interests, but they are so few and far between, that it is always a delight when I stumble across one. Earls Trip, a delightful romp full of found family, shenanigans, and of course love, fits the bill perfectly!

Archie and his friends are about to set out on their annual “Earls Trip” when their plans are derailed by Archie’s childhood friends Clementine and Olive, who are in need of a rescue. Next thing they know, Clem and Olive are along for the adventure, and Archie isn’t sure why he’s still so drawn to Clementine, a headstrong woman, who has sworn off marriage for good.

Archie is the sweetest lover boy, while Clementine has a tough exterior, but is secretly softhearted. Their love story was adorable, and the side characters in the novel were just as enjoyable to read about. I’m so excited for the continuation of this story next year! Thank you to the publisher for an early copy. All thoughts are my own.

I adored this book! I loved the friendship that our boys had, and how they both supported and pushed each other to be better. I loved our hero developing her relationship with her sister, and being open with her old friend and her recent decisions. Such great character growth and funny situations.

As a longtime Jenny Holiday fan and a lover of historical romance, I was thrilled to see her write a historical. Plus, the title and the cover! Swoon! There’s quite a bit that has to take place to establish all the characters and set up the reason for them all to be at the house together, so Archie and Clementine don’t have a lot of page time together in the beginning. But at some point everything clicked, and the story went FULL romance. We got to know Archie and Clem and see their attraction blossom. As Jenny Holiday does best, there is so much interior insight and layers upon layers of nuance and feeling. These characters are whole and human, and the romance between them is swoony and palpable. The supporting cast are also wonderfully fleshed out and contribute to the strong themes of friendship and family. The writing pays homage to the tradition of Regency romance while showcasing refreshingly modern sensibilities. All said, this book was a delight, and I can’t wait for the next one!

This a first time read by Jenny Holiday, new author to this reader. “Earl’s Trip” was quite an enjoyable and colorful story. There is Archie and his friends who set off for their annual trip that ends up getting interrupted when a friend of the family sends a letter seeking his help with rescuing two sisters and not knowing what to expect when they get there. The hero, Archie finds himself involved in plenty of tension with Clementine, the heroine. The main characters a likeable individuals and the other characters are too. I found this story to be a witty and lighthearted romp that had me smiling at times throughout the story. Although the book starts off slow, it does pick up close to midway. I enjoyed the "men time" between the earls and the two sisters becoming closer and making peace with one another. My only drawback is the length of the chapters....thought they were a bit long and the intimacy that was not quite what I like with historical romances. Overall, a delightful and enjoyable read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an eARC of this book via NetGalley and Kensington Books. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5 Stars
Publishing: April 23, 2024
Pages: 320

A delightful country romp! When Archie and his friends set off on their annual Earls Trip, their plans are quickly foiled by a letter from a family friend beseeching them to help him recover his eloping daughters. What ensues is a trip none of them would have expected. Sparkling with humor and heart, Earls trip is an escape for any reader who ever wished they could traipse through the English countryside and a treat for all romance readers. I love every single character in this book. Clem, Archie, and the rest of the found family will become your friends as you follow the story of life-long friends, family, and newfound love.

a nice historical romance! I liked the story and the characters but had a hard time getting into the story and continuing! this is because of the writing which wasn't for me and the length of the chapters. I would recommend it if you like historical romance and don't mind relatively long chapters.

I received an ARC of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review.

This was an absolute gem of a Regency romance! Honestly, it felt like more than your typical romance, with in-depth conversations playing out regarding things like found family. vegetarianism, and the struggles of taking care of a parent with dementia. The final chapter deeply moved me and pulled on my heartstrings, and it felt like a fresh way to end a romance story. The romance is between the two childhood friends developed slowly and realistically, and the pacing was fantastic. I never found myself getting bored or impatient. I loved Archie and how he held space for people. He's one of the best male romance MCs, I've read in years. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, especially after the little hint of what was to come in the epilogue.

Overall I give Earls Trip 5 out of 5 stars. It felt like a fresh take but kept the charm that makes people return back to the Regency romance subgenre time-and-time again.

𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 was my first romance by Jenny Holiday and was a “cover and blurb made me do it” kind of read. I was intrigued by the yearly road trip these friends went on. In fact, my favourite part of the story was the bromance between the male protagonist, Archie and his two best friends, Simon and Effie. They were such great characters. I enjoyed their witty banter and crazy exchanges and would have loved the book just for that. Enter Clementine. She was a very unique lady for her time and I found her equal parts amusing and annoying. Not sure why. She just had that effect on me. Archie and Clementine’s relationship was a slow burn one and was definitely interesting. All and all a good read. TBR and Enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for an ARC copy of Earls Trip! The first part of the book was a bit of slow but quickly picks up once the characters arrive at the castle! Earl’s Trip follows 3 Earls who have their annual two week vacation interrupted by needing to make an impromptu rescue to save 2 sisters. I hope this is the beginning with the other two earls finding their own loves! It is a fun and light read and I loved the tension between Archie and Clementine!

A solid historical romp! Loved the friendship portrayed between "the boys", and that of Archie and Clementine.

Thanks to the publisher for providing a digital review copy of this book via NetGalley.

A story of 3 friends Archie, Effie, and Simon who are leaving for their yearly "Earls Trip"- just the guys.Things change when childhood friends of Archie- sisters Clementine and Olive join the trip. Lots of fun! Great fun read. I think fans of Bridgerton will love this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Earl’s Trip is the story of 3 Earls who have their trip interrupted by needing to make a rescue mission to save 2 sisters from ruination.

I had a blast reading this. Holiday’s writing is period accurate, yet very modern in theme and humor. I laughed out loud in moments. I loved the friendship and found family aspects between the boys. Every character was charming. The cat and mouse between our love interests was excellent.

I’m all for friends-to-lovers, and slow burns, but the weakest part of the story for me was the romance once they somewhat got together. I felt like we were missing some tension, and for two unmarried characters in the regency era sneaking around, I felt like we were missing some will-they or won’t-they get caught situations. There was a short scene involving that, but honestly, if one of the Earls found them, I would think they are trustworthy, so it added no stakes. I also needed more of the OH MY GOD AM I IN LOVE?! I’M IN LOVE! I could have also gone for more… well you know ;)

Overall, I had a great time reading this and will be impatiently waiting for the next installment.

This was such a wonderful, sweet, and funny friends-to-lovers story. Watching these two childhood bffs realize their love for each other was so fun! (I do wish someone had slapped Sir Albert at some point though). I also loved getting to see Clem and Olive patch things up and grow closer as sisters. And I love the wholesome relationship between the three fellas. Wearing silk robes and talking about their feelings. Just guys being dudes. My one teeeeny tiny note would be that I wish we got a final ~full monty~ sexytime scene. But I was definitely happy with the scenes we did get!!

A big thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! All opinions are my own.

Warning to anyone thinking about picking this one up - don’t expect much in the way of historical accuracy. That doesn’t mean Earl’s Trip is not a fun ride. It’s funny, it’s breezy, it’s quick-witted: in short, it’s what you expect from a Jenny Holiday romance, just packed into a Regency. The ahistory is not an insurmountable problem; the greater one is the uneven tonal balance between light and dark subject matter. Yet the love story and central relationships here carry everything through, and the result is a pleasant romance.

Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, and his best friends, Simon and Effie, live for their annual get-togethers in the country. Archie is the athletic one (the jock) of the group and is headed out to meet them for some fun to take his mind off his worries related to his dementia-suffering mother when he receives an urgent message from his childhood friend Clementine Morgan. Clem begs Archie to help her rescue her sister, Olive, from eloping with Mr. Bull, Clem’s ex-fiancé, who had enamoured both sisters. Little does Clem know that Olive is running away from something else entirely.

Archie springs to the rescue and finds himself mightily intrigued by the grown-up Clem, but she is a confirmed spinster and plans on remaining single. But she does want to get it on before drifting off into loneliness, and she asks Archie to tutor her in the ways of the bedroom. Can this bargain survive lust, love, and a whole lot of complications?

You know what you’re getting into with this one. You have your modern-minded, scholarly, tree-climbing bluestocking heroine - who is such a vegan she cries at hunts and even refuses to eat eggs (Holiday’s explanation that veganism existed back in the 1800s may feel a bit preachy for the non-veggies among us) - and your sensitive and too-perfect Earl. There is a character called Mrs. MacPuddles. There are chapter subheadings with titles such as “Clem Shoots Her Shot” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” The language is all too modern, and so is most some of the behavior.

And yet the love between Clem and Olive, between Archie and his friends, and between Archie and Clem all work well and that carries the book. There’s also plenty of general fun to be had among this group, and they’re decently likeable. It’s a light-hearted romp in the grand abstract; it’s loaded with antics – someone gets hot in a non-fatal place, turtles are raced, and the moldering pile Archie, Simon and Effie have rented for their holiday may or may not be haunted. And yet it gives us a look at some very serious topics, reading disabilities among them. But the juxtaposition of the serious with the romp-y sometimes feels uneven to the point of being distracting and also contributed to lowering my overall grade.

But while Earl’s Trip isn’t perfect, it’s definitely a fun ride. About the journey – and the destination – and the bumps in the road.

This book was so cute and a really fun read! This author has such a great voice that I really enjoyed throughout the book. I found that sometimes this book didn’t hold my attention, but overall I think this is a good read and I will be recommending it to my audience!

This was an unexpectedly heart warming, deep, and fun regency novel. It follows Archie and his group of friends as they embark on their yearly “Earls” trip. One of the rules is of course what happens on Earls trip stays on Earls trip. While heading off on their journey you learn that Archie has dedicated himself to being the caretaker of his ailing mother who is suffering from dementia.. He seemingly has the biggest heart and has surrounded himself with like minded friends. You find that Archie struggles with dyslexia and has allowed societies view of him not being well read affect his self worth. It’s a heart warming journey of him learning his own value through the eyes of his chosen family.

Which the story of found family amongst Earls is all well enough, but its their side quest to save 2 sisters from ruin at the hands of some rogue that really make things interesting. After a successful rescue, the gentleman decide they have no choice but to bring the ladies along on this Earls trip. Clementine, as it turns out was once Archies dearest companion but they have drifted apart due to time and well Archie not being able to write her letters in return.

Force proximity anyone?

I wont give too much away but Archie and Clementine’s rekindling of their friendship amongst other things was perfect. He is such a sweet mmc and you find yourself rooting for him but also understanding his rumblings.

If you are a fan of Jane Austen, Bridgerton or really any regency era novels this will be right up your alley. I loved the modern chapter titles.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington books for this arc.