What a great historical romance! I loved Finn and Charlotte so much. I could understand Charlotte's desperation to keep her sister safe and I appreciated how much Finn wanted to protect her. He wasn't the best communicator, but I liked that he wasn't the typical alpha male romantic lead. He was quiet and strong with an undeserved bad reputation. The forced proximity trope worked really well here and helped them get through their communication issues. Ending was perfect. Highly recommend.

já dizia celine, eu tbm ficaria feliz com um macho giganteeee e com um título de alto escalão me defendesse de casar com um mediano... enfimm, bora para resenhar?

tudo começa com um ameaça básica do tio de Charlotte de expulsar ela e a irmã da casa que ELA cresceu pq agora ele é o dono do título que era do irmão DELA, que morreu num duelo...

ai minha gente, ela praticamente aceita o primeiro pedido de casamento oq eu nao esperava, era um homenzarrão como Finn "s&qu3str@r"a menina para impedir o matrimonio pq ele prometeu pro falecido irmão e amigo que cuidaria da familia dele..

mas inves do gato falar que podia casar com ela de primeira, ele fica de lenga lenga... ai ai ai (adorooo), ai eles tem que ao mesmo tempo fingir que são recém casados durante a fuga, como voltar para a sociedade e evitar mais investidas de pessoas inconvenientes.

gostei muito da história, tanto que li de um dia pro outro. o pace da autora é maravilhoso parar ler. eu tbm sou suspeita quando se trata de um romance de época. de qualquer forma, a prota é uma fofa, mas corajosa dentro das condições que lhe foram impostas. o proto tbm é um queridão! super cuidadoso com a nossa prota, mas com alguns segredos guardados a sete chaves e sempre acreditando que não merece ficar com a char, mesmo se mostrando a pessoa que mais bem cuidaria dela

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This book features forced proximity/only one room available and the predictable hijinks that follow. I did enjoy the first part of the book, however, it began to drag and the communication issues could have been resolved so much sooner. I'm not a fan of the whole not talking to each other trope. It doesn't add anything to the plot, in fact, it can take a good book and drag it down.
This book had potential and was an enjoyable read which fans of historical romance will enjoy.
I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review

Not the best by this author, in my opinion. Too much angst that could be avoided with more sincerity on the hero’s part and more decisiveness on the heroine’s part. I hate when the women are patronized, protected at all costs. She deserved to know the truth about her brother’s death and she should have asked for it with more force. Furthermore I found the hero’s behavior inconsistent. First he is adamant that he won’t tell her the truth, then he tells her only a partial version; first he doesn’t want to pursue her because he thinks he’s not worthy, then he suddenly changes his mind and asks her to marry him. I still think the author can really write, that she’s really good at fleshing out characters and at writing steamy scenes, but this time I didn’t care for the plot…

I really enjoyed Finneas and Charlotte's story! It was so much fun watching these two and the antics they got up to!

Charlotte and Finneas, another combination that didn’t seem like it would take, and yet made absolutely perfect since when all was said and done. They knew each other for SO LONG...so friends-to-lovers is a tentative trope...but then you have the enemies-to-lovers action because being “kidnapped”, even by someone you know, when you were on your way to your betrothed doesn’t exactly scream friendly fire. All is not lost though because although the actions were misguided, they came from the heart...and that heart beats far more fiercely for Charlotte than he’s willing to initially let on. Good thing the attempted kidnapping goes sideways because the whole forced proximity trope takes over, and yeah, feelings are revealed loud and clear with that HEA just waiting in the wings as the unexpected love reveals itself and gathers steam. Really loved these two together, and I think you will too!

I genuinely don't know what to think of this book. On the one hand, the writing was good, apart from some words being repeated multiple times, so I wasn't completely bored. On the other hand, the book had no character, it was glaringly lackluster. The author just crammed a bunch of troupes and cliches in one book, I experienced a sense of deja vu throughout the book.
The couple had good chemistry, but their personalities weren't the most likeable. The miscommunication thing kept frustrating me to no end.
The ending was on the same level as the rest of the book, you actually know what is going to happen from the get go, so it wasn't that shocking.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for the advance reader copy of Earls Rush In.

Earls Rush In tells the story of Charlotte Chapman, a young woman who has been left destitute following the death of her older brother and his assets being entailed to her despicable uncle. To save her and her sister, Charlotte agrees to marry a man she doesn't love so that they have a home. Her brother's best friend, Finn, Earl of Trevelyan, kidnaps her with plans to whisk her away to Scotland so that she cannot marry her intended. Their carriage overturns in the middle of a blizzard and they are forced to walk to an inn. Of course the inn only has one room left and they are forced to stay for several days due to the weather. Despite always being friendly with each other and Charlotte's anger towards Finn for his kidnapping her, the two start to acknowledge their romantic feelings for one another.

Earls Rush In was a perfectly fine romance novel. Some great tropes - shared bed, forbidden romance, he falls first - that are executed well. There is not anything groundbreaking in the story but it was still an enjoyable read.

2.5 stars rounded up.

Miss Charlotte Chapman is accustomed to being the diamond of the ton, so she’s not exactly certain how she wound up in a carriage with her late brother’s closest friend. The gruff, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan must have lost his mind to be whisking her away from London in the midst of a snowstorm without explaining himself, though she suspects his actions were caused by the fact that she’s soon to be engaged.

Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan is viewed by society as something of a beast, but he’ll stop at nothing to keep Charlotte from marrying a man who is an actual beast. He promised his late best friend that he’d look out for his sister and so he shall, though protecting her from herself is even more of a challenge.

When the snowstorm strands them at an inn with only one room left, it doesn’t take much to stir the attraction neither of them has ever wanted to admit to, but Finn has other secrets that could keep them apart for good.

I really enjoyed the first two thirds or so of this book, but soon enough Charlotte’s naivete and refusal to stand up for herself when she needed to did get to me. It didn’t help that when she finally did learn to speak up, it was against the wrong man. The whole thing just felt rather drawn out, especially when the villainous suitor just kept popping up everywhere and never getting put in his place. To make things worse, poor Finn had spent his life being told he was worthless, so it took him entirely too long to talk to Charlotte and of course when he finally did, she was all too prone to make all the wrong assumptions. Her inane politeness grew annoying and I just kept wanting her to have more of a backbone. The tactics of the villain combined with the naivete and determination of this heroine to be polite above all else grew old fast.

You risk a spoiler from here. When the whole truth finally did come out, Charlotte was so quick to believe the villain over Finn, yet another instance of people letting Finn down and not believing in him. She wouldn’t even listen to him at all, and it made no sense that she’d be willing to listen to a man her brother loathed rather than listen to his dearest friend. I lost basically all respect for her after that. This ruined the last third for me because of course this gives us the dreaded third act breakup that authors seem to believe to be mandatory lately. Of course, Finn’s lack of confidence means he feels the need to take responsibility for everything. After spending his entire life thinking he’s not good enough for anyone, it was heartbreaking to see everyone around him just confirming that belief. They all failed him and so did Charlotte, all the while acting as if everything were his fault. I hate the third act breakup anyway, but I especially hated the fact that Charlotte was so quick to believe the worst about Finn and prove herself no different from anyone else when it comes to him. It was a true shame when her silly, airheaded little sister began to make more sense than she did. Then, to make matters worse, Charlotte had the nerve to be mad when Finn did exactly what she asked of him. It was such a cliché I wanted to gag. Sure, of course she forgave him eventually, but the fact that she still blamed him even a little bit for everything that happened to her brother was infuriating and this combined with the fact that the villain gets some sort of redemption because he was bullied in school left a bad taste in my mouth. Poor behavior doesn’t justify even worse behavior, especially when boyhood is over and apologies for boyhood stupidity have been issued and that just didn’t feel like an angle that needed exploration.

Overall, I really wanted more (or at least some decent) groveling from Charlotte to Finn. He really deserved someone who believed in him and loved him unconditionally and I’m not sure that’s what he got. I think a lot of this would’ve been resolved much more easily if these two had just been open and honest with one another and much sooner, so once again I’m left longing for more communication in a romance novel.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was alright. I like Finn and Charlotte. I wish both of them had been more vocal about their feelings. At times I wanted to scream at them to just tell each other how they really felt.

Earls Rush In is an utter delight! This forced proximity, brother's best friend romance, was absolutely everything I could have wished for! Jennifer Haymore beautifully brings this romance to life with clarity, well established characters, and the perfect amount of tension and chemistry. Haymore's recent novels have really beautifully shown a growth in her writing and I have loved each new release and am excited for what future books she will share with us!

Charlotte is a steady and compassionate heroine, she has recent pending betrothal is current future in order to make sure she and her sister will be well taken care of. But her carriage is hijacked by her deceased brother's broody best friend. A snowstorm then forces Charlotte and Trevelyan to seek refuge in an inn and pretend to be a newly married couple. Haymore beautifully builds their relationship in these moments of forced proximity. It is very apparent that Trevelyan loves Charlotte and will protect her and keep her safe with everything in his power. I love watching this gruff and rugged Lord be so taken with Charlotte. It is also beautiful to watch Charlotte see Trevelyan for the man he truly is, and see that his heart is so caring. Haymore builds the longing and tension between these two with care and understanding. They are able to build a foundation of trust for the other while slowly exploring touches and kisses before they enter into a full physical relationship. Their romance is absolutely lovely, sweet, and romantic.

I loved every moment of this novel. With a strong hero and heroine at the center, the romance is able to blossom and bloom into something that is so sexy and romantic. I highly recommend this novel from Jennifer Haymore, you are sure to fall in love!

What a wild ride packed with angst and turmoil! Charlotte finds herself kidnapped by the one man she had always liked. While trying to convince her not to marry the villain, she learns more about her brothers best friend. Feelings grow and things get tricky. This story includes so many fun tropes, one bed, brothers best friend, kidnapped, to name just a few. Packed with angst and self-denial, Finn has grown up being told he was worthless. Convincing him that he is worthy is a huge hurdle on the path to HEA. I enjoyed Charlotte’s ‘never give up’ spirit and positivity. After so many setbacks, she had every reason to be negative but she picked up her skirts and carried on with justo. A beautiful story with just the right blend of angst, heat and love.

it’s been a few months since i last read a historical romance and i should do it more often tbh! i enjoyed this one even if the characters were still very stereotypical for this genre: the lady that’s slightly out of social norms and the grumpy guy who’s not really a gentleman and dresses with rags (it’s honestly giving farmer george). same for the storyline, it was pretty similar to other historical romances, wether it’s the development of the relationship or the ending: wedding, glimps of the future, you get it. still a good and short read if you’re in the mood. 3.5⭐️

This is my first time reading something by this author, but it won't be my last. The author did a nice job with descriptions and providing enough details to be able to picture the scenes and bring the story and characters to life. The story had a good combination of romance and drama as well as suspense and intrigue. Finn had promised his now deceased friend that he would look out for his sister Charlotte. He never imagined that would mean kidnapping her to keep her from marrying a scoundrel who has the farthest from the best intentions. But in doing so, he didn't expect to lose his own heart to her. Finn feels unworthy of love, but craves it nonetheless, and Charlotte was the perfect Beauty to his Beast.
The story was very entertaining and kept me engaged till the end. The character development was well done, Charlotte being a a determined and strong-willed heroine and Finn a grumpy and brooding, but honorable and generous hero. A very charming story that I am glad to have had the opportunity to read!
I received a complimentary copy from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Nothing better than a steamy regency romance! Haymore is an expert at it. Loved Charlotte and Finn’s story. I enjoyed the back story of Charlotte and her Sister Celine losing their brother Chris and Finn’s part in that. There was adventure; a fun duel and snow! A fun read

I thought this was a good historical romance, that I would recommend!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

This was my first book by Jennifer Haymore, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The chemistry between Charlotte and Finn felt authentic, and there were plenty of period details to ground it. If you like friends-to-lovers and road trips (obviously there is only one bed!), you'll enjoy this too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me a copy of this book in return for my honest opinions.

Loved this romance story. This one left me wanting more

Usually I read one of these and yes I enjoy the typical romance. Always the same typical plot, but for some reason this one left me wanting more.

I became invested in the characters and there world sn just didn't want to leave. I want to know more.

Please give me more Jennifer Haymore.

Recommend!!!

This novel has so much to it — childhood crushes, kidnapping, duels, secrets, scheming villains, kind innkeepers, and of course our HEA. Charlotte and Finn have so much to work through, from their past, before they can have a future — I really enjoyed reading how they navigated it!

I really enjoyed this story!

It has some of my favorite tropes. The characters were engaging. A great romance.

The perfect grumpy/sunshine.

The beloved “sunshine” of the ton, Miss Charlotte Chapman, is trapped in the carriage with an utter madman. There’s simply no other explanation for it. Why else would the rough, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan—her deceased brother’s most beloved friend—sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behavior somehow involves her pending betrothal…

Trevelyan has a reputation for being something of a beast in society’s circles, but nothing—nothing—will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Of course, the earl can only protect her from the blackguard who’s trying to marry her. Protecting her from himself is quite another matter…

Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they’re stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they’ve never admitted…and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.