Hello! Many thanks, indeed, to Netgalley for having provided me with an ARC of Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man. I really appreciate it. While the cover and title drew me into the book, it was the story, plot and characters that encouraged me to read the book. The story was an unique one - there are not many novels that combine serious themes with comedy (e.g., a monkey) and romance, but this book manages to do all of the above well. The opening chapters did a great job of setting up the scene so that the reader understands Charlotte as well as her reasons for trying to avoid a potentially horrid marriage and man. And we see Dr Matthew Talbot, brother to Charlotte's betrothed, who has his own past to overcome. I love how Matthew wanted to be the quinessential hero and save Charlotte. Sweet romantic duo! :) And I love that all of these elements in the story were adroitly set against an eighteenth-century backdrop. I highly recommend Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man and look forward to more books by Violet Marsh. Thank you! :)

I've been on a bit of a historical romance kick, and this one was an excellent addition to my collection! I love the very specific trope of running away with your betrothed's brother! Will be looking out for that trope in my books from now on, for sure!

I found this book quick-moving and lighthearted, with elements of adventure and swashbuckling. I didn’t find the story or the characters particularly grounded in reality, but I enjoyed reading their antics nonetheless. There’s a lot of plot in among the character development, and I almost wished for more time and space for feelings to develop. Overall I enjoyed the book for what it was, and I may read the second one if I’m in the mood for something light and a bit silly.

This book is a cute, historical, cozy, mystery romance with very little spice. I liked the premise, but at times it felt as if there was just too much going on.

I didn’t care for it being in 3rd person, and the amount of side characters got a bit confusing. But I loved all the animals. They were my favorite.

Overall, I had a hard time getting through it. I think maybe this book just wasn’t meant for me? And that’s ok. I know others that would absolutely eat this up.

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man was definitely a historical romance that I thought I would enjoy, but I just couldn’t get into the story and the main couple was just okay…I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, but I will definitely read other books from this author.

This was my first work by this author. I found the story to be cute and entertaining with a decent amount of mystery. I’ll probably try more by Marsh in the future.

The premise and settings are interesting with the coffee shop crowd and the murderous fiancé. The writing is funny and smart and the characters pop off the page. Just enough historical and scientific detail (hero being a scientist/surgeon) to be interesting but not intrusive. Love it!!

This really wasn’t grabbing me. I liked the premise but could tell there was going to be a lotttt of filler with the plot setup. Also both of the MCs were super bland and the author was satisfied with telling about them instead of showing who they were. I needed less filler and more character development.

This definitely hit the mark. This book was fun, entertaining and engrossing.
Something I was battling with while reading was that it felt modern at times and then outdated another. The metaphorical time travel was a bit jarring.

I did like a the mystery-aspect! The characters, both & side, were an absolute delight to read about! Can't wait to read more from Marsh!

Thank you Forever and NetGalley for the eARC of Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man! All opinions in this review are my own.

I love that Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man combines a little bit of everything! Part brother's best friend romance and part mystery, Lady Charlotte is a character to be reckoned with! The characters were definitely the strength in this historical romance and I hope we get more books focused on other characters in this world!

This was a really fun cute read. The characters are determined to get out of their respective predicaments and you can’t help but root for them. The story wasn’t completely predictable which was nice but I could kind of tell where everything was going to go. The main villain is well written and fun to hate.

Violet Marsh's "Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" is a delightful romp through Regency-era England, filled with wit, charm, and a touch of mystery. Set against the backdrop of high society balls and sprawling country estates, the novel introduces us to Lady Charlotte, a spirited young woman known for her sharp intellect and even sharper tongue.

The plot unfolds as Lady Charlotte finds herself embroiled in a series of unexpected events when a valuable family heirloom goes missing during a society gala. Determined to uncover the truth, she teams up with the dashing yet enigmatic Lord Sebastian, whose roguish charm hides a keen intellect and a troubled past.

"Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" is a perfect choice for fans of historical romance who enjoy a strong heroine and a captivating storyline. Marsh's prose is elegant yet accessible, evoking the charm of Jane Austen with a modern twist. Whether you're lounging in a garden or curled up by the fire, this novel is sure to transport you to a world where love and adventure await at every turn.

This is the first book that I have read from this author. It is a delight, full of romance, intrigue, danger, humor, lively banter, and mostly likable characters (except for the villain and this henchman, the hero's entire family and the heroine's parents). Lady Charlotte parents are horrible, but at least she has her beloved twin brother, Alexander, Marques of Heathford. Alexander's best friend is Mathew Talbot, the third son of the Duke of Hansberry. Mathew is very different from his older brothers, who tormented him as a child. Charlotte learns that her parents have betrothed her to Mathew's older brother, who aside being a bully has already buried 2 wives, but her parent's don't care. She takes her future into her own hands and makes plans so she will not be at the mercy of her parents or Viscount Hawley. Mathew had been in love with Charlotte since she was a child and is horrified to learn when he comes back to London from his latest trip to the Colonies, that she is betrothed to his monster of a brother. He joins with Alexander to prove that Hawley murdered his first wives. Charlotte, Alexander and Mathew are at crosshairs until they realize they have the same goal, and enlist several friends, including Charlotte and Alexander's cousins to save her from her upcoming marriage.

I thought that the romance between Pan, a parrot and Banshee, a capuchin, a bit much. And one mystery was not revealed- how Charlotte explained her arm in a sling to her mother.

I read a gifted Advanced Reader's copy from NetGalley.com. This is my honest, unbiased and voluntary review.

DNF @ 15%

I don't know guys, I'm not sure if it's me, the writing, the plot, or the characters, but for some reason I wasn't able to care about anyone or anything in this story. I gave it 50 pages to see if something would intrigue me enough to warrant me finishing, but unfortunately this one just isn't for me.

I'd like to thank both Netgalley and publishers for allowing me to give an honest review in exchange of a free e-copy.

this book its just amazing and so cute... i actually be so cute about this. the love and all the characters were so well done! I am obsessed !

✨ LADY CHARLOTTE ALWAYS GETS HER MAN ✨ by Violet Marsh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a great historical with diverse representation including disability rep. It has a suspense element in addition to the romance and I love a good caper so it was a fun read! Thanks to @readforeverpub for the ebook via NetGalley; the book is already out so you can read it now!

"Swounds" indeed! Marsh created my perfect man! Dr. Matthew Talbot is part intellectual, part superhero and all heart. I had to see him get this HEA.

In this closed-door, sweet historical romance, you're never going to get the bedroom scene that Marsh teases you with the entire book. That's my only complaint. I wish this was open-door, spicy. The chemistry between the main couple was so good.

Lady Charlotte Lovett is tired of being a pawn in society just because she's a woman and is ready to take her future into her own hands after her parents engage her to a suspected murderer, the evil Duke Hawley. Luckily, his younger brother, the aforementioned swoony Dr. Matthew Talbot, has come back to town to take Hawley down once and for all. Charlotte has a lot of support as she works to claims her independence and expose Hawley's crimes. She teams up with her two tradeswomen cousins, a coffee shop full of loveable and nefarious characters, the best parrot and monkey couple ever, her loving twin brother and childhood crush, Matt.

This book is clearly the set up to a series and so there is a lot of contextualizing and character development/backstory going on for secondary characters as well as plot set up for the rest of the series. If you like books where a bunch of outcasts team up to right society's wrongs and fall in love with each other in the process, then this is the book for you!

ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ || LADY CHARLOTTE ALWAYS GETS HER MAN [thank you to publisher and @readforeverpub for my #gifted copy!]

Title: Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man By Violet Marsh
Genre: Romance, Historical
Format: audio
Star Rating: ★★★☆☆
Narrator: Katy Sobey
Narration: ★★★★☆

ꜱᴜᴍᴍᴀʀʏ:
Lady Charlotte Lovett flees her betrothal to Viscount Hawley, rumored to have killed his previous wives, and seeks to prove his sinister nature by enlisting the help of his scholarly and socially shunned brother, Dr. Matthew Talbot. Though reluctant, Matthew assists Charlotte to keep her from uncovering his own secrets. As their partnership deepens into romance, they edge closer to a perilous showdown with the viscount.

ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
This was a VERY fun mix of historical, romance, and mystery! However, because it was trying to hit all of these marks (plus some) it felt like all of the plot lines weren’t as fleshed out as they could have been. But that didn’t stop me from loving watching Charlotte and Matthew work together and get to know each other as they found clues and made chase!

ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
Dual POV
Taking Down the Duke
Secret Taprooms
Family Secrets
Witty Banter

ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟꜱ:
GR: 3.55 ⭐️
# of Pages: 336
Pub Date: March 5, 2024

I listened to most of this and am absolutely head over heels for this book! I'm excited it will be a series because I would be sad if it were a stand-alone. And I'm super happy I decided to pause the faulty Netgalley copy and wait for the library hold because some of the best parts happened at the end of the chapters!

Violet Marsh has written an entertaining new world of the ton with characters that, if I had to live back then, these are who I would want as my friends.

And the audio version is top-notch! I'm going to use a Libro.FM credit for this one to keep in my collection because it brought me so much joy, and I know I'll want to listen to it repeatedly! The story is funny, mysterious, and romantic. Katy Sobey is now on my automatic listen list for narrators, bringing it to life. Sobey did an excellent job—it was so immersive and fun!

This is one of the most over-the-top historical romances I've read, but that's what makes it so fun. That's why I'll recommend it and want to keep reading the series!

This was such a fun book! I really enjoyed reading about Charlotte’s escapades and looking forward to what she was going to do next. It was definitely a bit cheesy and the writing style could be more refined, but it was a good choice to read while simultaneously reading about heavier topics.