Lady Charlotte Never Fails to Secure Her Gentleman is a charming historical romantic comedy that weaves together familial mysteries, a love affair forbidden by her brother, and a scandalous enigma. This enchanting and clever book had me eagerly craving more!

"lady charlotte always gets her man" got my attention right away because i'm a sucker for a) historical romances, b) cartoon covers, c) strong female characters and the men who respect and worship them, so needless to say, this book ticked ALL my boxes. from the very beginning, i knew i was going to love charlotte—she's intrepid, outspoken, smart, funny and compassionate, and a wonderful heroine. however, i wasn't expected to get attached to matthew as quickly as i did, and as someone who can be very picky about male characters, this definitely took me by surprise. but how could i not be endeared to a doctor who also loves animals and has secret hidden depths that no one expects? charlotte and matthew's love story unfolded so wonderfully and i couldn't tear myself away from this book, and i can't wait to see what's next in the series! is it alex and georgina? or alun and calliope? either way, i'll be here anxiously awaiting news! thank you to netgalley and read forever for the advanced copy of this book.

While Lady Charlotte’s parents work to engineer her nuptials to twice-widowed Viscount Hawley, Charlotte sets out to thwart her engagement before the contract is signed. There’s something not right about Hawley and the deaths of his previous wives.

Dr. Matthew Talbot, Hawley’s youngest brother and best friend to Charlotte’s twin brother, has recently returned to England. He wants to help Charlotte unmask his brother’s misdeeds while keeping his own secrets in the dark.

This one has multiple elements that attracted me to the story—mysteries (plural!), a romance between the FMC and her brother’s best friend, and a lady of the ton trying to take control of her own future—but ultimately, I struggled to stay engaged in the story. I think at first it was a pacing issue, but as events began to pick up, I still didn’t feel engrossed in the storyline.

My favorite parts were the found family moments, the love affair between Pan, a parrot, and Banshee, a capuchin, and the tension between supporting characters Mr. Powys, established actor and playwright, and Calliope, an aspiring playwright and Charlotte's friend.

I received an advance copy of the book from Forever and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.

This was a fun romp. lady Charlotte is being forced to be engaged to a man who has lost 2 of his previous wives In mysterious circumstances. Her only avenue of an escape is working with his brother to uncover his dark deeds in hopes of saving herself from a dangerous marriage.

This book had mystery, intrigue, and romance. It was the full of package. If you like all of the above you will enjoy this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the ARC.

*more like a 3.25-3.5ish rating*

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man was such a fun read! I will say, there were times when the pacing was a bit slow and I was a little confused by the plot and mystery. It took me a while to get truly invested in the book but overall I still enjoyed my reading experience. Mostly, I loved Charlotte and Matthew as characters, both separately and together. I loved how Matthew had admired Charlotte for most of his life and seeing them fall in love because of how much they respect each other was so sweet and definitely my favorite part of the book. I also loved all the side characters and found myself going to the author's Goodreads to see if anyone had books of their own. Even characters that were never actually on page caught my attention and had me very interested in their story. I really would love for her to write more in this world and about these characters, especially Violet's brother!

If you like super fun, a little whacky, historical romances with a mystery element, I definitely recommend this one and I would absolutely be open to reading more by this author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!

This is a fun, entertaining read. Matthew and Charlotte are intriguing, interesting, captivating, complex, relatable, entertaining, feisty characters. I enjoyed them as individuals and as a couple. Their romance is full of twists and turns (like the overall plot) but very fitting for this couple. I love how things played out and the roles the characters played. The various secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment – including the parrot and monkey. I was captivated by these characters and the suspense plot from the very beginning. The story is easy to read and get into.

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

A witty and charming debut! Things I loved about "Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man"
-Strong-willed, smart female lead surrounded by other strong women supporting each other
-An engaging mystery that propelled the plot forward
-Brother's best friend trope deployed well
-An actual menagerie as the support cast
-Unusual time period (1750's)

Looking forward to reading more from this author, and recommend this book for anyone who likes a healthy dose of mystery with their historical rom-coms!

Lady Charlotte Always Gets her Man was a pretty fast paced book that caught my attention early on and held it throughout the story. Charlotte has always been a means to an end for her parents and now she finds herself forced into an engagement she does not want to a man who has gone through two wives already. Matthew is her brother’s best friend and the brother of Charlotte’s potential fiancé whose name is Hawley. Together they must find a way to trust each other enough to find a way to expose Hawley for the dangerous bully he is while saving Charlotte from a horrible marriage.

The story is about Charlotte taking her power back from a society that would see her fit in a very small box. It also show how Matthew is able to take his power back from his family after years of abuse. Together Matthew and Charlotte are very sweet and you are rooting for them to find a way to be together in the end. This is a well written romance that I enjoyed reading.

This was quite a nice twist to the Bluestocking Lady/Lord, and one that would be perfect for fans of Bridgerton but wanted it to me a bit more eccentric. It was captivating from start and finish, evenly paced, and also had a surprising depth to the narrative despite it's kookiness.

That being said, it may not be for everyone, so do venture with caution!

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man is such a fun historical romance!! With a side of action and mystery -- I loved all characters involved (including ladies not of the peerage being related to someone of the peerage!?)

It's been a minute since I was so invested in the ending of a historical romance? Once one reads so many of them.. it becomes a bit of the same drivel. In the end, though - Marsh's creation gives the readers so much to look forward to with spies, women embarking on 'matters of business' to create their own stories rather than the ones that are laid before them! Not to mention, it's HIGHLY satisfying to see members of the peerage who need their comeuppance getting their due!

If you're feeling burnt out in the English-society historical romance department, this is a fun way to get out of that reader funk. I was really not wanting to start another book that's coming out recently and I saw that this title had a bit of adventure in it? Something a little more daring than your average historical fiction read? I think I love most the secretly heroic spins that are revealed!! I can't say much more because it'll ruin the ending - but overall, it's a must-read!

P.S. Matthew may or may not be my new favorite book boyfriend!?

**Thank you to Forever & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤

DNF at 44%

Pacing is just too slow and I'm not invested enough in the story to stay with it. At 44% we still haven't really gotten anywhere. While I expected a comedic regency romp, it's just too kooky for me.

I generally don't give DNFs star ratings, so disregard it. I had to put something.

I’ve been exploring more historical romance reads recently, so I was excited to try Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man. The cover art is eye catching, and the premise sounded very intriguing. Having encountered a few other HR mysteries I really enjoyed, I was eager to give this one a try.

While the premise of the story was intriguing, I had trouble getting into the story itself. Add to that the fact that this story read a bit more contemporary or modern than I am used to in a HR.

The start, for me at least, felt very slow to get going and was not hooking me. This made it harder for me to get into the book or connect with the plot and get invested in the characters. This combined with the more modern feel, made it hard for me to stay in the moment so to speak while reading.

To sum up, I don’t think this one was the right fit for me personally. Though I’m sure others will enjoy it.

Fairly predictable mystery, but it was still a good read that I enjoyed. I only thought it was predictable because I solved the mystery before the characters did.

If you're looking for a regency romance that is wholesome and funny and also adventure-filled, PICK THIS UP 😭
💫 The romance is childhood friends to lovers / brother's best friend :))
💫 The animals in this book are so >>>>> ! There's a fearsome parrot and an energetic and clingy monkey, and a bunch more side animals, and they are so so wholesome
💫 The theme for both MCs is leaving behind oppressive society standards as well as their abusive families to pursue their passions 😭 the ending was peak wholesome
💫 Also, spotlight on coffee houses and intellectual discussions!

TWs - slavery, racism, verbal and physical domestic abuse, violence

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

I read this book on Kindle.

Lady Charlotte has just found out that her very important and powerful parents, a duke and duchess, have promised her in marriage without her knowledge. Unfortunately, Viscount Hawley, the man she is promised to is probably a murderer. And he is definitely a man who takes great pleasure in inflicting pain, both physical and emotional, on the people around him.

Charlotte knows how he abused her own brother, Alexander, as well as Matthew, his own younger brother. Alexander has a club foot and was physically abused. Charlotte and others have suspicions about the deaths of his first two wives.

This book is well written. The plot moves along at a good pace. But, to be honest, I got really tired of the modern day situations and speeches. I read historical novels because I like history.

The book had both Charlotte’s parents and Hawley’s parents as some of the most appalling people ever. The emotional abuse of their children was truly disgusting. But, I guess if one is a heartbeat away from God, one can do what one chooses to do.

Charlotte has all the qualities of a woman who lives in the 21st century. Her ideas and actions seemed out of place.

Charlotte is smart but seemed intent on suspecting nearly every male person of being a villain or villain adjacent. She has educated herself and her studies have helped her become a very intelligent woman.

Matthew is a physician. He has raised himself in spite of his father’s and brother’s treatment. He is now a man who has become a heroic figure. He works hard at being a true healer for those in need.

The book has subtle humor. The secondary characters add a great deal to the story. The coffee shop, The Black Sheep, was populated by a great number of wonderful characters. And of course, I had to like any book with leading characters who are a parrot and a monkey

There was much to like about the book. At times there was too much telling rather than actual seeing and that slowed things down for me.

I received the book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

In LADY CHARLOTTE ALWAYS GETS HER MAN, a young woman teams up with her betrothed's brother to help her get out of her impending marriage. The characters in this novel read extremely young and immature to me. Violet's scheming, her perception of the world, and her friendships felt very YA to me. Because of that, I didn't love this one, and it's unlikely I'll pick up another book from this author in the future.

Not your typical regency romance! I enjoyed the banter and the rooms family troupe. Loved the characters and hope the author writes future books about the side characters. A fun romp. Little spice.

I received an ARC from netgalley and the publisher.

I think I struggled with this one because I wanted it to start off strong, but it ended up taking a little bit to get going, and by then, I wasn't really interested in the plot anymore. I think if it had started off the bat with her trying to solve the mystery, then I would have been more on board.

I always find books from this time period to be so fascinating and this one was no different! Charlotte and Matthew along with their tribe were ahead of their time and just so fun to read. It was a quick read with such bold and brave characters. Definitely excited for the next installment and can’t wait to return to this world and it’s loveable characters.

Thanks NetGalley for the copy, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Pirates, family secrets and a Bridgerton-esque romance? Say no more. This was fun, cute, and kept me guessing!