This is a great historical fiction book. Unlike so many of the genre it actually tackles the social issues of the 19th century in an interesting and plot-relevant way.

I recently finished reading "Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" by Violet Marsh and was thoroughly entertained by the story of Lady Charlotte Lovett and her quest to prove that her betrothed, Viscount Hawley, is as sinister as she thinks he is. Lady Charlotte had run away upon discovering her betrothal, and the only way out was to prove the viscount's wrongdoing. Dr. Matthew Talbot, Hawley's brother, is the only one who can help her.

The story is a perfect blend of mystery and romance, with a touch of danger. The characters are well-developed, and the chemistry between Lady Charlotte and Dr. Talbot is palpable. I enjoyed how the book explored the relationship between the two, as they put their hearts at risk to grow closer to each other while getting closer to a dangerous confrontation with Hawley.

Overall, "Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man" is an enjoyable read, perfect for anyone who loves a good historical romance with a dash of mystery. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a light and entertaining read.

This is like 3.75 stars (rounded up). Charlotte is an excellent main character, she knows herself and is very smart and strong-willed. There’s lots of fun in the story — an MMC who is smart and studious, but also jumps across rooftops while saving children; a bird and an monkey who are fun side characters but also star-crossed lovers. There’s also a betrothed who is rumored to have killed his two previous wives and is 100% a guilty sociopath — exposing him and preventing him from continuing his horribleness is the main plot.

The MMC has been pining for the FMC long-term, which I don’t always mind, but I’m not a fan of the “she’s too good for me” discourse that accompanies it, even though his trauma is evident and justifiable. Also, the dialogue at the end once things get resolved is a little too Hallmark-y.

The side characters are great and help flesh the story out. I will probably read more from this author, as there is good promise there, and I liked the characters and setting.

Such a fun read. Pirates, a parrot, a monkey, romance, what else could you need!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

The start was slow with a lot of telling. Is Matthew a surgeon or a physician, but he’s also a professor? He’s called Dr, but he was a surgeon at sea. I thought the author played fast and loose with the Georgian time period, so that drove me insane. The supporting characters were too quirky for me, the main characters were a little flat, and I struggled to get invested in them, the romance, or the mystery. YMMV

I received an arc from NetGalley

Fantastic.
Well written and overall a fun book to read. Love, friendship, and swoon-worthy! This is my first book by Violet Marsh, I am looking forward to more by Violet.
10/10

This was one of those stories that was ok and kind of worth the read. But not something you are going to post all over the world that OMG YOU HAVE TO READ THIS! It was ok but nothing memorable really. I felt that the romance was lacking and the plot was kind of slow.

This book was SO MUCH FUN! I’ve been in kind of a reading slump but a good historical romance always takes me right out. I would definitely recommend picking this up once it’s released!

The kick-off was hilarious and it feels perfect for fans of lighthearted historical romance. Charlotte’s/the narrator’s voice is perfection! I stopped after chapter 1 (3%) but easy three to four stars for the target, five for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC.

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man features a strong heroine in a historical romance full of intrigue and fun. Lady Charlotte’s parents have betrothed her to a scoundrel who is suspected of killing his last two wives. Seeking to gain some independence, Charlotte risks her reputation to invest in her cousins’ coffee shop while working with her fiancé’s brother to uncover murder and stop her own wedding. A touch of danger and a dash of romance make for a delightful, feel good romance with a sweet HEA. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

I love a historical, romantic mystery! I enjoyed the charming characters in this story. I would recommend this book for those who prefer a heavier romance plot, rather than the focus be on the mystery-solving. The mystery aspect was lacking to me, and felt slow at times.

For those who enjoy:
🦜 Brother’s Best Friend
🦜 Betrothed to a villain
🦜 Secret coffee shop
🦜 Dual POV
🦜 Cure animal side-kicks

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lady Charlotte always gets her man is a delightful take on historical romance. I absolutely loved both main characters, a rare feat. Charlotte is every inch the appropriate debutante and Matthew the intellectual third son of a Duke. Each falls short of the expectations of society in different ways, but find themselves and grow stronger because of it. I loved Matthew's backstory, deciding to become a physician and scandalizing society because he wanted an occupation. I also loved Alexander, Charlotte's twin brother who truly wants her to be happy.

The only thing that kept this from being a five-star read for me was Matthew's secret backstory. It honestly felt unnecessary and made certain parts of the book feel clunky.

This book had me at the comp list of Evie Dunmore and Bridgerton but I have to admit that had me coming in with super high expectations and this one fell a bit flat. I definitely enjoyed the book and thought it was well written. The characters were interesting and the story was fun and fast paced, but I just didn't click as well to the characters as I would have expected.

Definitely will be checking out titles from Marsh in the future

thank you for the opportunity to read this early!

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man by Violet Marsh is a captivating historical rom-com with secrets, romance and a great little mystery.
This book hook and ropes you in so quickly. I love this cast of characters. They were fun, engaging and very interesting.
I really, really loved Marsh’s writing style. I found it such a joy to fall into. I loved her bright characters, her dialogue and her humor so much!
Such a charming little story.

Thank You NetGalley and Forever for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

2.5/5.0 stars

There are a lot of great messages in this book about overcoming obstacles and one's past as well going against societal norms and expectations. I appreciated that female empowerment and the fact that the heroine rescued herself and helped the hero realize he needed to believe he was worthy of love, IMO, this book needs a lot more editing. Many of the sweet saccharin sentiments are unnecessarily repeated. The darker moments of the book are lightened by the antics of a parrot and capuchin monkey that will endear some readers and turn off others.

The characters are likable and the basic story is good. Just a lot of baggage in some parts of the book that could use an editor's red pen.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the ARC.

Lady Charlotte Lovett has a big problem. Her entitled and wealthy parents plan to marry her off to Viscount Hawley, a man whose two wives have mysteriously died. The only person to help her prove he murdered them is Dr Matthew Talbot, her twin brother's best friend and the younger brother of the viscount.

This book was heaps of fun, with women pirates, a capuchin monkey and a very vocal parrot. I very much enjoyed the sweet slow-burn romance as well as the mystery and intrigue which made this book unputdownable. I adored Matthew, who has had a lifetime of trauma from his father and brothers who physically abused him. Yet he remains a steadfast and supportive hero, there by Charlotte's side, recognising her own agency.

Marsh also carefully weaves in wider societal themes of the time, including race, indentured servitude and slavery, and women's subjugation. Charlotte realises that while she has no power as a woman, she actually has more power as a white woman compared to her mixed-race cousin.

I really hope this book is the start of a series involving The Black Sheep, because I'd love to see Charlotte and comrades in more adventures.

Thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was my first book by this author. It was well written and had very likeable, and even somewhat atypical, main characters, which I loved. It is very focused on the mystery / thriller plot and the comedy elements, without much focus on the character or relationship development. It reads as more of a comedy-adventure than a true romance, as the two characters actually spend very little time in each others company and a truly tiny amount of time even communicating to each other/getting to know each other. Its a fun comedy-adventure, but leaves a bit to be desired on the romance side of things.

I really really wanted to like this book but the author’s choice of words drove me crazy. I don’t like to feel like I need I dictionary next to me when I’m reading a romance. To me it felt like the author was trying too hard to make this feel of the time. I don’t really need to read about a sack back dress multiple times.

That being said, the characters were fun and I liked the world that was being built. I would’ve liked to read more but I think the writing style just turned me off.

OMG what a fun ride. I loved this book! I love that the woman in this book is courageous and shes a lead character :)

I loved how there were different classes of people that pretty much gave ideas and seeing what would work. The character and mystery of seeing evil being taken down was awesome!!! Love it.

4 star read for sure.

This book was an absolutely wild ride! There was so much going on, and I could not put it down. The characters were so lovable, and the found family was spectacularly done. I adored the romance between Charlotte and Matthew, they were SO adorable. The parrot and monkey were such a fun touch to the book, as were the pirates, and the highwaymen. The mystery subplot was so fun, and I would completely recommend this book!