⭐⭐⭐.75 | 3.75 stars rounded up

This is such a sweet, fun romcom. I loved getting to know Georgina and Alexander and the ways in which they defy harmful cultural Regency Era norms, both individually and together. Moments of lighthearted silliness througout serve as a needed respite from themes of sexism, ableism, and classism (etc) that the author covers.

It took me a little while to get into the story, but once I was into it, I was well and truly hooked. I realized after I started reading that this was a sequel, but this book stood on its own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC!

This was fine and a quick enough read but ultimately not for me. The premise was interesting, but the pacing was uneven and the humor was a little too silly for me. I think there was a lot of plot crammed into a story that's supposed to have a romance and I lost interest between the different shifts. I did appreciate the social commentary on the role of women and disability perspectives of the time but it was pretty heavy handed.

I didn't read the first in the series and was quite fine, so this could be read as a standalone. If you enjoy cutesy or silly humor with a stubborn historic spinster FMC, I think this would be a pretty amusing for you.

Thank you, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), for the arc!

A lovely sequel, I enjoyed this so much. The book begins as Georgianna is excavating in a pit and finds a golden helmet. She is a scholar but must publish under her cousin's name to be read. Cousin Percy shows up with his friend Alexander in tow. Then the fun and the mystery begins. The Plot is very complicated and a mystery ensues when Percy and the helmet disappear.
Georgianna's half brother (and truthfully I couldn't figure out that relationship) is her guardian. He decides she must marry a Duke's son. When she discovers who it is she is very angry, because it is Alexander and she thinks he knew all along.
Percy disappears with the helmet and Georgianna and Alexander set out to find him. There are several nefarious plots afoot.
Georgianna finds the Black Sheep pub where she will meet all the characters from the previous book.
There are several absolutely hysterical scenes involving cakes, a parrot, a monkey and chickens. Lots of chickens.
There is a race through the streets of London and we meet King George.
All in all a delightful book. Be sure and read Lady Charlotte always gets her man first.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the EARC. This is my honest opinion and I highly recommend it.

I requested an early copy of this book based on the description (and let's be real, that cover is charming), but I quickly realized that it's a sequel! This book stands alone, but it takes us back to the world of Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, a book I loved. It was wonderful to revisit this cast of characters. What makes this book especially interesting to me, a historical romance fan, is that it's set in the 1700s. We get talk of politics, hair, makeup, and fashion from that era (as opposed to the more popular regency era).

This story moves on to a new couple, Georgina and Alexander. Georgiana has suffered through a few social seasons and is content to spend her days excavating land she inherited. Her father, now passed away, raised her to love antiquities. She has written articles and uncovered artifacts, but shares them with the world using her cousin Percy's name. Percy even gives speeches as her when in London. As far as the world knows, he's the antiquarian.

Alexander is the brother of the main female character from the first book. He was born with a clubbed foot and suffered through brutal treatments as a child, as his father was desperate to "fix" him. When he went away to school, he was bullied relentlessly and learned to adopt a happy, unaffected attitude.

The humor and whimsey I remember from the first book is back and some action happens at the coffeehouse that serves as a meeting point for characters. You'd think that the presents of a parrot and monkey would take this into farce territory, but there are so many other topics that keep this from being silly - smuggling, the role of women in society, disabilities, and the obsession with linage in English society at the time are all dealt with. The love story is sweet and a little steamy at times (maybe three peppers?).

I did enjoy this book, but it was a bit too slow for me. I usually read historical romances with mystery elements in one day, but with this one, it took me a few weeks.

This is an irresistible historical rom-com that blends adventure, mystery, and a sizzling opposites-attract romance. Georgina and Alexander’s dynamic is pure magic, with their witty banter, clashing personalities, and undeniable chemistry keeping readers hooked from start to finish. I loved Georgina’s determination and cleverness, which set her apart from typical historical heroines, while Alexander’s reluctance to get involved only adds to the tension and fun. The blend of scandalous mystery and swoony romance makes it an equally thrilling and passionate read. I would definitely be recommending it to the HR lovers.

3.5 stars rounded up

Georgina Harrington is an antiquities scholar forced to publish as her cousin Percy because she’s a woman. When she digs up a gold mask for Percy to present at an Antiquities Society, he goes missing. Percy's best friend Alexander Lovett (twin brother of Charlotte from 'Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man') is considered an embarrassment by his abusive father for being born with a club foot. Left in lifelong pain and disfigurement after being forced to undergo corrective surgeries, Alex likes adventure, especially curricle racing. The two team up to find Percy while also told they're being forced to marry by Georgie’s half-brother and Alex’s father.

This was a lot of fun, I adored Georgie and Alex. The two of them were perfect together, her a blue stocking and he a man of action and adventure. Alex is a sweetheart who supports and encourages Georgie and values her as an equal. I loved all the gang from The Black Sheep and found the prank about the chooks hilarious. However, there were times I felt that the pace lagged with too much time on the spice instead of solving the mystery (hence my rating). I love that they had an instant attraction, but plot-wise I think a slow burn would’ve been stronger given one of the central conflicts was that they were being forced to marry by their families.

A fun historical romp com with action, adventure and mystery. I look forward to more stories from the Black Sheep gang.

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

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

I LOVED this book! It was a bit slow in the beginning but then boom I was hooked!! I finished it in one sitting! My first by this author but will not be my last!!

I have been on a historical romance reading kick lately, especially interested in ones with a mystery element, so this should have checked all the boxes for me. Unfortunately, I just didn't care for the writing style and just found it to be a bit boring.

Building on some of the characters introduced in “Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man”, this book’s couple is Charlotte’s twin brother Alexander, heir to the Duke of Falcondale and Georgiana Harrington, step sister to the Earl of Craie. Georgie is an independent young woman with a passionate interest in antiquities as was her father. In fact, she has discovered what might be a burial site for an ancient warrior king with artifacts to prove it. As a woman, her intellectual discoveries could not be presented under her name, so she enlists her cousin Percy to pretend that he’s the archaeologist-antiquarian. He’s kind of a wastrel, so it’s a struggle to keep her secrets. When Georgie digs up a warrior mask so adorned that it must have belonged to a king, she must give it to Percy to present to the Antiquarian Society as his discovery. While in London to make the presentation, Percy has a grand time proclaiming to everyone that the mask belonged to King Arthur and he and the mask mysteriously disappear before he can make the presentation. Alexander, who was born with a club foot is an embarrassment to his parents and has been bullied, belittle and underestimated his entire life. As outsiders, Georgie and Alexander seem to understand each other and join together to find Percy and the mask. As they encounter dangerous people and situations, sparks fly……

This book mixes likeable characters and an intriguing plot for a fun read. The darker and more dramatic aspects of the plot are balanced out with a lot of silliness and humor (not all of which was my cup of tea, but it was still fun!). It wasn’t a five-star read for me because there are some distracting anachronisms - not the least of which how much time an unmarried gentleman and lady spend together alone and making out. The ending also felt rather rushed and over-the-top, but it was still satisfying. I enjoyed this book and I believe other fans of historical romantic mystery (with a dash of humor) will enjoy it as well. I give it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions. This review will be posted on Amazon and Goodreads closer to the book’s publication date.

While not a bad book I must admit I struggled to stay involved with this one at times.Not sure why, as much of the plot of stolen artifacts and such is usually a good read. Still though, would recommend as it kept my interest to see how it ends.

Charming! Georgina is a spinster who spends her time digging for historical artifacts on her property. Her cousin, Percy, helps her bring her discoveries to light and when he goes missing, Georgina suspects others are after the treasures she has discovered. Enter Alexander, Percy's friend. Alexander agrees to help Georgina find Percy but he can't help but fall in love with Georgina in the process.

This was sweet - Georgina and Alexander are a lovely match. I think this works well as a standalone as I did not read the first novel in this series and there is enough context provided to catch up quickly. I did feel like there were too many characters but overall, this is an enjoyable read and I look forward to the next installment.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case is an irresistible blend of mystery, romance, and wit, with all the excitement of a great adventure and the chemistry of a perfect opposites-attract couple. The tension between Georgina and Alexander builds beautifully, with every moment crackling with emotion, wit, and that undeniable pull. The plot, full of scandal and suspense, keeps you on the edge of your seat, while the romance makes your heart race. It’s a delightful, swoony ride from start to finish!

I had enjoyed the first book in this series and was engaged with what was happening in this story. It worked with the first book and had that humor that I enjoyed overall. The characters continued to feel like they were supposed to and was glad everything worked. Violet Marsh always does a great job in this type of book and am excited for more.