The Cloverton Charade is the first book I have read written by Sarah E. Ladd. It was a captivating story.

The character development was good. I enjoyed getting to know Olivia (in the ARC I received that was the FMC name, looks like it might have gotten changed), and Lucas. As well as all the other characters.

The storyline and setting were fun. I enjoyed the Regency timeline and the estate setting. It made for a fun adventure. Trying to figure out what happened with the antiquities.

The romance was sweet and nothing over the top.

Faith element was a little bit light.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

A fun story full of twists and turns and mystery. It has sprinkles of romance throughout and is such a sweet read. I really enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed this book. It had enough twists and turns that kept it interesting. Not just another regency romance but a nice bit of mystery weaved in with a sprinkle of suspense. I highly recommend this book.

this was not enough romance for me unfortunately but I also liked the story set up as well. so a imxed review, good story but not eh best romacne book for me.

I was able to listen to the Cloverton Charade with an ARC copy from netgalley. The book is a quick listen and contains some very intriguing historical details about the world of historical acquisitions. I did like the history, but the story overall didn't hold my attention well.

I love getting swept away by Sarah's regency novels. I love that it was 2 middle class people, Romeo/Juliet, with mystery entwine, and a happy ending.

I highly recommend @sarahladdauthor book, The Cloverton Charade! I raved about it a few weeks ago, and I still love it just as much. This regency romance has a touch of mystery that keeps you intrigued, but it’s not overwhelming. I finished the audiobook and found the narrator delightful—she did an amazing job with the accents!

I really enjoyed the back-and-forth between Olivia and Lucas as they navigated their feelings, especially since they started out as enemies (or so they thought). “I have a confession” 🤭 IYKYK! It was wonderful to see them rise above the conflicts their fathers created and respect each other for who they really are. Overall, I adored this book and would happily listen or read it again. If you love regency era stories, definitely give it a try!

It dragged in the middle. The plot twist at the end was good, though, because I didn't see it coming. The fmc was hard to like, though. I didn't really like her personality. The narration of the audio book was really good.


This ARC was given to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I read a lot of regency novels, and I loved how this one had a different take. The main character is from the working class, working as an antiquity specialist, undercover as an upper class member of society at a house party.

When Alicia is asked to attend the party and secretly assess the antiques of the household, she does not intend to run into her family’s rival, also in attendance. When unexpected findings come amount, she and her rival, Lucas, come together to determine the mystery around the antiques being assessed.

I loved watching Alicia find her place and her worth. I also really enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery. It took me a while to figure it out! If you like regency romance mixed with a mystery, you may like this one.

I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narration. At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about the narrator chosen, but as the book went on the narrator grew on me and I no longer thought about who was reading, I just enjoyed the story.

I really enjoy listening to clean Regency mysteries, and this one by Sarah E. Ladd did not disappoint. The mystery presented is that someone is forging Chinese antiquities from an esteemed collection of a private owner. Olivia is a young woman who trained under her father in the antiquities business, until he died a few years ago. Olivia is asked by the widow of the collector to evaluate her own personal collection during a house party. Once at the house party, Olivia runs across Lucas, the son of her father’s former partner who was asked by the heir to evaluate the collection for sale. While at first Olivia is hesitant to talk with Lucas, she quickly decides he is trust worthy and they share their suspicions about the forged pieces. Together they solve the mystery and fall in love in the process. I wholeheartedly recommend this audiobook narrated by Jude Mason.

Great Regency featuring two antique dealers. I didn’t know the trade was a thing in the early 19th century, but it stands to reason. It is the conclusion to the Houses of Yorkshire series, and I have enjoyed all of them.

Jude Mason narrated this book like many others, and she does a great job. Thanks to the publisher for granting the request for this title.

I really enjoyed this book! I kept trying to find ways to listen to just one more chapter, so I could see what would happen next! The two main characters were so likable, and I found myself rooting for them to solve the mystery and end up together!

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher!

A fun regency historical fiction, clean romance! Alice and Lucas, both art antiquity dealers from two different families with a past business connection, happen to find themselves at a house party- both with the purpose of secretly evaluating a collection. As they soon find they out, they will have to work together to figure out why the pieces don’t seem to be as authentic as they are supposed to be. The audiobook was great- loved the narrator- easy to listen to!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC of the audiobook! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have mixed thoughts on this read. Overall, I really enjoyed the story line and characters and for a first by this author for me - I'd read her again. I enjoy historical fiction reads but this time period (Regency era) is one I don't tend to read - more so watch on occasions. So, I found myself, having a harder time connecting at first and by the middle of the story, I was connected and did enjoy. The narrator did a great job of being truly in that time period then just "reading" the story. I wasn't aware that this was book 3 in the series, however, it read like a stand alone read.

This was my first Sarah Ladd novel and I enjoyed it. A little bit of drama and intrigue. I liked the tie in of the information on antiquities.

A house party in Regency England provides the perfect opportunity for two rival antiquity brokers to scope out a potentially valuable collection while trying to keep their attraction at bay.

Alicia Brannon's knowledge of antiquities is unparalleled, having learned everything she needs to know from her broker father. She longs to use that knowledge to make a future for herself, but as a woman, her options are limited . . . until the day a former client, who happens to be the previous mistress of Cloverton Hall, approaches Alicia about evaluating an obscure, private collection. But there is a catch: the evaluation must be conducted in secrecy to prevent the widow's nephew, the new master of Cloverton Hall, from having knowledge of it. Alicia sees this as her one and only chance to prove her worth, so she agrees to attend a house party at Cloverton Hall and conduct the evaluation covertly.

The younger son of England's foremost antiquities purveyor, Lucas Avery represents the future of his family business. When he learns that the new master of Cloverton Hall intends to liquidate his deceased uncle's impressive collection, Lucas is determined to be the broker who oversees the sale. The new master of Cloverton Hall invites Lucas to a house party on the estate, during which time he will have full access to the collection. Lucas jumps at the opportunity, for if successful, he stands to make a great deal of money, as well as solidify his family's future.

Alicia and Lucas both arrive at the house party under the guise of guests and quickly recognize each other as business rivals, raising their suspicions. After they conduct their individual assessments, it becomes clear to them both that some of the pieces in the collection are counterfeit. They reluctantly join forces to understand the scope of the deception. As their work brings them closer together, an undeniable bond begins to form. Then when one of the most famous pieces in the collection is broken during the house party, everyone is a suspect. Both Alicia and Lucas must decide how much they are willing to risk not only their professional reputations but also their hearts.

Confession- I love Sarah Ladd's books.
This was excellent! A well done clean historical suspense/romance.
The story centers around Olivia and Lucas.
There were quite a few side characters that honestly could have their own book.
Both grew up in the Antiques world. Their father's were partners and evaluated, sold and sold antiques for a living. They were some type of friends as children. At some point their fathers split the business and not on good terms.
Current day- Lucas is invited to evaluate and sell all the antiques in the home otherwise the new owner will not be able to afford not only the house but everything.
Olivia is invited by the owners aunt to come and evaluate and price her antiques collection.
Interesting enough both don't want Lucas and Olivia to let people know why there are there (probably because that would wreck the image of wealth ).
Olivia has alot to prove. Her father has passed and her uncle took over the business he rarely lets her assist any more..
She wants to prove she is the expert in this field even if she is a woman.
Lucas is nearly broke and not only needs to show that he's the authority in antiques but he needs the money. They reconnect and magic happens …. And suspense , drama , love and more,
Awesome!!!

I really enjoyed this one! Definitely different for a “regency romance.” It’s part intriguing antiquities and part slow-building romance as Olivia and Lucas meet again at a house party that neither really belong at. They both have a goal to accomplish, but quickly realize that their goals might conflict, yet their interests are so similar. I love the way their relationship builds over more than just looks and glances, but interests and conversations and a shared history. It felt authentic and sweet. The narrator did a good job as well, and made the audiobook version that much better.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a delightful novel filled with intrigue, light romance and all things Regency. Lucas and Olivia are hired by two different family members to secretly evaluate the worth of a collection. They are invited as houseguests to a party. The characters are memorable. The villains were a surprise to me, kept me guessing. The narration was 3 star, because of this it took me a while to start enjoying the book. I’m looking forward to more books by this author. I was blessed with a review audio copy of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving my review. .

REVIEW
I enjoyed this one! It held my attention consistently from start to finish, and I absolutely loved that the main characters were in the business of antiques! That was so interesting to me, and I appreciate the research that the author must have put into it. There were plenty of details to make it feel believable and real. There were a couple of fairly minor things I didn't love, but I could see myself reading more books by Sarah Ladd and audiobooks narrated by Jude Mason.

CONTENT
😘🙊🍷🤕All mild or N/A

BOTTOM LINE
Even if you haven't read the other books in the series (I haven't), this one was an enjoyable read on its own!

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Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC!

What a delight of a book! If you're itching for a rivals-to-lovers Regency romance with a dash of antiquities shenanigans thrown in, look no further. Also perfect as a palate cleaner in between books dealing with heavier topics.