I had just recently read another ARC that was a historical romance in this same time frame, and so it worked out perfectly because I was already in the mindset. I am starting to love a good historical romance. This book was so much fun to read, and I LOVED Isobell and Viola, truly the comedic relief we all need. I also thought the Jasper and Jane with no surname had such a realistic now day romance with random arguments, past trauma that needs to be worked through, etc, which is always nice to read something more realistic. The end for me was so fun with the twist. Everyone loves a good prince charming rescue, but why not get to suddenly rescue yourself? There wasn't really anything I did not love about this book and would definitely pick it up from the store if I saw it on the shelf. Thanks so much to Entangled Publishing for letting me read this book!!

This book has mystery, romance, drama and villains! It is very sweet and just a little spicy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could not put it down!

The title caught my eye, " A Lady Would Know Better" than what!? Looking at the cover, I had some ideas, but they were incorrect. Jasper Maycott, Earl of Belhaven and his family can't seem to catch a break. Chapter after chapter as their story was pieced together, my heart broke. Just when you wonder what other challenges this family will face, they find an unconscious woman in the snow. A young woman that needs to be saved, Jasper is up to the task and makes it his mission to help her. Little is known about this new guest in their home. As the story continues, we see the stern, angry, closed off and suspicious Jasper change. He becomes playful, attentive, and possessive. This confuses and shocks both Jasper and the young woman. As they try to uncover the mystery behind this new guest, we get little glimpses of her character. She's sarcastic, bold, fiesty, witty, and flirtatious. At times they seem to know what the other is thinking without uttering a single word, yet there's still so much they need to discover. I loved the side characters and all their quirks. I didn't want to put this book down. I wanted and needed the answers just as bad as the characters did. I'm hoping we'll get another book about this family in the future. Definitely a fan!

This is a sweet book that dives deep and hits you right in the feels! I read this rather quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it. The main characters are very cute together and I adore the side characters as well. This story handles grief, learning to love again and overcoming your fears. It gave me Bridgerton vibes and I love the found family. If you're a fan of historical romance then this is for you. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

Bridgerton lovers this book is perfect for you. Jasper comes upon “Jane” in the snow, having fallen from her horse. After muttering a vague plea, Jasper jumps to help her.. in the most cool and collected way. That is who he is, collected and caring for others, not always himself. Having dealt with so much loss in a short time, Jasper is weary, not wanting to do things to make himself happy. Which can be seen as a problem because Jane begins to break down his walls. They are both very cautious, especially since she has no recollection of who she is/what she has going on. Jasper (and family) and Jane kept working through exercises to help jog her memory, some proving successful! The excitement of learning her story kept me reading and it did not disappoint. I couldn’t put this down!

This was a fun, cozy read that dealt with deeper issues. I connected with both the main characters, Jane and Jasper, and the side characters. Each character was unique in their perspective within the story added depth and flavor. This story deals with grief and finding yourself again when lost in it. Also, having the courage to love again. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, it had lighter moments that were funny and warm, vulnerable moments as well.

Check this book out, I think you'll love it!

I'm so thankful I got approved for this ARC, because it was there at a time when I really needed the comfort it provided.
A Lady Would Know Better is, at its heart, a story about people learning to live with grief and find the light on the other side.
Jane, even when she has no memory of her past, is strong and full of conviction. Jasper, on the other hand, has let grief consume him so fully that he's lost himself. Watching these two challenge each other at every turn while falling in love was wonderful. The plot also had enough twists and turns to keep me reading for hours. The rest of the characters were wonderful, and I would absolutely love to see more of them in the future, along with updates about the endeavor the women embark on at the end of the book.
I can't recommend this book enough to historical romance fans. It's witty, engaging, and full of heart.

Thank you to Entangled publishing and Netgalley for the ARC.

I imagine many of us feel like Jasper after a worldwide pandemic, we’re feeling loss, grief, and are figuring out how to move on. A connection I unexpectedly made while reading ‘A Lady Would Know Better’.

At times ‘A Lady Would Know Better’ was like a Julia Quinn or Evie Dunmore read. But, hear me out. Initially this book had me hooked, a big family, a grand house at Christmas time, a mysterious heroine who’s suffering from amnesia. It was all set up, but it just kind of plateaued. The twists needed to come in sooner. I kind of wanted to take parts of the story and move it around.

Yes, the story progressed, but sometimes took steps backwards with the push and pull of Jane and Jasper. I understand the need to build tension but for me there wasn’t a ‘zing’ or ‘spark’. I enjoyed the mystery of finding the real identity of Jane/Hetty and it’s a solid read. I know readers will eagerly be waiting for each of the Maycott siblings to get their own books (Helena’s book is going to be fabulous, I know it).

Overall, I’ll give this three 3.5 stars. Thank you Entangled Publishing for providing the ARC.

If you enjoy period dramas or historical romance I think this book is going to be a great fit for you!

The author incorporated some of my favorite tropes and crafted a really interesting and enjoyable storyline. The plot was cute, sweet, emotional and at times definitely kept me guessing.

I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

Thank you Emma Theriault, Net Galley and Entangled Publishing LLC for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for gifting me with an E-ARC of this sweet romance novel. It most certainly is swoon worthy and I enjoyed each character! This was just the HEA I needed to snuggle up by the fire with. There is the feeling that more stories could evolve from all the different characters, Viola and Izzie captured my heart!

4.25 stars

Binged this rather quickly. I enjoyed the story, especially the MMC's family. The side characters were definitely where this book shone. Plus, bonus kitten.

Recommended.

Adorable book that wrestles with heavy topics (grief and treatment of women) in a low stakes setting. I love the portrayal of a head injury/amnesia, the found family aspect was well done, and the romance was sweet.

The family's Bridgerton-like dynamic has me suspecting (and hoping!) that we will get other stories for the other siblings soon... looking forward to it!

I enjoyed this book overall. I did feel the first half was a bit repetitive with the back and forth between the FMC and MMC but I really enjoyed the mystery aspect and the last half of the book was great. My favorite characters were Viola and Adelaide. Overall, a sweet love story.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for this ARC! I couldn’t put it down and finished in one session!

What a sweet historical romance! An unexpected romance begins between a grumpy Earl who has had more than his fair share of loss and Jane, a woman found in the woods unconscious and without any of her memories. This was a journey through grief, love, found family with a touch of mystery, Jane Austen references set in the regency era.

I truly felt for the characters and loved seeing the emotional growth for each of them. I hope we will get a sequel potentially focusing on a different sibling. There is still so much to explore in this world and I’m not too sure I want to be done with “Jane” and Jasper!

This book was so good….that I finished it in one reading session. It’s a sweet historical romance that has quite a few twists and turns. A grumpy Earl meets a woman, Jane, unconscious without any memories. There’s so many references to Jane Austen and common tropes are love and found family.

Seeing the emotional growth of the characters was honestly what got me. I’d love to see more books by Emma that explore this world!

Thank you netgalley and entangled publishing for the arc! I really enjoyed reading this sweet historical romance book! It was a little bit of a romance mystery style and was overall a very sweet read. Set during the winter time, was a perfect book for the start of the chilly season!