A Lady Would Know Better is definitely for fans of Bridgerton - with similar family bonds and shared trauma. I really hope this is the start of a series on all of the siblings and their friends/lives and search for love. I liked Jasper and Jane (I will not reveal her name), the story of amnesia was fun if not a little cliche. Solid start to a series.

Thank you @entangled_publishing and @netgalley for my #gifted copy of this book!

Would you believe it if I said this was my first ever historical romance? 😱🙈 It’s just not a genre that I ever really have a strong pull to read, but this one sounded so cute and the cover is so bright and fun!

Overall, I enjoyed this book. But I will say, I struggled through the middle. It was very slow and repetitive, and I struggled to find the desire to pick the book up and keep reading.

But even so, I enjoyed the characters and seeing Jasper’s growth throughout. I just think the slow burn was too slow and that made the ending feel rushed. The story is well written, though, and the likability of the characters means I’m excited to read about the other siblings’ stories!

I also thought the amnesia and mystery surrounding that was well crafted and kept me wondering what happened to our FMC. At the end, though, she starts to act really naive and started to drive me a little crazy with her lack of awareness. Thankfully, it’s not a major thing and it doesn’t appear anywhere else in the book, but it did lower my opinion of her.

This was a fun one and I’m glad I read it! I just wish the middle had either a little more going on or parts taken out to move it along.

I adored A Lady Would Know Better! Set in Surrey in 1877, this story is packed with fabulous characters, a plot that twists enough to keep you guessing, and plenty of wit along the way. Jasper, the new Earl of Belghaven, enters this story heavily burdened with grief over the deaths of his parents, older brother, and fiancée from Scarlet Fever. He grew up as the second son, doesn’t feel either entitled to or capable of carrying the burden of the earldom and caring for his remaining siblings, and is generally miserable. Enter a mystery woman, whom he and his sisters find unconscious in the snow as they are trekking to visit their family’s graves. Of course, Jasper insists that it is his responsibility to return her to their home and care for her until she can be returned to her family. Not only is Jasper smitten pretty early on in the piece, though he tries his best not to be, but their guest turns out to be suffering from amnesia. With no idea who she is or where she has come from, Jasper and his family decide to create a background for her and, of course, as the story unfolds, it becomes more and more difficult to maintain the pretense. Jane, as the woman has chosen to be called, is a perfect match for Jasper though their possible disparity in rank and the chance that Jane could be affianced or married creates plenty of tension. This story is beautifully told. I loved the characters, the setting, and the way the plot unfolded. It held my interest from start to finish and I am keen to read more from Emma Theriault.

Perfect for fans of Martha Waters and Virginia Heath, Emma Theriault's A Lady Would Know Better is a delightful addition to the historical romance genre. With a bit of mystery, well-developed characters you can't help but like, and a budding (and a bit steamy) romance to root for, this book is a 5-star read!

This book is a sweet historical fiction romance. A young woman has an accident on property owned by the Earl of Belhaven (Jasper) and upon awakening she can't remember her name or anything about her life. Needing to call her something, they give her the name "Jane". The Earl’s family takes it upon themselves to care for her during her recovery and help her try to regain her memories.

Jasper and his family suffered significant losses just a year prior, and the house is just coming out of mourning. Jasper, in particular, chafes against his new role as Earl, a role he was never supposed to hold but undertakes nonetheless as is his duty. He’s closed himself away from any feelings, determined to stay that way forever.

But, hard as Jasper tries, he can’t fight his attraction to “Jane”. They are drawn to each other despite trying to fight it. Jasper and "Jane's" relationship develops slowly, building trust along the way. Despite his gruff exterior, Jasper is surprisingly gentle with Jane and finds himself instinctively wanting to protect her from harm. His broken heart starts to mend, little by little, and he credits "Jane" with this transformation. "Jane" fights her feelings for Jasper, understanding that she is most likely not a lady and therefore, can never have a relationship with him.

I enjoyed the couple's relationship journey, as well as the understanding, support, and antics of Jasper’s younger siblings. Add in Jasper’s friends during a house party and a society ball, and things go about as well as you’d imagine. When events take a dangerous turn, however, Jasper's friends and family jump to "Jane's" aid. Overall, this is a quick and easy read to spend an afternoon with.

I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Entangled Publishing. All opinions are my own.

I was very excited to read Canadian author, Emma Theriault’s first historical romance just published last month! … and when I started reading and found it to be an amnesia romance, I was stoked! (I have a secret weakness for amnesia with my MC’s!)

The story starts off with a brother and his sister find a mysterious woman unconscious on their land. They take her home to care for her and soon find out that she doesn’t remember anything, not even her name!

Soon sparks fly between Jasper, the Earl of Belhaven in the mysterious lady only known to them as “Jane”. Jane is attracted to Jasper, but weary of acting upon this romance when she doesn’t even know who she is, is she a lady or does she belong downstairs?

This was a fun and interesting romance centre around Jane trying to re-cover her memories and find herself all the while residing in the Earl’s home with his sisters and becoming enmeshed in their family life. I liked both the MC‘s, Jane and Jasper and found their connection enjoyable to see play out. The ensemble of Jasper‘s family was also great and I’m hoping there will be more stories featuring his sisters finding their own HEA’s! I also really loved the Viber inspiration. Emma took from classic lit like Jane Austin and Charlotte Brontë (Jane Eyre). You could also see a good likeness to the family dynamic in Bridgerton and other more modern historical romances.

After this fun intro into historical romance, I’m excited to see what Emma Theriault delivers up next! I do love adding another Canadian to my reading repertoire!

Loved this book and everything in it. The characters were funny and adorable, and the plot was so good. I read this book in a few hours and can't wait for the next one.

This book had me hooked from the moment a grumpy Earl stumbled upon a half-frozen, amnesiac woman in the snow. Jasper, the Earl of Belhaven, is minding his own business when he finds Jane, unconscious and nearly frozen solid. As soon as she wakes up, she manages to whisper a chilling plea: “Don’t let them get me.” And just like that, mystery, danger, and romance are all on the table.

From the start, Jasper and Jane have undeniable chemistry, but since this is Regency England, they can’t just ‘acknowledge’ their feelings like normal people. Instead, Jasper decides self-sabotage is the way to go, pulling back every time emotions start to stir. I adored their growing connection, though his constant hesitation had me wanting to throw a very proper, very historical shoe at him.

Thankfully, Jasper’s siblings and friends were there to lighten the mood, adding humor and chaos exactly when needed. The story moves quickly with short chapters and multiple POVs, making it an easy, engaging read.

Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable romance with mystery, tension, and just the right amount of humor. I will be ‘patiently’ (read: not patiently at all) waiting for the rest of the Maycott siblings to get their stories.

Thank you Entangled Publishing, the author and NetGalley for the gifted ebook ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

For those missing Bridgerton or who just love a good regency historical romance this one is a good choice. I love a good "duty meets fascination" romance and was hooked right from the premise. I had to know who "they" were, what happened to leave her as she was, and how it would all work out. Fast but enjoyable read.

As always I loved the discussion in the party room as well. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this story!

A story filled with as many smouldering glances as there are mysteries, this is a delight to read.

I had such high hopes for this book, and it exceeded every one of them. Jane and Jasper are now cemented in my brain as one of my favorite bookish couples, their relationship, watching it evolve, seeing they unwind the mysteries of Janes memories, it was just such a good book.

Now I will fully admit I've become a fan of historical fiction in the past few years so while it's comfortable to read there are always little things that surprise me and this book was full of those delightful little surprises I wasn't expecting.

If you're looking for a nice segway into the genre or if you love it and want something that will fufill all of your bookish wants, pick this book up and enjoy!!!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled and Emma for the arc!

This is a book outside of my general genre but I loved the tone and plot of the book so I dove right into this arc!

Romance in the regency era is such a vibe. I had a lot of fun diving into something different. It was an enjoyable rompy read with a lot of witty banter. My only complaint is sometimes long and sometimes repetitive. Other than that the world was worth it!

I received this book as an ARC

This was such a fun romance read, I loved the time period and characters.

While out for a walk, the Mulgrave siblings come across a women who is injured after falling off her horse. When she awakens she has no memory or who she is or where she has come from. The family tends to her injuries and tries to help her recover her memories.

The Mulgrave siblings are also still in mourning over losing their parents and brother, but the mysterious guest helps to heal in many ways and brings some new life into their home.

The story has a great setup with Jasper’s tragic situation and his saving the life of a mysterious lady. His family is filled with great characters. However the first twenty-two chapters are belabored and filled with anachronisms. The characters also know things about others thoughts and hidden deeds they shouldn’t. The conclusion felt like two fragmented endings smashed together.

Emma Theriault was a new author for me and I was really looking forward to reading this book after reading the description. I know a lot of readers really enjoy angst in stories and this book has it. The story is a good one and Jane/Hettie and Jasper are complex characters with an almost immediate bond. I enjoyed the book but had a couple of things that kept it from being a must read. There was just not a lot of dialogue with the many characters in the book. Jasper and ‘Janes’ thoughts were shared almost exclusively to any dialogue and I discovered I don’t enjoy it as must as witty dialogue among the characters. I feel there could have been some really fun discussions if they had just talked to each other. Second head scratcher for me was how gullible Hettie was with her family. The author gave an explanation for it but it seemed very contrary to her personality shown throughout the book. I know there’s plenty of people that will adore this book. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.

“A Lady Would Know Better” started off with quite an interesting premise. Finding a woman with slight amnesia in the snow, without a horse or any other person around, is a mysterious and near thrilling start to a story. Jasper Maycott finds “Jane” on his estate with a visible head injury, and she whispers “don’t let them get me” before losing consciousness in his arms. This leads to an honor-bound hosting of Jane in his home while he and his sisters work to help Jane remember who she is, and where she came from.

It was a promising premise that fell a little flat.

I appreciated Jasper and his sisters being a little progressive in their ideals throughout the story. It was clear that they respected Jane, and a woman’s right to be more than a doll on the arm of a worthy man. Even so, I didn’t believe in the love story that transpired between Jasper and Jane. It wasn’t built on much more than physical attraction, which they both felt pretty much immediately upon her waking up in Jasper’s house.

Perhaps a little more conversation, and less misunderstandings.

There are two instances where Jasper makes almost the same exact mistake, leading to Jane being hurt, but ultimately forgiving Jasper. When they’re together with others in the room, it feels like Jasper is too grumpy and she’s more than willing to poke at him. This is fine, but when they’re alone they don’t explore their commonalities enough. It didn’t feel like they knew enough about each other to declare love between them.

Final Thoughts

Jane’s whispered secret of “don’t let them get me” led me to believe there would be a little bit more danger surrounding Jane. The reveal of what she was initially running away from did not carry enough suspense, and Jane really could have shined a little stronger in those moments. Jane dismissed her gut instincts that things were going wrong, which was out of character for how she’s portrayed while living with Jasper.

“A Lady Would Know Better” was a light read, and enjoyable, but slightly off the mark for my personal preference.

A charming, snow-kissed romance with mystery, wit, and undeniable chemistry! Jasper’s grumpiness meets “Jane’s” spirited charm in a deliciously slow burn that feels like a mix of Austen and Bridgerton. Full of intrigue, banter, and longing glances—this one will keep your heart racing and your Kindle pages turning! ❄️❤️

Thoroughly enjoyed this historical romance set amongst the Ton. If you enjoy Jane Austen , Bridgerton or period set romances this book is for you. The banter and chemistry between Jasper and Jane are chefs kiss. I enjoyed the characters finding the way to each other and back to themselves. They both healed and grew❤️
Thank you Entangled Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I keep trying to read historical romance, and I just don’t think it’s really for me. I do *like* it, but I haven’t really read any that I *love*. This was another that I liked but didn’t love. And I don’t really have a reason for it, but it just didn’t entirely sweep me away. However, I have no other criticisms, and I think others who love historical romance will love this one. First, it’s written very well. And second, the characters are all so lovely. But the whole aspect of the FMC having amnesia, and not knowing who she is, is what may really reel others in, for third.

I loved the ending to this, but I don’t want to spoil it, so I can’t really say why. But if you’re a lover of historical romance, I would say to definitely pick this one up!

Emma Theriault's A Lady Would Know Better is a captivating historical romance that intertwines mystery and emotion. The story follows Jasper Maycott, the reluctant Earl of Belhaven, who discovers an injured woman with amnesia on his estate. Known only as Jane, she struggles to recall her past while forming bonds with Jasper and his family. Theriault's portrayal of Jane's strong spirit and the mystery surrounding her identity keeps you engaged in the story.

The romance between Jane and Jasper, however, feels somewhat rushed and lacks depth at times. Despite this, their interactions are filled with witty banter and palpable tension, making their relationship intriguing. The depiction of grief and healing is particularly poignant, adding emotional richness to the narrative.

While the central romance may not be entirely satisfying, the supporting characters, especially Jasper's siblings, are charming and well-developed. They add warmth and potential for future stories.

Thanks to NetGalley, Emma Theriault, & Entangled for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jasper Maycott, the Earl of Belhaven, and his siblings are locked away in their country estate after their world fell apart and they lost their parents and older brother. Together but separated by their grief, they're surviving day to day by not talking about it and stewing in their feelings. Until a walk on the grounds leads to the discovery of a bleeding and nearly frozen woman who asks Jasper, “Don’t let them get me.” 'Jane' woke up with no memory of who she is or her past, just a feeling of loss and the bearing of a lady. This unusual guest might just be the push the Maycotts, particularly Jasper, need to rejoin life and remember that love is always worth it.

You get instantly hooked into "Jane" and the Maycott's lives. The empathy is real and immediate because the characters practically breathe out of the pages. You want Jane to get her memory back and figure out a way to be with Jasper. You want the rest of the Maycott siblings to find joy and heal from their trauma because Theriault quickly makes it feel like you know them. She does a great job of laying down threads that leave you wanting more time with them so you can see them find happiness.

I was hooked by the plot and the characters; I just wish Theriault didn't constantly veer into maudlin, overwrought sentimentality. It is justified for the characters and what they're experiencing and what they went through to be feeling big emotions, but I'm not a fan of wordy descriptions of them that make a sentence into a paragraph. Whenever it takes an entire paragraph to describe how a character is feeling and the majority of the story is about the characters' feelings, it quickly gets old.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Entangled: Amara for the read!