I adore historical fiction and Emma Theriault has an absolute hit on her hands. This novel had the cornucopia of historical romance theme delights and I feasted on this tale!

I enjoyed this sweet historical romance, full of mystery and family and British society country life.

THOUGHTS 💭
🩵 “Jane” is found in the snow with no memories; the Maycott family (led by the dapper, closed off Earl of Belhaven) takes her in and nurses her back to health, hoping her memories will return.
🩵 There are parts of Jane that are so her that she can’t forget them, which I loved; she’s sassy and stubborn in droves.
🩵 Despite trying to close himself off to avoid further heartbreak, Jasper’s suffering has led to incredible empathy for those around him. He’s too cautious and too much of a gentleman… until he isn’t. 😉
🩵 I love when characters try their hardest to stay away from one another, but just can’t. The push and pull between “Jane” and Jasper was palpable.
🩵 I love the supportive, welcoming, loving family that Jane found herself in. The Maycotts, and their group of friends, are good people, despite (or maybe because of) the losses they recently experienced.
🩵 I will admit that I felt some intense frustration towards the end of the book. There are moments you just want to S H A K E characters and I’m still mad about some decisions that were made. 😡 Thankfully, there was a HEA and I did end up enjoying how this book concluded.

Thanks so much to Emma Theriault, Entangled Publishing, and Amara for the ARC of this book!

A beguiling story.
A lady with amnesia and an Earl overburdened with grief are drawn together after she is thrown from her horse and he finds her in a snowstorm. Having lost his fiancée, parents and older brother to scarlet fever, Jasper has vowed not to love again but is helpless in the pull a stranger has over his senses. As he blows hot and cold with ‘Jane’, she in her turn knows that without knowing who she is, she could bring scandal to the family who have taken her in. A story dealing with grief, memories and danger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was hooked by this book from the first few chapters. The amount of trauma that the poor Earl of Bellhaven and his family have been through is almost funny, but unfortunately, not improbable or impossible. I thought the way that the grief that many of the characters are facing and their physical and emotional scars were handled was incredibly graceful and empathetic. I loved the development of the main characters' relationship, though at times the pulling back frustrated me. The depth of understanding they each had of the other and the clarity of their communication (most of the time) more than made up for it, though. The tropes and inversions thereof felt incredibly modern, but also respectful of the story and the time period - they didn't feel gratuitously radical. The ending had a few twists in store that truly surprised me, all wrapped up in a very happy ending. A very enjoyable read.

It has been awhile since I have read a historical romance but I'm very happy and grateful to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this title and the premise of the story. Damsel in distress rescued by grumpy cut off MMC on his estate found to have amnesia and there journey to restore her memory and heal his heart. Such a fun read! Great for fans of the Bridgerton Series!

A big thanks to Entangled publishing for the arc.

I have not read a historical regency romance in quite a while and this one was an absolutely fun enjoyable read. The premise starts out with our main fmc, Jane, being rescued by Jasper, the mmc, out in cold and with amnesia. As Jane tries to gain back her lost memories she starts to make new one with the Jasper and his family. The witty banter between the characters was so fun and I enjoyed that Jasper had depth to his character and had been in love before. While the story could have been a little shorter, it dragged on in a couple of places it was a fairly fast paced read.

Read if you are looking for something to have in-between all the Bridgerton seasons.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

When the Earl of Belhaven discovers an unconscious woman on his grounds he knows immediately he must help her. What he didn’t bargain for was to have his hands full with a woman who has no memory of who she is or where she came from. Jasper has experienced the loss of his parents, brother, and fiancée and to avoid pain he has closed himself off from the rest of his family, but he can’t help be drawn to the mysterious woman who has come into their lives.

The novel starts off interestingly enough, but the push/pull between Jane and Jasper really slows down the pacing and after a while just becomes frustrating and repetitive. We don’t get many meaningful moments between the two, and I didn’t quite feel the chemistry between them. I did enjoy Jasper’s family and the way they enveloped Jane into the fold. This family has had a lot of loss, yet they band together in a loving way. It was also lovely how welcoming and supportive they were of Jane. Things do pick up at the end, but it felt like an eternity getting there. Overall an okay read.

I greatly enjoyed reading this whimsical and cozy historical romance with elements of Pride and Prejudice and other works by Jane Austen. A Lady Would Know Better follows a damsel in distress who is unsure of who she is after an unfortunate head injury. We follow Jane as she is saved by the Maycotts, a wealthy aristocrat family and watch as they attempt to piece her life together and avoid a scandal in the process. This book has mystery, intrigue, passion, loss and forbidden romance, perfect for any adult historical romance lover.

I liked that from the first chapter, we are sucked right into the action when Jasper, the Earl of Belhaven and his family discover Jane on the road. "He pulled her closer to him, desperate to ascertain if she was still breathing." There is not a dull moment in this book, as it is filled with drama, tension and witty banter from the entire family. The Maycotts are a host funny but unique characters, from little Violet who is desperate for attention and love to Helena who is a calm and steady presence and often a voice of reason for the entire family. I found myself laughing and crying with the family as they navigate their situation. And of course, I found my own unease growing as tensions continued to rise when unexpected guests arrive in Belhaven. Our main character Jane is both soft and fierce and is desperate to piece together her former life, even if it places her in danger..."Then her luminous gray eyes open just long enough for her to plead, don't let them get me. '" It is instantly made her loveable and I was eager to learn more about her character and her heart. And if this wasn't enough, there is an undeniable tug between Jane and Jasper that becomes increasingly harder to ignore as the days pass. The Earl of Belhaven has been closed off to everyone around him, including his family and it was enjoyable to watch as he is forced to change who he's become in order to protect the ones he loves.

The only downside to this book was that it was fairly predictable. There were alot of different characters introduced in the middle of the story and I became confused at who was who. But, I found it did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.

Overall, I am glad I was given the opportunity to read this wonderful story. It was cozy, warm and perfect for Winter weather a coffee and a cozy chair. This book is perfect for fans of Jane Austen or those who are looking for an easy historical romance to sink their teeth in. I urge you to check out A Lady Would Know Better!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review. All my opinions are my own.

*ARC REVIEW*

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After reading this book, I was completely sold on historical/regency romance! I never found myself reading this genre until this book came along and I knew I had to give it a go as soon as I seen the cover. Now I can gladly say, historical romance has become a favorite genre of mine!!! 😍

This story was so captivating and I loved how the author created such a mystery surrounding “Jane”, our FMC. I loved turning each page and learning just a bit more about these wonderful characters and seeing them all interact with each other.

Jasper Maycott, Earl of Belhaven, had me intrigued from the very get go! A tragedy leaves him with emotional wounds and the responsibility of having to care for his younger siblings.

Jasper also had me swooning when he finds our “Jane” in the snow with no memory as to who she is. He decides to bring her back with him and tries to help and recover her lost memories. For all he knew, she could be betrothed to another or even a conwoman. I also loved reading about the family aspect of it all and found myself completely relating to the Maycott sisters and their love for literature!

This is definitely a slow burn romance that will leave you wanting more! I absolutely loved getting to ARC read this one and look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

Thank you so much to Entangled Publishing, NetGalley and Emma Theriault for providing me with this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review! 🫶🏻
*Opinions are my own*

This book was way, way, way too long. I had to DNF around 50-60% of the way through it. It seemed so repetitive and redundant, the time frame of it all was so confusing, and it just seemed very unrealistic at times. I wanted to love this book so badly, but just could not bring myself to do so.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC/Entangled: Amara for the arc!

This is a light, mysterious love story set in the late 1800s. It was a bit longer than anticipated, but it is worth the read.
The young Earl and his sisters encounter a young lady unconscious in the snow one evening. Once she awakens, they find she has no memory of who she is or where she came from. The story then centers around Jane, who tries to discover who she is and what she may have been running from while trying her best not to fall for the young Earl.
This story was full of mystery, humor, and love. I truly enjoyed reading every moment of their story and wish to know more about the lives of the rest of the siblings.

I knew when I read that this book was a mix of Jane Austen and Bridgerton, I was in for a fun read. Add in a woman with amnesia found unconscious in the snow and a grieving family, and you get A Lady Would Know Better. I loved that the FMC “Jane”was quick-witted and strong, even though she didn’t know anything about her past, including her own name. But what I loved the most was watching how Jane found a way to bring the entire family living in Mulgrave Hall back to life. Like Bridgerton and Jane Austen, Jane is required to follow all of the rules of society to ensure she isn’t ruined, which isn’t so easy with Jasper invading her every thought. I won’t provide any spoilers, so I will just say that this has a mystery, lots of love, and was a really fun read. I think it will be very popular for people who enjoy romances set in this time period!

A Lady Would Know Better was a fun read. I really liked both of the main characters, Jasper and "Jane". The story begins with Jasper finding Jane half frozen to death and when she comes to, she has lost her memory. Jasper takes her in to help her but has his suspicions about her origins all while still in the throes of his own grief. The premise of this book was great however the tension between the two was a little too much. I felt like the story could have been shorter as well.

Huge thanks to @entangled_publishing and @emmalynn for the ARC of Emma Theriault’s historical romance, A Lady Would Know Better.

While we keep hearing that historical romance is “dead” I know I’m not alone in refusing to accept this! Let me know in the comments if you’re a HissyRoNo fan and your faves!

This romp of a romance pubs January 28, 2025, which means if you’re in Canada, you can buy it during the GST/HST tax break and save some money!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading ALWKB; strong female characters, a family of siblings who are devoted to each other, shenanigans, mystery….

Readers should be aware that grief is very present in the book; all deaths are off page and before the book starts, but they are referenced. Be gentle with your heart if you choose to read this book.

Emma writes so well - even amidst the themes of grief and loss, there is so much humour. She writes her characters with care, making them fully dimensional (even when the FMC is dealing with amnesia!) and this made me root for the FMC and MMC while also not-so-secretly hoping we get stories for the siblings so we can spend time with each of them.

If you enjoyed Duchess Material, Ne’er Duke Well, or Hot Earl Summer, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

For having a brightly colored illustrated cover, we sure do start the story in lots of tragedy. Jasper is an earl who has been in mourning for over a year because his village was ravaged by scarlet fever and he lost his fiancee, parents, and older brother to the illness. He’s doing his best to keep it all together, even if that means he’s a stern and grumpy bastard to his remaining family. And then they find an injured and unconscious woman down the lane and bring her to the safety of their manor house. Waking up with no memory of herself or how she was injured, the family have named the woman Jane. And Jasper and Jane have almost instant chemistry with some flirty bickering. It’s a bit of a mystery to figure out her identity, and we mostly spend the book with a push-and-pull of Jasper’s emotions. See, he’s trying his best to stay away from Jane, but it’s not working, so then he feels conflicted and guilty. I did enjoy his slew of meddling sisters and how they instantly become attached to Jane during her stay. A nice mix of angst and drama here.

Personally felt like this book was wayyyyyy too long for a romance!! Almost 400 pages. Just felt like it kinda dragged on.

This was an entertaining amnesia trope historical romance that an interesting cast. It didn't massively stand out to me, but it's a solid mainstay for fans of the genre.

3.5/5⭐️
Due to the unfortunate losses in his family, Jasper is now Earl of Belhaven. While he copes with grief, he continues to care for his family and the members of the nearby community. To his surprise, he finds “Jane” injured and unconscious on one of his outings.

With Jane suffering from amnesia, she continues to live in his home (along with his sisters and aunt) as she recuperates. Their chemistry is blazing hot but Jasper vacillates between hot and cold towards Jane.

As the mystery behind Jane’s identity is slowly revealed, my heart ached for Jane who had been badly treated. The ending was a beautiful one with Jane striving to make a change to improve others’ lives.

Loved this and sped through it. The author does a wonderful job with characterization and alongside the romance, I felt propelled by the revelation of who Jane was. Charming, slow burn, and fun, with a deep thread of grief processing that I really enjoyed. I'm excited for the other books in this series.

Thank you so much to the publisher for the opportunity to read this title early. I cannot wait to dive in. Review to come!