As I progress with the reading, I find the over description of things to be too unbearable. The reason why this book is long is because of the unnecessary descriptions of random things.

Wonderful read about a talented artist with a mysterious past who is in need of help and the man who is outwardly stodgy but really warm, caring and generous. Easy to fall in love with the characters and his siblings are stories to look forward to.

I received an ARC of this excellent book and leaving my review voluntarily.

Constantia is working as an anonymous satirical cartoonist under the name "Miss C". When she feels threatened that someone knows who she is, she runs away. She is in an accident right in front of Alistair's bachelor home. After taking her in, Alister realizes this is the person responsible for the cartoons about him! Needing to go to his country estate, Alister takes her with him so she can recuperate from her accident. While spending time together, they find they each have redeeming qualities. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for my honest review.

A last minute twist only mildly altered what I had guessed, the revelation of Miss C’s secrets were good but not as thrilling as I hoped. I spent more time annoyed by either her unreasonable assumptions or the slow plodding pace of their not quite courtship. The sisters were the saving grace, I adore them and hope they continue to be featured. I think I liked the last two chapters the best which says something when they were mostly wrap ups and not the intended excitement sections. Spice was good but it’s a long trudge uphill to get to it. Only one bed trope appears but just to start the kindles of the slow burn. The longing could have been more smoldering.

This book was a lot of fun! It is very inspired by the movie You've Got Mail which made this a delightful read for me.

Constantia and Alistair were the perfect pairing. Their dynamic is entertaining and fun. I found the meet-cute disaster unique. The chemistry between these two was hot and the banter was witty. Seeing these two get to know each other past their facades was beautiful to read. I had a lot of fun with their romance.

The plot is fast paced and never dull. I was intrigued by the bit of suspense/mystery. I also thought Alistair's money issues were interesting too.

A great read if you love opposites attract, You've Got Mail and a bit of amnesia trope (but not in the way you think). A delightful historical romance. Can be read as a standalone.

My Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5

By now, I am used to the fact that there is no obstacle too insurmountable for this author's characters to overcome, but not only was this one was just entirely too far fetched even for me, but there was so little happening that often times I found myself bored while reading it.

To be honest, sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't have been better for Constantia to actually have gotten amnesia from her fall, that way we wouldn't have been subjected to her assumptions about Alistair & his friend (who was now married to one of her friends) every few chapters. Even once she started to get to know him, she still couldn't help but fall back on her old assumptions. I think I would have liked him to try and help her find out who she was (especially considering she didn't even have all of the answers to her own background).

But as it stands, we have Alistair - a broke peer living in a crumbling estate who needs to marry a wealthy woman immediately, and Constantia - a woman with potentially dangerous secrets and a gift for art. Alright, we can still get an interesting story from that right? And I mean there were times when the conversations between these two flowed smoothly, and I loved his sisters and what little interactions we got to see between them and Constantia while she was attempting to teach them to draw. I even liked the idea of Constantia (who has by this point realized she had feelings for Alistair) being commissioned by his aunt to paint his portrait so that she may take it back to Bristol with her to find him a wealthy heiress to marry.

It was at this point that the author could have chosen to double down on the theory that someone was chasing Constantia for nefarious purposes. They could have had the aunt take the drawing to Bristol and come back with a wealthy heiress or three in tow. Heck, they even could have had Alistair ask Constantia to paint his portrait and have the aunt and wealthy heiresses show up whilst it was being done. Instead, none of these things happened.

In fact, when it came time for the big reveal to happen, it was so anti-climatic that I felt disappointed to say the least. I was torn between after all of that, this is what happens? And well at least they got their happy ending?

Sadly, out of the entire series I think this one was my least favorite, however I have read other stories by this author that I absolutely adored so I would read more from them in the future.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

I loved this third in the Goode’s Guide to Misconduct series and how so much of it takes place on Constantia’s madcap trip with Lord Ryland to his ancestral home. I loved how he worked so hard at being a gentleman and protecting Miss C even though he knew she knew who she was all along. Ryland is not the man she thought he was – an aristocratic penny-pinching womanizer. Any time misconceptions are changed make for good romance and love!

Ryland’s sisters are a great addition to this book and to Constantia’s life. They add to the somewhat madcap adventure of Constantia and Rylands HEA. Also, the new direction of the magazine is a good choice! Absolutely, this book is a standalone, but I have enjoyed reading the series in sequence.

I've enjoyed this series so much and this third installment is another wonderful addition to the story! While these books can standalone, knowing the backstory of the magazine the FMCs work for adds to the overall enjoyment of the story. So far, we've seen the gossip columnist and art critic find their HEAs. This time, it's the artist behind the magazine's satirical cartoons in the main character role.

Constantia has been the standoffish one on the Goode's Guide team. She's being pursued by an unknown man and regularly moves at the first hint of trouble. When someone threatens the women at Goode's with exposure (all use pen names), she decides it's time to leave London. On her way, she's in an accident outside the home of the man she often skewers in her cartoons, Alistair Haythorne, the Earl of Ryland. Alistair is leaving London after renting out his townhouse to raise money for his impoverished estate. He offers to take Constantia with him with the cover story that she's to be the new drawing master for his sisters.

The third phase of the story takes place at Alistair's home in Devon and it's quite a ride! The pace picks up dramatically and there's a whirlwind of events. There's a change at Goode's dropped into the very end that makes me think that we might see the Haythorne clan again.

This is a wonderful, detailed story of bad first impressions, not one but five hellion sisters, amnesia (hmmm, really?) and an unexpected romance for both lead characters. Craig makes you laugh, cry, question your predictions and brings about the HEA with flair. Contantia Cooper is a 26 year-old cartoonist and her column, "What Miss C. Saw" is her contribution to the paper. She is running from someone and it leads her to Alister Haythorne, Earl of Ryland. She believes he is typical male member of the Ton; an irresponsible, arrogant, self-absorbed Lord. Let the fun begin with them getting to know the real qualities behind the facades.

This is the 3rd book in Craig's "Goode's Guide To Misconduct" series. Can be read as stand alone, with enough back story given so the reader does not feel lost, but enough interest to make you want to read the first two books.

Super historical love story. Brought together by circumstance Alistair and the mysterious Constantia can’t help but be attracted to each other even though their relationship was doomed from the beginning.
Fun lighthearted love story with tinges of Jane Austen..

I really enjoyed this as a third entry in the Goode's Guide to Misconduct series, it had that elmeent that I enjoyed from the first two books. I thought the characters worked with the previous two books and was everything that I wanted in this type of book. Susanna Craig has a strong writing style and continued the story perfectly. It left me wanting more and enjoyed the characters a lot.

What a fun book! I loved the madcamp romp-y nature of this. It felt retro in the freshest of ways - the perfect cocktail for a historical romance novel!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

Some familiar tropes here (it’s like a regency while you were sleeping mixed with other amnesia focused rom coms I’m forgetting the names of— see what I did there?) and executed with flair. I enjoyed the novel quite a bit as the characters were endearing and well-developed and the plot was interesting.

Constantia Cooper—aka “Miss C.”—is a satirical cartoonist for Mrs. Goode’s Magazine for Misses. Her witty sketches, often targeting the upper class (and especially one Earl in particular), are wildly popular, but she has to stay anonymous. When her identity is at risk of being exposed, she flees London in a hurry—and runs straight into trouble, literally. A carriage accident leaves her with a bump on the head, and she ends up being rescued by none other than Alistair Haythorne, the very Earl she’s been mocking in her work.

To protect herself, Constantia pretends to have amnesia, while Alistair—who may or may not have figured out who she really is—takes her back to his estate to recover. He ropes her into teaching his sisters to draw, thinking this will keep her occupied and maybe earn him a kinder caricature in the process. Cue the close quarters, sizzling tension, and a growing connection neither of them expected.

The Lady Makes Her Mark is charming, clever, and full of feels. It’s the kind of book you pick up for a light escape and end up staying up way too late to finish. If you love a good enemies-to-lovers story with some twists and turns along the way, you’re going to love this one.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Decisions, decisions....Very interesting Regency with energy and suspense. Both characters are likeable with compassionate hearts and survival focused. The flow is steady and I enjoyed their banter, how they got to really know one another and deal with their proximity combined with their mutual attraction.

An absolutely lovely story about Constantia, a very skillful artist hiding a secret, and Alistair, the earl of Ryland. When Constantia is struck by a carriage while fleeing a potentially dangerous situation, Alistair rescues her by taking her with him to his country estate. There she’ll teach his unruly sisters Danny, Eddie, Freddie and George how to draw.
I really liked the writing, Alistair is a selfless, honorable man, his sisters are fun and Constantia is such a sweet girl. She’s been running and hiding for such a long time, and Alistair is weighed down by enormous debts his late father made. You both wish them so much happiness, but both realize their individual limitations and for Alistair his responsibilities towards his family.
There’s a nice surprising plot twist, a satisfying ending and an epilogue that is not only the perfect wrap for this story but also a teaser for the next books in this series. It got me excited about the next adventures of the writers of ‘Mrs. Goode’s Guide for Misses’!
I would not have minded even more character development; more talks between the main characters, more mischief among the sisters, but it was a good book nonetheless.
I definitely will be looking forward to the next books in this series!
This is book 3 of “Goode's Guide to Misconduct” series but it can be read as a standalone.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for providing an advanced copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed it; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars

Great story. The Earl is impoverished mainly due to his artistic father who just wanted to paint. He's been the subjject of Miss C's cartoons who has likened hm to an insenstive rake. Miss C, who is actually Constantia, find out that someone is after her so flees her home and job. She's continually lied about who she is so doesnt expect anyone to follow her. Problem is that she runs out of an alley and meets a carriage and almost gets killed. Alistair takes her into his house and realises that he needs to take care of her. He recognises her but Constantia pretends amnesia. Alistair has 7 sisters so he knows when females aren't being completely honest but decides he needs to be the better person. He needs to leave as in an effort to conserve money he's rented out his town house so they both travel to his much reduced estate. They decide that Miss C will be an art teacher to Harry and the others.

Eventually Alistair realises he needs to marry money and so his pushy aunt asks Constantia to paint a flattering picture.....that's when the romance takes off. The denouement is a bit fairytale ish but I do enjoy this author's work and heartily recommend.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Miss C is running from her past when she’s knocked unconscious from a carriage. Alastair takes her in and promises to protect her till she regains her memory. She’s just feigning her amnesia though, & he’s pretending not to know who she truly is. She’s the one mocking him in cartoons for Miss Goode’s magazine. A road trip and a quiet falling in love ensues. However, Alastair needs to marry for money & Constantia has a dubious past. All will turn out well when secrets are revealed. I enjoyed this book better than the second one. It wasn’t over the top but just a a nice love story. Looking forward to the next one.