*Thank you to Entangled Publishing for this ARC*

I don't read a lot of historical romance, but I do LOVE Jane Austen and Bridgerton, so was excited to receive this book. The story, especially the romance, was a super slow burn - and felt like it took forever to get there. There was a lot of push and pull between the MMC and FMC, and whilst I enjoyed both characters, it was a LOT.

I did enjoy the plot line, a young lady is found unconscious and rescued, she doesn't remember who she is etc, this was well done, I enjoyed that aspect of the plot and the developing relationship between "Jane", Jasper and the family. Overall if I think if you enjoy the JA/Bridgerton vibe, you'll enjoy this book and its worth picking up! Thanks Entangled for letting me enjoy this book!

Engaging start to the story. Good character development and very period appropriate! Can't wait to read the rest!
Thank you for the ARC preview!

I thoroughly enjoyed a five chapter preview of A Lady Would Know Better.

The writing is well paced and engaging, and I loved meeting Lord Jasper and the rest of the Maycotts. The premise of the isolated manor and the mysterious young lady with amnesia, combined with a family reeling from a terrible loss, makes for compelling and engaging reading. There’s a lovely mix of wit, mystery and emotion in the narrative, and a very much look forward to reading more.

Thank you Entangled Publishing for a preview of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

I really liked this book. I love a good amnesia trope and realistic depictions of emotions. I will write a more detailed review later, but good job!

"Captivating Characters and Intriguing Plot Twists—A Must-Read!"

I just finished previewing Emma Theriault's A Lady Would Know Better, and I was drawn in from the very first page! The vibrant characters felt so real and engaging that I could easily imagine sharing a cup of coffee with them, completely at ease. The book masterfully wove suspense, intrigue, and captivating plot twists, that kept me hooked and eager to read more.

One aspect that could enhance the reading experience is the transition into Chapter 3. Since the female protagonist doesn’t have a name yet due to her amnesia, it might help to include a marker like “No Name” to signal the shift in perspective from Jasper’s point of view. That said, starting chapter 5 with her chosen name was beautifully handled and added to the emotional depth.

Overall, this book has strong potential in the historical romance genre. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the full story!

I read the first 50 pages free on NetGalley. I am looking forward to continuing this book!

So far it is a fairly fast-paced storyline, with amusing and likeable characters. I can not comment on whether it was historically accurate or not, however it was the perfect book to start off my historical romance journey. The writing style was fantastic - this comes from someone who finds it hard diving into third person books - and easy to follow along.

I read this preview of 50 pages and loved every page! Cannot wait til I get my hands on the rest of this truly wonderful gem!
The banter was superb, the romance swoony and the mystery had me hooked from the start...
5 stars!!!
Read this; I'm sure you'll love it too!

I love the amnesia trope. It was fast pace enough to hook you into the story. The only gripe I had with the preview was that there was a lot of trauma-dumping straight of the bat. I’d like it better if learn all the information as we proceed with story instead in the first chapter.

I'm hooked! Amnesia plot with a Bridgerton-esque family (no really, this time), with a second son who's become Earl of Belhaven. Jasper is carrying all the responsibility on his shoulders after the death of his mother and brother. He and his sisters discover an injured woman on their property and bring her in to recover, just tn time for their aunt to arrive from France. Who is she? Why was she at Mulgrave Hall? Does she want from the Belhavens? Can't wait to read more!

Is this really Emma Therialut’s historical romance debut? Because this preview is very promising and I really like the writing and the glimpses we get about the characters. Our amnesiac leading lady seems charming. The leading man is a brooding “sad boi” but he is not mean or an “alpha hole” who uses his circumstances as an excuse to be awful etc. And the side characters also give off good vibes. There is enough mystery to keep one intrigued, I can’t wait for the release of this story.

This was a fun preview of A Lady Would Know Better. I hope to read the entire book when it is available.

I read the preview for A Lady Would Know Better and it sounds like this book is going to be so fun. I can’t wait for the rest.

Jasper is the second son—he was supposed to have a life of idle pleasure, followed by some sort of career of his choosing. Instead he's the latest Earl of Belhaven, struggling to keep it together for his remaining family and for his peasants* on his land. He's not prepared for a bloodied and unconscious stranger to land on his proverbial doorstep in the middle of winter...

...but now that she's here, she just might be the best thing that has happened to Jasper and his family in more than a year.

If, that is, she can remember who she is. Or what she was running from. Or whom...

I only read a sampler, but this is clearly going to be an entertaining and fast-paced romp. Jasper is a wee bit of a tool at times, but he's a *gallant* tool, and...well, he does have some reasons to be stressed. The characters display what I suspect is an unrealistic level of feminism and ideas about science for the time, but the sampler does an annoyingly good job of making me wonder about "Jane's" background", and I'm looking forward to seeing where the plot goes. I'm also quite enjoying the aunt

This looks like it will be a great deal of fun—pointed but not taking itself too seriously. I'll have to keep an eye out for it in January.

*My word, not the book's

Thanks to the author and publisher for providing this preview through NetGalley.

**A Lady Would Know Better: A Captivating Read on a Chilly Day!**

I just finished previewing Emma Theriault’s *A Lady Would Know Better*, and let me tell you—it's the perfect escape from the winter chill! ❤️‍🔥

Meet Jasper Maycott, a charming gentleman who’s been living the easy life as the Spare in the well-known "Heir and a Spare" duo. But after a string of heartbreaking losses—his beloved fiancée, his parents, and his older brother—Jasper finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of the Earl of Belhaven. It’s a title he never thought he'd have to shoulder, and one he struggles with while vowing to keep his grieving heart from loving again. Instead, he dedicates himself to caring for his family and maintaining the family estate, Mulgrave Hall.

On what should be a somber day commemorating their mother's birthday, Jasper and his sisters stumble upon a mysterious woman—injured and disoriented—who has been thrown from her horse at Mulgrave. This stranger, who adopts the name Jane until her memory returns, is clearly in distress. But who is she, and what danger is she fleeing?

From the very first encounter, the chemistry between Jasper and Jane is palpable. Jane embodies a spirit that challenges Jasper to lower his defenses, while Jasper appears to be the heroic figure Jane desperately needs.

I’m utterly captivated and can't wait to dive deeper into this story! It beautifully blends the elegance of Austen with the vibrancy of Bridgerton, delivering a journey of romance and self-discovery. The tension between Jasper and Jane has me on the edge of my seat, and I’m eager to see how their intertwined fates unfold as they uncover the truth about each other—and what Jane learns about herself!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Entangled for this ARC preview of A Lady Would Know Better courtesy of NetGalley! I was absolutely captivated by it and I cannot wait for the book to come out.

This preview covers the first 5 chapters, and right off the bat I was intrigued by the perspective of the mmc, Jasper. Jasper has unexpectedly just inherited the title of Earl of Belhaven, much to his dread. He was the second son and had been living his life embracing the lifestyle of not having to be the heir, traveling and I presume being generally free-spirited. We also find out he's grieving the woman he loved, Annabelle, who recently passed away. Jasper is resolved to never love a woman again...

Enter Jane, a mysterious woman Jasper and his sisters encounter gravely injured on the road. When she wakes up, she has no memory of anything about herself. There's an instant spark between Jane and Jasper, instant tension though neither quite put a name on it. The attraction is definitely there, and both are captivated by each other without fully realizing it or acknowledging it, especially Jasper.

It's clear from the preview that this book is very well-written and I love the author's writing style. Based on this preview, I will definitely be reading this book and can't wait to find out about Jane's true identity - is she really in danger as she first says in her injured daze before passing out? And second, I can't wait to see how Jane and Jasper's romance unfolds. I absolutely loved this!

Very good preview. can't wait to read the whole thing by the author.

I will check out more of this author while waiting for this book to come out.

This little taste wasn’t enough! I would love to get my hands on the full story. Just the first chapter alone was captivating.

Thank you to Entangled for the preview-arc of this book. I was intrigued by the premise. There are a lot of side characters in this story, which I found a bit overwhelming for just five chapters, as well as a lot going on between the various deaths being mourned and the aunt and the FMC with amnesia! I'm intrigued enough to want to keep reading but would hope it picks up quickly and some action of some kind happens in the first half.

I was lucky enough to receive a preview of this book for my first net galley review. if you are looking for a bridgerton era , ‘who is this mystery woman’ story, then this is for you. Already I know Lady/Aunt Adelaide will be stirring up drama with her arrival. If the witty one liners are any indication of how this family gets along, I am all in for it !! I will definitely be continuing this book when it is released !
Thanks to Emma Theriault and Entangled Publishing, LLC for allowing me access to this preview

Jasper, the new Earl of Belhaven, is still reeling from losing many he cared about to scarlet fever (including his older brother, his parents, and his beloved Annabelle). He has sworn to himself that he will care for his remaining siblings, but he will never feel love again. While visiting his mother's grave with his sisters, they stumble upon an injured and unconscious young woman laying in the snow. Who is she and what happened to her? This preview sets up the framework for an interesting romantic mystery, as it seems that Jasper may reluctantly lose his heart to this fragile but courageous woman who remembers very little but that she is in danger. Nice supporting characters in his sisters, who are also mourning in their own ways. There are dual POVs, which lends depth to the story. The beginning of the story is engaging and urges the reader to keep going to unravel the mystery. It's tricky to give a star rating based on only a portion of the book, but I give what I read 4 stars rounded up from 3.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley for this preview, this has been my objective review.