This book was just okay. Kinda gave off YA vibes but then it didn’t like 50% in. I enjoyed the dynamic between the two MCs but I couldn’t stand the FMC’s inner Monologue. She’s suppose to be in her mid twenties but acts 15

Rating: 3.75 stars

If you like Bridgerton and mysteries, you will definitely enjoy this book. The regency era vibes were so cozy and fun. I loved both the FMC and MMC and how they came together.

The book was on the "goofier" side which was fun for the most part. My only issue I had with it was the amount of filler that seemed to be added because of this. This may also just be something I'm not as used to, but I thought there were scenes that felt a bit unnecessary to the story.

Other than that though I enjoyed myself and would recommend to any friends looking for a fun, light read. It was a perfect read for spring.

As far as the audiobook portion goes, I think the narrator did a lovely job. The pacing was good and she kept me engaged the whole time. It wasn't revolutionarily done where I would insist my friends to listen to the audio over physically reading the book, but it was still well done and I would recommend either reading format.

Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case was such a refreshing surprise! It’s a bit outside of my usual genre, but I ended up totally charmed by this cozy little mystery with heart. Marisa Calin absolutely nailed the narration—each character was brought so vividly to life, and her performance kept me fully engaged from start to finish.

I adored Georgina Harrington. She’s the kind of strong, independent woman you just want to root for—smart, brave, and perfectly capable of holding her own in a field full of men (literally… archaeology!). The archaeological backdrop was such a fun twist that added depth without feeling too heavy.

And can we talk about Alexander? His journey from being outcast and ashamed of his differences to learning self-acceptance really tugged at my heart. It was beautiful to see him grow into his own and find someone who saw him—truly saw him—for who he was.

The love story was sweet without being overly saccharine, and honestly, I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a feel-good read with a bit of mystery, a dash of history, and a whole lot of heart.

Our Dear Miss H Is on the Case had the potential to be a standout historical mystery, and while there were aspects I really enjoyed—especially the dynamic between Georgina and Alexander—the pacing and narration kept it from fully landing for me.

Georgina is a strong, independent, and refreshingly spirited protagonist. Her banter with Alexander was a highlight, and I genuinely rooted for them throughout their adventures. The premise of searching for her possibly kidnapped cousin was compelling, but the plot lagged quite a bit in the middle, which made it hard to stay engaged. The latter half of the book redeemed itself with stronger momentum and more excitement.

As for the audio version—I typically listen at 1.75x speed, but I found myself needing to slow it down for clarity, which disrupted the flow. The narration felt a little flat and made pretty difficult to understand & finish the story.

Overall, this is a solid read for fans of slower-paced historical mysteries with light romance, and I’m glad I stuck with it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the advanced audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Historical romance done right 👏

This lil gem was equal parts heartwarming, adventurous, emotional, romantic, mysterious, humorous and captivating!

I was hooked from the very beginning and will always root for a heroine who doesn’t necessarily fit into society’s norms & has a slightly unconventional passion/vocation for her time.

Georgina & Alexander were opposites attract in the best way! But of course equally driven, empathetic & soft people - I loved their dynamic and how they came to understand each other so well but appreciated the other person for their differences.

Side characters were fantastic & I love that we already have crumbs for the next book!

Narration was phenomenal! I was immediately drawn in and always admire when a narrator can do both the female & male parts well.

I was actually sad to finish this one, didn’t want it to be over - you can tell Violet put her heart into it.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher & the author for the opportunity to listen to this ARC!

4.5 ⭐️

I should have known better than to request this one, as I disliked a previous book by this author. And, as might be expected, I disliked this one as well.

The premise is one that I would generally like, but the characters are so ridiculous that I just can't sympathize with them. Everything feels too much, like the drama has been turned up to 11.\

The writing style is jarring as well and just doesn't flow well.

The narrator doesn't help with that, as she has a very odd cadence to her words. It's like she emphasizes unusual syllables. She also varies the volume of her words up and down over the sentence. The result is a sort of rolling up and down motion that makes it feel like you're on a boat. Concentrating too hard makes you feel a little seasick. It also saps any emotional impact from the words.

I will make sure to avoid this author in future, because I think her writing style just isn't for me.

*Thanks to Hachette Audio and Forever for providing an early copy for review.

I love audio books for my walks and even as I do mindless tasks around my classroom. I get more reading in, and my mind can stay occupied while I do things that don't require my focus.

Georgina Harrison is ahead of her time, a female archeologist in the Georgian era, who must rely on her cousin Percy to present her work. When he goes missing aling with a recent important find, Georgina teams up with his friend Alexander to find him. The problem is that Georgina's brother and Alexander's terrible father are bent on arranging a marriage between the two. Georgina wants to marry a scholar, and Alexandar refuses to marry a woman of his father's choosing. As they work together to find Percy, though, their views just might begin to change.

I enjoyed listening to this book. The narration is well done, and for me, that can really make or break an audio book even if the content itself is enjoyable. The romance side isn't too spicy if that's a concern for anyone. If you like light, historical romance/mystery, you'll like this one, too.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ALC.#ourdearmisshisonthecase #violetmarsh #audiobook #netgalley #newrelease

📖 Bookish Moments
This was such a cute Regency romcom! It also had strong cozy mystery vibes that I didn’t expect but really enjoyed.

I loved our FMC, Georgina! She was bold, smart, and very determined. She did not allow others to put her in a box because she was a woman. Her frustration was so valid and relatable.

Alexander’s backstory was so so so heartbreaking. His parents, especially his father, were just plain cruel. I wanted to hug him. The way his father beat him down over his leg was so awful! It made me root for him even more!

The fake engagement setup really worked. It gave them a reason to spend time together, and I loved watching them go from annoyed to actually liking each other. It felt real and sweet by the end. And I absolutely loved the ending! Especially how Alexander was so supportive of her and her pursuits! His promise to her at the end made my heart melt!

One note on the audiobook. I really liked the narrator for Georgina’s POV, but I had a harder time with the male voices — they didn’t quite land for me.

Read if you love:
💛 Regency romcoms
💛 Cozy mystery vibes
💛 Fake engagement
💛 Opposites attract
💛 Low Angst romance

📖 Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐.75
🎧 Audio Score: ⭐⭐⭐
🎙️ Narration Style: Solo

I received an advance listening copy from the publisher via NetGalley — all thoughts are my own.

This book set in the 1750s was a good read and a palette cleanser from what I typically read. I am not one to typically read historical romance so this was a nice change of pace for me. I also am not one to enjoy third person POV but this book was written in a way that it did not bother me. The disability representation with the MMC having clubfoot was great to read about especially from the point of view for the time period this book was written in. When requesting this book I wasn’t aware that the book was the second in the series so I believe I would have liked this book a little more if I had known that and read the previous book. I enjoyed the humor and banter and the way the book talked about heavy topics without being overly deep.

This book is a lot of fun! I enjoyed it thoroughly, even if it is somewhat predictable and the mystery part not the most mysterious out there.

That said, the romance was swooning, even if the main couple were a little insta-lovey. I listened to this audiobook in a busy time, and it was perfect for just turning my brain off and enjoying Georgina and Alexander’s (mis)adventures.

Georgina is a nice fmc; she is of her time, but still modern, and the back-and-forths between her and Alexander are hilarious and/or swooney.
Alexander is also a great Mmc, and I love the disabled rep he brings to the story!

I must also confess my love to the entire ‘fashion rooster’ subplot. It was hilarious.

The side characters were also nice, and the villain(s) made for an intriguing love story to say the least.

I do, however, also have some more negative critique. Firstly, the chapters are VERY long. Now, I don’t mind a long chapter every now and then, but a lot of the chapters could easily have been split into two. However, that’s a minor thing.
It would also have been nice to get to now the side characters better.
Further, the actual crimes are resolved pretty easily, where I wouldn’t have minded a few more complications, but honestly, I enjoyed the book nonetheless.

I listened to this book as an audiobook produced by Hachette Audio, narrated by Marisa Calin, and I enjoyed it a lot. Calin kept up a nice pace, making it possible to listen to the book while doing other things and still feeling the emotions of the characters and the story.

Overall, this is a great book for when you want to turn your brain off and just escape the real world into a regency romance with a touch of mystery.

3.5 stars rounded to 4.

Love the depiction of a character who has spent most of her life living on the outskirts of society and not used to being a part of a friend group as well as having a male mc who lives with a cane yet the fmc instinctively understands some of the more physical difficulties he deals with when it comes to supporting not only his frame but also hers. The audiobook narrator did a wonderful job of whisking me away to the point that I felt like I was just listening in to a conversation happening nearby. Her voice gave me the same vibes I get from actually reading a fun romp of a romance novel.

What a fun and fast paced historical romance for our dear Miss H!

Georgina and Alexander are both outcasts in their respective families but driven in their passions for life. Georgina was relegated to living with her cold step brother and sister in law while pursuing a secret career of archeological discovery. Alexander was born noble but with a deformity refused to accept he cannot be successful in "sport".

When Georgina's cousin who is Alexander's friend goes missing we get our cast of characters on the case. This was so fun to read that I devoured it while laughing and falling in love with most of the cast.....Alexander's parents are terrible 😒

If you enjoy books with animals in them pick this up, they are a cast in itself. All I can say is "Making Chickens a fashionable pet" 🤣🤣

I'm looking forward to continuing this fun series...can't wait to see what comes next ❤️

This book is a relatively fun romp with interesting characters, but there's too much focus on some aspects of the misogyny of the era while ignoring the other aspects. Being alone with men who are not members of her family would be just as damaging to the heroine's reputation as dressing as a man would. It was fine, but I won't seek out the other books in the series.

Lot's of fun!! This was a really fun mystery with likable characters. I encourage others to try it out! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

Our Dear Miss H is on the Case
By Violet Marsh
Read by Marisa Calin
This has ended in a DNF for me, and I am quite upset about it. As usual, I review the audio version of books, and this is one of the (thankfully few) times the wrong choice of narrator has spoiled the entire listening experience. I feel bad reviewing not the book, but the narrator!
Ms. Calin has a distracting way of ending almost every sentence in a kind of...vocal tapering...? She starts normally, but by the end of each (EACH!) sentence has decreased to a near whisper.
I dislike a cadence in narrators and I write that too much, but AGAIN the cadence is so distracting! The listener starts out hearing a rhythm rather than words. It's sometimes difficult to mentally put that aside and concentrate on the story. I just began this one, so I still have time to get into that "just ignore it" mindset this issue requires.
If I get to chapter 3 and it's still a bother, I'll have to give this one a miss. It's so upsetting when a narrator with an otherwise enjoyable voice keeps me from finishing what is likely a VERY enjoyable book!
I've decided to set this one aside. I can't help but hear the odd way the narrator reads. That is a pity and very annoying as I think this book is one I might've liked a lot. (⁠っ⁠˘̩⁠╭⁠╮⁠˘̩⁠)⁠っ
As always, thank you to NetGalley for allowing me early access to this audiobook in exchange for a (brutally) honest review!

This book started slow for me. It was around the 30% mark where it really picked up, and I was intrigued as to where the story was going.

This is a slow burn, witty historical romance with mystery and a lot of fun. I found myself laughing a couple of times.

Georgina Harrington is a 25 year old unmarried archeologist. After her father’s passing, she was under the guardianship of her horrible half-brother and sister-in-law. They can’t wait to marry her off and will do anything to make that happen. Georgina was left a plot of land from her father and spends her time digging up antiques and letting her cousin Perry take the credit. After Georgina found a relic that caused her cousin to go missing, Georgina is desperate to find him and teams up with her cousin’s friend Alexander to do so.

Alexander is heir to a dukedom. Like Georgina, Alexanders family (mother and father) treats Alexander less than because of a disability he was born with. Alexander’s parents are desperate to find him a wife with a strong blood line to produce an heir to right the family name they believe Alexander put shame on for his disability and his sister’s marriage to a Doctor.

Georgina and Alexander are both strong in their own ways, and because of that, they are an unstoppable force. They both break the social norms and get everything they deserve in the end.

I received this as an audio book, Marissa Calin did a great job at narrating and made it easy to keep track of who was talking by which voice she used. The audio is clean, I really enjoyed listening to this narration.

Thank you, Hachette Audio and Forever Publishing, for this audiobook.

Our Dear Miss H is on the Case by Violet Marsh is a delightful mix of mystery, romance, and rebellion that will have you swooning and laughing all the way through😍 thanks to the AMAZING audio production that transports you into the story!

Georgina, an intelligent archaeologist, is living in a world where women’s work is often overshadowed by their male counterparts. Her cousin Percy gets all the credit for her discoveries, and let’s just say, the world isn’t exactly kind to Georgina. 😤 Enter Alexander, a brooding and scarred future duke (who is so much more than his exterior suggests 😏), and you've got an unlikely duo ready to uncover family secrets and save the day. 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️

As Georgina begins her search for her missing cousin, the chemistry between her and Alexander is undeniable... but neither one wants to admit it! Their attempt at repressing their feelings is both hilarious and swoon-worthy—especially when a few passionate kissing scenes speak louder than words. 💋🔥

Georgina’s undercover mission in pants (YES, pants! 🎉) is a revelation, and it’s amazing to see her embrace her freedom and defy expectations. As the two of them confront past traumas, there are some truly sweet, heartwarming moments that will have you cheering for them. 🥰

But it’s not just Percy that Georgina needs to save—she’s also fighting to protect the home her late father left her from her greedy brother, who may be involved in a cult plotting something sinister 🤯 Will Georgina and Alexander be able to crack the case and save Percy... and maybe their hearts too?

With a perfect blend of light suspense, romance, and laugh-out-loud moments, total winner, absolutely loved it! Thank you NetGalley for making this production available for review!

This was a cute and breezy listen. Which was perfect for a day when my brain needed something light and low stakes. The romance is a classic slow burn, but also kind of a head-scratcher... they’re constantly fighting it and constantly making out? Pick a lane, folks! Still, it was fun enough, and I absolutely adored the supporting animals. They honestly stole the show. Not a forever favorite, and I don’t think I’ll go back and read the first book but a sweet little distraction when I needed one.

I very much enjoyed both this lighthearted mystery romance and the first in the series. The characters are very likable and you are rooting for them the whole way through the book. I found the romance portions well-written. The plot moves quickly and there is a great mix of action, mystery, and romance scenes. Overall - a fun read and I will look forward to the next in the series.

A very cute, fairly fast-paced read, Our Dear Miss H Is On The Case follows a side character from Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man and keeps up the fun energy with two new romantic leads! This was great on audio! I thought the story and the character growth (particularly for our lead, Georgina Harrington) was really sweet as she comes into her own with archeology and discoveries.

If you want something lighthearted with a bit of mystery and intrigue (Georgina's cousin and confidant, Percy, is missing!), with a sweet, somewhat slow burn romance, then you should give this one a go! Though it is somewhat a second book, it works just fine as a standalone!

Thanks to Netgalley, Forever, and Hachette Audio for the e-ALC!