Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
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3.8 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Family secrets and scandalous mystery combine in this delightfully witty historical rom-com full of "sweet romance and twisty mystery"—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton! (Manda Collins, author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem).
Lady Charlotte Lovett should have never run away upon discovering her betrothal. But when one has been promised to a man who, rumor has it, killed his previous two wives, one does what one must. The only thing that can get her out of this engagement is proving that Viscount Hawley is as sinister as she thinks he is. And the person who would know best is his very own brother.
In many ways, Dr. Matthew Talbot is the exact opposite of his sibling—scholarly, shy, and shunned by society. But like his brother, he has secrets, and he doesn’t need Charlotte exposing them in her quest to take down the viscount. It only seems prudent to help her while keeping her from poking her nose in all the wrong places. But as they put their hearts at risk to grow closer to each other, they are also getting closer to a dangerous confrontation with Hawley.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A woman escapes an arranged marriage to a dastardly viscount and falls for his brother instead in this effervescent historical from Marsh (Velocity of a Secret). After Lady Charlotte Lovett's mother informs her that she is engaged to Viscount Hawley, Charlotte, who believes Hawley was responsible for the deaths of his two former wives, flees—and ends up at the Black Sheep, a coffeehouse owned by her estranged cousin, Hannah Wick. Charlotte offers to use her inheritance from a great-aunt to invest in the coffeehouse and revamp it as a place where women and men can meet and debate on equal terms, hoping that through eavesdropping, she'll manage to dig up more dirt and prove Hawley's villainy. It's at the Black Sheep where she meets Dr. Matthew Talbot, Hawley's younger brother. Though Charlotte is attracted to the seemingly kindhearted Matthew, she can tell he's keeping secrets and worries he's in on his brother's nefarious activities. As danger mounts, these two prove their devotion to each other through some daring feats, making it easy to cheer for their connection. Historical details about aristocratic privilege and the ills of indentured servitude add texture. The combination of entrepreneurial heroine, swoony hero, and exciting plot makes this a winner.
Customer Reviews
Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
Historical romance.
When Lady Charlotte Lovett is told of her own arranged betrothal to man that is rumored to have killed his previous two wives, she impulsively runs away. She privately invests in a coffee house and helps set it up as a unique two faced business model.
Dr. Matthew Talbot is happy to help Charlotte expose his brother, Viscount Hawley for his criminal and cruel past. Falling for her is easy but keeping her safe will take careful planning.
🎧 I alternated reading this between an ebook and audiobook. The audiobook performance is performed by Katy Sobey who does a wonderful job with several different character voices in a British accent. Emotions and banter are brought to life among the aristocracy of the ton and the back rooms of a coffee house. A large diverse cast includes multiple classes that makes this more than just your average historical romance. Parrot and monkey included.
I listened to this at 1.5 which is my standard preferred speed.
The advantage of an audiobook for historical romances is the accent of England which I certainly don’t hear when reading the book.
Loved the representation of the third son being an doctor, and a woman being a partial owner of a coffee house, both unusual for the times. The best friend and brother was super supportive and I enjoyed the wide cast of other unique characters connected with the coffee house.
Wonderful romance too. Enjoyable and interesting.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Forever.
Lady charlotte always gets her man
This is a childhood friend’s romance and mystery all put together in this wonderful read. The animals in the story added so much to plot. So much going on you have to stay glued just to see what happens next.