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Earls Rush In
The beloved “sunshine” of the ton , Miss Charlotte Chapman, is trapped in the carriage with an utter madman. There’s simply no other explanation for it. Why else would the rough, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan—her deceased brother’s most beloved friend—sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behavior somehow involves her pending betrothal… Trevelyan has a reputation for being something of a beast in society’s circles, but nothing— nothing —will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Of course, the earl can only protect her from the blackguard who’s trying to marry her. Protecting her from himself is quite another matter… Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they’re stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they’ve never admitted…and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.
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First published May 6, 2023
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May 8, 2023
Sweet and spicy! Great plot too!
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There were so many pieces of the story that grabbed my attention. The author certainly added tantalizing detail to keep us reading and keep those pages turning.
From buried secrets about the death of her brother that are hinted at and sprinkled throughout the story to the other big secret, which is both have deep feelings for each other that were never able to be explored, the author weaves a wonderful story that is captivating, sexy, romantic, and interesting.
I love the connection between the two main characters. They have a long-term history that allows for the “like factor“. They know each other, and like each other, which makes it easier to believe that they can love each other.
The secondary characters are wonderfully detailed as well and add a perfect blend to offset the story. We get to know them and enjoy them as well as the main characters. They are an intrinsic part of the story too!
Earl‘s Rush In is a well-balanced story that adds elements of all types. Romance, drama, suspense, some heat, some humor, but not a lot of the droll day-to-day. Sweet and spicy with a great plot too! Haymore added so much flavor that this book became a one-day read! I did not want to stop!
* copy received for review consideration
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/earls-rush-i...
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There were so many pieces of the story that grabbed my attention. The author certainly added tantalizing detail to keep us reading and keep those pages turning.
From buried secrets about the death of her brother that are hinted at and sprinkled throughout the story to the other big secret, which is both have deep feelings for each other that were never able to be explored, the author weaves a wonderful story that is captivating, sexy, romantic, and interesting.
I love the connection between the two main characters. They have a long-term history that allows for the “like factor“. They know each other, and like each other, which makes it easier to believe that they can love each other.
The secondary characters are wonderfully detailed as well and add a perfect blend to offset the story. We get to know them and enjoy them as well as the main characters. They are an intrinsic part of the story too!
Earl‘s Rush In is a well-balanced story that adds elements of all types. Romance, drama, suspense, some heat, some humor, but not a lot of the droll day-to-day. Sweet and spicy with a great plot too! Haymore added so much flavor that this book became a one-day read! I did not want to stop!
* copy received for review consideration
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/earls-rush-i...
May 9, 2023
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion. All thought and opinions are my own.
Charlotte, our heroine is in somewhat of a dire situation. After the passing of her dear brother Chris, the Baron Chapman, Charlotte and her sister were entrusted to be cared for by her Uncle, the new Baron. And now two years after their loss her Uncle, the new Baron of their home is letting her know that she and her sister need leave. Realizing that her hope to marry for love is not feasible she accepts a most recent marriage proposal from Reginald Bagshaw.
Our hero, Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyn was best friends with Charlotte's brother, Chris. And Finn feels responsible for Chris's death, and carries the guilt of his death with him. And another little bit about Finn, he's been in love with Charlotte for a very long time. He feels undeserving of her especially after what happened to Chris and he know's she would hate him if she ever found out. But most important to Finn is stopping Charlotte from marrying Reginald Bagshaw. So he's devised a plan to stop Charlotte from making a huge mistake and he knows this is what Chris would want him to do.
And so Finn does something spontaneous, unplanned and rash, something totally unlike him. He decides to kidnap Charlotte and take her to Scotland. But unforeseen circumstances, like Mother Nature plus a snow storm, disrupt their travel plans. So they are then forced to share a room at an Inn as husband and wife.
And we have a forced proximity of two stubborn MC who are fighting their feelings and hiding secrets from each other. Finn fighting temptation and Charlotte was stubborn and pushing him away.
I found the first half engaging and well developed. But struggled the second half. To much going on and the miscommunication was played a little to heavily in my opinion. Both characters were likable and okay. It was a nice read to pass the time.
Charlotte, our heroine is in somewhat of a dire situation. After the passing of her dear brother Chris, the Baron Chapman, Charlotte and her sister were entrusted to be cared for by her Uncle, the new Baron. And now two years after their loss her Uncle, the new Baron of their home is letting her know that she and her sister need leave. Realizing that her hope to marry for love is not feasible she accepts a most recent marriage proposal from Reginald Bagshaw.
Our hero, Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyn was best friends with Charlotte's brother, Chris. And Finn feels responsible for Chris's death, and carries the guilt of his death with him. And another little bit about Finn, he's been in love with Charlotte for a very long time. He feels undeserving of her especially after what happened to Chris and he know's she would hate him if she ever found out. But most important to Finn is stopping Charlotte from marrying Reginald Bagshaw. So he's devised a plan to stop Charlotte from making a huge mistake and he knows this is what Chris would want him to do.
And so Finn does something spontaneous, unplanned and rash, something totally unlike him. He decides to kidnap Charlotte and take her to Scotland. But unforeseen circumstances, like Mother Nature plus a snow storm, disrupt their travel plans. So they are then forced to share a room at an Inn as husband and wife.
And we have a forced proximity of two stubborn MC who are fighting their feelings and hiding secrets from each other. Finn fighting temptation and Charlotte was stubborn and pushing him away.
I found the first half engaging and well developed. But struggled the second half. To much going on and the miscommunication was played a little to heavily in my opinion. Both characters were likable and okay. It was a nice read to pass the time.
May 3, 2023
The story begins as Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan, kidnaps his deceased best friend’s younger sister after learning she is about to be betrothed to a man with unsavory purposes. Charlotte has only months before her aunt and uncle put her and her younger sister out, and Mr. Bagshaw seems a good match. So, Charlotte is stunned when Finn kidnaps her. Though she’s known him since childhood, she hasn’t seen Finn since her brother’s death, as he has become more reclusive.
When their carriage crashes during a perilous blizzard, Charlotte and Finn must pose as husband and wife while they take shelter at an inn, and the more time they spend together, the more difficult it is for Finn to resist his long-held feelings for his best friend’s beautiful sister. With secrets from the past and a proposal from another man standing in their way, their time together seems fleeting.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a quick and interesting read, and I adored the protagonists. Charlotte is lovely. Strong-willed and determined, she’ll do anything to ensure her sister’s security, even put up with her aunt and uncle’s derision and marry a man she doesn’t love. And I adored Finn! He is a humble, brooding, guilt-ridden, and honorable man who doesn’t see his own worth. Gruff and not one to express himself, Finn has a tragic and abusive past, and it very much defines his sense of self in the present. The story begins with Finn rescuing two young boys, and it was a perfect introduction to this man who goes out of his way to help others. I think it says a lot about him – he goes above and beyond to help others when, as a child, there was no one there to help him. His generosity and fiercely protective nature, especially with Charlotte, speak volumes about him.
Of course, the highlight of the story is the romance between Charlotte and Finn, and I loved it! It had a good amount of angst, some surprising secrets, and a ton of chemistry. And the way that Finn feels about Charlotte is super swoon-worthy!!
Chris is another character I found really interesting even though he isn’t technically in the story. Killed eighteen months prior to the start of the story, Chris still has a large presence in the lives of the protagonists, and it is he who ultimately brings them together since he made Finn promise to protect Charlotte. He is a man of contradictions, and I found his story, as short as it was, quite interesting. Though he had a lot of faults, he clearly loved his sisters and Finn, and his impact on all of them is noticeable.
Other secondary characters worth mentioning are the Navarros, a wonderful couple that runs the inn, and Celine, Charlotte’s younger sister. I like how much Celine grew and changed as she became more aware of everything happening with Charlotte, Chris, and her family. And I love how supportive the Navarros were.
I would definitely recommend this one to historical romance readers. It’s a quick and romantic read with great characters and a swoon-worthy love story!
Thanks to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
When their carriage crashes during a perilous blizzard, Charlotte and Finn must pose as husband and wife while they take shelter at an inn, and the more time they spend together, the more difficult it is for Finn to resist his long-held feelings for his best friend’s beautiful sister. With secrets from the past and a proposal from another man standing in their way, their time together seems fleeting.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a quick and interesting read, and I adored the protagonists. Charlotte is lovely. Strong-willed and determined, she’ll do anything to ensure her sister’s security, even put up with her aunt and uncle’s derision and marry a man she doesn’t love. And I adored Finn! He is a humble, brooding, guilt-ridden, and honorable man who doesn’t see his own worth. Gruff and not one to express himself, Finn has a tragic and abusive past, and it very much defines his sense of self in the present. The story begins with Finn rescuing two young boys, and it was a perfect introduction to this man who goes out of his way to help others. I think it says a lot about him – he goes above and beyond to help others when, as a child, there was no one there to help him. His generosity and fiercely protective nature, especially with Charlotte, speak volumes about him.
Of course, the highlight of the story is the romance between Charlotte and Finn, and I loved it! It had a good amount of angst, some surprising secrets, and a ton of chemistry. And the way that Finn feels about Charlotte is super swoon-worthy!!
Chris is another character I found really interesting even though he isn’t technically in the story. Killed eighteen months prior to the start of the story, Chris still has a large presence in the lives of the protagonists, and it is he who ultimately brings them together since he made Finn promise to protect Charlotte. He is a man of contradictions, and I found his story, as short as it was, quite interesting. Though he had a lot of faults, he clearly loved his sisters and Finn, and his impact on all of them is noticeable.
Other secondary characters worth mentioning are the Navarros, a wonderful couple that runs the inn, and Celine, Charlotte’s younger sister. I like how much Celine grew and changed as she became more aware of everything happening with Charlotte, Chris, and her family. And I love how supportive the Navarros were.
I would definitely recommend this one to historical romance readers. It’s a quick and romantic read with great characters and a swoon-worthy love story!
Thanks to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
June 7, 2023
I really enjoyed this story!
It has some of my favorite tropes. The characters were engaging. A great romance.
The perfect grumpy/sunshine.
The beloved “sunshine” of the ton, Miss Charlotte Chapman, is trapped in the carriage with an utter madman. There’s simply no other explanation for it. Why else would the rough, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan—her deceased brother’s most beloved friend—sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behavior somehow involves her pending betrothal…
Trevelyan has a reputation for being something of a beast in society’s circles, but nothing—nothing—will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Of course, the earl can only protect her from the blackguard who’s trying to marry her. Protecting her from himself is quite another matter…
Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they’re stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they’ve never admitted…and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.
It has some of my favorite tropes. The characters were engaging. A great romance.
The perfect grumpy/sunshine.
The beloved “sunshine” of the ton, Miss Charlotte Chapman, is trapped in the carriage with an utter madman. There’s simply no other explanation for it. Why else would the rough, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan—her deceased brother’s most beloved friend—sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behavior somehow involves her pending betrothal…
Trevelyan has a reputation for being something of a beast in society’s circles, but nothing—nothing—will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Of course, the earl can only protect her from the blackguard who’s trying to marry her. Protecting her from himself is quite another matter…
Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they’re stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they’ve never admitted…and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.
April 26, 2023
Finneas Jones, the reclusive Earl of Trevelyan kidnaps his deceased best friend's sister, Miss Charlotte Chapman, in order to keep her from accepting an intolerable marriage proposal. Thanks to a carriage crash, they’re stranded at a country inn with only one room available. He promised his best friend that his sister would be looked after, but is she safe from his affections...?
I liked the first half of this book, but not the second. It started well, but I grew frustrated that Finn wouldn't talk to Charlotte honestly, about both his feelings and the whole truth about her brother and her would-be fiancé. (2.5 stars rounded to 3)
Tropes: Brother's Best Friend, Kidnapped, Road Trip, One Room at the Inn
Steam: 2
* I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I liked the first half of this book, but not the second. It started well, but I grew frustrated that Finn wouldn't talk to Charlotte honestly, about both his feelings and the whole truth about her brother and her would-be fiancé. (2.5 stars rounded to 3)
Tropes: Brother's Best Friend, Kidnapped, Road Trip, One Room at the Inn
Steam: 2
* I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
August 4, 2023
2.5 stars rounded up.
Miss Charlotte Chapman is accustomed to being the diamond of the ton, so she’s not exactly certain how she wound up in a carriage with her late brother’s closest friend. The gruff, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan must have lost his mind to be whisking her away from London in the midst of a snowstorm without explaining himself, though she suspects his actions were caused by the fact that she’s soon to be engaged.
Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan is viewed by society as something of a beast, but he’ll stop at nothing to keep Charlotte from marrying a man who is an actual beast. He promised his late best friend that he’d look out for his sister and so he shall, though protecting her from herself is even more of a challenge.
When the snowstorm strands them at an inn with only one room left, it doesn’t take much to stir the attraction neither of them has ever wanted to admit to, but Finn has other secrets that could keep them apart for good.
I really enjoyed the first two thirds or so of this book, but soon enough Charlotte’s naivete and refusal to stand up for herself when she needed to did get to me. It didn’t help that when she finally did learn to speak up, it was against the wrong man. The whole thing just felt rather drawn out, especially when the villainous suitor just kept popping up everywhere and never getting put in his place. To make things worse, poor Finn had spent his life being told he was worthless, so it took him entirely too long to talk to Charlotte and of course when he finally did, she was all too prone to make all the wrong assumptions. Her inane politeness grew annoying and I just kept wanting her to have more of a backbone. The tactics of the villain combined with the naivete and determination of this heroine to be polite above all else grew old fast.
You risk a spoiler from here. When the whole truth finally did come out, Charlotte was so quick to believe the villain over Finn, yet another instance of people letting Finn down and not believing in him. She wouldn’t even listen to him at all, and it made no sense that she’d be willing to listen to a man her brother loathed rather than listen to his dearest friend. I lost basically all respect for her after that. This ruined the last third for me because of course this gives us the dreaded third act breakup that authors seem to believe to be mandatory lately. Of course, Finn’s lack of confidence means he feels the need to take responsibility for everything. After spending his entire life thinking he’s not good enough for anyone, it was heartbreaking to see everyone around him just confirming that belief. They all failed him and so did Charlotte, all the while acting as if everything were his fault. I hate the third act breakup anyway, but I especially hated the fact that Charlotte was so quick to believe the worst about Finn and prove herself no different from anyone else when it comes to him. It was a true shame when her silly, airheaded little sister began to make more sense than she did. Then, to make matters worse, Charlotte had the nerve to be mad when Finn did exactly what she asked of him. It was such a cliché I wanted to gag. Sure, of course she forgave him eventually, but the fact that she still blamed him even a little bit for everything that happened to her brother was infuriating and this combined with the fact that the villain gets some sort of redemption because he was bullied in school left a bad taste in my mouth. Poor behavior doesn’t justify even worse behavior, especially when boyhood is over and apologies for boyhood stupidity have been issued and that just didn’t feel like an angle that needed exploration.
Overall, I really wanted more (or at least some decent) groveling from Charlotte to Finn. He really deserved someone who believed in him and loved him unconditionally and I’m not sure that’s what he got. I think a lot of this would’ve been resolved much more easily if these two had just been open and honest with one another and much sooner, so once again I’m left longing for more communication in a romance novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Blog link: https://mustreadalltheromance.blogspo...
Miss Charlotte Chapman is accustomed to being the diamond of the ton, so she’s not exactly certain how she wound up in a carriage with her late brother’s closest friend. The gruff, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan must have lost his mind to be whisking her away from London in the midst of a snowstorm without explaining himself, though she suspects his actions were caused by the fact that she’s soon to be engaged.
Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan is viewed by society as something of a beast, but he’ll stop at nothing to keep Charlotte from marrying a man who is an actual beast. He promised his late best friend that he’d look out for his sister and so he shall, though protecting her from herself is even more of a challenge.
When the snowstorm strands them at an inn with only one room left, it doesn’t take much to stir the attraction neither of them has ever wanted to admit to, but Finn has other secrets that could keep them apart for good.
I really enjoyed the first two thirds or so of this book, but soon enough Charlotte’s naivete and refusal to stand up for herself when she needed to did get to me. It didn’t help that when she finally did learn to speak up, it was against the wrong man. The whole thing just felt rather drawn out, especially when the villainous suitor just kept popping up everywhere and never getting put in his place. To make things worse, poor Finn had spent his life being told he was worthless, so it took him entirely too long to talk to Charlotte and of course when he finally did, she was all too prone to make all the wrong assumptions. Her inane politeness grew annoying and I just kept wanting her to have more of a backbone. The tactics of the villain combined with the naivete and determination of this heroine to be polite above all else grew old fast.
You risk a spoiler from here. When the whole truth finally did come out, Charlotte was so quick to believe the villain over Finn, yet another instance of people letting Finn down and not believing in him. She wouldn’t even listen to him at all, and it made no sense that she’d be willing to listen to a man her brother loathed rather than listen to his dearest friend. I lost basically all respect for her after that. This ruined the last third for me because of course this gives us the dreaded third act breakup that authors seem to believe to be mandatory lately. Of course, Finn’s lack of confidence means he feels the need to take responsibility for everything. After spending his entire life thinking he’s not good enough for anyone, it was heartbreaking to see everyone around him just confirming that belief. They all failed him and so did Charlotte, all the while acting as if everything were his fault. I hate the third act breakup anyway, but I especially hated the fact that Charlotte was so quick to believe the worst about Finn and prove herself no different from anyone else when it comes to him. It was a true shame when her silly, airheaded little sister began to make more sense than she did. Then, to make matters worse, Charlotte had the nerve to be mad when Finn did exactly what she asked of him. It was such a cliché I wanted to gag. Sure, of course she forgave him eventually, but the fact that she still blamed him even a little bit for everything that happened to her brother was infuriating and this combined with the fact that the villain gets some sort of redemption because he was bullied in school left a bad taste in my mouth. Poor behavior doesn’t justify even worse behavior, especially when boyhood is over and apologies for boyhood stupidity have been issued and that just didn’t feel like an angle that needed exploration.
Overall, I really wanted more (or at least some decent) groveling from Charlotte to Finn. He really deserved someone who believed in him and loved him unconditionally and I’m not sure that’s what he got. I think a lot of this would’ve been resolved much more easily if these two had just been open and honest with one another and much sooner, so once again I’m left longing for more communication in a romance novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Blog link: https://mustreadalltheromance.blogspo...
April 26, 2023
Good deeds gone wrong!
How to stop you’re best friend’s sister from making a serious mistake in marrying the wrong man?
Kidnap her of course! Not that Finneas Jones, the Earl oh Trevelyn (Finn) had magically divined that they’d be driving through snow, end up in an overturned carriage, and would seek shelter an inn with only one bedroom! Far from the truth!
Charlotte Chapman had only until the tenth of March before her uncle and his wife threw her and her sister Celine out. Charlotte’s uncle had been the next in line to the barony after her brother Christopher. When Chris was killed the girls were not welcome. They were given two years by their uncle and aunt to find a solution. Time was up!
Finn has become somewhat reclusive since Christopher’s death. They’d been friends since school. For all sorts of reasons Christopher’s death had hit him hard. However he’s now come out of his comfort zone to help Charlotte, even if things don’t go as planned.
Younger sister Celine is having trouble trying to understand why Charlotte would balk at marrying Mr Bagshaw. We know he’s a slimy, self serving, repulsive blackguard. I regret to say that Celine came across as a somewhat self centred, uncaring and petulant being. Miraculously she’d turned around by the end of the story. Thank goodness!
Things came together finally even though Finn feels totally responsible for a whole gambit of things not his fault.
A quick read, if a tad melodramatic.
An Entangled ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
How to stop you’re best friend’s sister from making a serious mistake in marrying the wrong man?
Kidnap her of course! Not that Finneas Jones, the Earl oh Trevelyn (Finn) had magically divined that they’d be driving through snow, end up in an overturned carriage, and would seek shelter an inn with only one bedroom! Far from the truth!
Charlotte Chapman had only until the tenth of March before her uncle and his wife threw her and her sister Celine out. Charlotte’s uncle had been the next in line to the barony after her brother Christopher. When Chris was killed the girls were not welcome. They were given two years by their uncle and aunt to find a solution. Time was up!
Finn has become somewhat reclusive since Christopher’s death. They’d been friends since school. For all sorts of reasons Christopher’s death had hit him hard. However he’s now come out of his comfort zone to help Charlotte, even if things don’t go as planned.
Younger sister Celine is having trouble trying to understand why Charlotte would balk at marrying Mr Bagshaw. We know he’s a slimy, self serving, repulsive blackguard. I regret to say that Celine came across as a somewhat self centred, uncaring and petulant being. Miraculously she’d turned around by the end of the story. Thank goodness!
Things came together finally even though Finn feels totally responsible for a whole gambit of things not his fault.
A quick read, if a tad melodramatic.
An Entangled ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
May 12, 2023
4 🌟's.
✨ tropes: best friends sister, captor/captive, road trip/inn, snowed in, fake marriage, forced proximity, only one bed, broody hero
🌶 spice: 2.75/5
❌ CW: child abuse, grief, harassment
jennifer haymore is definitely becoming an auto-read author for me now!! 2/2 after the duke's rules of engagement and now this new book!!!! i actually had such a great time reading this story from start to finish (well, maybe not the 3rd act breakup lol🥴) as Haymore's writing is just so fun and engaging. this book is PACKED with some of the most superior romance tropes; snowed in, staying at an inn as fake couple, broody x sunshine-y heroine LIKE it had it all 😭
the hero is super broody lumberjack vibes but with SUCH SOFT PINING for the heroine TEARS SHED. he doesn't believe that he's worthy of love and its just 🥺🥲 i loved how much he loved her 💕
loved this.
✨ tropes: best friends sister, captor/captive, road trip/inn, snowed in, fake marriage, forced proximity, only one bed, broody hero
🌶 spice: 2.75/5
❌ CW: child abuse, grief, harassment
jennifer haymore is definitely becoming an auto-read author for me now!! 2/2 after the duke's rules of engagement and now this new book!!!! i actually had such a great time reading this story from start to finish (well, maybe not the 3rd act breakup lol🥴) as Haymore's writing is just so fun and engaging. this book is PACKED with some of the most superior romance tropes; snowed in, staying at an inn as fake couple, broody x sunshine-y heroine LIKE it had it all 😭
the hero is super broody lumberjack vibes but with SUCH SOFT PINING for the heroine TEARS SHED. he doesn't believe that he's worthy of love and its just 🥺🥲 i loved how much he loved her 💕
loved this.
July 15, 2023
What a wild ride packed with angst and turmoil! Charlotte finds herself kidnapped by the one man she had always liked. While trying to convince her not to marry the villain, she learns more about her brothers best friend. Feelings grow and things get tricky. This story includes so many fun tropes, one bed, brothers best friend, kidnapped, to name just a few. Packed with angst and self-denial, Finn has grown up being told he was worthless. Convincing him that he is worthy is a huge hurdle on the path to HEA. I enjoyed Charlotte’s ‘never give up’ spirit and positivity. After so many setbacks, she had every reason to be negative but she picked up her skirts and carried on with justo. A beautiful story with just the right blend of angst, heat and love.
May 11, 2023
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this novel and this is my freely given opinion.
Finn, the Earl of Trevelyan is a reclusive peer who is known to be a bit of a coarse, brute of a man. He was raised by his abusive father and taught that he was unlovable and a disappointment, and that everything he loves either leaves or is taken away from him. His own mother left, his various nurses and governesses all left. It was not until he went away to school that he found acceptance with his two best friends, Chris and Ridge. Except a year ago, he lost his friend Chris as well, and carries a great weight of guilt over that... and a promise he made to his dying friend to help care for his two sisters.
Finn has always adored Charlotte Chapman, the eldest sister of Chris, from afar. She is beautiful, and full of sunshine, adored in Society. That was until the death of her brother Chris Chapman. When her uncle and aunt inherit the barony, she and her younger sister are suddenly their contemptable impoverished dependents. Charlotte and Celine are on a timeline, about to be evicted from their only known homes on the upcoming anniversary of her beloved brother's death. Because of this, she has to give up her hopes of a love match to gain security for the two of them. She accepts the proposal of what she presumes is an acceptable gentleman, Reginald Bagshawe.
When Finn finds out who Charlotte has become betrothed to, he is forced to act, as Bagshawe is someone he knows Chris was against. But he is rash and rather than speak to Charlotte about his concerns about her betrothed, he kidnaps her and they become trapped for days in a crowded, run down inn, in a blizzard. Charlotte, and Finn masquerade as a married couple, to save her reputation, and because Charlotte is willing to give Finn a chance to explain himself, as he was her beloved brother's best friend. She also comes to realize that his gruff, rough exterior hides a gentle, tenderhearted, generous man. Rather than a brute kidnapping her, he really was acting the role of the knight and riding in to save her... and of course she grows to love him.
But Finn has a great deal of difficulty believing he is worthy of love, let alone Charlotte's love, considering how high a pedestal he places her on, and also he carries a lot of guilt, especially in his role in her brother's death, which is part of the secrets he hides from Charlotte. Unfortunately, his secrets end up coming out in the open, and risks losing Charlotte's love just when it is within his grasp.
This was a charming story with a bit of a beauty and the beast theme, and love from afar. I liked Finn and his brooding, guilt ridden angst, and how he felt he was unworthy of love, but was really hiding a man who not only craved it, but was loved, but so unaware of it. I am a sucker for strays and he sounds like a stray, beaten dog that I would have just wanted to give a warm, loving home to. I quite liked the secondary characters of the Navarros and their charming run down inn, and they add a bit of diversity to the story.
4 stars out of 5
Finn, the Earl of Trevelyan is a reclusive peer who is known to be a bit of a coarse, brute of a man. He was raised by his abusive father and taught that he was unlovable and a disappointment, and that everything he loves either leaves or is taken away from him. His own mother left, his various nurses and governesses all left. It was not until he went away to school that he found acceptance with his two best friends, Chris and Ridge. Except a year ago, he lost his friend Chris as well, and carries a great weight of guilt over that... and a promise he made to his dying friend to help care for his two sisters.
Finn has always adored Charlotte Chapman, the eldest sister of Chris, from afar. She is beautiful, and full of sunshine, adored in Society. That was until the death of her brother Chris Chapman. When her uncle and aunt inherit the barony, she and her younger sister are suddenly their contemptable impoverished dependents. Charlotte and Celine are on a timeline, about to be evicted from their only known homes on the upcoming anniversary of her beloved brother's death. Because of this, she has to give up her hopes of a love match to gain security for the two of them. She accepts the proposal of what she presumes is an acceptable gentleman, Reginald Bagshawe.
When Finn finds out who Charlotte has become betrothed to, he is forced to act, as Bagshawe is someone he knows Chris was against. But he is rash and rather than speak to Charlotte about his concerns about her betrothed, he kidnaps her and they become trapped for days in a crowded, run down inn, in a blizzard. Charlotte, and Finn masquerade as a married couple, to save her reputation, and because Charlotte is willing to give Finn a chance to explain himself, as he was her beloved brother's best friend. She also comes to realize that his gruff, rough exterior hides a gentle, tenderhearted, generous man. Rather than a brute kidnapping her, he really was acting the role of the knight and riding in to save her... and of course she grows to love him.
But Finn has a great deal of difficulty believing he is worthy of love, let alone Charlotte's love, considering how high a pedestal he places her on, and also he carries a lot of guilt, especially in his role in her brother's death, which is part of the secrets he hides from Charlotte. Unfortunately, his secrets end up coming out in the open, and risks losing Charlotte's love just when it is within his grasp.
This was a charming story with a bit of a beauty and the beast theme, and love from afar. I liked Finn and his brooding, guilt ridden angst, and how he felt he was unworthy of love, but was really hiding a man who not only craved it, but was loved, but so unaware of it. I am a sucker for strays and he sounds like a stray, beaten dog that I would have just wanted to give a warm, loving home to. I quite liked the secondary characters of the Navarros and their charming run down inn, and they add a bit of diversity to the story.
4 stars out of 5
April 22, 2023
This book gave me everything it advertised: an Earl kidnaps a young lady, attempts to “save” her from a doomed engagement, and then proceeds to be stranded with her in an inn in the snow? YES PLEASE. I’m so glad I picked up this Jennifer Haymore because it was just the fun escapism I needed. Miss Charlotte Chapman was a favorite of the ton until she found herself losing her rank due to her brother’s death and in much need of a husband to (as her younger sister Celine would say) “keep her out of the poorhouse”. But Charlotte does not know the truth about the identity of her (almost) betrothed and who better than her brother’s best friend, the very virile Earl of Trevelyan to capture her and save her from this marriage? And when their carriage becomes trapped in a snowbank in the middle of a blizzard, Charlotte and Finn are forced to act as a married couple in order to prevent her from scandalous ruin and obtain a room at a country inn. Earls Rush In checked all the boxes. It was sweet, steamy, and gave me a villain I love to hate. At 250 pages it was the perfect length and there was never a plot line that felt unnecessary to the story. I wouldn’t say this story breaks any romance barriers, but it was just delightfully engaging and I found myself loving both Charlotte and Finn. I can easily see where Ridgemont or even Celine might get their own story, and I would love to revisit this world. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC.
May 2, 2023
Charlotte Chapman only has months before her uncle puts her and her sister out of the her home. He inherited the Barony when her beloved brother Chris died. Mr. Bagshaw has offered for her and she is willing until she is kidnapped by Finneas Jones, the Earl of Trevelyn. Finn was her brothers best friend and she has know him since being a child. All he wanted to do was have time to explain to her why she can’t marry Bagshaw. But of course there is a crashed carriage and they get snowed in at an Inn with only one room.
There are lots of tropes at play, forced proximity, childhood friends to more but it is more serious than playful. In fact it borders on melodramatic. Finn has guilt over the death of his friend Chris. But instead of sharing this with her she has to figure things out on her own trying to guess his motivations.
I did enjoy this quick read story. And it has a nice amount of passion. But the villainous Bagshaw gets a few too many moments for my liking. I Charlotte’s strength of character and how carefully everything gets tied up. Finn was a little too broody and he is part of the cause of the extra drama. I’m going to round up because of the ending and the sister getting her own growth moment. I’m new to the author and will look for other books from her. Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC and I’m leaving a voluntary review. (3.5 Stars)
There are lots of tropes at play, forced proximity, childhood friends to more but it is more serious than playful. In fact it borders on melodramatic. Finn has guilt over the death of his friend Chris. But instead of sharing this with her she has to figure things out on her own trying to guess his motivations.
I did enjoy this quick read story. And it has a nice amount of passion. But the villainous Bagshaw gets a few too many moments for my liking. I Charlotte’s strength of character and how carefully everything gets tied up. Finn was a little too broody and he is part of the cause of the extra drama. I’m going to round up because of the ending and the sister getting her own growth moment. I’m new to the author and will look for other books from her. Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC and I’m leaving a voluntary review. (3.5 Stars)
May 8, 2023
I voluntarily read and reviewed this advanced copy from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Last month I read The Spinster and Mr. Scott by this author and I just knew I had to read more of her writing. Although I enjoyed the first book more, the sweet tenderness I've come to associate with Haymore was thankfully still present. Earls Rush In had plenty of potential, but it let the brass ring slip through its fingers on every pass. I was rooting for this very sweet couple, but the heroine was incredibly stubborn and reluctant to play along with the hero. It wasn't the smoothest start with a lukewarm proposal or the hero abducting the heroine out of "protection". These hesitant lovebirds became snowed in and had to pretend to be newlyweds. It's the perfect scenario to let their love blossom, but Charlotte shut it down every single time. What's the point of including stellar tropes like Snowstorm and Fake Relationship if your characters reject the setup?
While the heroine and I were on severely different thought patterns, I really gravitated toward the hero despite his reticence about his true motivations. He was sweet, tender, and incredibly generous to the innkeepers. He was a big hunky beefcake and the heroine wanted nothing to do with him. She continued to defend a man who wasn't even her official fiancée and may have played a part in her brother's death. She committed the cardinal sin of offering to sleep somewhere else when there was Only One Bed. For such a juicy trope, I've rarely seen a protagonist accept the situation and share the solitary piece of furniture. It's like authors are cognizant of the popularity and are determined to let me suffer from trope withdrawal.
Although it didn't give me the honeyglow quite like The Spinster and Mr. Scott, I haven't completely written off this author. Her heroes are sweet as pie, but her heroines certainly take a while to warm up to them. I suppose I'm far thirstier and need less convincing to get a fictional man's ring on my finger. Move over, pal. I'm more than happy to take your place. Just tag team me in, baby. It seemed like this earl rushed in like a football blitz and I'm willing to play pigskin if Charlotte refuses his advances.
Last month I read The Spinster and Mr. Scott by this author and I just knew I had to read more of her writing. Although I enjoyed the first book more, the sweet tenderness I've come to associate with Haymore was thankfully still present. Earls Rush In had plenty of potential, but it let the brass ring slip through its fingers on every pass. I was rooting for this very sweet couple, but the heroine was incredibly stubborn and reluctant to play along with the hero. It wasn't the smoothest start with a lukewarm proposal or the hero abducting the heroine out of "protection". These hesitant lovebirds became snowed in and had to pretend to be newlyweds. It's the perfect scenario to let their love blossom, but Charlotte shut it down every single time. What's the point of including stellar tropes like Snowstorm and Fake Relationship if your characters reject the setup?
While the heroine and I were on severely different thought patterns, I really gravitated toward the hero despite his reticence about his true motivations. He was sweet, tender, and incredibly generous to the innkeepers. He was a big hunky beefcake and the heroine wanted nothing to do with him. She continued to defend a man who wasn't even her official fiancée and may have played a part in her brother's death. She committed the cardinal sin of offering to sleep somewhere else when there was Only One Bed. For such a juicy trope, I've rarely seen a protagonist accept the situation and share the solitary piece of furniture. It's like authors are cognizant of the popularity and are determined to let me suffer from trope withdrawal.
Although it didn't give me the honeyglow quite like The Spinster and Mr. Scott, I haven't completely written off this author. Her heroes are sweet as pie, but her heroines certainly take a while to warm up to them. I suppose I'm far thirstier and need less convincing to get a fictional man's ring on my finger. Move over, pal. I'm more than happy to take your place. Just tag team me in, baby. It seemed like this earl rushed in like a football blitz and I'm willing to play pigskin if Charlotte refuses his advances.
May 7, 2023
Miss Charlotte Chapman can’t believe her late brother Chris' best friend Finneas Jones the Earl of Trevelyan would kidnap her & sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behaviour somehow involves her pending betrothal to Mr Bagshaw. Finn promised his best friend that Charlotte and her sister would be looked after. Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they’re stranded at a country inn, which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they’ve never admitted…and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.
A well written charming read. I really liked both Finn & Charlotte, the chemistry between them sizzled but as often happens in romances there were secrets & Finn didn’t feel he could reveal them to Charlotte in fact it was like getting blood out of a stone for him to reveal anything. I thoroughly enjoyed their rocky journey to a HEA & hope Celine has her own story perhaps with a Marquis? Whilst the villain did receive some punishment I felt it wasn’t enough & I wanted him to suffer a whole load more
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
A well written charming read. I really liked both Finn & Charlotte, the chemistry between them sizzled but as often happens in romances there were secrets & Finn didn’t feel he could reveal them to Charlotte in fact it was like getting blood out of a stone for him to reveal anything. I thoroughly enjoyed their rocky journey to a HEA & hope Celine has her own story perhaps with a Marquis? Whilst the villain did receive some punishment I felt it wasn’t enough & I wanted him to suffer a whole load more
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
May 10, 2023
Earls Rush In. Oh what. Toasty love tale this is. Finn and Charlotte a has now become one of my favorite romance couple. This couple has absolutely convinced me that it’s not so bad to tucked away in the snowy mountains with the person whom you dream about each night. I totally respect Finn for being a gentleman, but come on Charlotte was begging for him to ravish her.
Did Finn lose his marbles for a few nights there? What’s up? I know. I know. He was trying so hard to be that perfect gentleman for Charlotte.
I thought that the time that Finn and Charlotte spent together was the entertaining part of the story. Here is where the writer shared the true emotions of the two, (Charlotte and Finn) the emotions that I thought Finn was beating himself up about. The is an easy read. I zipped through the book and hummed a happy tune to this charming love story. My favorite character is Miranda.
She’s like the mom of all mom’s through her cooking and words of knowledge. The plot to the story I thought was appropriate for Finn and Miranda. The details to the story is a perfect motivational goal for Finn to act on. I give this story two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
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Did Finn lose his marbles for a few nights there? What’s up? I know. I know. He was trying so hard to be that perfect gentleman for Charlotte.
I thought that the time that Finn and Charlotte spent together was the entertaining part of the story. Here is where the writer shared the true emotions of the two, (Charlotte and Finn) the emotions that I thought Finn was beating himself up about. The is an easy read. I zipped through the book and hummed a happy tune to this charming love story. My favorite character is Miranda.
She’s like the mom of all mom’s through her cooking and words of knowledge. The plot to the story I thought was appropriate for Finn and Miranda. The details to the story is a perfect motivational goal for Finn to act on. I give this story two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
#Jennifer Haymore
#Entangled Publishings
#NetGally
#Earls Rush In
May 14, 2023
Finn, the Earl of Trevelyan has loved Charlotte for a long time. He promised her brother as he lay dying to protect her and sister Celine. When he learns of a proposal from an enemy, Finn takes matters into his own hands and whisks her away in a snow storm. As they learn more about each other, Charlotte discovers the man behind the silence. An exceptional hero and a lady strong enough to love him.
Open bedroom.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Open bedroom.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
May 24, 2023
This is my 20th book by Jennifer Haymore. I started reading her in Dec, 2018 and loved her writing and her stories. Then she went quite a few years without a a new book until I happened upon The Duke's Rules Of Engagement in Oct, 2022 and now this one. So glad she is writing again.
I loved Finn and Charlotte. I loved their story and their personalities. I loved how they were so fierce, headstrong and forgiving. Such a great read. Can't wait for more.
I loved Finn and Charlotte. I loved their story and their personalities. I loved how they were so fierce, headstrong and forgiving. Such a great read. Can't wait for more.
April 27, 2023
*This review is based on an ARC received from NetGalley*
4.5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I read The Duke's Rules of Engagement by this same author last year, I was bowled over by how much I loved it and also a bit surprised that more people weren't reading it! Haymore has an extremely approachable and smooth style of writing, and makes great use of classic tropes to weave an engaging story.
Earls Rush In is no different.
WHAT I LIKED - I adored the pacing of the book. We are thrust right in to the thick of the plot, and the pacing is maintained throughout the book. I enjoyed the use of the Only-One-Room trope as well!
WHAT I LOVED - Finn. Need I say more? A gruff, barely civilised hero who has been in love with the heroine for ages and ages and pines for her ceaselessly...DREAMBOAT. GIVE US MORE FINNS. Charlotte was also a really great character, a very real woman stuck in an impossible situation (in a bed with a hot man. Oh, and also she has no money and is about to be thrown out of the only home she has ever known. But the former is harder. Pun intended.)
I've been in the midst of an unfortunate reading slump for the past few months, but this book penetrated through the fog in my head easily. I had a great time reading it.
My heartfelt thanks to the author, the publishers and NetGalley!
4.5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I read The Duke's Rules of Engagement by this same author last year, I was bowled over by how much I loved it and also a bit surprised that more people weren't reading it! Haymore has an extremely approachable and smooth style of writing, and makes great use of classic tropes to weave an engaging story.
Earls Rush In is no different.
WHAT I LIKED - I adored the pacing of the book. We are thrust right in to the thick of the plot, and the pacing is maintained throughout the book. I enjoyed the use of the Only-One-Room trope as well!
WHAT I LOVED - Finn. Need I say more? A gruff, barely civilised hero who has been in love with the heroine for ages and ages and pines for her ceaselessly...DREAMBOAT. GIVE US MORE FINNS. Charlotte was also a really great character, a very real woman stuck in an impossible situation (in a bed with a hot man. Oh, and also she has no money and is about to be thrown out of the only home she has ever known. But the former is harder. Pun intended.)
I've been in the midst of an unfortunate reading slump for the past few months, but this book penetrated through the fog in my head easily. I had a great time reading it.
My heartfelt thanks to the author, the publishers and NetGalley!
April 28, 2023
Charlotte Chapman is trapped in a carriage in a snowstorm with her dead brother’s friend. Lord Trevelyan has a reputation but nothing will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Now, they’re stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left.
I really liked Haymore’s The Duke’s Rules of Engagement and this book sounded like it’d have to have all sorts of tropey goodness.
This is fine. Likable characters. Good pacing and predictable if melodramatic plot. The one bed trope was… disappointing. I love diversity rep in historicals, but there was a lot of diversity at one small country inn. Serious misses with how carriages and horses actually worked. Character arcs are okay. But these characters won’t stay with me the way Matthew and Jo did.
I received an arc from NetGalley
I really liked Haymore’s The Duke’s Rules of Engagement and this book sounded like it’d have to have all sorts of tropey goodness.
This is fine. Likable characters. Good pacing and predictable if melodramatic plot. The one bed trope was… disappointing. I love diversity rep in historicals, but there was a lot of diversity at one small country inn. Serious misses with how carriages and horses actually worked. Character arcs are okay. But these characters won’t stay with me the way Matthew and Jo did.
I received an arc from NetGalley
December 3, 2024
This might be my favorite Jennifer Haymore book! Thank you to Whitney for sending it to me!
Charlotte is desperate to get out of her aunt and uncle’s house so she agrees to marry a man she doesn’t love. However, shortly after saying yes, her deceased brother’s best friend “kidnaps” her to “save” her from this marriage. However he can’t marry her himself because of the secrets surrounding her brother’s death 🙄
The drama in this and the plot were excellent! Highly entertaining and highly recommend!
Charlotte is desperate to get out of her aunt and uncle’s house so she agrees to marry a man she doesn’t love. However, shortly after saying yes, her deceased brother’s best friend “kidnaps” her to “save” her from this marriage. However he can’t marry her himself because of the secrets surrounding her brother’s death 🙄
The drama in this and the plot were excellent! Highly entertaining and highly recommend!
July 3, 2023
Traditional historical plot, too many duels with evil OM, and the penniless h accepts his proposal. She wants a quick marriage to save her sister from mean family. I did like some of the plot but so OTT.
February 26, 2025
This was good. I loved how protective the hero was towards the heroine. I wish he had told her the truth from the beginning.
May 7, 2023
Life has not been easy for Miss Charlotte Chapman after the death of her beloved brother Chris, the Baron Chapman almost two years ago. Making matters worse, her uncle, the new baron has made it clear that Charlotte and her younger sister, Celine are no longer welcome in the house and must leave by the two-year anniversary of Chris’ passing in just a few months. Charlotte had always hoped for a love match and turned down suitors prior to her brother’s death, but now with the threat of homelessness looming, she can’t afford to hold on to that dream, and to save her sister, she is willing to accept the proposal of her only suitor, Reginald Bagshaw. But unbeknownst to her, her brother’s best friend, Finn will never let her marry Bagshaw, and he is willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure that doesn’t happen, which is exactly how she ended up stranded with him at an inn during a blizzard, pretending to be his wife.
Finneas “Finn” Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan has loved Charlotte for as long as he can remember but knows he is not worthy of her and that if she ever found out the truth of her brother’s death, she would hate him. But there is no way he will let her make the mistake of a lifetime by marrying Reginald Bagshaw. Without his usual thoughtful planning, Finn rushes to stop her by basically kidnapping her. He planned to take her to Scotland, but the weather has other plans and when they are forced to share a room as husband and wife, Finn will be tempted beyond measure. A temptation Charlotte would happily make a reality, but Finn hasn’t been totally honest with Charlotte and as much as he would love to spend his life with her by his side, he knows the truth will make her hate him and he will lose her completely. So he holds her at arm’s length and promises to find her a husband before her uncle’s deadline. But can he actually hand her over to another man or is there a way to keep her without telling her everything about her brother’s death?
This well-written, nicely-paced story was an enjoyable read even though parts of it were a bit hard to believe. I thought that Finn and Charlotte were both likable characters, who seemed to balance each other nicely, making them an easy couple to root for. The story did have a few things happening that I personally had a hard time believing, such as her uncle kicking them out without a penny; his own nieces who are young unmarried women, one of whom is just 16 years old. There were other things that were a bit far-fetched, but I don’t want to spoil the story and they were not earth-shattering, but did make me shake my head in disbelief. The book was filled with lies, secrets, wonderful secondary characters, steamyish love scenes, duels, a bit of heartache, and finally a HEA including an epilogue. This book is a standalone title ( I am hoping that the author decides to give some of the secondary characters their own HEA) so if you are new to this author, this is the perfect book to start with.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
Finneas “Finn” Jones, the Earl of Trevelyan has loved Charlotte for as long as he can remember but knows he is not worthy of her and that if she ever found out the truth of her brother’s death, she would hate him. But there is no way he will let her make the mistake of a lifetime by marrying Reginald Bagshaw. Without his usual thoughtful planning, Finn rushes to stop her by basically kidnapping her. He planned to take her to Scotland, but the weather has other plans and when they are forced to share a room as husband and wife, Finn will be tempted beyond measure. A temptation Charlotte would happily make a reality, but Finn hasn’t been totally honest with Charlotte and as much as he would love to spend his life with her by his side, he knows the truth will make her hate him and he will lose her completely. So he holds her at arm’s length and promises to find her a husband before her uncle’s deadline. But can he actually hand her over to another man or is there a way to keep her without telling her everything about her brother’s death?
This well-written, nicely-paced story was an enjoyable read even though parts of it were a bit hard to believe. I thought that Finn and Charlotte were both likable characters, who seemed to balance each other nicely, making them an easy couple to root for. The story did have a few things happening that I personally had a hard time believing, such as her uncle kicking them out without a penny; his own nieces who are young unmarried women, one of whom is just 16 years old. There were other things that were a bit far-fetched, but I don’t want to spoil the story and they were not earth-shattering, but did make me shake my head in disbelief. The book was filled with lies, secrets, wonderful secondary characters, steamyish love scenes, duels, a bit of heartache, and finally a HEA including an epilogue. This book is a standalone title ( I am hoping that the author decides to give some of the secondary characters their own HEA) so if you are new to this author, this is the perfect book to start with.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
April 29, 2023
On the day Miss Charlotte Chapman accepts a betrothal the last thing she expects to happen is to be abducted by her deceased brother's best friend; during a snowstorm no less. Suddenly stranded when their carriage crashes, they find themselves at a quaint inn, where the inn keepers mistakenly believe they are married.
Finn, Earl of Trevelyan promised his dying best friend that his sister's would always be looked after. So when he finds out Charlotte has become engaged to someone Finn knows is the worst possible match, he acts first, without thinking. Add in a snowstorm, one bed and the fact that he has loved Charlotte since childhood, Trevelyan might be able to keep her away from her betrothed, but can he keep himself away from her.
✔️ Kidnapping
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Fake Marriage
✔️ One Bed
*insert my off key rendition of Sound of Music's My Favourite Things*
I cannot stress how much I love Jennifer Haymore's writing. This novel at only 250 pages was near perfection. I never wanted it to end and I could not stop reading it once I had started, I even went to pre-order a paperback copy before finishing chapter 1, but unfortunately it is not available. Which I hope it becomes available in paperback because I need it for my keeper shelves! Not a huge fan of a brother's best friend trope, in Haymore's hands it is perfection. I loved the characters, from Charlotte and Trevelyan to the Navarro's and Trevelyan's friend Ridge (I hope he has his own book!) This novel packed the perfect amount of longing, desire, and steam. Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Finn, Earl of Trevelyan promised his dying best friend that his sister's would always be looked after. So when he finds out Charlotte has become engaged to someone Finn knows is the worst possible match, he acts first, without thinking. Add in a snowstorm, one bed and the fact that he has loved Charlotte since childhood, Trevelyan might be able to keep her away from her betrothed, but can he keep himself away from her.
✔️ Kidnapping
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Fake Marriage
✔️ One Bed
*insert my off key rendition of Sound of Music's My Favourite Things*
I cannot stress how much I love Jennifer Haymore's writing. This novel at only 250 pages was near perfection. I never wanted it to end and I could not stop reading it once I had started, I even went to pre-order a paperback copy before finishing chapter 1, but unfortunately it is not available. Which I hope it becomes available in paperback because I need it for my keeper shelves! Not a huge fan of a brother's best friend trope, in Haymore's hands it is perfection. I loved the characters, from Charlotte and Trevelyan to the Navarro's and Trevelyan's friend Ridge (I hope he has his own book!) This novel packed the perfect amount of longing, desire, and steam. Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
May 2, 2023
Earls Rush In is my first book from Jennifer Haymore. I thought it was a cute and quick read. I finished it in one sitting. The book opens with Charlotte Chapman reluctantly accepting a proposal. I loved this opening scene with Charlotte. It helped set up the reasoning for why she needs to marry quickly and accept such a mediocre proposal. The opening scene with Finn seemingly had no real purpose and I could have done without. The book really took off from there though. I love the brother's best friend troupe; throw in some kidnapping (for her own good) and I'm hooked.
My biggest gripe is that the whole second half is really just the miscommunication trope. It could have been easily solved. The book was a bit predictable but a fun romp. I'm looking forward to trying more of Haymore's writing.
3.5 Stars
Thank you to Jennifer Haymore, NetGalley, and Entangled Publishing for an eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
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My biggest gripe is that the whole second half is really just the miscommunication trope. It could have been easily solved. The book was a bit predictable but a fun romp. I'm looking forward to trying more of Haymore's writing.
3.5 Stars
Thank you to Jennifer Haymore, NetGalley, and Entangled Publishing for an eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
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May 4, 2023
This book had its really good moments and it left me hanging in others. I loved that the hero was big and awkward and a bit of a brute, I wish the author had leaned into it a little bit more. I liked the drama of the story and the stakes were raised high when dealing with the villain but then they’d get resolved by the hero simply asking the villain to stop haha I wish there had been some more clever way to resolve the conflict. Overall I liked the book, it had a fun premise that is always enjoyable to read and the writing was really well done. I think this story could’ve benefited from either being a true novella or a full length novel. That In between length made it drag a little at times but also not develop enough??? Idk, it was weird because it could’ve been AMAZING. But I’ll give it 4 stars because I do really recommend it if you’re looking for a fun, steamy read about a heroine and her brothers gruff best friend getting trapped in a snow storm together and ofc there’s only ONE ROOM!
November 5, 2024
I really really liked this one. I've gotten woefully behind on review these days, but this story still stuck with me. It was cozy and gentle and I adored the grumpy-sunshine trope. Plenty of romance and a reminder of why I love Haymore's work. I'll be revisiting this one.
March 26, 2025
love love love!!!! this may even be a 5 for me! i couldn’t stop reading!! highly highly recommend
premise: brothers best friend saves girl from bad engagement and they get stuck in a snowstorm
tropes:
- one bed
- brothers best friend
- mystery kinda
- damsel in distress
- period piece
premise: brothers best friend saves girl from bad engagement and they get stuck in a snowstorm
tropes:
- one bed
- brothers best friend
- mystery kinda
- damsel in distress
- period piece
May 22, 2023
Earls Rush In is the first book I've read by Jennifer Haymore but it won't be the last. She has written a solid story with some interesting characters that kept me turning the pages.
The fmc is Charlotte and she is trapped in the carriage with her dead brother’s most beloved friend. When he decides to sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without a clear explanation (she only know it relates to her betrothal plans), she doesn't know what to do.
The Earl of Trevelyan is determined to rescue Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after so he will do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn't marry someone he doesn't believe she should.
When their carriage flips and they are stranded at an inn in the country (which only has one bed by the way...) they find themselves facing the desires they never admitted to before but when Charlotte learns Trevelyan's secret, the question is whether that budding relationship will survive.
Definitely check this one out if you're looking for a new historical romance. As I mentioned, I thought this was a quick and easy read that hits some of the usual romance tropes. The writing is well done and I'll be checking out this author again!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
The fmc is Charlotte and she is trapped in the carriage with her dead brother’s most beloved friend. When he decides to sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without a clear explanation (she only know it relates to her betrothal plans), she doesn't know what to do.
The Earl of Trevelyan is determined to rescue Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after so he will do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn't marry someone he doesn't believe she should.
When their carriage flips and they are stranded at an inn in the country (which only has one bed by the way...) they find themselves facing the desires they never admitted to before but when Charlotte learns Trevelyan's secret, the question is whether that budding relationship will survive.
Definitely check this one out if you're looking for a new historical romance. As I mentioned, I thought this was a quick and easy read that hits some of the usual romance tropes. The writing is well done and I'll be checking out this author again!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 24, 2023
Earls Rush In is an utter delight! This forced proximity, brother's best friend romance, was absolutely everything I could have wished for! Jennifer Haymore beautifully brings this romance to life with clarity, well established characters, and the perfect amount of tension and chemistry. Haymore's recent novels have really beautifully shown a growth in her writing and I have loved each new release and am excited for what future books she will share with us!
Charlotte is a steady and compassionate heroine, she has recent pending betrothal is current future in order to make sure she and her sister will be well taken care of. But her carriage is hijacked by her deceased brother's broody best friend. A snowstorm then forces Charlotte and Trevelyan to seek refuge in an inn and pretend to be a newly married couple. Haymore beautifully builds their relationship in these moments of forced proximity. It is very apparent that Trevelyan loves Charlotte and will protect her and keep her safe with everything in his power. I love watching this gruff and rugged Lord be so taken with Charlotte. It is also beautiful to watch Charlotte see Trevelyan for the man he truly is, and see that his heart is so caring. Haymore builds the longing and tension between these two with care and understanding. They are able to build a foundation of trust for the other while slowly exploring touches and kisses before they enter into a full physical relationship. Their romance is absolutely lovely, sweet, and romantic.
I loved every moment of this novel. With a strong hero and heroine at the center, the romance is able to blossom and bloom into something that is so sexy and romantic. I highly recommend this novel from Jennifer Haymore, you are sure to fall in love!
Thank you to Entangled and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Charlotte is a steady and compassionate heroine, she has recent pending betrothal is current future in order to make sure she and her sister will be well taken care of. But her carriage is hijacked by her deceased brother's broody best friend. A snowstorm then forces Charlotte and Trevelyan to seek refuge in an inn and pretend to be a newly married couple. Haymore beautifully builds their relationship in these moments of forced proximity. It is very apparent that Trevelyan loves Charlotte and will protect her and keep her safe with everything in his power. I love watching this gruff and rugged Lord be so taken with Charlotte. It is also beautiful to watch Charlotte see Trevelyan for the man he truly is, and see that his heart is so caring. Haymore builds the longing and tension between these two with care and understanding. They are able to build a foundation of trust for the other while slowly exploring touches and kisses before they enter into a full physical relationship. Their romance is absolutely lovely, sweet, and romantic.
I loved every moment of this novel. With a strong hero and heroine at the center, the romance is able to blossom and bloom into something that is so sexy and romantic. I highly recommend this novel from Jennifer Haymore, you are sure to fall in love!
Thank you to Entangled and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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