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A Very Fine Muddle #6
Convince Me, Viscount
A Debonair Lord and a Dutiful Lady
Charles Bennington IV, Viscount Darden, only son of the Earl of Westmont, is the happy-go-lucky founder of the Young Bucks Club. His club’s motto is shenanigans, mayhem, and tomfoolery, and that’s exactly what he’s been doing as his five sisters made their debuts in Town.
It has been very convenient to have all eyes turned to his sisters. Unfortunately, the last of them has wed, and now he finds those eyes turning in his direction.
He is no fool and knows his sisters have come up with plans and schemes to marry him off, but he doesn’t know what they are. Since Miss Mayton is involved, he can assure himself that they are ghastly.
Feeling hunted from every side and suspecting everybody in London is in on the plot, Darden narrows his eyes at every lady he meets.
Lady Marianna Tisdale, eldest daughter of the Duke of Kembleton, has never held the usual views of a first London season. She has heard the ladies of her neighborhood wax on about the glories of the season—the balls, dinners, card parties, routs, musical evenings, the theater, and masques. She is intelligent enough to perceive that those things are just the veneer that pretties up the real reason for a season.
She has a job to do, she is to get herself married. As her father is determined she does not marry below her rank, her choice of gentlemen will be precisely two. The Marquess of Mayfield and the Marquess of Wellerston, both destined to become dukes in the fullness of time. The prospect is about as thrilling as deciding between marmalade or strawberry jam.
When Darden and Lady Marianna meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Darden is determined to stay a bachelor and Lady Marianna hopes to honor her father’s wishes.
This would be the sort of thing that might be forthrightly straightened out to everybody’s satisfaction. However, it has been a longstanding tradition of the Bennington family to take a thing needing straightening out and promptly tie it into Gordian knots.
And then, it seems a certain Miss Eloise Mayton has a long-time-coming Gordian knot of her own to straighten out.
A Very Fine Muddle
Romance Me, Viscount
Be Daring, Duke
Stand With Me, Earl
Sweep Me Up, Baron
Write for Me, Marquess
Convince Me, Viscount
Charles Bennington IV, Viscount Darden, only son of the Earl of Westmont, is the happy-go-lucky founder of the Young Bucks Club. His club’s motto is shenanigans, mayhem, and tomfoolery, and that’s exactly what he’s been doing as his five sisters made their debuts in Town.
It has been very convenient to have all eyes turned to his sisters. Unfortunately, the last of them has wed, and now he finds those eyes turning in his direction.
He is no fool and knows his sisters have come up with plans and schemes to marry him off, but he doesn’t know what they are. Since Miss Mayton is involved, he can assure himself that they are ghastly.
Feeling hunted from every side and suspecting everybody in London is in on the plot, Darden narrows his eyes at every lady he meets.
Lady Marianna Tisdale, eldest daughter of the Duke of Kembleton, has never held the usual views of a first London season. She has heard the ladies of her neighborhood wax on about the glories of the season—the balls, dinners, card parties, routs, musical evenings, the theater, and masques. She is intelligent enough to perceive that those things are just the veneer that pretties up the real reason for a season.
She has a job to do, she is to get herself married. As her father is determined she does not marry below her rank, her choice of gentlemen will be precisely two. The Marquess of Mayfield and the Marquess of Wellerston, both destined to become dukes in the fullness of time. The prospect is about as thrilling as deciding between marmalade or strawberry jam.
When Darden and Lady Marianna meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Darden is determined to stay a bachelor and Lady Marianna hopes to honor her father’s wishes.
This would be the sort of thing that might be forthrightly straightened out to everybody’s satisfaction. However, it has been a longstanding tradition of the Bennington family to take a thing needing straightening out and promptly tie it into Gordian knots.
And then, it seems a certain Miss Eloise Mayton has a long-time-coming Gordian knot of her own to straighten out.
A Very Fine Muddle
Romance Me, Viscount
Be Daring, Duke
Stand With Me, Earl
Sweep Me Up, Baron
Write for Me, Marquess
Convince Me, Viscount
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2024
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About the author
Kate Archer
22 books98 followersBy the time I was eleven, my Irish Nana and I had formed a book club of sorts. On a timetable only known to herself, Nana would grab her blackthorn walking stick and steam down to the local Woolworth’s. There, she would buy the latest Barbara Cartland romance, hurry home to read it accompanied by viciously strong wine, (Wild Irish Rose, if you’re wondering) and then pass the book on to me. Though I was not particularly interested in real boys yet, I was very interested in the gentlemen in those stories—daring, bold, and often enraging and unaccountable. After my Barbara Cartland phase, I went on to Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen and so many other gifted authors blessed with the ability to bring the Georgian and Regency eras to life.
I would like nothing more than to time travel back to the Regency (and time travel back to my twenties as long as we’re going somewhere) to take my chances at a ball. Who would take the first? Who would escort me into supper? What sort of meaningful looks would be exchanged? I would hope, having made the trip, to encounter a gentleman who would give me a very hard time. He ought to be vexatious in the extreme, and worth every vexation, to make the journey worthwhile.
I most likely won’t be able to work out the time travel gambit, so I will content myself with writing stories of adventure and romance in my beloved time period. There are lives to be created, marvelous gowns to wear, jewels to don, instant attractions that inevitably come with a difficulty, and hearts to break before putting them back together again. In traditional Regency fashion, my stories are clean—the action happens in a drawing room, rather than a bedroom.
As I muse over what will happen next to my H and h, and wish I were there with them, I will occasionally remind myself that it’s also nice to have a microwave, Netflix, cheese popcorn, and steaming hot showers.
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I would like nothing more than to time travel back to the Regency (and time travel back to my twenties as long as we’re going somewhere) to take my chances at a ball. Who would take the first? Who would escort me into supper? What sort of meaningful looks would be exchanged? I would hope, having made the trip, to encounter a gentleman who would give me a very hard time. He ought to be vexatious in the extreme, and worth every vexation, to make the journey worthwhile.
I most likely won’t be able to work out the time travel gambit, so I will content myself with writing stories of adventure and romance in my beloved time period. There are lives to be created, marvelous gowns to wear, jewels to don, instant attractions that inevitably come with a difficulty, and hearts to break before putting them back together again. In traditional Regency fashion, my stories are clean—the action happens in a drawing room, rather than a bedroom.
As I muse over what will happen next to my H and h, and wish I were there with them, I will occasionally remind myself that it’s also nice to have a microwave, Netflix, cheese popcorn, and steaming hot showers.
Come see me on Facebook - @KateArcherAuthor or visit my website at https://katearcher.weebly.com
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November 8, 2025
After seeing all his sisters safely wed, Charles is eager to escape the marriage mart - but when he starts fake-courting the dutiful Marianna to appease his family, he starts considering marrying her for real.
This is the final book in the Very Fine Muddle series, and true to the name, despite the more sensible nature of Charles compared to his sisters, he ends up in a muddle anyway. Kate Archer's become a reliable author for me when I'm in the mood for a light-hearted historical romcom, and this book's another. I was very excited to finally get my hands on the real story of Miss Mayton's travails on the Continent, which was as good as I'd hoped.
However, I did feel a little underwhelmed by the romance, especially since in the second half of the book Marianna goes to ground and so we don't see her with Charles much. As such, this book was more fun as a wrap-up to the series than as a standalone romance.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is the final book in the Very Fine Muddle series, and true to the name, despite the more sensible nature of Charles compared to his sisters, he ends up in a muddle anyway. Kate Archer's become a reliable author for me when I'm in the mood for a light-hearted historical romcom, and this book's another. I was very excited to finally get my hands on the real story of Miss Mayton's travails on the Continent, which was as good as I'd hoped.
However, I did feel a little underwhelmed by the romance, especially since in the second half of the book Marianna goes to ground and so we don't see her with Charles much. As such, this book was more fun as a wrap-up to the series than as a standalone romance.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
May 8, 2024
I hate to see this series end. The Bennington family are hilarious. The five sisters are all married now, but their brother, Viscount Darden, refuses to be guided to the church. A simple solution presents itself when he decides to approach Lady Marianna Tisdale with a ruse. Since her father expects her to marry a duke, Darden is safe. It's a pretend ruse to hang about Marianna and keep his sisters' interference to a minimum. Only the more time they spend together, the more they fall in love. Unfortunately, Darden has a tendency to muck it up. Ahhh! Don't forget the unforgettable Miss Mayton.
A clean romance with the most eccentric family.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.
A clean romance with the most eccentric family.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.
August 7, 2024
Another pleasant read from this writer. I had great fun reading the different plights from the characters as they journeyed through this romantic comedy. No matter how Darden tried to pretend that he wasn’t enjoying himself, he was. He was thoroughly over the moon with Marianna there as well. The characters helped the book move swiftly. As I said they provided exceptional entertainment. The romance was sweet. I will admit though during the second half the book the story lost its petered out. The story tried to regroup the structure that it had from the beginning of the book. Until next time my fellow readers. Read on!
April 9, 2024
A very fine muddle indeed, as this novel takes the reader on a hilarious romp into the ballrooms of Regency London. Guilted into doing what her father wants, Lady Marianna attends the Season with the objective of finding a marriageable Duke. Her enterprising father has put it about that she will not marry anyone else which rather limits her options. With his sisters and Miss Mayton attempting to arrange his future, Viscount Darden makes it known that he wants no one other than Lady Marianna as his bride, and in a bid for total honesty, he makes her aware of his decision. That sets the cat, or is it the dog, among the pigeons and chaos reigns, much to the amusement of the Duchess of of Kembleton, Marianna's mother. As always, when the Bennington sisters, Miss Mayton, and their beleaguered butler are involved, the situation devolves into utter mayhem, bringing this comedy of errors to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this romance through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
April 25, 2024
I haven't even read the first five books yet and I still loved Darden and Marianna's story. What a hilarious family. The aunt. The fainting butler. The dog!! This book has so much personality. It's obvious Kate Archer enjoys writing. Thank you for that pick-me-up,it was very appreciated!!!
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
July 3, 2024
Convince Me
This is another fantastic book by Kate! I thoroughly enjoy her writing! I did not want to put this book down. I don't remember how many times I was laughing out loud. The characters are so enjoyable and interesting.
This is another fantastic book by Kate! I thoroughly enjoy her writing! I did not want to put this book down. I don't remember how many times I was laughing out loud. The characters are so enjoyable and interesting.
April 15, 2024
If you thought the Bennington family shenanigans couldn't get any wilder, buckle up for "The Final Muddle" - this train went gloriously off the rails one last time!
Convince me, Viscount by Kate Archer, brings the end of the series and is worth a read.
At the center of the madness is Charles Bennington IV, aka Viscount Darden, that lovable rogue who founded the "mayhem and tomfoolery" club for misbehaving gents. With his sisters all wifed up, the poor bloke finds himself in their relentless matchmaking crosshairs. His escalating paranoia over their zany schemes to marry him off was comedy gold.
Enter Lady Marianna, an intelligent beauty whose crusty duke dad has narrowed her options down to two elite bachelor parties. When she meets the commitment-phobic Darden, those two opposing forces create the most deliciously sparky tension. Their back-and-forth banter is just a chef's kiss - like a Regency roast battle you can't stop watching.
But here's the real magic - while playing up the zany Bennington family energy we all know and love, the author never loses sight of making the leads feel like fully-fleshed humans under all that madcap chaos. Darden's devil-may-care facade hides some surprising vulnerability, and Marianna's struggle between duty and desire carries real heart.
The whole shebang rolls along at a delightfully zippy pace, making great use of the ensemble cast. You best believe Miss Eloise "Perpetual Schemer" Mayton gets in on the action, too! Although I won't lie, keeping track of all the subplots did make my head spin a few times amidst the glorious pandemonium.
But any little quibbles get steamrolled by the sheer fun factor. The editing's tight, the family dynamics spark constant laughs, and the romantic threads have you furiously fanning yourself. It's a blissfully bonkers romantic romp that sticks the landing as a series finale.
Sure, part of me will miss the Bennington lunacy. But what a wildly entertaining way to sign off! Consider me gleefully muddled one last time - I'd highly recommend this frolicking frolic for any historical rom-com fans in need of some light-hearted escape.
Thank you NetGallery for the ARC.
Convince me, Viscount by Kate Archer, brings the end of the series and is worth a read.
At the center of the madness is Charles Bennington IV, aka Viscount Darden, that lovable rogue who founded the "mayhem and tomfoolery" club for misbehaving gents. With his sisters all wifed up, the poor bloke finds himself in their relentless matchmaking crosshairs. His escalating paranoia over their zany schemes to marry him off was comedy gold.
Enter Lady Marianna, an intelligent beauty whose crusty duke dad has narrowed her options down to two elite bachelor parties. When she meets the commitment-phobic Darden, those two opposing forces create the most deliciously sparky tension. Their back-and-forth banter is just a chef's kiss - like a Regency roast battle you can't stop watching.
But here's the real magic - while playing up the zany Bennington family energy we all know and love, the author never loses sight of making the leads feel like fully-fleshed humans under all that madcap chaos. Darden's devil-may-care facade hides some surprising vulnerability, and Marianna's struggle between duty and desire carries real heart.
The whole shebang rolls along at a delightfully zippy pace, making great use of the ensemble cast. You best believe Miss Eloise "Perpetual Schemer" Mayton gets in on the action, too! Although I won't lie, keeping track of all the subplots did make my head spin a few times amidst the glorious pandemonium.
But any little quibbles get steamrolled by the sheer fun factor. The editing's tight, the family dynamics spark constant laughs, and the romantic threads have you furiously fanning yourself. It's a blissfully bonkers romantic romp that sticks the landing as a series finale.
Sure, part of me will miss the Bennington lunacy. But what a wildly entertaining way to sign off! Consider me gleefully muddled one last time - I'd highly recommend this frolicking frolic for any historical rom-com fans in need of some light-hearted escape.
Thank you NetGallery for the ARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2024
Charles Bennington IV, Viscount Darden, only son of the Earl of Westmont, is the happy-go-lucky founder of the Young Bucks Club. His club’s motto is shenanigans, mayhem, and tomfoolery, and that’s exactly what he’s been doing as his five sisters made their debuts in Town. Now all of his five sisters are now married & knows they have come up with plans and schemes to marry him off, but he doesn’t know what they are. Since Miss Mayton is involved, he can assure himself that they are ghastly. Lady Marianna Tisdale, eldest daughter of the Duke of Kembleton, has never held the usual views of a first London season.
She has a job to do, she is to get herself married. As her father is determined she does not marry below her rank, her choice of gentlemen will be precisely two. The Marquess of Mayfield and the Marquess of Wellerston, both destined to become dukes in the fullness of time. When Darden and Lady Marianna meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Darden is determined to stay a bachelor and Lady Marianna hopes to honour her father’s wishes.
The sixth book & the final Bennington sibling meets his match. Another very fine muddle it is, the banter is witty & this was my favourite of the series. Ideal for lifting your mood, it’s light hearted & fun, I’ve thought some of the earlier books were over the top but this book hit the right notes. Strong characters & a well paced held my interest from cover to cover
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
She has a job to do, she is to get herself married. As her father is determined she does not marry below her rank, her choice of gentlemen will be precisely two. The Marquess of Mayfield and the Marquess of Wellerston, both destined to become dukes in the fullness of time. When Darden and Lady Marianna meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Darden is determined to stay a bachelor and Lady Marianna hopes to honour her father’s wishes.
The sixth book & the final Bennington sibling meets his match. Another very fine muddle it is, the banter is witty & this was my favourite of the series. Ideal for lifting your mood, it’s light hearted & fun, I’ve thought some of the earlier books were over the top but this book hit the right notes. Strong characters & a well paced held my interest from cover to cover
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
July 5, 2024
This is Book 6 in the delightful, A Very Fine Muddle series. I have enjoyed all the books so far and this one also did not disappoint. While his five sisters have been busy making their debuts and finding husbands, Charles has been happily enjoying his life of freedom. Now that they are all settled, his time has come to find a bride and settle down, and his sisters will make sure of it one way or another. Lady Marianna is the daughter of a duke and is expected to marry someone equal of her station. She only has but two prospects that fit that criteria, but neither are very appealing. When she meets Charles, she is taken with him and sparks fly between them, but he doesn't fit the criteria that her father set forth. Charles, in turn, wishes to remain a bachelor, but he feels a fake attachment to Marianna would be safe, since she is to only marry a duke. The ruse will keep his sisters happy, and he can remain a bachelor. But as they spend more time together, they grow more attached and fond of each other and it becomes harder to separate the fake from the real.
This was another delightful story filled with family shenanigans and fun. The characters were well-developed and endearing and I very much enjoyed following their story. A wonderful addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
This was another delightful story filled with family shenanigans and fun. The characters were well-developed and endearing and I very much enjoyed following their story. A wonderful addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
June 9, 2024
Absurd and Amusing Conclusion to Series
I read all six of the A Very Fine Muddle Book series. Kate Archer has become a favorite author of mine due to these books as well as others outside the series. At moments I have been quite irritated with the wild imaginings of Miss M. and the five sisters she influenced with her ridiculousness. Could not just one of the girls question the overdone romantic escapades she constantly related?! But then the other characters would take that up in a lighthearted fashion, and the absurdity of it all was amusing. Poor D. was the lone brother to the five sisters of marriageable age. He is the last of the siblings to enter the marriage mart...unwillingly. His even temperament and love for his family, his wit and forbearance bring him happiness and ends the series with a satisfying conclusion for the whole Bennington family.
I read all six of the A Very Fine Muddle Book series. Kate Archer has become a favorite author of mine due to these books as well as others outside the series. At moments I have been quite irritated with the wild imaginings of Miss M. and the five sisters she influenced with her ridiculousness. Could not just one of the girls question the overdone romantic escapades she constantly related?! But then the other characters would take that up in a lighthearted fashion, and the absurdity of it all was amusing. Poor D. was the lone brother to the five sisters of marriageable age. He is the last of the siblings to enter the marriage mart...unwillingly. His even temperament and love for his family, his wit and forbearance bring him happiness and ends the series with a satisfying conclusion for the whole Bennington family.
September 8, 2024
This was a fitting conclusion to the silliest Regency romcom series I've ever read. Towards the end, I kept laughing out loud at lines such as "I like toast," then having to explain to my confused husband why that was funny.
While Darden does "make a cake" of himself a couple of times, Miss Mayton's story was the one I was personally most invested in. I correctly guessed some of her secrets, but there were still surprises along the way.
Should you read this series? Only if profoundly silly/unrealistic plots don't bother you. Only if you don't mind important characters being incurable cloud-cuckoo-landers. There is some cringe humor, too, especially regarding Miss Mayton's attempts to pursue an unlikely romantic relationship. But all's well that ends well, and Miss Mayton's creativity receives all the recreation it deserves.
While Darden does "make a cake" of himself a couple of times, Miss Mayton's story was the one I was personally most invested in. I correctly guessed some of her secrets, but there were still surprises along the way.
Should you read this series? Only if profoundly silly/unrealistic plots don't bother you. Only if you don't mind important characters being incurable cloud-cuckoo-landers. There is some cringe humor, too, especially regarding Miss Mayton's attempts to pursue an unlikely romantic relationship. But all's well that ends well, and Miss Mayton's creativity receives all the recreation it deserves.
April 21, 2024
When a man has five sisters to see married, he relaxes because the sharp gaze is not yet upon him. However, once all five sisters are married and they, their husbands, and the man’s father all conspire to see him married. The future Viscount, Darden, who has no actual desire to get married, takes matters into his own hands after seeing the lovely Lady Marianna - a young woman whose father wishes her to marry a Duke. Not a future Viscount.
I found this a very cute and fun read. While I do have a few more books to read of this series, I didn’t feel lost when reading this even without knowing everything that came in the stories before.
Thank you to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC
I found this a very cute and fun read. While I do have a few more books to read of this series, I didn’t feel lost when reading this even without knowing everything that came in the stories before.
Thank you to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC
May 3, 2024
I have loved this entire series! Charles Bennington has no desire to get married. His five sisters are all married, in love with their husbands, and want the same for their brother.
Lady Marianna Tisdale's father, the Duke of Kembleton wants Marianna to marry a Duke, so he has invited two "young" Marquesses to meet Marianna.
I love the five sisters, and their various husbands and the way they show their love for their wives.
We cannot forget the rest of the Household - Miss Mayton, their much put upon Butler, and the various animals that have put in an appearance. This time with Charles and Marianna, we meet the laziest dog who still manages to provide laughter to the story.
Personally, I think it would be so much fun to be a part of this family.
Lady Marianna Tisdale's father, the Duke of Kembleton wants Marianna to marry a Duke, so he has invited two "young" Marquesses to meet Marianna.
I love the five sisters, and their various husbands and the way they show their love for their wives.
We cannot forget the rest of the Household - Miss Mayton, their much put upon Butler, and the various animals that have put in an appearance. This time with Charles and Marianna, we meet the laziest dog who still manages to provide laughter to the story.
Personally, I think it would be so much fun to be a part of this family.
April 3, 2024
What an ending to this series!
I love the wit and banter Ms Archer puts into all her books with the different characters and entertainment that will keep you glued to each and every page.
This is Darden and Marianna’s love affair which with the help of all the family members ensures that there will be chaos, fun, laughter, lots of witty moments with a new addition to the family, romance and a love of a lifetime.
A wonderful end to a wonderful series with some witty twists and turns along the way and a big surprise that you won’t see coming!
I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own
I love the wit and banter Ms Archer puts into all her books with the different characters and entertainment that will keep you glued to each and every page.
This is Darden and Marianna’s love affair which with the help of all the family members ensures that there will be chaos, fun, laughter, lots of witty moments with a new addition to the family, romance and a love of a lifetime.
A wonderful end to a wonderful series with some witty twists and turns along the way and a big surprise that you won’t see coming!
I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own
April 7, 2024
I'm sad that this is the last book in this hilarious historical romance series. It's a wonderfully caotic climax to a series that has brought me so many giggles. The Bennington siblings have each had their own story, but I guarantee that you will enjoy them better if you read them in order.
Our hero is the only son, and a better, more even tempered brother would be impossible for our girls to have had. Now, he must face their attentions being turned on him.
Our heroine is a dutiful daughter in the loving household of a Duke. That carries with it certain expectations.
You really need to read this series. Especially if you need cheering up.
I loved it.
Our hero is the only son, and a better, more even tempered brother would be impossible for our girls to have had. Now, he must face their attentions being turned on him.
Our heroine is a dutiful daughter in the loving household of a Duke. That carries with it certain expectations.
You really need to read this series. Especially if you need cheering up.
I loved it.
June 8, 2024
Well, all the Bennington daughters are married but they have an older brother! Since the five of them have found happiness and love, they desire it for their only, and very great big brother. They all arrive in London for the season and he knows some shenanigans are afoot. Will he remain a bachelor or not? his sisters are very good at shenanigans and creating a crisis, but what about him? Will he blunder it all and will his creative sisters and Aunt need to help him? The poor man. However, the butler feels promoted by the young Viscount but I don't think it helped his nerves any. These books still make me giggle. Kate Archer is pretty good at writing a comedy romance.
April 9, 2024
I loved both this story and the entire series. This author writes with such humor, creativity and joy that the reader is just filled with happiness. Charles is the last of his family to have a story and it's just plain funny from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down until I reached the last page. His sisters are determined to see him married and their attempts and antics will have you laughing out loud. Poor Marianna has been told she must marry of Duke not a viscount! Well paced, great characters, fabulous wrap up of the entire series. Not one to miss.
May 8, 2024
Totally loved it! I have read the full, fun series that had me laughing out loud many times and totally enjoying myself. All the lose ends tied up in a nice tidy bow including Miss Mayton's long lost husband! and the Earl's former "girlfriend" who was introduced a few books ago. A wonderful series that I thoroughly enjoyed. Such a lovely family, all very accepting of each others bad "talents" and loving them anyway!
I received an ARC from NetGalley with thanks and submit my honest review herewith.
I received an ARC from NetGalley with thanks and submit my honest review herewith.
April 2, 2024
Charles has no intention to marry just yet despite marrying off all his sisters. When they turn their joint efforts towards him, he tries to thwart them by courting a lady, Marianna, who will only marry a duke. Charles does not count on his sisters’ persistence. When he bumbles his expression of desire for her, his family comes to his rescue. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.
May 14, 2024
This is a wonderful story. I love the history that the author has lovingly preserved in the pages. The characters that the author creates are loveable and highly entertaining. The plot is amusing and full of surprises. I love the hijinks that this amazing family find themselves a part of. I am distraught to be at the end of such a series but that is what rereads are for my friends. This is a marvelous world that lightens the soul and entertains the mind and heart. Enjoy!
December 31, 2024
Romance tropes: fake dating, one big misunderstanding
After five outrageous Seasons dominated by his sisters and their bizarre matches, Darden finds himself in his family's crosshairs, destined for the altar whether he likes it or not.
All of your favorite Benningtons are back, along with their amused spouses and servants!
Once again, I am delighted by this closed-door romance series, and I wish more people knew about it.
After five outrageous Seasons dominated by his sisters and their bizarre matches, Darden finds himself in his family's crosshairs, destined for the altar whether he likes it or not.
All of your favorite Benningtons are back, along with their amused spouses and servants!
Once again, I am delighted by this closed-door romance series, and I wish more people knew about it.
February 27, 2025
wow I’m so glad I stumbled upon this series
This is the final book in an amusing, romantic series chronicling the marriages of an original family. The roads to the altar were so much fun to read. These are clean romances that are so entertaining to read. The plots stand alone and really and truly don’t need the open door scenes to bring its build together. I adore this author and series.
This is the final book in an amusing, romantic series chronicling the marriages of an original family. The roads to the altar were so much fun to read. These are clean romances that are so entertaining to read. The plots stand alone and really and truly don’t need the open door scenes to bring its build together. I adore this author and series.
April 24, 2024
What a wild ride!
This is the last of the A Very Fine Muddle books. I have just finished reading them one by one. They are so funny! I laughed out loud more than a few times. If you like romance with twists and turns, a bit of comedy and some very fine muddles, do start with book one. I will bet you'll want to read them all!
This is the last of the A Very Fine Muddle books. I have just finished reading them one by one. They are so funny! I laughed out loud more than a few times. If you like romance with twists and turns, a bit of comedy and some very fine muddles, do start with book one. I will bet you'll want to read them all!
May 1, 2024
Thus ends the series a Darden has as wacky a courtship sa on.y his family can have as he ends it in a hea with Marianne. Of course they must have the usual chaos and misunderstandings that involve the young lady’s governess who has her own multiple secrets that come out and find fulfillment in this last book of the series. Humor, chaos and romanc abounds
April 12, 2024
Hilarious end to a fun series!
If you are looking for historical fiction with facts about the time period, this is not for you.
If you want to read a fun series with lots of eclectic characters that show up from. book to book and laugh, then start this series immediately!
If you are looking for historical fiction with facts about the time period, this is not for you.
If you want to read a fun series with lots of eclectic characters that show up from. book to book and laugh, then start this series immediately!
April 13, 2024
Hilarious conclusion
After all the chaos of the sisters weddings, who knew the brother's marriage would be the most complicated. Shenanigans ensued and we finally found out more about Miss Mayton. A great ending to a bunch of funny books
After all the chaos of the sisters weddings, who knew the brother's marriage would be the most complicated. Shenanigans ensued and we finally found out more about Miss Mayton. A great ending to a bunch of funny books
April 24, 2024
I will miss this family Kate!!!
I believe that Kate Archer is a master. Funny, wise, incredible characters ms, wonderful plot twists, fabulous story. I hate saying goodbye to this unruly, quirky group. Thanks Kate for the great ride!!!
I believe that Kate Archer is a master. Funny, wise, incredible characters ms, wonderful plot twists, fabulous story. I hate saying goodbye to this unruly, quirky group. Thanks Kate for the great ride!!!
May 7, 2024
Brilliant end to the series. Loved this book. Had everything including more Conbatten (he’s my fav) more Tattleton (my fav butler) and much chaos (as is normal for the Benningtons) . What more could anyone want?
September 10, 2024
Hmmmm. 😶
The plot was charming. The execution of it not so much. At times the story got redundant, tiring and obvious. The story had a good premise and if one has the patience, it could be entertaining.
The plot was charming. The execution of it not so much. At times the story got redundant, tiring and obvious. The story had a good premise and if one has the patience, it could be entertaining.
March 28, 2025
A happy break
This series has given me a happy break from the true madness of our world into the happy madness of the Bennington family! All of the characters are so well developed and enjoyable! I hate to see the series come to an end, and I look forward to Archer's other series!
This series has given me a happy break from the true madness of our world into the happy madness of the Bennington family! All of the characters are so well developed and enjoyable! I hate to see the series come to an end, and I look forward to Archer's other series!
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