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Secret Society of Governess Spies #3
Never Spar with a Viscount
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Expected 10 Mar 26When a brooding Viscount fake-courts a fiercely independent governess-spy sparks begin to fly—perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Netflix's Bridgerton!
Ivy Bennett learned early on how to fight—literally—for what she wants, and what she wants is to escape the Marriage Mart. Spending her days as a governess and her nights running a secret self-defense class for women, Ivy is generally content—as long as she can avoid her surly employer. But when several crimes appear to be tied to the new viscount, Ivy is tasked by the spymaster known as the Dove to gather intel on the grumpy, brooding—and handsome—lord.
Owen, Viscount Brackley, has his hands full with his unruly half-sisters and the crumbling estate he recently inherited. He doesn’t need the distraction of the cheeky, way too cheerful, and undeniably stunning governess who always seems to be underfoot. But when Ivy finds herself in need of a beau to avoid her conniving father’s attempts to marry her off, Owen surprises the both of them by offering to falsely court her and teach her the finer points of flirting. And as their deception continues, Owen discovers two that perhaps his heart is not quite as numb as he’d come to believe. And that Ivy is keeping secrets from him.
Ivy Bennett learned early on how to fight—literally—for what she wants, and what she wants is to escape the Marriage Mart. Spending her days as a governess and her nights running a secret self-defense class for women, Ivy is generally content—as long as she can avoid her surly employer. But when several crimes appear to be tied to the new viscount, Ivy is tasked by the spymaster known as the Dove to gather intel on the grumpy, brooding—and handsome—lord.
Owen, Viscount Brackley, has his hands full with his unruly half-sisters and the crumbling estate he recently inherited. He doesn’t need the distraction of the cheeky, way too cheerful, and undeniably stunning governess who always seems to be underfoot. But when Ivy finds herself in need of a beau to avoid her conniving father’s attempts to marry her off, Owen surprises the both of them by offering to falsely court her and teach her the finer points of flirting. And as their deception continues, Owen discovers two that perhaps his heart is not quite as numb as he’d come to believe. And that Ivy is keeping secrets from him.
368 pages, Paperback
Expected publication March 10, 2026
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About the author
Lindsay Lovise
7 books231 followersLindsay writes historical and paranormal romances with brave heroines, as well as creepy YA books. Although she earned degrees in English and teaching, she always knew she wanted to write stories about love.
When she’s not writing, Lindsay is reading, drinking coffee, and avoiding laundry. She currently lives in New York, but was born and raised in Maine where the winters make for perfect reading weather.
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When she’s not writing, Lindsay is reading, drinking coffee, and avoiding laundry. She currently lives in New York, but was born and raised in Maine where the winters make for perfect reading weather.
To keep in the know, sign up for Lovise Letters at lindsaylovise.com.
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December 1, 2025
4.5⭐️
Ivy is a young lady working as a governess in the Brackley household, for Owen's eight young half-sisters. While she's the granddaughter of a Marquess, her father is awful and has continually tried to marry her off to old, equally terrible men. In defiance she left her family home to find work for herself, knowing she can make her own way. She also secretly teaches self-defence to women, which is where she is approached by The Dove, who runs a network of governess spies.
Owen has been away from England for the majority of the last decade, living in Prussia and running his own horse breeding business. When his father dies and he inherits the title, he returns to his new responsibilities of the estate and his young sisters.
Owen and Ivy were very cute. They got along well after they sized each other up, and had some great banter and chemistry all the way through. I loved the scenes of Ivy coming to Owen's chambers while he was recovering, just to read him some gossip papers and tell him about the goings-on at the estate.
All of the scenes with Owen's younger sisters were adorable. They ranged from three to ten in age, and had been left to their own devices by their parents before Ivy showed up. Owen makes a continuous effort to show them all that they were loved and safe and honestly I ate it up. I wished we got more scenes with them all
There was a lot of plot going on here as well- women have been falling into 'hysteria' in London, which is why the Dove asked Ivy to spy on Owen. Then we have a whole other subplot of Ivy and Owen fake dating, so that Owen will not have to deal with matchmaking Mama's and Ivy won't be forced into a betrothal from her father. There was a ton going on but somehow it all felt seamless
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
"I have loved you for longer than I could even admit to myself. You are good and kind, clever and courageous. You are the sunshine to my storm clouds."This series is criminally underrated, every book has been SO much fun that I hope Lindsay Lovise continues to write many more. In this third instalment of The Secret Society of Governess Spies, we follow Miss Ivy Bennett and Owen, newly minted Viscount Brackley.
Ivy is a young lady working as a governess in the Brackley household, for Owen's eight young half-sisters. While she's the granddaughter of a Marquess, her father is awful and has continually tried to marry her off to old, equally terrible men. In defiance she left her family home to find work for herself, knowing she can make her own way. She also secretly teaches self-defence to women, which is where she is approached by The Dove, who runs a network of governess spies.
Owen has been away from England for the majority of the last decade, living in Prussia and running his own horse breeding business. When his father dies and he inherits the title, he returns to his new responsibilities of the estate and his young sisters.
Owen and Ivy were very cute. They got along well after they sized each other up, and had some great banter and chemistry all the way through. I loved the scenes of Ivy coming to Owen's chambers while he was recovering, just to read him some gossip papers and tell him about the goings-on at the estate.
All of the scenes with Owen's younger sisters were adorable. They ranged from three to ten in age, and had been left to their own devices by their parents before Ivy showed up. Owen makes a continuous effort to show them all that they were loved and safe and honestly I ate it up. I wished we got more scenes with them all
There was a lot of plot going on here as well- women have been falling into 'hysteria' in London, which is why the Dove asked Ivy to spy on Owen. Then we have a whole other subplot of Ivy and Owen fake dating, so that Owen will not have to deal with matchmaking Mama's and Ivy won't be forced into a betrothal from her father. There was a ton going on but somehow it all felt seamless
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 14, 2026
My first book by this author, but her writing was really easy to fall into, and the characters she created had my interest piqued. Ivy is a governess by day and teaches self-defense classes to young women at night. The youngest of six brothers, nothing gets by her. And when her father attempts to marry her off to a cruel man, she runs away and accepts the position as governess to Lord Brackley’s eight youngest sisters. Owen immediately recognizes Ivy as his ex-best friend’s youngest sister, but can’t resist keeping her around since she’s charmed his sisters. And when the two are stuck in an inconvenient spot, they propose a fake courtship. For Owen’s benefit, it keeps his crazy stepmother off his back, and for Ivy, it allows her the chance to get in front of an actual suitor of interest. The plot set up is fun, if not a little outrageous, but it gets our players in a delicious forced proximity set up with a touch of the forbidden. From the jump, the chemistry is there, and you can feel the sexual tension dripping from the two. And for someone who’s not typically into “governess/gentleman” romances, this sooooo worked for me.
I thought Owen’s eight sisters were such an excellent addition to this novel. With such unique personalities, they brought humor and fun to this romance. They also served such a great purpose in bringing Owen and Ivy together and creating a connection beyond the physical.
Like all good grumpy-sunshine pairs, Ivy comes into Owen’s life and upends it for the better. Bringing light and laughter into his otherwise bleak and grumpy existence. Add in the mystery of why her brother hates him, and the dark shadow-y figure roaming around the property. There are enough villainous characters and nefarious activity to keep you on the edge of your seat. I was never bored reading this and was hooked from the first few chapters. I thought the steamy scenes were really well written and built a lot of sexy tension that was absolutely paid off on. As was the mystery for that matter! I felt like it unraveled nicely and had me guessing so many wild possibilities. The publishers mentioned fans of Sarah Maclean will enjoy this one, and I totally agree. The high-stakes plot, steamy tension, and delicious dialogue were wonderfully blended!
4.5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for an eARC of this book.
I thought Owen’s eight sisters were such an excellent addition to this novel. With such unique personalities, they brought humor and fun to this romance. They also served such a great purpose in bringing Owen and Ivy together and creating a connection beyond the physical.
Like all good grumpy-sunshine pairs, Ivy comes into Owen’s life and upends it for the better. Bringing light and laughter into his otherwise bleak and grumpy existence. Add in the mystery of why her brother hates him, and the dark shadow-y figure roaming around the property. There are enough villainous characters and nefarious activity to keep you on the edge of your seat. I was never bored reading this and was hooked from the first few chapters. I thought the steamy scenes were really well written and built a lot of sexy tension that was absolutely paid off on. As was the mystery for that matter! I felt like it unraveled nicely and had me guessing so many wild possibilities. The publishers mentioned fans of Sarah Maclean will enjoy this one, and I totally agree. The high-stakes plot, steamy tension, and delicious dialogue were wonderfully blended!
4.5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for an eARC of this book.
January 15, 2026
Lovise delivers another winner! Owen falls so hard. This is the perfect blend of fake dating and layered mystery. As it got closer to the end I wasn’t sure if Lovise was going to be able to wrap everything up in time, but she did and it worked. I’m sad to see this series come to a close because it’s been one of my favorites!
December 25, 2025
Fake dating plus a mystery? Plus grumpy/sunshine? Yes please.
But I kept leaving and coming back to this one. The setup is convoluted, the pacing is uneven, plot points are contrived, and the mystery element is slow to build.
Owen’s characterization felt inconsistent, beyond just running hot and cold for Ivy. I expect a series to setup the next book, but this one had a lot of Diane and Barnes.
I was surprised by the hand necklace flirtation. That’s a bit darker than I like and out of the blue for this series. It feeds into Owen’s interests, but it was jarring for someone who doesn’t read that sort of open door. It made me fearful of what the open door scene would be like when we finally got there.
Despite the plot and pacing fumbles, Ivy is likable. I wish we got more info on the Dove in each book, but that doesn’t seem to be happening.
I’m still curious about the next book since I liked the first two l, but I’ll read reviews first.
I received an arc from NetGalley
But I kept leaving and coming back to this one. The setup is convoluted, the pacing is uneven, plot points are contrived, and the mystery element is slow to build.
Owen’s characterization felt inconsistent, beyond just running hot and cold for Ivy. I expect a series to setup the next book, but this one had a lot of Diane and Barnes.
I was surprised by the hand necklace flirtation. That’s a bit darker than I like and out of the blue for this series. It feeds into Owen’s interests, but it was jarring for someone who doesn’t read that sort of open door. It made me fearful of what the open door scene would be like when we finally got there.
Despite the plot and pacing fumbles, Ivy is likable. I wish we got more info on the Dove in each book, but that doesn’t seem to be happening.
I’m still curious about the next book since I liked the first two l, but I’ll read reviews first.
I received an arc from NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Never Spar with a Viscount by Lindsay Lovise.
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for my gifted ARC.
There is something deeply comforting about opening a historical romance and immediately sensing you’re in capable hands, and this book gave me that feeling within the first few pages. This story is cozy in the way only a sharp, character-driven romance can be, while also being clever, slightly unhinged, and quietly furious about the limitations placed on women. Which, frankly, is my favorite flavor. I came for the fake courtship and stayed for the governess-led spy work, the sisterly chaos, and the emotional slow burn that refuses to be rushed.
Ivy Bennett is the kind of heroine I want to hand to people who claim historical romance heroines are boring. She is observant, practical, emotionally guarded for very good reasons, and absolutely done with men making decisions for her life. Her refusal to be molded into something smaller is the backbone of this story. I loved how her independence wasn’t treated as a quirky trait but as a necessity for survival. The secret self-defense classes alone made me want to stand up and applaud, but what really sold me was her quiet compassion and loyalty to other women. Ivy notices who is overlooked. She steps in. She doesn’t ask permission.
Owen Brackley, our reluctant viscount, is the perfect counterbalance. He’s reserved, duty-bound, and so deeply unsure of his own worth that it sneaks up on you. Watching him learn how to be a brother to his many younger sisters was genuinely heart-melting, and those scenes added so much warmth to the story. His growing respect for Ivy, not just as a romantic interest but as an equal, felt earned and deeply satisfying. The fake courtship trope was handled beautifully here, full of delicious tension, dry humor, and moments where pretending starts to feel dangerously close to the truth.
The mystery subplot threads neatly through the romance, raising the stakes without overshadowing the emotional core. I enjoyed trying to piece things together alongside Ivy, even when the danger escalated in ways that made me want to yell at everyone involved to please stop being so brave for five minutes. The pacing felt balanced, the twists were engaging, and the overall plot never lost sight of the characters at its center.
What really stood out to me was the tone. This book is witty without being flippant, romantic without being saccharine, and cozy without losing its bite. It made me laugh, made me soft, and made me furious on Ivy’s behalf more than once. The banter sparkles, the chemistry simmers, and the emotional payoff is worth the wait.
“I have loved you for longer than I could even admit to myself.”
If you love historical romance with capable heroines, fake dating that turns painfully real, found family vibes, and just enough danger to keep things interesting, this one absolutely delivers. I finished it smiling, a little swoony, and already missing these characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for my gifted ARC.
There is something deeply comforting about opening a historical romance and immediately sensing you’re in capable hands, and this book gave me that feeling within the first few pages. This story is cozy in the way only a sharp, character-driven romance can be, while also being clever, slightly unhinged, and quietly furious about the limitations placed on women. Which, frankly, is my favorite flavor. I came for the fake courtship and stayed for the governess-led spy work, the sisterly chaos, and the emotional slow burn that refuses to be rushed.
Ivy Bennett is the kind of heroine I want to hand to people who claim historical romance heroines are boring. She is observant, practical, emotionally guarded for very good reasons, and absolutely done with men making decisions for her life. Her refusal to be molded into something smaller is the backbone of this story. I loved how her independence wasn’t treated as a quirky trait but as a necessity for survival. The secret self-defense classes alone made me want to stand up and applaud, but what really sold me was her quiet compassion and loyalty to other women. Ivy notices who is overlooked. She steps in. She doesn’t ask permission.
Owen Brackley, our reluctant viscount, is the perfect counterbalance. He’s reserved, duty-bound, and so deeply unsure of his own worth that it sneaks up on you. Watching him learn how to be a brother to his many younger sisters was genuinely heart-melting, and those scenes added so much warmth to the story. His growing respect for Ivy, not just as a romantic interest but as an equal, felt earned and deeply satisfying. The fake courtship trope was handled beautifully here, full of delicious tension, dry humor, and moments where pretending starts to feel dangerously close to the truth.
The mystery subplot threads neatly through the romance, raising the stakes without overshadowing the emotional core. I enjoyed trying to piece things together alongside Ivy, even when the danger escalated in ways that made me want to yell at everyone involved to please stop being so brave for five minutes. The pacing felt balanced, the twists were engaging, and the overall plot never lost sight of the characters at its center.
What really stood out to me was the tone. This book is witty without being flippant, romantic without being saccharine, and cozy without losing its bite. It made me laugh, made me soft, and made me furious on Ivy’s behalf more than once. The banter sparkles, the chemistry simmers, and the emotional payoff is worth the wait.
“I have loved you for longer than I could even admit to myself.”
If you love historical romance with capable heroines, fake dating that turns painfully real, found family vibes, and just enough danger to keep things interesting, this one absolutely delivers. I finished it smiling, a little swoony, and already missing these characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 1, 2025
Thank you to Forever for this ARC of Never Spar with a Viscount, a shockingly addictive historical romance!
If The Sound of Music is a formative piece of media for you, then you will also love this story. The Governess falling for her employer is clearly the first trope that 5 year old me was exposed to, and I love it to this day. Add in that this Governess and Viscount are also in a courtship of convenience? Immediately sold.
I love a strong heroine in any historical novel, so of course I’m a fan of Ivy. Teaching other women, and Owen’s sisters, self-defence so that they can always fight back like she couldn’t is so good of her. And she loves those little girls so much, she is the first person to have ever treated them like they are worth something.
Owen, despite being a reluctant Viscount and a brother of 8 younger sisters, is such a good man. He immediately wants to get to know his sisters, starts fixing up the estate so they have a nice place to live, and he suggests this fake courtship with Ivy so she doesn’t have to marry the cruel man her father wants her to? Yeah, he’s a good one.
Was this cheesy? Yeah, sometimes maybe it was. But it was full of heart too, which is what counts. And the mystery! That was a great addition and well executed.
Now, while I anxiously await a book for Barnes and Diane, I will definitely be reading the previous 2 books in this series.
If The Sound of Music is a formative piece of media for you, then you will also love this story. The Governess falling for her employer is clearly the first trope that 5 year old me was exposed to, and I love it to this day. Add in that this Governess and Viscount are also in a courtship of convenience? Immediately sold.
I love a strong heroine in any historical novel, so of course I’m a fan of Ivy. Teaching other women, and Owen’s sisters, self-defence so that they can always fight back like she couldn’t is so good of her. And she loves those little girls so much, she is the first person to have ever treated them like they are worth something.
Owen, despite being a reluctant Viscount and a brother of 8 younger sisters, is such a good man. He immediately wants to get to know his sisters, starts fixing up the estate so they have a nice place to live, and he suggests this fake courtship with Ivy so she doesn’t have to marry the cruel man her father wants her to? Yeah, he’s a good one.
Was this cheesy? Yeah, sometimes maybe it was. But it was full of heart too, which is what counts. And the mystery! That was a great addition and well executed.
Now, while I anxiously await a book for Barnes and Diane, I will definitely be reading the previous 2 books in this series.
December 4, 2025
The gist of this book in 8 words….NEVER mess with a woman with 6 brothers! What they don’t outright teach her, she learns on her own. Ivy is the kind of woman I always want to aspire to. She takes no guff from anyone after dealing with a father no one would want to claim. Her shenanigans were funny and her ability to keep her brother in line was priceless. Owen is one cold man, believing no one loves him, and when his AHA moment hits, it is extremely lovely! The mystery was a good one, though I kind of figured it out about half way through, but not with all the details that made the climax exciting. At times, I felt like the story dragged a bit, especially with the ongoing fight between Owen and Ivy’s brother. There is a a bit of “domination” The f-bomb was used only once, but it just destroys the story for me when used. (Thus the 4 stars) A somewhat witty, wacky and woeful story with the villains getting their due. Good read.
I received this story for free and these are my own opinions.
I received this story for free and these are my own opinions.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
In the next in Lovise's Secret Society of Governess Spies, Ivy - strong, but scared of her father's machinations - finds herself the governess to a pile of young girls who just so happen to be the younger sisters of her brother's ex-best friend. Owen, now owner of a Viscountcy he never wanted, finds himself too attracted to his sisters' new governess. When threats to them both surface, they have to find they way to each other to find their way out of danger.
As in all of Lovise's historical romances, the chemistry between the main characters is snappy and spicy and the secondary characters, particularly all of the O's, are delightful. I believe this is the last currently planned book in this series, but I hope to someday see Diane and Barnes story on the page because there's definitely a story there! My one complaint is that huge aspects of this story rely on miscommunication/lack of communication, which I found slightly irritating over time.
3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
As in all of Lovise's historical romances, the chemistry between the main characters is snappy and spicy and the secondary characters, particularly all of the O's, are delightful. I believe this is the last currently planned book in this series, but I hope to someday see Diane and Barnes story on the page because there's definitely a story there! My one complaint is that huge aspects of this story rely on miscommunication/lack of communication, which I found slightly irritating over time.
3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 2, 2025
Never Spar with a Viscount by Lindsay Lovise
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book 3: THE SECRET SOCIETY OF GOVERNESS SPIES
A delightful historical story with all of my favorite tropes: grumpy/sunshine, spies, fake dating (courtship) and in love with your best friend’s little sister.
Miss Ivy Bennet is a governess to Lord Owen Brackley’s eight half-sisters. He’s recently inherited the title and returned from Prussia. Ivy is teaching self-defense classes at night to local women and is tasked by a masked woman called Dove to spy on the viscount. Meanwhile, Ivy’s brother tries to take her home and to an unwanted marriage. Ivy admits that she has a crush on a lord she’s never met. Owen agrees to pretend to court her so that she can catch the other lord’s attention. Only their pretend courtship doesn’t feel pretend. Lies, spies, and sizzling romance.
Dear Gentle Reader, this book has several intimate scenes. Also check the content warning about off-page abuse.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book 3: THE SECRET SOCIETY OF GOVERNESS SPIES
A delightful historical story with all of my favorite tropes: grumpy/sunshine, spies, fake dating (courtship) and in love with your best friend’s little sister.
Miss Ivy Bennet is a governess to Lord Owen Brackley’s eight half-sisters. He’s recently inherited the title and returned from Prussia. Ivy is teaching self-defense classes at night to local women and is tasked by a masked woman called Dove to spy on the viscount. Meanwhile, Ivy’s brother tries to take her home and to an unwanted marriage. Ivy admits that she has a crush on a lord she’s never met. Owen agrees to pretend to court her so that she can catch the other lord’s attention. Only their pretend courtship doesn’t feel pretend. Lies, spies, and sizzling romance.
Dear Gentle Reader, this book has several intimate scenes. Also check the content warning about off-page abuse.
December 7, 2025
A fine addition to the series that can be enjoyed as a standalone. Ivy became a governess to avoid marriage. When she is tasked with solving a mystery of why so many women in London are becoming “hysterical”, Ivy finds herself joining forces with her employer. Owen is drawn to Ivy, even though he thinks it Is a terrible idea. Together they agree that faking a courtship will be mutually beneficial for their respective goals.
This is a charming read. Ivy and Owen make a fine pair though I do think that Owen’s characterization did not always seem consistent. I would have loved to see more of Diane and Barnes, but perhaps the author is saving that for the next story!
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.
This is a charming read. Ivy and Owen make a fine pair though I do think that Owen’s characterization did not always seem consistent. I would have loved to see more of Diane and Barnes, but perhaps the author is saving that for the next story!
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.
January 10, 2026
Ivy and Owen, Owen and Ivy this book was perfect. It literally has everything you could want. Bridgerton-esque for this who love it, an air of mystery, fake dating to further an investigation of the man of the house, and a dirty talking viscount. The forbidden-so you don’t get compromised is one of my favorite things about historical romances and this book has plenty of it. Ivy’s overbearing brother steps in to ensure his friend turned enemy doesn’t compromise his sister and seeing that unfold was so entertaining. I loved how the mystery unfolded and how perfect Ivy and Owen turned out to be for each other! Thank you Forever for this title!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I sort of wish this had been a straight up hero falls in love with the governess book, instead of that plus a because honestly I really loved watching both the hero and heroine interact with the army of small children. Maybe I would have felt differently if I had read the previous books which I think established that element of the book more. I had a nice time and would definitely read one of the author's books again!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advanced Review Copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advanced Review Copy.
December 5, 2025
Loved reading the amazing and awesome story. When Owen, Viscount Brackley, makes a deal with his governess, Ivy, to pretend they are courting, Ivy gets her friend to be the girls' governess, and Ivy's brother comes to stay. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting romance story.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is an immensely enjoyable read. A heroine who is independent and a badass and a hero who is caring, protective and accepting of who she is. So very likeable characters and a shadowy mad antagonist who created chaos for them. Witty, romantic, action packed! All elements to make this a two thumbs up read!
I received an .arc of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.
I received an .arc of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.
December 2, 2025
This book was as exceptional as the previous two! Owen and Ivy are the perfect grumpy/sunshine trope. Lovise did an amazing job with making Ivy as fierce as her other two heroines in this series. I very much hope we get to see Barnes and Diane soon! Thank you to Edelweiss for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Grumpy/sunshine, brother’s ex-best friend, viscount/governess with lessons in seduction
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
3.5
I quite enjoyed this one. Really loved the added intrigue element and her teaching the girls self-defense.
Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for an early reading copy.
I quite enjoyed this one. Really loved the added intrigue element and her teaching the girls self-defense.
Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for an early reading copy.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Not as much fencing as I had hoped based on the cover. But still a very fun book!
Was the villain a bit over the top? Sure, but still very entertaining.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the eARC
Was the villain a bit over the top? Sure, but still very entertaining.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the eARC
January 3, 2026
Never Spar with Duke was such a good romance between a woman who literally fights enable for woman to protect themselves and a grumpy viscount with a soft heart. I loved everything about this book from the relationship between Owen and his sisters, the fake courtship between Owen and Ivy, and the mystery throughout the story. It’s not shocking why I loved this book so much!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series. GET THIS BOOK WHEN IT COMES OUT MARCH 10TH
I can’t wait for the next book in this series. GET THIS BOOK WHEN IT COMES OUT MARCH 10TH
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