Miss Bigsby and the Aristocrat Next Door

Dazzling Debutantes #9

by C.N. Jarrett

She has loved him for years. In his darkest hour, she is determined to save him by uncovering the real killer.

In this clean historical romance an heir stands to lose everything unless he can find the truth, and the girl next door is the only one standing by his side while danger lurks in the shadows.

He could lose his title and his life ...
Simon Scott is set to inherit a title and a fortune until powerful lords accuse him of murder. Now his betrothed has broken ties with him and he could be arrested at any moment. Trouble is he knows he is innocent, but who will believe him when all the evidence points to him?

She knows he is not a killer ...
Madeline Bigsby has been in love with Simon since they were children, but he was too obsessed with his duty to notice. In his darkest hour, she is determined to save him uncovering the real killer.

The stakes are high and love has never been such a dangerous game. Can Simon accept help from the girl he left behind to discover who has framed him and perhaps learn the value of true love along the way?

Miss Bigsby and the Aristocrat Next Door is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. Can be read as a standalone.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 25, 2026

Reviews

[Ruxi Avram · Rating 5 out of 5]

We finally get to find out who (and why) killed the late Baron!
This book is not in the same tone with the rest of the books of the series, is so much more! It is a long lasting love story, a childhood love that beats time and social differences, that has to pass the disdain and,by the end,it does.
I really loved this book, is so much more powerful than the others! Simon Scott is so tormented and sad and just has to align to a destiny he does not want, trapped in a house full of sadness and death.
Madeline is his savior as Simon is for her, and together they manage to end the mystery of the Baron 's death.
This is a delightful book, and I am grateful for being able to read it in advance! Thank you, C.N.Jarrett for this book!

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simon frustrated me, especially when he became a doormat for his family, which led him into worse situations. He became someone I didn't like or respect. Only Madeline's aide could he get him out of legal problems, but she's the one he deserted for family!!! Things are a dreadful mess. Can they work together to clear Simon , or will he continue to be the family doormat?? Twists, lies, shame, and secrets. Maddie is in grave danger, because she tried to help Simon- guess who!!?? Gobsmacked! Is there more treachery to follow? Can't wait for the next book. I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.

[Delphia Von Heeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miss Bigsby and the Aristocrat Next Door is Book 4 in the Reluctant Reckoning Series by C N Jarrett. I enjoy Historical Regency stories. Simon is supposed to inherit a title and wealth. Someone wants this enough to murder and frame Simon. Madeline does not believe that Simon is a murderer. I thought the author wrote great characters and I believe that this story was interesting with dead ends, frustration and perhaps a bit of romance… excellent story. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.

[Holly Hastings]

I enjoyed getting started in this next book in the series. And then the murder investigation started again …. I was getting weary of it but there is finally a resolution to it that I didn't see coming. I like how the characters are friends or new friends and continue from book to book. And the siblings are all supportive of each other. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The way the book ended wheted my anticipation for the next book in the series.

[Becky Durstenfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. It was good getting to know new characters and meeting some of the previous ones again. This one was a bit different in that there was more focus on solving the mystery, which finally does get solved. There are sad things in the book. There is romance that began as friendship and came very close to not having a happily ever after ending. Even though this story got wrapped up, there are new characters to follow in future stories which I look forward to reading.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jeri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great conclusion to this five book mystery of the murder of an unpopular baron. We see all of our old friends from the previous books. When a young man who is next in line for a baronacy is suspected to be a killer, the girl Next Door helps him solve it. Surprising dénouement. Clean.
I have enjoyed all of C N Jarrett’s books so much, and I am grateful for the ARC of this book, which I received at no charge; all opinions are my own.

[Becky Davison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another good "who done it" from C. N. Jarrett's Reluctant Reckoning series. It was fun watching the unraveling of the murder mystery. The fact that this was set in the Regency era was a bonus for me. I have enjoyed all of Ms. Jarrett's books, and I really like the covers. Each is similar but add to ambience of the story hidden inside, at least for me.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Trina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many familiar characters and locations. The mystery that was introduced in a previous book comes to a surprising end in this book. As usual great characters and locations, with comprehensive descriptions. Look forward to more books.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[NelleRenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt that I had read this story before as it seemed very familiar. I did enjoy it, even if it did seemed familiar. It was sort of a murder mystery with the heroine convinced that she must prove the hero innocent of such a deed. The childhood friends do get their HEA. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Katherine R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed “Miss Bigsby and the Aristocrat Next Door”. The plot was very engaging with plenty of suspense and the characters were well developed and very likeable. The story had many twists and turns that made it hard to put down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes clean Regency Romance!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great addition to the series. This is the other side of the story from the Dazzling Debutantes book 6 (Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord).
It's fast paced, clean and an all together enjoyable read. Thank you Book Sirens and CN Jarrett for the advanced copy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.