A review by annamariahz
Don't You Dare, My Dear by Charlie Lane

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Edmund's plans to propose to Katherine go very wrong when his widowed father proposes to her younger sister minutes before he has a chance. Two years later, they are all living in the same home, and their feelings have only grown stronger. But Katherine is set on having her independence. She was forced to marry before to provide for her little sister, and, now a widow, she is forced to help her sister in her new role as a countess. So she is determined to write another novel and live an independent life. But when a very daring and dedicated debutante is chasing after Edmund, she agrees to help him, and Edmund uses the opportunity to convince her to say yes this time when he proposes. I loved this book! It was such a fun plot, and the characters were so engaging! I love the formal rules in regency romances, but it was interesting to read a book where the characters could be less formal around each other. Because Katherine is a widow, she and Edmund have fewer societal pressures and rules around their courtship, and I loved it! Edmund was hilarious, and I loved how much he loves Jane Austen and references them all the time. Also, the combination of the very practical Katherine, and the daydreaming Edmund was wonderful!

Thank you to Wolf Publishing, Netgalley, and Charlie Lane for an ARC in exchange for my honest review! I am so glad I picked up this series! I don't know how I will wait for the next book to come out!