Category: Georgian Era (1714-1837)

The Georgian era is a period in British history 1714 to 1830. The kings were all named George: George I, George II, George III and George IV. The sub-period of the Regency is defined by the Regency of George IV as Prince of Wales during the illness of his father George III. The definition of the Georgian era is often extended to include the short reign of William IV, which ended with his death in 1837.
Preceded by: Restoration
Including: Regency era
Followed by: Victorian era

The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield Park by Claudia Gray

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The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A Novel (MR. DARCY & MISS TILNEY MYSTERY)The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A Novel by Claudia Gray

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery, #5

Release Date: June 16, 2026

Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney are positioned at the center of the story as a pair whose connection is shaped by affection, restraint, and social pressure. Jonathan is recovering physically while also navigating his family’s disapproval, and Juliet is dealing with the consequences of her damaged reputation. Around them, the supporting cast adds tension and complication, especially within the Bingley household, where old loyalties, family expectations, and more calculating personalities create a charged atmosphere.

The plot unfolds around a poisoning at Netherfield Park that draws Jonathan and Juliet back together for another investigation. As they begin looking into the death, the situation grows more complicated with additional danger, hidden motives, and the risk of greater scandal for the household. The mystery develops alongside the broader social conflicts surrounding reputation, marriage, and family duty, giving the story both an investigative thread and a strong connection to the Regency setting.

Overall, I found the book well written and engaging with its blend of mystery, romance, and Austen-inspired drama, but I also felt a bit lost at times because I had not read the previous books in the series. It was easy to tell that many of the emotional stakes and character dynamics had been building for a while, so some moments felt like I was stepping into an ongoing conversation. Even so, Juliet and Jonathan’s relationship, and the unfolding scandal kept me interested enough to appreciate this story, but not enough to go back and read the previous books. This is the fifth book in the series, and I would definitely recommend reading the series in order.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

 

Game of Rogues by Julie Anne Long

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Game of Rogues: A Novel (The Palace of Rogues, 9)Game of Rogues: A Novel by Julie Anne Long

Tracy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The Palace of Rogues, #9

Release Date: June 2, 2026

Miss Guinevere “Ginny” Woodville is the very protective elder sister of Hogarth Woodville, Viscount Woodville and the newly minted Earl of Highgrove, so when he returns from a trip to London and confesses that he has lost everything – including his sisters’ doweries, Ginny is quick to jump in and make things right. Ginny promised her dying mother that she would make sure her siblings all married well, but that will not happen without doweries, so, Ginny travels to London and checks into the Grand Palace on the Thames and then goes to meet with Gabriel Marchand, the owner of Lucifer’s Fall – the “gentlemen’s club” that Hogarth lost his fortune. The man is completely infuriating and absolutely, breathtakingly gorgeous, she leaves their meeting without any resolution, unless she wanted to consider his illicit proposition – which she didn’t – and feeling desperate, but at least she is pretty sure she knows who Hogarth lost the bulk of his fortune to and hopes that that man will be more willing to negotiate. She thinks she has seen the last of Gabriel and is shocked when she learns he is also staying at the Palace – she tries to ignore him, but he always seems to be one step ahead of her, and as much as she wants to hate that – she doesn’t. She falls hard for him, but knows that she could never be with him and keep her promise to her mother, or can she?

Gabriel Marchand is a self-made man, orphaned into the poverty of St. Giles and has clawed his way to the top. As the owner of a very exclusive and successful gentleman’s club, he should have everything he wants, but meeting Ginny has him rethinking what he really wants. He is drawn to Ginny and against his better judgement begins to help her and in turn, she helps him. He knows he loves her and he knows she is not for him, but the heart wants what it wants, and he sets in motion a plan that may enable them to have their HEA. But his Ginny has made promises and honor might not let her follow her heart.

I love this series; I swear every new installment is better than the last – I can’t even remember the last series I read that could say that about. This story was absolutely my favorite to date – and that is saying a lot – because I have LOVED every book. Gabriel is everything you could want in a hero, he is charming, smart, self-made, has known loss and pain, and loves without conditions (he has earned a spot on my very exclusive favorite heroes of all-time list) and Ginny is his perfect match – their banter and jibes were some of the best I have ever read and I can’t wait to re-read this book! The book has wonderful characters, steamyish love scenes, lots of laugh out loud moments, grief, promises, a bit of angst, a little heartbreak, and finally a sigh-worthy ending complete with an epilogue. This is the ninth book in the series, and it could easily be read as a standalone with no problem, but I recommend reading the entire series because it is so good!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *