This was such a fun read! Think Bridgerton meets Pride and Prejudice meets an early 2000’s romcom!

The humour in this is its winning draw. It’s not often a book can make me laugh out loud but I really couldn’t help myself with this one. The snarky comments and pranks between Lydia and Ashford throughout this were so funny and daft! It reminded me a lot of Aris and Blythe from Wisteria 🤔

I often struggle with dialogue in books like this as it can sometimes seem a little forced and makes my eye twitch but I actually really enjoyed the banter amongst the characters in this and didn’t find it cringey at all. The characters themselves were all really well written and I enjoyed getting to know them all equally!

It takes a while for Ashford and Lydia to make any kind of connection in this and I think because of that the romance fell a little below the bar for me but I really enjoyed the times when we saw Ashford soften to Lydia.

This is an absolute must read for anybody who loves a regency style romcom that’s full of humour and lighthearted fun!

As a longtime fan of Regency romance, I can honestly say this one swept me off my feet in the best way. How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin is charming, funny, heartfelt and officially one of my top reads of 2025.
When I got the approval email for this ARC, I was thrilled. Inspired by How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, this regency twist stands confidently on its own. We meet Lydia, a fiercely independent heroine who’s suddenly proposed to by Lord Ashford, a man she barely knows. Trapped by her relatives’ expectations, Lydia vows to sabotage the engagement and seek a love of her own choosing. What follows is a hilarious, clever, and unexpectedly emotional journey.
Lydia is an absolute gem of a character. Her actions make sense, her motives are grounded, and never once does she come across as “too much.” She’s witty, willful, and refreshingly real. The antics she gets up to had me laughing out loud at times—and yet, beneath the humor lies a story with surprising emotional depth.
The slow-burn romance here is so satisfying. It starts with clear resistance (she’s trying to get rid of him, after all), but as the story progresses, their dynamic shifts beautifully. Watching enemies turn to tentative allies—and then something more—felt organic and rewarding. You truly root for them every step of the way.
Another nice surprise is the clever subplot that starts to make you guess what is going on. And whatever you thought you knew early on? Surprise: it’s not what it seems. Irwin keeps the pacing tight and the stakes engaging.
If you love witty banter, swoon-worthy tension, and heroines who know their worth, don’t miss this one. How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days is everything I want in a historical romance: fun, fresh, and full of heart. Go ahead and mark your calendar for the release—you’ll fall in love just like I did.

Lydia in is her 2nd season when Lord Ashford askes for her hand in marriage. They only met 2 weeks ago and she was hoping to marry for love. Her Aunt and Uncle who have been her guardians since her parents and grandparents died threaten to send her to live with a maiden Aunt if she turns him down.
Invited to a house party hosted by Lord Ashford's cousin Lydia decides she has 10 days for him to jilt her as their engagement is not to be announced until the masquarade ball at the end of the house party. She decides to use outlandish behaviour to provoke him to retract his proposal.
A very entertaining read in the style of a Georgette Heyer novel.

This is overall a fun, cute and quirky take on a regency romance.

Miss Lydia Hanworth is the granddaughter of a wealthy businessman, and her family are keen for her to marry well - meaning, in their case, a Lord. However, she only wants to marry someone she cares about. Meanwhile the young and eligible Lord Ashford needs to marry to save the family estate, but he has no interest in love or in most of the young ladies of the ton. He thinks Miss Lydia Hanworth will do. He proposes, and with family watching Lydia is forced to agree. Luckily for her, he has reason to want to keep it quiet for ten days. Which means she has ten days to force him to call it off...

There's a good premise here and Lydia really is a fun character. She has a 'investigatory' bachelor brother Pip who tags along, and they manage to get involved in a mystery as well as romance. Shenanigans abound!

It's very fun, with lots of regency trappings but somewhat of a modern feel. Some of Lydia's pranks (attempts to force Ashford to call it off) do verge on the cringy/ridiculous which slightly pulled me out of the story. But then some made me laugh, too! She could get a bit annoying at times (a water fountain segment towards the end goes on too long), but then that also made her memorable.

Would definitely come back for more.

A fun and cute romance, and exactly what I needed to get me out of a reading slump! A funny enemies to lovers romance perfect for those who like a slow burn with some decently intriguing side plots and characters to keep it interesting and maintain a good pace. There were times the dialogue between the characters started to border on too cringey, and there were some plot points I felt weren't as tied up at the end, but overall I really enjoyed the read and look forward to reading other books from Sophie Irwin (I could definitely see this book becoming a series). Thanks NetGalley for the eARC!

I wasn't expecting to be as absolutely laugh out loud funny as it was!!! This was hilarious, cringe worthy in the embarrassment that Lydia caused, and just glorious in terms of the romance. An absolute recommend to any fans of period dramas.

Absolutely adored this book!
How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin completely swept me away! I devoured it in just two days and still didn’t want it to end. Lydia and Ashford’s story was everything I hoped for, witty, romantic, and filled with heart. I genuinely wish there was a second book just to spend more time with them!

I also loved the addition of the other characters. Each one brought something unique to the story, and it was fascinating to see how they navigated high society and the ever-watchful eyes of the ton. Sophie Irwin writes with such charm and humour, I found myself smiling through so many scenes.

Highly recommend for fans of historical romance with strong heroines, sharp banter, and just the right amount of scandal.

As a fan of Sophie Irwin, I was excited to see her new book available to request, and best believe I started reading as soon as that approval came through.

Sophie hits her usual tone of a variety of colourful characters with hilarious, witty and engaging escapades.

This takes the premise of the film How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days but sets it perfectly in the Regency era. The two main characters have a brilliant rivalry that had me laughing out loud. The end had me in tears with a perfect conclusion that befitted Miss Hanworth and Lord Ashford.

A delightful read that I would encourage all to partake in.

I really enjoyed Sophie Irwin’s first two books and this does not disappoint. When eligible bachelor Lord Ashford proposes marriage to Lydia Hanworth her aunt and uncle, who are her guardians, are delighted. Lydia doesn’t want to marry him though, as she wants to marry for love if she must be married at all. Luckily Ashford wants to delay the announcement for 10 days so his father can be present and invites Lydia and her brother to spend this time at his cousin’s home. Lydia can’t turn him down (too scandalous) but surely she could use these 10 days to make sure he really doesn’t want to marry her?
There follows a madcap, hilarious 10 days, in which Ashford and Lydia try to outdo each other in more and more embarrassing ways. There’s a side plot about some missing diamonds and although very funny, there’s a serious side to the book. Lydia rightly points out at one point, that if she’s going to give up her property, identity and risk her life in childbirth, the least she could expect in return is a proper courtship, which is a very fair point! There’s also serious questions about the cousin’s marriage, which ends in quite the perilous denouement.
I’m a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope as well as a massive Bridgerton fan, so this ticked a lot of boxes for me. Shout out to Sophie Irwin for creating a love rival in the shape of Captain Von Prett, who seems to be the Edwardian equivalent of a You Tuber. There’s a scene with some miniature portraits which I absolutely loved!
Lovely, sparkling summery read. Lots of fun.
Thanks to NetGalkey for the ARC.

Sophie Irwin’s How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days is a charming and witty Regency romance that blends humour, heart, and historical flair. This novel centres on spirited characters who are anything but conventional. The heroine’s sharp wit and the hero’s reluctant vulnerability create a dynamic that crackles with romantic tension and comedic timing.
The banter is clever, the stakes are emotional without becoming melodramatic, and the slow-burn romance is both satisfying and sincere.
How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days is a light, enjoyable read perfect for anyone looking for escapism with a strong heroine and a swoon-worthy romance.

I teach history and absolutely loved the film “How to lose a guy in 10 days” so when I saw this on NetGalley, I knew had to apply for the ARC and I was not disappointed.

I absolutely loved this book! It’s rare a book has me actually laughing out loud, but the ongoing pranks between the two main characters had me giggling most of the way through. The FMC is fiery and not to be taken for a meek hearted girl and I loved it!

There are so many interesting characters within the story and I loved getting to know each of the individual characters and the dynamic of the group when at the country house. I am so thankful that each of the relationships was brought to a close rather than storylines being left open. I especially love that Aunt Mildred was not the demon she is portrayed to be and his Grace is the exact opposite of what you’d expect of a Duke, family first then his title.

If you’re a fan of period romance and humour then you will absolutely lovely this!

3 ⭐️

It took me a little while to get into this one.

I was super interested in the premise and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
Once Ashford realises what's happening and begins to retaliate, the comedy really kicked in for me. I enjoyed their back and forth.

The side plot involving the mystery was interesting and I really liked Pip. I did figure out the culprit quite early on, though. I will say I felt the author did well with the domestic abuse storyline. The subtle hints to it that got more obvious as Lydia began to notice them were well done.

For me, though, I struggled with the romance. I just didn't feel the connection reached its full potential. They had some sweet conversations, but they always ended in a very stilted manner before going back to dislike. It was better in Lydia's POV, Ashford is so against love that I think it worked against the romance a little.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to Harper Collins, Sophie Irwin and NetGalley for an advanced copy of How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days, releasing in the UK on July 31st 2025.

I absolutely loved this book, the banter and scheming between Lydia and Ashcroft were everything that I needed. As someone who doesn’t often read regency romance, this was easily digestible and highly recommend to anyone looking for a hilarious dip into regency romance.

I wasn’t a massive fan of the necklace storyline but it did conclude well, which meant I brought the review up from a 3.5 to a 4 star.

All in all, I will be going away to read more of this authors books!

not usually into historical romance but this one was kinda fun?? felt like bridgerton meets how to lose a guy in 10 days, but make it regency lol. ashford = an actual emotionally intelligent man in fiction?? love that for us. took a while to get going tho and lydia’s chaos was a lot at first (girl pls). vibes were cute, some moments dragged, the side plots lost me a bit, but overall a decent slow burn if you’re into mischief, banter, and almost-kisses in fancy gardens.

When Lydia is bullied into accepting the proposal of a future Duke with whom she has zero chemistry, she decides to act so abominably that the gentleman will have no choice but to jilt her in the next 10 days before the engagement becomes public knowledge. But Lord Ashford has his own reasons for needing this engagement to go ahead, and he will not be put off by some ... Unusual behaviour.

This is a fast paced and engaging regency romance with a lot of second hand embarrassment. I enjoyed that our leading couple actually grew to know and like each other rather than it being insta love. Overall, a fun read!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

What a great book - really fun! Think of Bridgerton and you’re in the right setting then add some great characters. A really different storyline - not many people would try to get out of an engagement to a Lord who would be a Duke one day! - and plenty of humour and you have a great book. Highly recommended for a lighthearted read - great for on holiday.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review, which is what I have given.

Having read Sophie Irwin's two earlier books, I was excited to see this book and eagerly read it. Lydia Hanworth is dependent upon family and she's pressured into accepting the marriage proposal from Lord Ashford. For reasons, the plan is to keep it secret for ten days before an announcement. And so, the engaged couple engage in a full-on war of pranks on each other. Lydia so that she can be released from the engagement and Ashford for firing volleys back. It totally childish and silly but it also becomes a bit fun, until it isn't and then everything changes, of course. There's also a bit of mystery going on as the pair are amongst a crowd at a house party where things aren't quite as they seem.

Much like the two earlier titles, it takes a bit of time to get going in this book. But when it goes, it really moves along, and you can't help being picked up along the way. The characters are all great, and the two main ones are both sympathetic. Of course, a bit of communication might have gone a long way to avoid the "war" but it would have made for smooth sailing and where's the fun in that.?

Overall, I give this 3.5 stars and thank Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for the free advanced reader copy. My feedback is being given voluntarily.

Just wow! I love historical novels, especially those set during the Regency period, so How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin immediately caught my eye. The title gave off fun romcom vibes, and I was hoping for something light and entertaining. I was not wrong, but I definitely wasn’t expecting a full-on prank war between the main characters!

The story kicks off with Lord Ashford proposing to Miss Lydia Hanworth, who reluctantly accepts. Determined to escape the engagement without scandal, Lydia comes up with a plan to make Lord Ashford withdraw the proposal within ten days. The two, along with a colorful cast of characters, head to his cousin’s countryside manor for a week-long house party, giving Lydia the perfect setting - and deadline - to sabotage the relationship before the grand masquerade ball where their engagement is set to be announced.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I laughed out loud at the absurd and clever pranks they pulled on each other and loved how the rest of the group reacted to their antics. The secondary characters were fantastic too - each one distinct, with personality traits that played into and poked fun at familiar stereotypes.

What really stood out to me was how the book handled deeper themes with care and warmth. The representation of same-sex relationships, in a time when they had to remain hidden, was touching and beautifully written. I also appreciated how the issue of domestic abuse was addressed - a heavy but important subject, especially in a historical context where women had few options or rights.

All in all, this was a fun yet thought-provoking read that I devoured in just a couple of days. The writing flows effortlessly, and I found myself sneaking in reading time whenever I could. 10/10 would recommend!

4.5 stars

firstly, I’d like to thank netgalley and the publisher for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

if there’s one thing I’m always going to love in a book it’s the regency era! if anything give remotely close to Bridgerton vibes…I am there and I was definitely here for this book because it was SO GOOD

this was such a fun set-up with this group stay at Lady Phoebe’s house. there were so many funny characters and everyone had distinctive personalities and ways of acting so seeing everyone interacting was a joy.

of course our main plot line was also incredibly fun. I found it so entertaining to see this battle of wills between Ashford and Lydia. Lydia honestly had me in fits of laughter with some of the things she was doing to get under Ashford’s skin. I just had the best time reading about the ways they were trying to deal with each other.

amongst all the fun and games we did also have a bit of a deeper thread of plot running through, particularly in terms of Ashford and why he acts and feels the way he does surrounding marriage which was interesting to see develop and also to see him overcome.

seeing Lydia and Ashford slowly grow to care for each other in between all the pranks etc was very satisfying and I think their connection was shown very well.

we also had a small mystery sub-plot which added something extra to the plot and also allowed for more development for certain characters and also relationships so I think it was utilised very well in the plot overall.

I really really enjoyed this and would highly recommend it!! I will always devour a regency romance and this was an amazing one!

Did I read this because the title gave How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days energy but in a Regency setting? Yes. Did I expect a full-on prank war at a country house? Absolutely not.

How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days was kind of a wild ride. Not a huge historical romance reader, but this one had its charms. It started slowww and I wasn’t sure I’d stick with it—but once the chaos kicked in, the banter and chemistry started clicking.

Ashford = rare Regency green flag. Emotionally intelligent?? Actually listens and grows?? A concept. Lydia, on the other hand... was a menace 💀 Her plan to drive him away was petty and chaotic, and honestly made her hard to root for early on. Thankfully, the dynamic shifts once the truth comes out and they start matching each other’s energy in a fun, emotional way.

I just wanted more longing!! More sneaky hand brushes!! More almost-kisses in moonlit gardens!! We don’t really get that “omg they’re falling in love” payoff until the very end.

Fun, messy, a little uneven—but still worth the read if you’re into mischief, miscommunication, and a very soft Regency man 🫶