In To Catch a Lord, Emma Orchard once again proves her talent for weaving together witty banter, emotional depth, and the irresistible glamour of Regency high society. Lady Amelia Wyverne, tarnished by her family’s scandal, is desperate to rehabilitate her reputation with the ton. Her solution? A fake betrothal to Lord Marcus Thornfalcon, a decorated war hero and man of impeccable honor. But their careful charade is soon complicated by Marcus’s calculating sister-in-law, Lavinia, who is determined to claim him for herself—at any cost.

Orchard balances deliciously dramatic twists with tender moments of growing affection between Amelia and Marcus, making their journey from allies in deception to true partners deeply satisfying. The chemistry between them crackles from the start, and readers will be swept along as their arrangement slowly gives way to something far more dangerous—and far more real.

With a sharp villainess, richly drawn secondary characters, and a plot brimming with scandal, danger, and romance, To Catch a Lord is a captivating tale of love, reputation, and resilience. Fans of Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer will delight in this immersive and sparkling Regency romance.

4⭐ 3🌶️

This was a good read. It was the side characters in the cameos from past books that made this for me. I really enjoyed reading this as I have the past books in the series by this author. I definitely enjoyed the family involvement and the way they were all very keen to marry the MMC off. I also enjoyed the inclusion of some great side characters including the FMC's grandmother, brother, and sister-in-law. These family aspects really helped to build the other characters and the plot.

The threats to the FMC really help the plot along and allow the relationship between the two main characters to develop. As always, with this trope, the MCs are oblivious and it's always fun to read.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Emma Orchard for a copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.

I enjoyed this story and the love story and chemistry between the leads was so cute and wholesome, and the love triangle wasn’t as annoying as i usually find love triangles. I definitely think fans of bridgeton, or tessa dare will love this book. A star down simply because i’m not a fan of love triangles.

There is always something about regency romance I love and the premise of this draws you in. Lady Amelia is tired of holding distasteful suitors at bay, what she needs for the season is to take a breath and have a fake suitor. Cue Major Lord Thornfalcon who is an hero and can do no wrong. As expected feelings develop on both sides….
The plot was beautifully done, but someone Emma Orchard writing I really struggle with, I think this is the third or fourth book of hers I have read now and it’s a bit blah and oddly done for me which stopped me from fully enjoying it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good historical romance novel and to catch a lord does just that.

This has fake dating, a love triangle, and some strong FMC. It was really well done.

This was a delightful and engaging fake slow burn recency historical romance. The plot twists, intrigue, drama, action, and so many emotional issues were very entertaining. The characters were interesting. I really enjoyed how love finds its way through past family issues that made for the gossip of the Ton and the exciting incidents. I highly recommend reading!

Another fantastic read from Emma Orchard.
I’m a sucker for a pretend marriage and I adored Amelia and Marcus. The plot was excellent and as always her writing is exquisite.

Lady Amelia Wyvern is tired of fighting off wandering hands. What she needs is a pretend suitor. Only one man comes to mind, Major Lord Thornfalcon. Marcus is the constant focus of gossip involving his widowed sister-in-law. He wouldn't go out in Society at all, except for his mother launching his sister. Amelia only needs an introduction to Marcus to lay out her plan. He isn't sure what to make of her proposal, but finds himself agreeing. As they spend more time together, he is confused by his feelings for Amelia. She is surprised by hers for him. Nobody expected things to take a turn that put Amelia in danger. If you're expecting just a romance, be prepared for more.
Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

I really liked Emma Orchard's prose style and the introduction of a rather wily Bow Street Runner. I am however concerned about the child still being brought up by her, rather disturbed and disturbing mother.
A different storyline set in a well known period of history with several wars happening to aggravate any running away that might happen.
I now have acquired the author's next book to read.

In the latest steamy romance novel from Emma Orchard, readers meet Lady Amelia Wyverne, daughter from a notorious family, as she tries to deal with her poor reputation and the odious suitors she has to deal with. Desperate to fix her reputation, Amelia looks for a man with an impeccable reputation to briefly court her before she breaks off the engagement. Choosing Lord Thornfalcon, known for his morals, as her fake suitor, Amelia has no idea that his childhood sweetheart and sister-in-law Lavinia has her eyes on him again and the ton’s support, and perhaps Thorn and Amelia’s relationship and their feelings are more real than they realize. Packed with incredible characters, an intense plot, and fun tropes, readers will love the details in the book and the characters are the stars of this entertaining and immersive new novel. The unique conflicts and fun Regency setting are well-written and entertaining, and readers will really enjoy the drama and intrigue Emma Orchard brings to life. The emotional storylines are well thought out and add a lot of depth to the characters’ backstories, and the chemistry between Thorn and Amelia and the evolution of their relationship really pulls readers into the story.

To Catch a Lord follows Lady Amelia Wyverne, the sister of the Duke of Wyverne from The Viscount and the Thief. It’s a treat to revisit the Duke, now happily settled with his wife and children, while turning our attention to Amelia’s own dramatic journey.
Lady Amelia enters society with her reputation already tarnished by her late father's scandalous behavior. No matter how proper her conduct, she’s met with thinly veiled propositions —even in the most respectable ballrooms. Determined to take control of her future, she devises a daring plan—and the honorable Lord Thornfalcon may be her only hope.
But Amelia soon discovers that Thornfalcon has dark secrets of his own—secrets that could unravel not just her plans but endanger her very life.
I truly enjoyed this story and was kept in suspense right up to the end. Emma Orchard has a talent for weaving romance and tension in equal measure, and I found myself rooting for Amelia from the first chapter. A satisfying Regency read with just the right balance of heart and intrigue.

With her reputation sullied, and through no fault of her own, Lady Amelia Wyverne seems to attract the worst sort of gentlemen. Deciding upon a course of action, Lady Amelia is determined to set aside the chattering gossips by pretending to become betrothed to a man who is beyond reproach. The only problem, of course, is seeking out such a paragon but with a plan hatched to catch herself a lord, Amelia’s eye settles upon the charmingly handsome Lord Thornfalcon. Marcus Thornfalcon, hero, of the Peninsular campaign, has his own reasons for agreeing to Amelia’s subterfuge, some of which are set to cause all sorts of consternation amongst the ladies of the Ton and is a disaster for one lady in particular who is hell bet on revenge.

These regency romances are so beautifully written that they never fail to make me smile and I flutter through the pages with great enjoyment as I am whisked away to balls and soirées, keeping company with the beau monde of Regency England. Both Amelia and Marcus are delightfully imagined and I quite fell in love with both of them and as their tentative feelings are stirred you can’t help but want everything to work out well in a good way.

To Catch A Lord is a spicy, steamy romance from this talented writer who has captured the Regency Romance market with her passionate stories which, with a hint of Georgette Heyer, bring this world to life. There is a bit of a theme with this set of books as some characters overlap but having said that it is perfectly possible to read each book as a standalone story.

As a huge Pride and Prejudice fan, a Regency romance is always going to be a win for me, and thankfully To Catch a Lord was a really fun read!

The story follows Lady Amelia Wyverne, whose social standing has taken a hit thanks to her late father’s scandalous lifestyle and her actress stepmother. Enter Lord Marcus Thornfalcon, a second son recently returned from the army, now heir to a fortune after the death of his older brother. That fortune, of course, brings with it a horde of fortune-hunting women… none more persistent than his brother’s widow Lavinia, who also happens to be Marcus’s first love and is now determined to rekindle the flame (which she’s loudly claimed to society never went out).

In a delicious twist, Amelia and her fiery, enigmatic sister-in-law Lady Sophie Wyverne cook up a scheme: propose a fake courtship with Marcus, leading to a fake engagement. The goal? Throw Lavinia and the other admirers off his scent, and give Amelia some much-needed protection from the rakes who assume her family’s reputation makes her “available.”

Amelia is quick-witted and assertive (especially by Regency standards), and paired with Lady Sophie, a bold Frenchwoman, they make a formidable duo. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Amelia and Marcus. Yes, there’s a slight edge of insta-love, but enough mutual hesitation and social obstacles to keep it from feeling too sugary.

As for Lavinia… I’m torn. Some of her scenes were genuinely entertaining, but others tipped into the ridiculous. Still, she added drama, and the story never felt slow.

Overall, this was a charming, fast-paced read with great dialogue and engaging characters. Perfect for a cozy afternoon escape. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more from Emma Orchard!

DNF early on - no rating

Thank you to Boldwood Books for the e-arc of this book. Unfortunately, the writing style didn’t really click with me. As an avid lover of historical romance, there’s often a bit more whimsy in the writing style that I didn’t find in this novel. There were word that seemed anachronistic in the dialogue and the inner monologue. It felt a little disjointed. I wasn’t able to get very far into it without the word choice seeming a little modern in some parts and historically accurate in other parts. I won’t rate it as I did not complete this book. I cannot recommend it because I didn’t finish it.

"To Catch a Lord" was a pleasant read for me. I liked the author's style of writing and plot. Some of the characters were very lovable, some annoying, which means that the author did a good job of creating realistic characters. The story was easy and interesting to follow. I believe that this book is a good fit for lovers of romance set in Regency era. It can be read as a standalone, but in my opinion, it is better if you read the series in order, so you can savour it more. I will gladly read the next book by Emma Orchard if there is an opportunity for it.

Thank you to Emma Orchard, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for an advance reader’s copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Fake Engagement + Villainess to root against + Minimal love scenes = 4 stars. There's not much "steam" in this "steamy love triangle" and not much triangular-ness either. It's more like an ex that just won't get the hint and hit the road. You'll want to slap her.

Amelia is a deb stained by her father's scandalous second marriage to a theater tart who can't attract a decent suitor. Marcus is a newly inherited Duke whose childhood love, Lavinia (the one that needs slapping), married his elder brother for the money/title and after her husband dies wants to get back with Marcus for the money/title. She schemes and lies to try to get him back.

Amelia has a plan to begin attracting the right kind of men by fake dating a nice lord and sees that Marcus needs a little help deflecting crazy debs and convincing Lavinia to move on. They start a fake relationship that turns real when tested by Lavinia's evil schemes.

I listened to the audiobook on this one and also received an ARC from Netgalley. The narrator was wonderful - as she is on all the Emma Orchard books- and the book flew by in a few days. I wish there was a more complete open-door final love scene, I feel a little teased.

<spoilers>My last thought after finishing the book was... "I get Priscilla was a manipulative brat, but why doesn't anyone care she's been taken away from her father's family? Isn't she supposedly the last living piece of their brother/son? Why didn't anyone ask if Priscilla was gone too? Just seemed weird and heartless. I would've rather the happy couple raised their niece together." </spoilers>

Unfortunately, I once again struggled to connect emotionally with the author’s work. The fake engagement trope didn’t quite ignite any sparks for me, and I was genuinely surprised when the heroine declared she was in love—there seemed to be little groundwork laid for that moment. I found myself more drawn to the intrigue and mischief of the MMC’s former love interest, who stood out as a remarkably well-crafted and compelling villain. It wasn’t a bad story by any means; it simply wasn’t for me, as I would have loved to see more romance develop.

This was certainly the best book of the series together with the first one! This time the plot is very, very intriguing and the characters exceedingly interesting, villain included. It lacks steam in my opinion, but the main characters spend very few time alone together for the most part of the book. I particularly liked Amelia, who’s young, but very smart: she knows what she wants and doesn’t hesitate to ask for it. I would have liked to explore her relationship with Marcus a little bit more, though, because they seem to fall in love far too quickly. But all in all I really enjoyed this read.

If you loved Bridgerton then you need to read this love triangle historical romance book! The romance was so good!

“To Catch a Lord" follows Lady Amelia as she tries to cast off her father's scandalous reputation.
With the help of Lord Thornfalcon, she hopes to fix the past.
The plot has so much going! Two people trying not to be attracted to each other. Then, there’s the stepmother…
Overall, an entertaining read.
This can be read as a standalone regency tale.