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1. Earls Trip, which I read with #LittendLoveRomance , was just plain fun!

2. Paper books in theory, audiobooks in practice because I can “read” them while driving, cleaning, etc.

3. Historical Fiction.

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4.5/5

Archie is going on a two week vacation with his two best friends when instead they must make a detour to rescue his two childhood friends, Clementine and Olive, from elopement and ruination. Rather than miss the rest of the vacation, Archie asks Clem and Olive to join them.

It's a fun read if you enjoy regency romances that aren't too focused on the rules of proper society. I thought the chapter titles were all very fun.

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4/5 ⭐️ while this was definitely slow I still enjoyed the banter and friendship. I'd continue with the series! That's for hosting Renee! #littensloveromance

I was disappointed with this book.The beginning gripped me, and then it just went downhill.I enjoyed the conversation with the group reading this to see if I was alone in my thinking. #LittensLoveRomance @StayCurious I would read Effies story, which is the second in this series being released in 2025 #SeriesLove24 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView #ReadAway24 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES I did manage to get 2 bingo spots @ISpyBingo @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.17-end/review: Sorry my vacation took over my time this week-I dropped the meme-ball. Overall I enjoyed this book although after the excitement of the beginning it tapered off and didn‘t really pick up again. I was expecting a high energy climax but was a bit disappointed. I did enjoy the romance and the flourishing of the relationships. I do think I‘ll read Effie‘s book - I‘m intrigued enough to keep going. ⬇️

This was a fun Regency romance 💝

I loved the banter between the earls; a great trio of friends!

A bit of a slow romance, not too much action, it was a lot more conversational.

I enjoyed the modern twists and silly moments. I wished there were more moments with the boys; they were a fun group. What I disliked was all the talking. I felt there was more talking than doing in this book, which bored me after chapter 3. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I couldn‘t help myself #littensloveromance I had to finish this fun modernized regency romance ❤️❤️ the author not only wrote Canadian Boyfriend which I read earlier this year ( impulse Costco buy) but she lives in my city, London ON 🤯

This book was adorable!! There was nothing major that happened and the spice level was pretty tame but I still loved it!! I will for sure be spending more time with these characters!

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Book 181 of the year.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.16: Clem feels they could continue their relations after Earls Trip once she returns to the country, but Archie says no and makes it seem as though he regrets what happened a bit - at least Clem interprets his reaction as such. And they talk about him marrying someday and Clem hates that idea. Oy. These two. They‘re so in ❤️ but they won‘t let themselves imagine a future where they‘re together and married and happy about it

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.13,14,15: Sorry I‘m MIA: we‘re on family vacation and it‘s been so busy! So:yay for Clem for going for & getting what she wants, and good for Archie for being a really decent guy. But come on, he‘s going to want to marry her. He won‘t be able to let her go again. He‘s already dreading the end of the trip and more so I think b/c of Clem. Will they both just be honest with each other or will there be a major misunderstanding?

I had to skip ahead on the read-along. I won‘t spoil for those who are still reading. I love all the “Earls”on the trip. If only there were more men like them back then in power positions. I enjoyed how the author introduced topics/lifestyles that are normalized now and how that would translate into their era. All in all, it was a very enjoyable story and I didn‘t mind the slow burn once I got into the book. Plus Clem and Archie were precious.

Delightful, funny, relaxing. Enjoyed this one, Holiday is a favorite of mine and I enjoyed her foray into historical romance. #littensloveromance #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was funny in some parts but really not much happened. The romance part took way too long to get to and I was mostly bored reading this.

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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.12: well of course that didn‘t necessarily go well. What was Arch thinking? That Clem would see an animal die and turn to him with stars in her eyes “now I understand!” Noooope. But at least he apologized and all‘s well between them. In fact, they‘re closer than ever. Was not expecting Clem to proposition him but hey - why not? A girl‘s gotta do what a girl‘s gotta do.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.11: although I will try to take Archie‘s feelings into account, and I can admit that hunting as an activity seems important to his mental wellbeing- I can‘t get behind it. And I doubt Clem will be able to either. If they‘re to be together, they‘ll just have to deal with it - which may be easier said than done. Poor Olive. I bet her lost love was that poor boy who died in Canada. Sad. But who is Effie‘s?

Archie‘s reply and commentary spoke to me, especially with my 16 month old daughter and how she‘s my ballast against the current storm that has affected us. Keep us in your thoughts, and if you pray, say one for us.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.10: Haha this chapter was giggle inducing😆 - as someone who reads a lot of “typical” historical romance, this was a very irregular scene and I loved it! So what do we think? Are we shipping Olive and Effie? But who is the mysterious person Effie is corresponding with? I‘m excited to learn more.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.9: Clem tells Archie her secrets in the dark. I was surprised that she was so truthful but good for her - and good for him for not reacting poorly. And now we know - more so than we already did - that Bull is the worst! But how much longer can their idyllic existence last - the trip is going by quickly, but also I feel as though something big is bound to happen soon. It has to, right?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.8: another quiet conversation filled chapter, but I kind of loved it. Seeing Clem and Olive come to an understanding and knowledge of each other, and seeing Archie‘s feelings for Clem grow even as he isn‘t sure of them, was very sweet. I like how the author puts a lot of emphasis on how people are affected by each other and how they are affected by their environment.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.7: Archie is starting to regret his edict to the girls that they stay away. But they seem to be enjoying their sister bonding time so they keep refusing to join the men for dinner! I enjoyed the bonding time between several of the characters in this chapter - Archie with Effie and Archie with Simon and Archie with Clem - this seems like a nice relaxing trip now that Bull is out of the way. So when is 💩going to hit the fan?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.6: being a vegetarian back in the 1800s would have been so difficult! There weren‘t a whole lot of food options like we have today. If Clem and Arch get together how will she put up with his penchant for hunting? Archie btw is being so silly - refusing to go to town with everyone and sulking and being rather grumpy. I think he feels guilty for ghosting Clem and he feels a bit confused as to his real feelings for her.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.5: Sisters. I have 3 of them. There isn‘t another relationship quite like it - it can be wonderful and maddening-and that shows here with Clem and Olive. I feel for Clem - she must be so confused by Olive‘s seemingly selfless actions. But what were Olive‘s true motives? Will she admit them to Clem or keep her secrets? And when will Archie admit that his feelings towards Clem have never been quite brotherly.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.4: another great chapter! I love that Effie was in charge of accommodations and it turns out to be a castle in ruins with a very risqué topiary. What will the staff think of their little group I wonder? And please - don‘t tell me Clem is pregnant. Please let it just be a hangover from all that ale or something. Otherwise- what a messier mess! Arch is going to have to get even more involved before alls said and done I think.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.3: Well. That‘s one way to be reunited with your childhood friend. What a mess! And how will they get away from Theo without him ruining the family‘s reputation? There‘s more to the story I think as to why Olive went with him. Perhaps she didn‘t deliberately try to hurt her sister. Perhaps she was trying to protect her. We‘ll see what‘s what!

#vacationreads #currentlyreading What are you reading at your vacation?
We travel to Malinska on Island Krk, Croatia. I just started reading the tagged book for #LittensLoveRomance hosted by @StayCurious
I've noticed people on the beach reading Colleen Hoover, Sarah J. Maas, scandinavian noirs and historical fictions.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.2: Archie gets an urgent letter from an old family friend whose daughter Olive has run off to get married(major scandal!) Not only that but Olive‘s sister, Clementine, who was originally engaged to the man in question, has gone after them. Archie knows he has to help, even if it puts his trip on the back burner. His friends- like the awesome pair they are -jump in to help him. Looks like they won‘t get much R&R for a while.

#LittensLoveRomance Already I love our three bros - Archie, Simon and Effie. Three breaths of fresh air. Men with very real personalities, flaws and strengths. I love their friendship so far. I already feel for all of them, especially Archie. It sounds like his mom has Alzheimer‘s- such a difficult disease. I‘m really interested to see what happens.

Excited to start this today!! @StayCurious #littensloveromance

#LittensLoveRomance AUGUST 2024 readalong with @StayCurious !!!

Chapter a day starting 8/11/24.

I‘ll be reading this book; sounds like such a cute bro trip that turns into something more when there‘s ladies involved! 💘

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"Archie (the jock), Simon (the nerd), and Effie (the goth) have been BFFs since their school days, and their annual trip holds a sacred spot in their calendars." The three earls take a fortnight off each year to go on a trip together. This year though the Earls Trip turns into an Earls-and-Girls trip when the three have to rescue the Morgan sisters from ruination. ⬇️

(DYAC - it's ruination, not urination)

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