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I love Cindy Anstey's books, and this one certainly didn't disappoint! This book is best read after Suitors and Sabotage, but it can also be read as a standalone.
Kate Darby is employed as a lady's maid for Imogene Chively and Emily Beeswanger, and her mother lives close by. With the holidays near, Ben and Ernest Steeple come for a visit because Ben is engaged to Imogene. Their valet, Matt Harlow, comes with them, and Matt and Kate soon form an attachment after initial attraction to each other as well as some innocent flirtation. When Matt's friend Johnny goes missing after he searches for a man who gave him counterfeit money, Matt and Kate band together to find him. In the process, they will find out that criminals close to home have sinister intentions. Will Matt and Kate survive the dangerous circumstances they find themselves in, and will they ever find Johnny?
I enjoyed this book very much. I usually enjoy clean Regency fiction, and I love how fun Cindy Anstey makes her writing. With witty dialogue, realistic descriptions, funny situations, and an interesting plot, this story is a great holiday read that certainly was an enjoyable one. I realize that this book may not be for everyone because of the time period it's set in, but I thought it was well done. I will definitely be looking forward to her next book, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a twist of mystery.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.


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Carols and Chaos Cindy Anstey Books Reviews

Carols and Chaos is a standalone young adult historical fiction by Cindy Anstey. Even though Carols and Chaos can be read as a standalone, it is set in the same time period and world as Cindy's previous novel, Suitors and Sabotage. This is the fourth book I have read by Ms. Anstey and I just adore them all! I know they are all going to be fabulous written and pure fun from start to finish. And Carols and Chaos was no exception. I will be honest, this was not my favorite of Cindy's books. That honor still goes to Love, Lies and Spies. It was my absolute favorite by Cindy but Carols and Chaos was a great read. I love all of Cindy's books so much. 

In Carols and Chaos we meet Kate and Matt. This is not the first time we have met Kate or Matt. We met both of them as background characters in Suitors and Sabotage. It was really nice to see them get their own story. I didn't know them well in the last novel, but from the moment I met them each in Carols and Chaos, I just knew they were great people. Their story gave me all the warm and fuzzies of a lifetime holiday movie or a Hallmark Christmas movie. It was simply a feel good read. Yes, there were some cringe worthy situations that they seemed to find themselves in, but overall this book just made me happy. 

Kate and Matt both want to do the right thing. You can tell they are good people through and through- hark workers, honest. They made it so easy for me to root for them. Matt was not even remotely looking for love, but he seemed to light up anytime he was around Kate. I found myself reading as quickly as possible through the parts that only featured one of the characters, because the scenes where they were interacting with each other were by far my favorite. 

If you are looking for a feel good holiday read, set in teh regency era, then Carols and Chaos is the perfect read for you. I think it will put you in the holiday mood and it will put a smile on your face. If you don't fall for Kate and Matt, then I think something is wrong with you. ;p
3.5/5 stars

*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this book for free. I was not compensated for my honest thoughts.
The holiday season is always filled with hustle and bustle, and things at Shackleford Park this year doubly so as they are welcoming the family of one of the ladies's betrothed. All Kate Darby can think about, as she helps her ladies prepare, is on seeing Matt Harlow once again as he's the valet to said betrothed gentleman. Even though they know nothing beyond flirting will ever work out for them, as they are employed by different families who live quite a bit apart, and they each have separate hopes and dreams for the future that they don't want to see derailed because of a possible dalliance. But what Kate and Matt share together is so much more than that as they genuinely enjoy each other's company.

When a counterfeiting scheme reaches Shackleford Park and one of the staff goes missing, Kate and Matt are swept up in the mystery that quickly takes a dangerous turn.

Those of you who've read Suitors and Sabotage published back in April, will recognize Kate and Matt as background characters in that story. Kate a lady's maid, and Matt a gentleman's valet. The small mention of Kate finding Matt attractive perked my ears up and I immediately knew there was a story waiting to be told.

Fortunately, Cindy Anstey thought so as well because here we have Carols and Chaos.

This is my first holiday read of the season. I feel like they get more and more likely as we actually approach the holidays. The feeling of a traditional Christmas celebration is deftly felt in Carols and Chaos. I really loved the setting and the time of year, a household getting ready to be full to the hilt with people celebrating and generally having a great time.

The mystery of the book is slow and steady in how it unfolds, and for the most part I enjoyed it. I was truly enraptured until close to the end trying to figure out how everything would fall into place. I'd say this mystery worked out better than its predecessor mentioned above.

The idea of Kate and Matt was just so sweet. So far in Cindy Anstey's books our main characters have been Ladies and Gentlemen. I liked the shift of perspective, as it were, to those who are "behind the scenes" so to speak. People who have to work a bit harder for their dreams and desires to come true and Kate and Matt certainly fit this description. At first, I could see how difficult it would be if their feelings for each other went beyond simple flirtation, but I loved how similar they turned out to be with their own hopes for the future. While Cindy Antsey makes no qualms about the work it will take for Kate and Matt to be together, it's all very hopeful.

Cindy Anstey has delivered some reliably sweet and somewhat suspenseful YA historicals. I've enjoyed all her books, but Carols and Chaos just might be my favorite.

*Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Cute, fun read. I love Cindy Ansety books.
Engaging characters flirt and seek after their friend who mysteriously disappears. They overcome several dangerous situations, and all ends happily and romantically. Sweet and fun.
I love Cindy Anstey's books, and this one certainly didn't disappoint! This book is best read after Suitors and Sabotage, but it can also be read as a standalone.
Kate Darby is employed as a lady's maid for Imogene Chively and Emily Beeswanger, and her mother lives close by. With the holidays near, Ben and Ernest Steeple come for a visit because Ben is engaged to Imogene. Their valet, Matt Harlow, comes with them, and Matt and Kate soon form an attachment after initial attraction to each other as well as some innocent flirtation. When Matt's friend Johnny goes missing after he searches for a man who gave him counterfeit money, Matt and Kate band together to find him. In the process, they will find out that criminals close to home have sinister intentions. Will Matt and Kate survive the dangerous circumstances they find themselves in, and will they ever find Johnny?
I enjoyed this book very much. I usually enjoy clean Regency fiction, and I love how fun Cindy Anstey makes her writing. With witty dialogue, realistic descriptions, funny situations, and an interesting plot, this story is a great holiday read that certainly was an enjoyable one. I realize that this book may not be for everyone because of the time period it's set in, but I thought it was well done. I will definitely be looking forward to her next book, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a twist of mystery.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.