Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh ~ New Release and Review

A very practical marriage makes Alexander Westcott question his heart in the latest Regency romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Someone to Hold. 

When Alexander Westcott becomes the new Earl of Riverdale, he inherits a title he never wanted and a failing country estate he can’t afford. But he fully intends to do everything in his power to undo years of neglect and give the people who depend on him a better life. . . .

A recluse for more than twenty years, Wren Heyden wants one thing out of life: marriage. With her vast fortune, she sets her sights on buying a husband. But when she makes the desperate—and oh-so-dashing—earl a startlingly unexpected proposal, Alex will only agree to a proper courtship, hoping for at least friendship and respect to develop between them. He is totally unprepared for the desire that overwhelms him when Wren finally lifts the veils that hide the secrets of her past. . . .

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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

I was looking for a slight change of reading pace and Someone to Wed was just the thing.
Ms. Balogh does an excellent job introducing us to Wren, a very unique and unusual character for 19th century England. While Wren was initially a bit cold and awkward, the more we learned of her, the more I liked her and found myself rooting for her success. Alexander was a character that was initially easier to like and that impression continued to improve the more time we spent with him.
I appreciated the fact that the set up of this story was one that I had not seen before. Wren was a much stronger female character than is typical for her time period and Alex was more enlightened than expected.
While this is at heart a romantic story, it's also a story of relationships on many levels. Friendships, siblings, cousins, and extended family relationships all play key roles in the ultimate success for Wren and Alex.
Ms. Balogh is an author that I tend to expect good stories from and Someone to Wed more than met that expectation. I have missed the books earlier in the series, but that did not hinder my enjoyment at all. In fact, this made me want to go back and read the first two books in the series along with anything that comes next.


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