Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading
Written on Dec 23, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
Wow! I am still in awe after reading Marrying Mr. English. The story was nothing short of magnificent. I have to admit that this is my favourite Katy Regnery book thus far. This story had all the feels. I laughed and cried. It engaged me in every possible way. I have not read the other books in the series. However, after reading this installment, I will have to read the other books in the series.
Tom English is from a wealthy family. However, he faced the possibility of losing his inheritance if he did not get married by the end of his 31st year. His attempts to meet his grandfather's demands were derailed when his fiance dumped him for her ski instructor. Feeling that he had no options left, he decided to go skiing in Vail with his best friend. While there he met Eleanora Watters.
Eleanora is a waitress at a restaurant located in Vail, Colorado. She is 22 years old. Her life was not what you would consider glamorous.
When 5 years old, her mother left her to be raised by her father, who was a functioning alcoholic. Eleanora dreamed of a better life, therefore, she left home at 19 years old to secure a positive future for her cousin and herself. She was not interested in dating any of the wealthy men she encountered on a daily basis. However, when she laid eyes on Tom English, the idea of dating someone wealthy did not seem such a bad thing at all.
Tom is a man of integrity. He is reliable and dependable. I liked that he stood up to his grandfather in regards to his inheritance. Initially, I thought his grandfather was unfeeling. However, as the story progressed the reason for his actions became clear. At that moment, my respect for him bore fruit. Eleanora was feisty, smart and ambitious. It was these traits that attracted Tom. She discovered that Tom was not shallow and that his money did not define him. Although these two did not move in the same circles, it was evident that they were perfect for each other. He was her dream come true and she his miracle.
I found this to be a quick read. I read it in one sitting. The story was well developed. The writing was good, which came as no surprise. I could not put my kindle down. I was eager to find out the outcome. The characters were likable and interesting. I enjoyed the interaction between Eleanora and Tom. I loved how she kept him grounded.
Marrying Mr. English is a story that demonstrates the power of love. It depicts that no matter what life hands us, love can overcome all obstacles.
If you are a fan of contemporary romance, you will love this story.