Someone to Wed (Westcott, #3)

by Mary Balogh

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More than just Someone to Wed

I am really enjoying the Westcott series and Someone to Wed was an excellent addition. We meet two very original characters in Alexander, Earl of Riverdale, and his someone to wed, Wren Heyden, a very rich woman looking for a husband.

Wren is a recluse who has spent nearly all of her life hiding behind her veil. When her beloved aunt and uncle passed away within days of each other, she decides that she wants her own family to love. Keeping close to home, she looks at the eligible men surrounding her property to find a prospective husband. Her first two options do not suit, but the third seems a little too good to be true. Wren knows that her money is the only thing that would attract a man as gorgeous as Alexander.

Alex has only just gained his title but unfortunately, there was no wealth attached to the estate. Being the upstanding and good man that he is, he's determined to bring his neglected property back to rights and give jobs to the people on his lands. Alex knows he must find a wealthy wife and has resigned himself to settle for a union that may or may not have love. When he meets his intriguing neighbour, he's surprised when she offers her fortune in exchange for marriage.

Will the gorgeous Earl be content with a marriage of convenience? Will Wren be willing to remove her veil and take a risk on exposing herself?

Mary Balogh creates realistic characters...warts and all. The characters inner thoughts do not always show them in a favourable light but that, to me, just makes them more endearing. I absolutely loved that we get to see Wren's fear and hesitations change to courage and determination. While at times I thought Alex was a little too like a martyr, he eventually grew on me.

I loved catching up with the Westcott's and again, I loved Rosalyn Landor's superb narration. I will definitely be coming back for more soon.