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Inglewood #1
Rescuing Lord Inglewood
All he wants is someone he can trust. All she wants is to belong. But when compromising circumstances force them together, do they have a chance at finding love?
Silas Riley, Earl of Inglewood, is known among his peers in Parliament as the man made of stone. As a wealthy peer, there are few he trusts with his friendship. He guards his heart and his honor with vigilance, and when an accident nearly takes his life, he’s faced with a situation which threatens his standing in society.
Growing up in the shadow of her older brother, Esther Fox’s acceptance in his circle has been indifferent at best. So when she ends up in a compromising situation as she saves the life of her brother’s dearest friend, the Earl of Inglewood, she is forced to marry him to save her own reputation. Once again, she finds herself accepted only because of the situation, and not because she is truly wanted.
Neither are prepared for a loss which further complicates their new relationship. With such a difficult beginning, can they ever hope to understand one another, let alone find love?
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2019
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Sally Britton
47 books1,264 followersSally Britton is sixth generation Texan, received her BA in English forever ago, and reads voraciously. She started her writing journey at the tender age of fourteen on an electric typewriter, and she’s never looked back.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
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August 16, 2023
This is another by Sally Britton that I left too long after finishing. I think the problem is that I often have semi-complicated things to say about her books so I put off reviewing for a bit. And then the bit gets bigger and the delay longer until it's too late and I have to just do my best. So here's my sad best.
I liked almost everything about this, though I was concerned at first. The "compromising situation" is composed of two events and after the first and before the second hits, I was left going "waitaminute, that's not going to be Esther's ruin". It doesn't help that the cover copy only references the first so for a couple of chapters I was worried that Britton was going to try to blow that up to get the story she wanted. I should have known better because I have yet to catch Britton messing up with era accuracy (I'm not saying she doesn't mess up, just that if she does, it's something subtle I don't know about). Anyway, once the second event happens and Silas faces either letting her be completely ruined or stepping-up things smoothed out considerably.
And I really liked Esther. She has been a bit in love with Silas since they were kids and she played tag-along with her brother and his friends (which include Silas). But that upbringing means that she has always felt the barely-tolerated outsider in their little band of friends and that insecurity is reinforced when her brother decides that he'd rather leave for the war than be there for her. She's desperately unhappy, but doing her best to make do with her situation, the key feature of which is feeling so powerless and having others make key decisions without bothering to get her input, let alone consent. And since Silas is a high-profile Lord with a self-image that includes seeing what's best for his country and working to convince others he is right, they have a lot of communication ground to make up if they're ever going to make a tolerable marriage out of this kinda-forced beginning.
And Britton does a fantastic job showing how different their communication styles and internalizations are and how easy it is for Silas to misstep and wound the woman he comes to care very much about. And I loved Esther's growth arc as she tries to find her footing now that she's thrown into the very tight friend group, but still without feeling she belongs. And I particularly loved her communication through her art and Silas learning to decode and appreciate her messages to him.
But there are some aspects of the story that bothered me. Two main ones that I can remember after all the time that has past. The first is the creepy neighbor who tries to attach Esther behind Silas' back. I was happy that Britton didn't go the "stupid misunderstanding route" that the character seemed to be designed for. Still, he was odiously creepy and I felt beslimed every time he showed up, even if I was ultimately glad his sliming about came to little. Second, I think Britton cheats a bit to get a double-dosed emotional payload. Take this spoiler seriously as it will neuter some great emotional play (which was good, even if I think it was manipulated)
Anyway, despite the negatives, I ended up very engaged and look forward to more books in this new series. It's a solid four stars, I think, and I'm glad to see Britton continuing to put out such quality work.
A note about Chaste: Despite being married early, there are good reasons for the two not to engage in sex right away. By which I mean that the reasons are a further illustration of their disconnect and so is unified in the theme built by the rest of the story. So very well done and it makes for a chaste story that actually fit a strong narrative purpose.
I liked almost everything about this, though I was concerned at first. The "compromising situation" is composed of two events and after the first and before the second hits, I was left going "waitaminute, that's not going to be Esther's ruin". It doesn't help that the cover copy only references the first so for a couple of chapters I was worried that Britton was going to try to blow that up to get the story she wanted. I should have known better because I have yet to catch Britton messing up with era accuracy (I'm not saying she doesn't mess up, just that if she does, it's something subtle I don't know about). Anyway, once the second event happens and Silas faces either letting her be completely ruined or stepping-up things smoothed out considerably.
And I really liked Esther. She has been a bit in love with Silas since they were kids and she played tag-along with her brother and his friends (which include Silas). But that upbringing means that she has always felt the barely-tolerated outsider in their little band of friends and that insecurity is reinforced when her brother decides that he'd rather leave for the war than be there for her. She's desperately unhappy, but doing her best to make do with her situation, the key feature of which is feeling so powerless and having others make key decisions without bothering to get her input, let alone consent. And since Silas is a high-profile Lord with a self-image that includes seeing what's best for his country and working to convince others he is right, they have a lot of communication ground to make up if they're ever going to make a tolerable marriage out of this kinda-forced beginning.
And Britton does a fantastic job showing how different their communication styles and internalizations are and how easy it is for Silas to misstep and wound the woman he comes to care very much about. And I loved Esther's growth arc as she tries to find her footing now that she's thrown into the very tight friend group, but still without feeling she belongs. And I particularly loved her communication through her art and Silas learning to decode and appreciate her messages to him.
But there are some aspects of the story that bothered me. Two main ones that I can remember after all the time that has past. The first is the creepy neighbor who tries to attach Esther behind Silas' back. I was happy that Britton didn't go the "stupid misunderstanding route" that the character seemed to be designed for. Still, he was odiously creepy and I felt beslimed every time he showed up, even if I was ultimately glad his sliming about came to little. Second, I think Britton cheats a bit to get a double-dosed emotional payload. Take this spoiler seriously as it will neuter some great emotional play (which was good, even if I think it was manipulated)
Anyway, despite the negatives, I ended up very engaged and look forward to more books in this new series. It's a solid four stars, I think, and I'm glad to see Britton continuing to put out such quality work.
A note about Chaste: Despite being married early, there are good reasons for the two not to engage in sex right away. By which I mean that the reasons are a further illustration of their disconnect and so is unified in the theme built by the rest of the story. So very well done and it makes for a chaste story that actually fit a strong narrative purpose.
January 3, 2020
Kindle freebie romance time again! 3.5 stars for this one - I'm rounding up because I'm giving an indie author the benefit of the break here.
Esther Fox is an orphaned young woman living with her well-meaning but fairly indifferent stepbrother and his wife. Her only relative, her brother Isaac, is on the Continent fighting Napoleon's armies. When she ends up in not one, but two, somewhat compromising situations with an old friend of her brother's, Silas Riley, an earl, he decides he needs to protect her reputation and announces to all and sundry that they're betrothed. (Silas was already attracted to Esther so it wasn't too tough of a choice for him).
Esther is already highly sensitive about being a burden and being told what to do by others, so Silas's somewhat high-handed actions rub her the wrong way, and she doesn't feel like she really belongs with him, his friends, or in his world. And so we have a couple in a marriage of convenience who are attracted to each other but having a hard time understanding the other's personality and needs, and aren't doing the best job at communicating with each other. And then another unexpected tragic event makes life for Esther and Silas even more difficult.
Most of the book revolves around their personality conflicts and lack of understanding. It got a little slow and bland for me at times, and I wasn't entirely onboard with Esther's issues relating to interpersonal relationships. But their characters are well-drawn and the book was reasonably interesting and well-written. Recommended if you like the squeaky-clean Regencies (kisses only, and those were pretty chaste).
Esther Fox is an orphaned young woman living with her well-meaning but fairly indifferent stepbrother and his wife. Her only relative, her brother Isaac, is on the Continent fighting Napoleon's armies. When she ends up in not one, but two, somewhat compromising situations with an old friend of her brother's, Silas Riley, an earl, he decides he needs to protect her reputation and announces to all and sundry that they're betrothed. (Silas was already attracted to Esther so it wasn't too tough of a choice for him).
Esther is already highly sensitive about being a burden and being told what to do by others, so Silas's somewhat high-handed actions rub her the wrong way, and she doesn't feel like she really belongs with him, his friends, or in his world. And so we have a couple in a marriage of convenience who are attracted to each other but having a hard time understanding the other's personality and needs, and aren't doing the best job at communicating with each other. And then another unexpected tragic event makes life for Esther and Silas even more difficult.
Most of the book revolves around their personality conflicts and lack of understanding. It got a little slow and bland for me at times, and I wasn't entirely onboard with Esther's issues relating to interpersonal relationships. But their characters are well-drawn and the book was reasonably interesting and well-written. Recommended if you like the squeaky-clean Regencies (kisses only, and those were pretty chaste).
April 23, 2024
There were a few things that didn’t work for me in this book but overall I enjoyed it.
Esther notices a fraying rope and jumps to a man’s rescue before a giant statue falls on the ground and kills him. She lands on top of the man, briefly loses consciousness and so doesn’t get up immediately. As a consequence they have to get married because saving people’s lives is apparently frowned upon in polite society 🙄 The man turns out to be Silas Riley aka Lord Inglewood, an earl and her brother’s closest friend. (Could’ve been worse if you ask me.)
Silas had no idea what he was doing and we all know that there’s nothing hotter than a stern earl losing his wits over a woman.
Esther was exasperating. She was acting like a spoiled child and was making herself unnecessarily miserable in the process. I felt sorry for her that she was never asked for opinions about anything, and it sort of explained her behavior, but still, she never tried to confront Silas about anything and preferred to sulk instead.
However, even though the story was not as good as I had hoped, I loved the writing and will continue this series.
Esther notices a fraying rope and jumps to a man’s rescue before a giant statue falls on the ground and kills him. She lands on top of the man, briefly loses consciousness and so doesn’t get up immediately. As a consequence they have to get married because saving people’s lives is apparently frowned upon in polite society 🙄 The man turns out to be Silas Riley aka Lord Inglewood, an earl and her brother’s closest friend. (Could’ve been worse if you ask me.)
Silas had no idea what he was doing and we all know that there’s nothing hotter than a stern earl losing his wits over a woman.
Esther was exasperating. She was acting like a spoiled child and was making herself unnecessarily miserable in the process. I felt sorry for her that she was never asked for opinions about anything, and it sort of explained her behavior, but still, she never tried to confront Silas about anything and preferred to sulk instead.
However, even though the story was not as good as I had hoped, I loved the writing and will continue this series.
September 19, 2019
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Rescuing Lord Inglewood is the introductory installation of A Regency Romance written by Sally Britton. It focuses on Silas Riley, Lord Inglewood, and Miss Esther Fox. Quick thinking played a monumental part in the initial experience of this adventure. The situations that deemed ruination of a woman in that era would be considered utterly ridiculous in the current day and age.
All he wants is someone he can trust. All she wants is to belong. But when compromising circumstances force them together, do they have a chance at finding love?
This brave woman, Miss Esther Fox, pushed a man, Silas Riley out of the way of danger in front of dozens of people and landed on top of him, none witnessing any untoward act, and yet she is considered ruined unless the man marries her.
It turns out Silas Riley is a very close friend to the brother of Esther Fox and she knows him well from their younger years. I don't understand the comprehension of compromised in regard to this situation. The dictionary defines compromise as to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc. I realize that I am repeating an earlier argument. However, I am appalled at it applied to the situation even in that time and era.
Silas Riley, Earl of Inglewood, is known among his peers in Parliament as the man-made of stone. As a wealthy peer, there are few he trusts with his friendship. He guards his heart and his honor with vigilance, and when an accident nearly takes his life, he’s faced with a situation which threatens his standing in society.
Growing up in the shadow of her older brother, Esther Fox’s acceptance in his circle has been indifferent at best. So when she ends up in a compromising situation as she saves the life of her brother’s dearest friend, the Earl of Inglewood, she is forced to marry him to save her own reputation. Once again, she finds herself accepted only because of the situation, and not because she is truly wanted.
There were some ups, downs, twists, and turns in a simple storyline, which assisted in creating a more interesting development of the storyline. Unfortunately, these two did not communicate very well and things became tense before circumstances got better.
Neither are prepared for a loss which further complicates their new relationship. With such a difficult beginning, can they ever hope to understand one another, let alone find love?
This is a clean Regency Romance, is able to stand alone, and eventually concludes with a H.E.A.
The first two books of this series are currently available through the Amazon Kindle Unlimited program. I would recommend this series for anyone that enjoys this genre.
> Thanks fo Heidi Robbins for recommending this book to me. 👍
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Rescuing Lord Inglewood is the introductory installation of A Regency Romance written by Sally Britton. It focuses on Silas Riley, Lord Inglewood, and Miss Esther Fox. Quick thinking played a monumental part in the initial experience of this adventure. The situations that deemed ruination of a woman in that era would be considered utterly ridiculous in the current day and age.
All he wants is someone he can trust. All she wants is to belong. But when compromising circumstances force them together, do they have a chance at finding love?
This brave woman, Miss Esther Fox, pushed a man, Silas Riley out of the way of danger in front of dozens of people and landed on top of him, none witnessing any untoward act, and yet she is considered ruined unless the man marries her.
It turns out Silas Riley is a very close friend to the brother of Esther Fox and she knows him well from their younger years. I don't understand the comprehension of compromised in regard to this situation. The dictionary defines compromise as to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc. I realize that I am repeating an earlier argument. However, I am appalled at it applied to the situation even in that time and era.
Silas Riley, Earl of Inglewood, is known among his peers in Parliament as the man-made of stone. As a wealthy peer, there are few he trusts with his friendship. He guards his heart and his honor with vigilance, and when an accident nearly takes his life, he’s faced with a situation which threatens his standing in society.
Growing up in the shadow of her older brother, Esther Fox’s acceptance in his circle has been indifferent at best. So when she ends up in a compromising situation as she saves the life of her brother’s dearest friend, the Earl of Inglewood, she is forced to marry him to save her own reputation. Once again, she finds herself accepted only because of the situation, and not because she is truly wanted.
There were some ups, downs, twists, and turns in a simple storyline, which assisted in creating a more interesting development of the storyline. Unfortunately, these two did not communicate very well and things became tense before circumstances got better.
Neither are prepared for a loss which further complicates their new relationship. With such a difficult beginning, can they ever hope to understand one another, let alone find love?
This is a clean Regency Romance, is able to stand alone, and eventually concludes with a H.E.A.
The first two books of this series are currently available through the Amazon Kindle Unlimited program. I would recommend this series for anyone that enjoys this genre.
> Thanks fo Heidi Robbins for recommending this book to me. 👍
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March 16, 2024
2.5⭐️ DNF at 53%. I could list what didn’t work for me, but then I’d sound like the self-pitying heroine.
October 12, 2019
I did it again...I didn't start with the first book in a series. I read the second book of this series, Discovering Grace, before enjoying this one. I loved it! Such a great Regency read. It was fun having read about Grace and her sister, Hope and Lord Inglewood and Esther before reading/listening to this book, especially since all of those characters are introduced in this story. I knew a little bit more about them and what's coming for them since I've read the second book, but it didn't distract me any from this story.
The opening of the book showcases Esther as a heroine. She comes to the rescue of Lord Inglewood. And from there...well lots of fun moments ensue, especially when Esther's sister in law comes on the scene. She's pretty funny. But she brings many valid concerns about the scandal and conflict that will come from Esther's actions. And therein lies the beginning of Esther's troubles. She's quickly shipped off and more trouble ensues. But our gallant Lord Inglewood, Silas, comes to the rescue.
This is another marriage of convenience story and I was pulled right into it. I listened to an audiobook version of it and loved it. I spent a cold and snowy day, sewing and listening. It was a fabulous way to pass the time. This is my second book by this author and I'm pretty sure I'm hooked. Time to keep adding more of her books into my reading list! And I definitely can't wait to read Hope's story, the third book of this story. It's going to be great.
Silas and Esther were very well written and developed characters. They had some learning to do. Both had some insecurities and both wanted to protect the other. This of course brought about several misunderstandings. But I loved their persistence and continuing to try to find peace and happiness (and love) in their situation.
There are some moments of sorrow that really affect all of the characters. But I loved watching them come together to comfort and lift each other in their grief. Then, there are some happy moments...ok, more than some. There are many happy moments. Moments that made me laugh. Moments that made me cry. Moments that made me smile very wide. Moments that had me cheering and sighing. If you, like me (of course before the last couple weeks when I hadn't) haven't read any books by Sally Britton, I'll give you a little nudge *nudge, nudge* of encouragement to grab one and fall in love with her writing, the story and her characters. Trust me, it's worth it!
Content: Clean. Some mild moments of peril and death.
Happy Reading!!!
The opening of the book showcases Esther as a heroine. She comes to the rescue of Lord Inglewood. And from there...well lots of fun moments ensue, especially when Esther's sister in law comes on the scene. She's pretty funny. But she brings many valid concerns about the scandal and conflict that will come from Esther's actions. And therein lies the beginning of Esther's troubles. She's quickly shipped off and more trouble ensues. But our gallant Lord Inglewood, Silas, comes to the rescue.
This is another marriage of convenience story and I was pulled right into it. I listened to an audiobook version of it and loved it. I spent a cold and snowy day, sewing and listening. It was a fabulous way to pass the time. This is my second book by this author and I'm pretty sure I'm hooked. Time to keep adding more of her books into my reading list! And I definitely can't wait to read Hope's story, the third book of this story. It's going to be great.
Silas and Esther were very well written and developed characters. They had some learning to do. Both had some insecurities and both wanted to protect the other. This of course brought about several misunderstandings. But I loved their persistence and continuing to try to find peace and happiness (and love) in their situation.
There are some moments of sorrow that really affect all of the characters. But I loved watching them come together to comfort and lift each other in their grief. Then, there are some happy moments...ok, more than some. There are many happy moments. Moments that made me laugh. Moments that made me cry. Moments that made me smile very wide. Moments that had me cheering and sighing. If you, like me (of course before the last couple weeks when I hadn't) haven't read any books by Sally Britton, I'll give you a little nudge *nudge, nudge* of encouragement to grab one and fall in love with her writing, the story and her characters. Trust me, it's worth it!
Content: Clean. Some mild moments of peril and death.
Happy Reading!!!
December 30, 2020
Growing up an only child, Silas has been alone most of his life. Being a wealthy peer, he has had to guard his honor at all cost. Most look at him and see a man made of ice and stone. But underneath the mask lies a lonely man who wants what all his closest friends have, someone he can trust and come home to at the end of the day.
All her life, Esther has lacked the feeling that she belongs. She sees herself has a burden, as baggage to be passed from one relative to the next. No one ever asks her for her opinion or what she wants to do. They make all the decisions for her as if she were a child. She has come to accept that this is her life, but it doesn't make it any easier for her.
When Esther heroically saves Silas from a falling statue, they never dreamed the ton would look upon the event as Esther putting herself in a "compromising situation". Esther is whisked off to the countryside in the hopes of saving her reputation. But when she and Silas find themselves in another "scandal", the only thing that can save Esther from ruin is marriage.
While trying to adjust to their new life together, tragedy strikes and sends both of them reeling. Silas quickly realizes what is most important in his life... Esther. He will do everything in his power to help her see that they can weather any storm as long as they are together. He will help her to see past her insecurities and help her realize that everything she's ever wanted is standing right in front of her. He will help her believe in love and happily ever afters.
Oh. My. Gosh. You guys! Can I just tell you how much I loved this book? Once I started it, I did not want to put it down. Nor did I want it to end! I absolutely adored Esther and Silas. I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. Was it an easy road for them? Absolutely not. Their journey was filled with ups and downs and seeing how they faced it together, endeared me to them even more. The feels were most definitely real. By the time I finished the book, it felt like I had gone on an emotional roller coaster. I laughed, got teary eyed, felt hurt and anger, my heart broke and was mended back together, I let out little dreamy sighs and fell in love. If you are a lover of regency romance, I highly recommend this one! It was seriously amazing!
This is only the first book in the series, but I can already tell you that I am going to love all of them! I cannot wait for the next book to be released! I'm kinda bummed that we have to wait until August. This is one of those times I have to remind myself that writing takes time. I'm not very patient when it comes to book releases.. ;o) Hehe.
Ms. Britton has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I have loved all of her books I've read so far. There a few that I haven't read yet and I'm thinking those need to get bumped up my TBR list. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!
As for my casting, I absolutely adore these two! What do you think?
All her life, Esther has lacked the feeling that she belongs. She sees herself has a burden, as baggage to be passed from one relative to the next. No one ever asks her for her opinion or what she wants to do. They make all the decisions for her as if she were a child. She has come to accept that this is her life, but it doesn't make it any easier for her.
When Esther heroically saves Silas from a falling statue, they never dreamed the ton would look upon the event as Esther putting herself in a "compromising situation". Esther is whisked off to the countryside in the hopes of saving her reputation. But when she and Silas find themselves in another "scandal", the only thing that can save Esther from ruin is marriage.
While trying to adjust to their new life together, tragedy strikes and sends both of them reeling. Silas quickly realizes what is most important in his life... Esther. He will do everything in his power to help her see that they can weather any storm as long as they are together. He will help her to see past her insecurities and help her realize that everything she's ever wanted is standing right in front of her. He will help her believe in love and happily ever afters.
Oh. My. Gosh. You guys! Can I just tell you how much I loved this book? Once I started it, I did not want to put it down. Nor did I want it to end! I absolutely adored Esther and Silas. I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. Was it an easy road for them? Absolutely not. Their journey was filled with ups and downs and seeing how they faced it together, endeared me to them even more. The feels were most definitely real. By the time I finished the book, it felt like I had gone on an emotional roller coaster. I laughed, got teary eyed, felt hurt and anger, my heart broke and was mended back together, I let out little dreamy sighs and fell in love. If you are a lover of regency romance, I highly recommend this one! It was seriously amazing!
This is only the first book in the series, but I can already tell you that I am going to love all of them! I cannot wait for the next book to be released! I'm kinda bummed that we have to wait until August. This is one of those times I have to remind myself that writing takes time. I'm not very patient when it comes to book releases.. ;o) Hehe.
Ms. Britton has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I have loved all of her books I've read so far. There a few that I haven't read yet and I'm thinking those need to get bumped up my TBR list. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!
As for my casting, I absolutely adore these two! What do you think?
June 24, 2019
TWO LONELY SOULS WITH NO PASSION FOR EACH OTHER!! NOT ONE BIT OF ROMANCE EITHER!!
After saving Silas's Earl of Inglewoods life Esther Fox has started the gossip mongers saying she is compromised. She landed on top of him while pushing him out of the way of a falling Greek Statue. Then at a picnic she falls in the lake and he helps her out of the water. The two are soaking wet. So she is now truly compromised. Silas being Esther's brother Isaach best friend must marry her or she will be ruined. These are Lame excused of a lady being compromised.
But the worse part of this story is the constent self pity Esther has because she didn't feel excepted by her brother Isaac's friend when they were young. Why? they are 6 to 8 years older then her. No brother wants there younger sister tagging along. Silas was alone because after the day of playing with his gang of friends he went home and was alone. He was a young Earl both parents had died and he lived with and elderly grandmother. This is the excuse for being alone. Silas doesn't pity himself because he does have a gang of friends.
Once Silas and Esther married. They acted like brother and sister. There is NO Passion or Romance in this marriage. NONE he would kiss her on the cheek or on the forhead. They never slept together. Just nothing to implie they were intimate. As far as I could see by the end of the book this Marriage was NOT Legal because it had Not be consumated!!
Authors don't need to write erotic sex scenes. But you do have to implie the couple is Intimate and have Passionate feelings toward each other to believe they love each other like a husband and wife should.
This story went Past Sweet and Clean Into Sterile!!
After saving Silas's Earl of Inglewoods life Esther Fox has started the gossip mongers saying she is compromised. She landed on top of him while pushing him out of the way of a falling Greek Statue. Then at a picnic she falls in the lake and he helps her out of the water. The two are soaking wet. So she is now truly compromised. Silas being Esther's brother Isaach best friend must marry her or she will be ruined. These are Lame excused of a lady being compromised.
But the worse part of this story is the constent self pity Esther has because she didn't feel excepted by her brother Isaac's friend when they were young. Why? they are 6 to 8 years older then her. No brother wants there younger sister tagging along. Silas was alone because after the day of playing with his gang of friends he went home and was alone. He was a young Earl both parents had died and he lived with and elderly grandmother. This is the excuse for being alone. Silas doesn't pity himself because he does have a gang of friends.
Once Silas and Esther married. They acted like brother and sister. There is NO Passion or Romance in this marriage. NONE he would kiss her on the cheek or on the forhead. They never slept together. Just nothing to implie they were intimate. As far as I could see by the end of the book this Marriage was NOT Legal because it had Not be consumated!!
Authors don't need to write erotic sex scenes. But you do have to implie the couple is Intimate and have Passionate feelings toward each other to believe they love each other like a husband and wife should.
This story went Past Sweet and Clean Into Sterile!!
May 21, 2019
I love when the couple is forced to marry and everything turns out so well. This was a fun book for me to read. I had a hard time putting it down. This is the start of another awesome series by Britton. I got to know each of the new characters and I am already excited to read their stories. This is about 2 lonely people who get to grow and learn after they are propelled to marry by the culture of the time. It was so well written. I especially loved how it ended:}
December 22, 2019
I listened to the audiobook and it was great; I love British accents. Esther Fox grew up playing with her older brothers and their friend Silas Riley, who is now the Earl of Inglewood. While Esther is out walking with a friend she sees a man about to be killed by a statue, because the ropes hauling it to the second story of a house had given way. She rushes towards the man and pushes him out of the way, landing on top of him right before the statue falls to the ground. It isn't until later Esther finds out it's Lord Inglewood!
Because everyone in area of the accident witnessed Esther falling on top of Silas, her reputation could be ruined, even though they can verify that nothing untoward happened. Esther is sent to the country to live until the scandalous incident is forgotten, but of course something else happens and Silas can't let his dear friend's sister have her reputation ruined so he and Esther marry. This is just the beginning of problems for these two.
Esther hasn't had the easiest life. She feels as if she doesn't belong anywhere and because she's a woman, she doesn't have a say in anything. She's never been asked her opinion on matters even when they concern her. Silas isn't used to trusting others, and plays things close to the vest.
This is my first book by Sally Britton and I really liked it. I like to see how marriage of convenience couples find their way to each other, and watch them fall in love. Because of their own issues and insecurities, Esther and Silas didn't communicate well with each other, which of course lead to misunderstandings. This story was well done and we see how these two struggled, but eventually learn to trust each other and work things out.
This story had me feeling all kinds of emotions--I was happy, sad, angry, I laughed. You name it I probably felt it while listening to this book. I already own the next book in this series Discovering Grace and need to find time to read it.
Because everyone in area of the accident witnessed Esther falling on top of Silas, her reputation could be ruined, even though they can verify that nothing untoward happened. Esther is sent to the country to live until the scandalous incident is forgotten, but of course something else happens and Silas can't let his dear friend's sister have her reputation ruined so he and Esther marry. This is just the beginning of problems for these two.
Esther hasn't had the easiest life. She feels as if she doesn't belong anywhere and because she's a woman, she doesn't have a say in anything. She's never been asked her opinion on matters even when they concern her. Silas isn't used to trusting others, and plays things close to the vest.
This is my first book by Sally Britton and I really liked it. I like to see how marriage of convenience couples find their way to each other, and watch them fall in love. Because of their own issues and insecurities, Esther and Silas didn't communicate well with each other, which of course lead to misunderstandings. This story was well done and we see how these two struggled, but eventually learn to trust each other and work things out.
This story had me feeling all kinds of emotions--I was happy, sad, angry, I laughed. You name it I probably felt it while listening to this book. I already own the next book in this series Discovering Grace and need to find time to read it.
June 14, 2020
I really didn’t like this book. The main character was so juvenile it bordered on being entirely ridiculous. Esther was always throwing a tantrum then wondering why people treated her like a child. She was busy getting mad at all the people around her for trying to protect her but she did absolutely nothing to protect herself.
I can go on listing every moment she acted like some petulant child, but there are just too darn many. Esther’s character started out good, kind of shrewd and smart but that was short-lived.
After meeting Silas, it was repetitive. “Oh you and my brother didn’t let me play with you. I was too small. I have no friends.” Bah! Go make your own friends. And then when said friends tried to be her friend, she found something else to whine about and punish all of them for. “Oh you are my brothers friend not mine. Everyone abandons me. You don’t want me here.”
The victimhood of this is so sad. And by sad I mean, the author took trauma, abandonment and grieve and belittled it by writing it off as some tantrum. Were readers supposed to just go along with that? I’m going to stop at this before I go on a rant about how traumas and mental health issues are depicted and what an insult it is to those who’ve experienced this to depict it in this way.
And Esther, for her part, could not have been more than 14 in emotional maturity or intelligence. For example, a group of Esther’s family were deciding her life. Esther claimed she wanted a part of the conversation. Apparently that meant eavesdropping. How’s that taking control of her life?
Then she throws another tantrum that lands her in a scandal. Arrrggghhhh! She was just so stupid.
And omg! Did Esther lose her ability to communicate! How in the world is Silas supposed to know the foolishness she had concocted in her head about him without her speaking?
Not that that excuses Silas inabilities to also communicate his plans with her.
Okay really really big issues. I absolutely hate the stereotype of women that was propagated in this book. The mood swings, the tiredness, the nagging for no reason, the short barbs and avoidance of conversations of real substance. Where I’m from those are the running stereotypes about women. That they don’t know their minds and get upset for no reason and are incapable of logic. That they need someone to protect them, play hard to get and rail against said protection, then throw hissy fits. All of those things were glorified in this book and that just ticked me off. Esther’s moods were compared to the ocean! FML!
Now Silas, I really don’t know. I was too busy hating on Esther that either nothing of Silas truly came through or I missed it. All I got was that he was cold and as a unfeeling as a statue, but then not. I honestly just felt sorry for the guy having to deal with all of Esther’s BS.
Every concept that could have explained things better, given more depth to the characters were discarded and once again I was subjected to teen tantrums in adults.🤦🏾♀️ Definitely not how I hoped to spend my weekend.
I can go on listing every moment she acted like some petulant child, but there are just too darn many. Esther’s character started out good, kind of shrewd and smart but that was short-lived.
After meeting Silas, it was repetitive. “Oh you and my brother didn’t let me play with you. I was too small. I have no friends.” Bah! Go make your own friends. And then when said friends tried to be her friend, she found something else to whine about and punish all of them for. “Oh you are my brothers friend not mine. Everyone abandons me. You don’t want me here.”
The victimhood of this is so sad. And by sad I mean, the author took trauma, abandonment and grieve and belittled it by writing it off as some tantrum. Were readers supposed to just go along with that? I’m going to stop at this before I go on a rant about how traumas and mental health issues are depicted and what an insult it is to those who’ve experienced this to depict it in this way.
And Esther, for her part, could not have been more than 14 in emotional maturity or intelligence. For example, a group of Esther’s family were deciding her life. Esther claimed she wanted a part of the conversation. Apparently that meant eavesdropping. How’s that taking control of her life?
Then she throws another tantrum that lands her in a scandal. Arrrggghhhh! She was just so stupid.
And omg! Did Esther lose her ability to communicate! How in the world is Silas supposed to know the foolishness she had concocted in her head about him without her speaking?
Not that that excuses Silas inabilities to also communicate his plans with her.
Okay really really big issues. I absolutely hate the stereotype of women that was propagated in this book. The mood swings, the tiredness, the nagging for no reason, the short barbs and avoidance of conversations of real substance. Where I’m from those are the running stereotypes about women. That they don’t know their minds and get upset for no reason and are incapable of logic. That they need someone to protect them, play hard to get and rail against said protection, then throw hissy fits. All of those things were glorified in this book and that just ticked me off. Esther’s moods were compared to the ocean! FML!
Now Silas, I really don’t know. I was too busy hating on Esther that either nothing of Silas truly came through or I missed it. All I got was that he was cold and as a unfeeling as a statue, but then not. I honestly just felt sorry for the guy having to deal with all of Esther’s BS.
Every concept that could have explained things better, given more depth to the characters were discarded and once again I was subjected to teen tantrums in adults.🤦🏾♀️ Definitely not how I hoped to spend my weekend.
June 27, 2022
reread 06/2022
still liked it. 4 stars.
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12/2021
This was my first book from Sally Britton.
I loved how the author showed us the different personalities of Esther and Silas, and how they slowly (at snails pace) got closer.
I didn't miss the lack of sex at all, it wouldn't have felt genuine to the storyline if there were even a hint of it.
The only small thing I didn't really understand was how both Silas and Esther worked out each one on their own why the other behaved the way they did, when just hours before they hadn't had a clue because they were so different. But maybe they both were just really empathic and willing to understand the other.
I liked this book a lot, not as much as some of Mimi Matthews' books (my favorite historical romances that don't need sex scenes to be amazing).
I'll immediately continue with the next in the series and I'm sure I'll reread this again.
4,5 stars.
still liked it. 4 stars.
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12/2021
This was my first book from Sally Britton.
I loved how the author showed us the different personalities of Esther and Silas, and how they slowly (at snails pace) got closer.
I didn't miss the lack of sex at all, it wouldn't have felt genuine to the storyline if there were even a hint of it.
The only small thing I didn't really understand was how both Silas and Esther worked out each one on their own why the other behaved the way they did, when just hours before they hadn't had a clue because they were so different. But maybe they both were just really empathic and willing to understand the other.
I liked this book a lot, not as much as some of Mimi Matthews' books (my favorite historical romances that don't need sex scenes to be amazing).
I'll immediately continue with the next in the series and I'm sure I'll reread this again.
4,5 stars.
October 17, 2023
Oh Lord, someone give this heroine a hug!!
The first few times she went on and on about feeling alone, always being sent away, feeling unwanted and unloved, I felt sorry for her. She seemed like a likeable enough gal anyways.
But man oh man, she started to wallow in that self-pity like there was no tomorrow. I did make it about half-way thru the book, but then I couldn't take the self-imposed drama (she had friends and some family that cared for her and were very nice to her, she was landing her man childhood crush, etc), and the complete lack of romance (from other reviewers I read, there is absolutely no romance in this story, steam level 'negative zero').
Oh, and the two reasons why she was considered 'ruined' in the eyes of the ton were completely ridiculous. I don't know if it was actually realistic for that time period, but ....
The first few times she went on and on about feeling alone, always being sent away, feeling unwanted and unloved, I felt sorry for her. She seemed like a likeable enough gal anyways.
But man oh man, she started to wallow in that self-pity like there was no tomorrow. I did make it about half-way thru the book, but then I couldn't take the self-imposed drama (she had friends and some family that cared for her and were very nice to her, she was landing her man childhood crush, etc), and the complete lack of romance (from other reviewers I read, there is absolutely no romance in this story, steam level 'negative zero').
Oh, and the two reasons why she was considered 'ruined' in the eyes of the ton were completely ridiculous. I don't know if it was actually realistic for that time period, but ....
January 8, 2021
2 Stars!
Not a big fan of this one...I really did not like Esther..her behaviour was so juvenille and immature, I wanted to shake her many times in the book. Silas came off little overbearing sometimes, but he was still not that bad. There was no chemistry between these two...not sure how we were supposed to root for their romance.
Also, I really am not a huge fan of books which lies heavily on the 'misunderstanding' trope as conflict.. and it was one of the main theme here. There was nothing special in the story apart from that.
Still hoping to continue with the series..hope next one will be better!
Not a big fan of this one...I really did not like Esther..her behaviour was so juvenille and immature, I wanted to shake her many times in the book. Silas came off little overbearing sometimes, but he was still not that bad. There was no chemistry between these two...not sure how we were supposed to root for their romance.
Also, I really am not a huge fan of books which lies heavily on the 'misunderstanding' trope as conflict.. and it was one of the main theme here. There was nothing special in the story apart from that.
Still hoping to continue with the series..hope next one will be better!
September 10, 2023
I’m only giving this 3 stars, as while it was well written… it lacked passion and romance. This is a new to me author. Perhaps I will read the next in the series in hopes it will provide more substance, which was lacking in this first in the series.
September 24, 2023
Ok, so not a new favorite. I’m particularly bummed because I absolutely love this author’s writing, and this has my ultimate favorite trope: marriage of convenience. Could not wait to see what she did with these reputation-damage-control nuptials. I’m fairly new to audiobooks, and this narrator has been so great for easing in; this not being the exception.
But I’ll just say it: oh Esther, I kept hoping the grating what-about-me, woe-is-me impetuous grievance airing would be outgrown. We had such a great Icey, stoic peer/Brother’s best friend in Silas, whose only crimes were some well-intentionted high-handedness and bumblingly exacerbating her fear of abandonment. Could we not throw The Earl of Stone a bone? Just because he’s a formidable political giant doesn’t mean he can take an emotional hint. His forbearance at the hot-and-cold was more than mine, and my hope that we’d get a good arc of going from the tag-along outsider little sister to a self-aware, confident countess was sadly unfulfilled. You know if he ever has to take a step without her, there will be regressing.
There were some charming moments as they childhood reminisced and some active wife-wooing I particularly enjoyed. Contrasting his bride of convenience, the earl showed himself a quick-study and gestured well of his adjusted priorities. I very much enjoyed this group of Inglewood friends and look forward to reading their HEAs; fingers crossed the characterization holds up better for me.
I was given access to a complimentary copy of the audiobook through Booksprout. All thoughts are my own.
Content notes: Kissing only. On page grieving. Both main characters were orphaned.
But I’ll just say it: oh Esther, I kept hoping the grating what-about-me, woe-is-me impetuous grievance airing would be outgrown. We had such a great Icey, stoic peer/Brother’s best friend in Silas, whose only crimes were some well-intentionted high-handedness and bumblingly exacerbating her fear of abandonment. Could we not throw The Earl of Stone a bone? Just because he’s a formidable political giant doesn’t mean he can take an emotional hint. His forbearance at the hot-and-cold was more than mine, and my hope that we’d get a good arc of going from the tag-along outsider little sister to a self-aware, confident countess was sadly unfulfilled. You know if he ever has to take a step without her, there will be regressing.
There were some charming moments as they childhood reminisced and some active wife-wooing I particularly enjoyed. Contrasting his bride of convenience, the earl showed himself a quick-study and gestured well of his adjusted priorities. I very much enjoyed this group of Inglewood friends and look forward to reading their HEAs; fingers crossed the characterization holds up better for me.
I was given access to a complimentary copy of the audiobook through Booksprout. All thoughts are my own.
Content notes: Kissing only. On page grieving. Both main characters were orphaned.
May 9, 2020
Cute, short and entertaining. Nothing extraordinary when it comes to either characters or the plot because you've already read something like this in other books. It is still lovely provided you are in the right mood for this type of a story, though.
July 22, 2023
I loved this book on the re-read, but it made me thankful for living in this time period where I'm allowed a LOT more freedom. Sure, I'll never be forced to marry my brother's best friend like Esther but hey, my sister already married him, and sadly, my brother doesn't seem to have a second best friend for me.
I felt for Esther. She is 20-years old and living with her stepbrother and his wife in London. Her parents are dead and her older brother decided to go join the Napoleonic wars even though everyone thought he should stay at home. Esther is observant and watches. Which means, when a rope frays while workers are hoisting a heavy statue, she runs to save a man who obliviously is walking in the danger zone. While the man (who turns out to be her brother's best friend) is thankful for her saving his life, the ton starts to gossip that she lay atop him for quite a while out in public. Sure, she was knocked out and unconscious, but how scandalous!
And Silas, after another event, decides he's going to marry her and makes it happen. And doesn't think to ask her or consult her about what she wants.
And that's one of the times I cried in this book. She's so used to be shuttled around as if she doesn’t have any opinions of her life. She has no agency in this and it’s rough to see him make choices for her and her to feel like this is just the ordinary part of her life (though she’s not happy about that).
This is a pretty short book. While we get to see Silas realize his fault in this and we get to see Esther grow into her worth, both of those happen pretty quickly in the book once they happen. I would have liked to see them both grow and change over time. But, it’s still satisfying to see.
I love that Silas tries (even if he’s being mostly a dodo at the time) by writing letters to her while they’re separated. And I love that Esther sends him back paintings as clues to how she really feels.
There are some fun family friends in this as well as a kinda villain that gets his own book and redemption story later. Once again, this book is REALLY light on that part and stays very much on the surface.
On the re-read, I listened to the audiobook and I feel like the narrator was very easy to listen to and created voices that were distinct for each character.
Lovely book and I highly recommend.
Safety deets
- HEA… they are married and have declared their love. But we get no glimpse of their future. There are no epilogues. However, this is part of a longer series and as you get into the other characters’ love stories, you do get to see this couple again happy and together.
- No OW. Silas hasn’t even looked at any other woman. He’s been too busy. And once he sees his best friend’s sister all grown up, he’s very interested in her and her alone. There is a small amount of jealousy on her part when he’s talking to another woman during the time he’s trying to figure out how much gossip is getting out about their incident, but there’s no bad behavior on his part.
- No OM. Esther isn’t interested in anyone else… but there is a man that comes to visit her a lot and it’s pretty obvious that he wants to start an affair with her. I appreciated that Silas didn’t suspect her and that didn’t become dramatic in their relationship. But he does warn the man off.
- Consent is questionable… I mean, she’s not even asked whether she wants to get married or when she wants to get married. But Silas doesn’t pressure her for sex once they are married… but waits until they are both in love before more intimacy. Any sex happens after the book ends cause the story ends really close to when their declare their love for each other.
I felt for Esther. She is 20-years old and living with her stepbrother and his wife in London. Her parents are dead and her older brother decided to go join the Napoleonic wars even though everyone thought he should stay at home. Esther is observant and watches. Which means, when a rope frays while workers are hoisting a heavy statue, she runs to save a man who obliviously is walking in the danger zone. While the man (who turns out to be her brother's best friend) is thankful for her saving his life, the ton starts to gossip that she lay atop him for quite a while out in public. Sure, she was knocked out and unconscious, but how scandalous!
And Silas, after another event, decides he's going to marry her and makes it happen. And doesn't think to ask her or consult her about what she wants.
And that's one of the times I cried in this book. She's so used to be shuttled around as if she doesn’t have any opinions of her life. She has no agency in this and it’s rough to see him make choices for her and her to feel like this is just the ordinary part of her life (though she’s not happy about that).
This is a pretty short book. While we get to see Silas realize his fault in this and we get to see Esther grow into her worth, both of those happen pretty quickly in the book once they happen. I would have liked to see them both grow and change over time. But, it’s still satisfying to see.
I love that Silas tries (even if he’s being mostly a dodo at the time) by writing letters to her while they’re separated. And I love that Esther sends him back paintings as clues to how she really feels.
There are some fun family friends in this as well as a kinda villain that gets his own book and redemption story later. Once again, this book is REALLY light on that part and stays very much on the surface.
On the re-read, I listened to the audiobook and I feel like the narrator was very easy to listen to and created voices that were distinct for each character.
Lovely book and I highly recommend.
Safety deets
- HEA… they are married and have declared their love. But we get no glimpse of their future. There are no epilogues. However, this is part of a longer series and as you get into the other characters’ love stories, you do get to see this couple again happy and together.
- No OW. Silas hasn’t even looked at any other woman. He’s been too busy. And once he sees his best friend’s sister all grown up, he’s very interested in her and her alone. There is a small amount of jealousy on her part when he’s talking to another woman during the time he’s trying to figure out how much gossip is getting out about their incident, but there’s no bad behavior on his part.
- No OM. Esther isn’t interested in anyone else… but there is a man that comes to visit her a lot and it’s pretty obvious that he wants to start an affair with her. I appreciated that Silas didn’t suspect her and that didn’t become dramatic in their relationship. But he does warn the man off.
- Consent is questionable… I mean, she’s not even asked whether she wants to get married or when she wants to get married. But Silas doesn’t pressure her for sex once they are married… but waits until they are both in love before more intimacy. Any sex happens after the book ends cause the story ends really close to when their declare their love for each other.
July 16, 2019
This book starts with a couple that feel forced into marriage to protect their reputations, in ways that felt overly contrived to me. However, once I hit the halfway mark, I couldn't put it down and really wanted things to work out right between them. Although stories like this could always use a hefty dose of honest communication between the hero and heroine, there was enough emotional depth that I enjoyed being along for the ride.
July 17, 2019
I already know I'm going to love this new series by Sally Britton! Rescuing Lord Inglewood was a lovely Regency story featuring a sweet marriage of convenience romance, a trope I never tire of. I just love watching a couple choose to love one another and make an unexpected marriage work.
I really liked Silas and Esther and was able to sympathize with them both. Esther has spent a lifetime feeling unloved, left behind, and being treated like a child, causing her to believe she's a burden no one wants, feelings that are magnified when her new husband marries her only to protect her reputation. Silas is used to maintaining control and doing whatever it takes to maintain his honor; with the state of his new wife's heart, his actions in doing what he feels is best for her result in hurt feelings on her part and lack of understanding on his. However, both are good characters who genuinely care for one another, and their willingness to come together allows them to overcome their flaws, face heartache and trial together, and create a wonderful marriage.
The story was well written and the plot was thoroughly engaging. I loved watching these two characters' love blossom. While there was miscommunication, it had little angst and contributed to the character growth and development of the sweet romance. I adored the lovely setting of an estate surrounded by both the forest and the sea, as well as the secondary characters, a group of childhood friends. I'm so eager to read their stories in this lovely new series!
I really liked Silas and Esther and was able to sympathize with them both. Esther has spent a lifetime feeling unloved, left behind, and being treated like a child, causing her to believe she's a burden no one wants, feelings that are magnified when her new husband marries her only to protect her reputation. Silas is used to maintaining control and doing whatever it takes to maintain his honor; with the state of his new wife's heart, his actions in doing what he feels is best for her result in hurt feelings on her part and lack of understanding on his. However, both are good characters who genuinely care for one another, and their willingness to come together allows them to overcome their flaws, face heartache and trial together, and create a wonderful marriage.
The story was well written and the plot was thoroughly engaging. I loved watching these two characters' love blossom. While there was miscommunication, it had little angst and contributed to the character growth and development of the sweet romance. I adored the lovely setting of an estate surrounded by both the forest and the sea, as well as the secondary characters, a group of childhood friends. I'm so eager to read their stories in this lovely new series!
September 18, 2023
4 stars. Very enjoyable story, but I had several moments of frustration towards the heroine. Loved the hero and what a sweetheart he was… he genuinely wanted to do best by the heroine, even when he was stepping in it. I loved the way that this book dealt with grief. I’ve been grieving a loss myself this year, and I could really relate to the feelings that the MCs were having.
Safe, no on or off-page sex, they only kiss
no mentions of anything relating to hero or heroine’s past
no major OM/OW drama
no cheating
Safe, no on or off-page sex, they only kiss
no mentions of anything relating to hero or heroine’s past
no major OM/OW drama
no cheating
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2023
Rescuing Lord Inglewood was an absolutely delightful marriage of convenience tale! I listened to the audio book version and the narration was beautifully done. I enjoyed it from start to finish and am anxious to listen to all of the rest of the series.
One of the reasons that I like marriage of convenience stories is that two people who usually do not know each other very well end up forced together. The ensuing discomfort that arises from miscommunications, hurt feelings, and sometimes even in the growth of affection makes for captivating reading. The author did such a wonderful job of these things in this novel!
Esther carried many hurts from her childhood, most revolving around that fact that it felt as if no one ever chose her. She felt left behind by almost everyone. To find herself forced into a marriage with her older brother’s friend, when he did not actually choose her, caused no end of problems for the young couple.
I loved the way Silas worked to try to understand what Esther needed. Although things started out rocky between the two of them, Silas was a devoted husband who, eventually, began to understand what Esther needed emotionally. Their love story was one I won’t soon forget. It was beautiful!
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
One of the reasons that I like marriage of convenience stories is that two people who usually do not know each other very well end up forced together. The ensuing discomfort that arises from miscommunications, hurt feelings, and sometimes even in the growth of affection makes for captivating reading. The author did such a wonderful job of these things in this novel!
Esther carried many hurts from her childhood, most revolving around that fact that it felt as if no one ever chose her. She felt left behind by almost everyone. To find herself forced into a marriage with her older brother’s friend, when he did not actually choose her, caused no end of problems for the young couple.
I loved the way Silas worked to try to understand what Esther needed. Although things started out rocky between the two of them, Silas was a devoted husband who, eventually, began to understand what Esther needed emotionally. Their love story was one I won’t soon forget. It was beautiful!
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
April 19, 2020
An Amazon Prime freebie. A fun way to spend a relaxing Saturday and has me hooked enough to seek out the rest of the series.
February 9, 2022
Adorable
My word. I loved this book! There were little parts that made me sad because of how lonely Esther was and how no one really understood her perspective until later on. Silas was a sweet husband and I LOVED their courtship.
This is a must read series, in my opinion.
My word. I loved this book! There were little parts that made me sad because of how lonely Esther was and how no one really understood her perspective until later on. Silas was a sweet husband and I LOVED their courtship.
This is a must read series, in my opinion.
September 9, 2019
Well, it looks like I have found another series that I want to read. :) I really liked this book. It deals with some serious issues but is at the same time full of humor. The things that Esther does that "ruin" her and force her and Lord Inglewood to marry are downright hilarious. I'm thinking that the English Regency Society didn't have a sense of humor. Lord Inglewood has a pretty great group of friends and I look forward to reading their stories.
February 15, 2020
Having read five Regency romances by Sally Britton and awarded five-stars for each, I looked forward to reading this novel. I decided to select this work based upon my previous experiences with this author and the synopsis provided on Amazon. I did not, however, read any of the published reviews at that point. I was NOT disappointed and have awarded five-stars once again. I then read many of the one, two, and three-star reviews from Amazon.
Contrary to their collective opinion, I found Esther to be a somewhat complex character with great depth and complexity. Her struggles for acceptance and self-doubt touched my heart. My respect for Silas grew as he came to understand Esther gradually. It is my opinion that some reviewers failed to recognize the societal pressures placed upon young women in the Regency era. I found Silas’s efforts to understand and assist Esther to be very romantic and speaks well for his strength of character. I raise my voice in praise to Ms. Britton and do not hesitate to recommend her skill as an author of Regency Era romance to my friends.
I look forward to reading the novels that follow in the Inglewood Series.
Contrary to their collective opinion, I found Esther to be a somewhat complex character with great depth and complexity. Her struggles for acceptance and self-doubt touched my heart. My respect for Silas grew as he came to understand Esther gradually. It is my opinion that some reviewers failed to recognize the societal pressures placed upon young women in the Regency era. I found Silas’s efforts to understand and assist Esther to be very romantic and speaks well for his strength of character. I raise my voice in praise to Ms. Britton and do not hesitate to recommend her skill as an author of Regency Era romance to my friends.
I look forward to reading the novels that follow in the Inglewood Series.
July 25, 2023
I first read this book a couple of years ago and picked it up because marriage of convenience tropes are my absolute favorite. I love how this one also incorporates a brother’s best friend trope. The chemistry between Esther and Silas is so sweet especially as he determines he needs to court his wife. The declaration of love and his defense/care of her are my favorite parts of this book. The friend group also sets the stage for the other books in this series which are all also very good reads. I do wish there was an epilogue but this is still one of my favorite books in this genre.
This read through was on audio and the narrator did a great job with all of the voicing. It is dual point of view but written in 3rd person so it works with only one narrator.
Content Notes: Kisses only
This read through was on audio and the narrator did a great job with all of the voicing. It is dual point of view but written in 3rd person so it works with only one narrator.
Content Notes: Kisses only
January 31, 2022
This book was exceptionally written!
The friends-to-lovers plot line was so adorable and the romance was real romance, not just a lust-fest. It was endearing to witness the growth of the characters on their own, but also in relation to each other. I truly haven’t read a book that captures everything I look for in a novel in quite some time. It was so swoon-worthy and left me smiling and sighing with joy.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a delightful PG. This book is definitely worthy of a repeat read!!
The friends-to-lovers plot line was so adorable and the romance was real romance, not just a lust-fest. It was endearing to witness the growth of the characters on their own, but also in relation to each other. I truly haven’t read a book that captures everything I look for in a novel in quite some time. It was so swoon-worthy and left me smiling and sighing with joy.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a delightful PG. This book is definitely worthy of a repeat read!!
June 4, 2019
Sweet regency story. Full review to come.
May 17, 2021
Tags: brother’s friend, MOC, misunderstandings
The tone of this novel reminds me of Grace Burrowes novels — very introspective with realistic communication problems. There’s no action and its not a fun romp, the energy is super sedate and much of the emotional development happens in a few scenes. Most of the novel had me wishing I could grab the characters by the shoulders and shake them until they talk to each other.
But I enjoyed it?! Sometimes historical romance that attempts to be period appropriate feels lecturing, but the highhanded hero’s internal misogyny coupled with the heroine’s silent frustrations of her station felt real to the time period without impeding my enjoyment of the romance.
The only real villain in this romance were obstacles of the couples’ own creation. While I wish they spent more time indulging in sweet walks by the beach, this is a couple you can imagine lasting once they got over their miscommunication.
The tone of this novel reminds me of Grace Burrowes novels — very introspective with realistic communication problems. There’s no action and its not a fun romp, the energy is super sedate and much of the emotional development happens in a few scenes. Most of the novel had me wishing I could grab the characters by the shoulders and shake them until they talk to each other.
But I enjoyed it?! Sometimes historical romance that attempts to be period appropriate feels lecturing, but the highhanded hero’s internal misogyny coupled with the heroine’s silent frustrations of her station felt real to the time period without impeding my enjoyment of the romance.
The only real villain in this romance were obstacles of the couples’ own creation. While I wish they spent more time indulging in sweet walks by the beach, this is a couple you can imagine lasting once they got over their miscommunication.
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