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Women of Worth #5
Love in the Ballroom
He cannot obtain his fortune without first obtaining a bride.
Charlotte Clarke wants nothing more than to experience a London Season. But when she finds out she has to wait another year due to her sister's recent pregnancy, she is crushed. All is not lost as a letter arrives soon after summoning Charlotte to Willsborough to meet her new guardian, John Wilkins. With little choice but to go, she determines to contrive a way to convince her new guardian to take her to London in her sister's stead.
John Wilkins spent the last four years running his family's plantation in the Caribbean. When he returns to England upon his father's death, he learns that not only is he the guardian of his estranged cousin, but his father ammended his will: John will not inherit anything until he marries. Eager to attend the Season and obtain a bride, he agrees to take Charlotte with him on the condition that she tutors him in the way to a woman's heart.
Charlotte takes on the challenge, assisting Mr. Wilkins in finding a suitable bride. But what she doesn't count on is falling in love with him herself.
A clean and wholesome Regency romance, Love in the Ballroom is the fourth book in the Women of Worth series. It can be read as a stand-alone romance, but is best enjoyed in proper order.
Book one: Love in the Bargain
Book two: Love for the Spinster
Book three: Love in the House Party
Book four: Love in the Wager
Charlotte Clarke wants nothing more than to experience a London Season. But when she finds out she has to wait another year due to her sister's recent pregnancy, she is crushed. All is not lost as a letter arrives soon after summoning Charlotte to Willsborough to meet her new guardian, John Wilkins. With little choice but to go, she determines to contrive a way to convince her new guardian to take her to London in her sister's stead.
John Wilkins spent the last four years running his family's plantation in the Caribbean. When he returns to England upon his father's death, he learns that not only is he the guardian of his estranged cousin, but his father ammended his will: John will not inherit anything until he marries. Eager to attend the Season and obtain a bride, he agrees to take Charlotte with him on the condition that she tutors him in the way to a woman's heart.
Charlotte takes on the challenge, assisting Mr. Wilkins in finding a suitable bride. But what she doesn't count on is falling in love with him herself.
A clean and wholesome Regency romance, Love in the Ballroom is the fourth book in the Women of Worth series. It can be read as a stand-alone romance, but is best enjoyed in proper order.
Book one: Love in the Bargain
Book two: Love for the Spinster
Book three: Love in the House Party
Book four: Love in the Wager
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2020
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March 11, 2020
A sweet regency romance:) This is chaste with no religion. Just a nice story.
April 25, 2020
There are a lot of books out there that have similar themes, and in a market that wants to tease the readers into believing every love story must include a detailed night of passionate sex, I appreciate Kasey Stockton's talents to show an engaging and beautiful love story with the intent to keep it clean. Not just with this one, but all her works. Well done!
October 23, 2020
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I couldn’t finish it. I really struggled once it came out that the H was a plantation owner in the Barbados. I couldn’t get past that he was a slave owner. I tried but whenever the h would mention his kind eyes I could only think of the humans he owned and profited off of.
February 2, 2020
When I received this ARC, I decided to binge read the series because I wasn't sure how important it was to have the back story. I may glad that I did because it gave deeper meaning to the book for me, but you do not have to read the other books to enjoy this one.
Something I struggled with the first part of this series was only having the heroine's POV and so I didn't usually grow attached to or in some instances even like the hero. Luckily this story and the one before has the POV of both the hero and heroine, which is what I prefer.
I loved John and Charlotte. They are both strong caring people and I loved that about them. I also loved Charlotte's stubbornness and sometimes rebellious nature. I think I'm kind of the same way, so I related to her in that way. I don't want to give anything away, but I enjoyed this story and enjoyed the journey it took me on.
Something I struggled with the first part of this series was only having the heroine's POV and so I didn't usually grow attached to or in some instances even like the hero. Luckily this story and the one before has the POV of both the hero and heroine, which is what I prefer.
I loved John and Charlotte. They are both strong caring people and I loved that about them. I also loved Charlotte's stubbornness and sometimes rebellious nature. I think I'm kind of the same way, so I related to her in that way. I don't want to give anything away, but I enjoyed this story and enjoyed the journey it took me on.
February 17, 2020
A satisfying ending to this wonderful series!
February 3, 2020
I have long been looking forward to this book in the series. We first get introduced to Charlotte in book 3 which is her sister, Eleanor’s, story. We get to read more about how things have progressed with Eleanor & Tarquin in this book as well as Elsie & Cameron from the first book in the series. I actually want to go back and read them both again now 😄 in fact I’d be happy to read all of the books in the series again.
I definitely recommend reading these books in order if you can. It makes the flow so much easier being able to have the back history for supporting characters as they all interconnect one way or another.
This is a clean & sweet series to read. Set in the Regency Era, anyone who enjoys a happy ending will enjoy it!
My thanks to the author for supplying me with an ARC of this book. This in no way influenced my review which is entirely voluntary.
I definitely recommend reading these books in order if you can. It makes the flow so much easier being able to have the back history for supporting characters as they all interconnect one way or another.
This is a clean & sweet series to read. Set in the Regency Era, anyone who enjoys a happy ending will enjoy it!
My thanks to the author for supplying me with an ARC of this book. This in no way influenced my review which is entirely voluntary.
October 11, 2020
Easy read
Overall a nice read. I did have a bit of problem understanding why John kept visiting Miss Whitehouse as he said even told she was not a suitable match for him. He also did not even like her and needed to make sure he did not encourage her—so why did he keep visiting her after all that??? It made no sense to me
Overall a nice read. I did have a bit of problem understanding why John kept visiting Miss Whitehouse as he said even told she was not a suitable match for him. He also did not even like her and needed to make sure he did not encourage her—so why did he keep visiting her after all that??? It made no sense to me
January 29, 2020
Love in the Ballroom was such a fantastic sweet romance. This story had so much more to it than I expected when I originally read the cover blurb and started to read it. Charlotte Clarke has been placed in the guardianship of her supposed cousin Mr. Wilkins upon the death of her brother, but the guardianship isn't exactly legal for a few reasons. Mr. John Wilkins is returning to England after having lived in Barbados running his plantation for many years. Learning not only of his ward, but also that he must marry to obtain his inheritance, John determines to take Charlotte and his mother to London for the season so that both he and Charlotte can find spouses.
The story was so sweet and I love how the perception of true love and what it means to fall in love with someone developed throughout the story. John and Charlotte both came to care for each other, but neither could really believe nor act on their feelings. The subconscious way John was jealous and protective for Charlotte was cute and liked how it turned around for Charlotte as well.
There was a touch of commentary on the abolition of slavery that gave a nice historical context to the background.
I give this 4.5 stars and recommend it. I did receive an advance reader copy, this review is being left voluntarily and all thoughts are my own.
The story was so sweet and I love how the perception of true love and what it means to fall in love with someone developed throughout the story. John and Charlotte both came to care for each other, but neither could really believe nor act on their feelings. The subconscious way John was jealous and protective for Charlotte was cute and liked how it turned around for Charlotte as well.
There was a touch of commentary on the abolition of slavery that gave a nice historical context to the background.
I give this 4.5 stars and recommend it. I did receive an advance reader copy, this review is being left voluntarily and all thoughts are my own.
February 9, 2020
This was a wonderful conclusion to the Women of Worth series. Kasey Stockton is a relatively newcomer to the clean romance genre but she has a knack for writing wonderful books with heart, romance and lots of good feels.
Charlotte Clarke's new guardian is John Wilkins. He was appointed as her guardian by her now-deceased brother, Noah. John is the son of Charlotte's mother's sister. Charlotte wants to have a season in London, find true love and live happily ever after. She expects that she will be able to know immediately, on site, when she has found her true love.
John also needs to marry in order to access his inheritance. He needs the money for repairs to his estate, as well as his family's plantation in Barbados. He is not sure he has what it takes to be a good guardian to Miss Clarke but he will do his best. All the young women of his recent acquaintance, seems frivolously and brainless, except for Miss Clarke. But, there can never be anything between the two of them as he is her guardian. Right?
This is a sweet story that makes you believe in true love. When you are searching for someone to love, you can find it in the most unexpected places and true loves grows through friendship and time. It isn't usually the lightning bolt that hits in a ballroom.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
Charlotte Clarke's new guardian is John Wilkins. He was appointed as her guardian by her now-deceased brother, Noah. John is the son of Charlotte's mother's sister. Charlotte wants to have a season in London, find true love and live happily ever after. She expects that she will be able to know immediately, on site, when she has found her true love.
John also needs to marry in order to access his inheritance. He needs the money for repairs to his estate, as well as his family's plantation in Barbados. He is not sure he has what it takes to be a good guardian to Miss Clarke but he will do his best. All the young women of his recent acquaintance, seems frivolously and brainless, except for Miss Clarke. But, there can never be anything between the two of them as he is her guardian. Right?
This is a sweet story that makes you believe in true love. When you are searching for someone to love, you can find it in the most unexpected places and true loves grows through friendship and time. It isn't usually the lightning bolt that hits in a ballroom.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
May 6, 2025
My favorite of the series! The pacing was good and I felt like the characters and their romance developed well and was less shallow and rushed than in some of the previous books. I feel like I finally got some of the angst I had been longing for in this series as well. Will be looking into more of Kasey’s books as her writing did grow on me and I could tell it was improving as the series went on.
October 18, 2020
This is a clean, regency romance. I liked Charlotte and John. I liked that Charlotte was strong minded even if it made her a little short sighted sometimes too. And I liked that John treated his mother so well since that is a good indicator of how he will treat his future wife. I was relieved when John's mother began to soften toward Charlotte so there wasn't constant tension through the course of the book.
I am generally not a fan of the use of first person in novels but combined with a dual POV it is worse. I am often disrupted in my reading and when I get back to it, I can't remember whose POV I'm reading. Both characters refer to themselves as "I" so while sometimes it becomes quickly evident, that isn't always the case and I find it annoying to try to figure out who is talking.
I thought the anti-slavery aspect of the story was an interesting element. But I kept wondering about John saying multiple times that he couldn't pursue a relationship with Charlotte because they are cousins. But isn't this the same time period as Pride and Prejudice where Darcy is supposed to marry his cousin? Different laws back then.... So that kept being a distraction to me each time it was mentioned. And I wondered why he kept seeing that other woman whose name escapes me at present when he knew he didn't want to marry her. The overall storyline is good and interesting but there were these distractions for me. I am often disrupted in my reading and when I get back to it, I can't remember whose POV I'm reading. While sometimes it becomes quickly evident, that isn't always the case and I find it annoying to try to figure out who is talking.
I thought the anti-slavery aspect of the story was an interesting element but I was distracted by
wondering about John saying multiple times that he couldn't pursue a relationship with Charlotte because they are cousins (among other reasons). But isn't this the same time period as Pride and Prejudice where Darcy is supposed to marry his cousin? Different laws back then.... So that kept diverting my mind from the story each time it was mentioned. And I wondered why he kept seeing that other woman whose name escapes me at present when he knew he didn't want to marry her. The overall storyline is good and interesting but there were these distractions for me.
There seemed to be little side stories along the way that at first didn't seem relevant but became necessary as the story progressed. For example, Charlotte witnessing first hand the love a mother feels for an adopted child later became pertinent for her to have an understanding of an upcoming part of the story.
Sex: no, but references to husband's former infidelity. No details.
Language: no
Violence: no
I am generally not a fan of the use of first person in novels but combined with a dual POV it is worse. I am often disrupted in my reading and when I get back to it, I can't remember whose POV I'm reading. Both characters refer to themselves as "I" so while sometimes it becomes quickly evident, that isn't always the case and I find it annoying to try to figure out who is talking.
I thought the anti-slavery aspect of the story was an interesting element. But I kept wondering about John saying multiple times that he couldn't pursue a relationship with Charlotte because they are cousins. But isn't this the same time period as Pride and Prejudice where Darcy is supposed to marry his cousin? Different laws back then.... So that kept being a distraction to me each time it was mentioned. And I wondered why he kept seeing that other woman whose name escapes me at present when he knew he didn't want to marry her. The overall storyline is good and interesting but there were these distractions for me. I am often disrupted in my reading and when I get back to it, I can't remember whose POV I'm reading. While sometimes it becomes quickly evident, that isn't always the case and I find it annoying to try to figure out who is talking.
I thought the anti-slavery aspect of the story was an interesting element but I was distracted by
wondering about John saying multiple times that he couldn't pursue a relationship with Charlotte because they are cousins (among other reasons). But isn't this the same time period as Pride and Prejudice where Darcy is supposed to marry his cousin? Different laws back then.... So that kept diverting my mind from the story each time it was mentioned. And I wondered why he kept seeing that other woman whose name escapes me at present when he knew he didn't want to marry her. The overall storyline is good and interesting but there were these distractions for me.
There seemed to be little side stories along the way that at first didn't seem relevant but became necessary as the story progressed. For example, Charlotte witnessing first hand the love a mother feels for an adopted child later became pertinent for her to have an understanding of an upcoming part of the story.
Sex: no, but references to husband's former infidelity. No details.
Language: no
Violence: no
October 24, 2020
“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive” This quote from Walter Scott’s works is very apropos for this story. There are many tangled webs caught up with several of the characters here. At first John was appointed to be Charlotte’s guardian based on false information not John’s fault. And when John tries to balance the books from his estate when he takes over after his father’s death, he can’t figure out where the discrepancy is. Turns out he has a dishonest thief among his servants. John also has a more personal conundrum in that he has fallen hopelessly in love with his ward. Charlotte realizes she had fallen in love with John but she thinks he loves another and backs away. Is this enough of a tangled web for you? If not, there’s more. But I don’t feel as if I can write it all here. I will say this much, I got a kick out of witnessing some of it and also gritted my teeth over many of the relationships. I kept shaking my head wondering how people could be so callous and shallow with regard to what they look for in a potential spouse. I enjoyed the many characters written in this tale as they were well written and fleshed out. I could well imagine the scenes they lived through, the ballrooms, the country side, London, the estates...I could go on but I would advise you to read it for yourself. I highly recommend it. Oh by the way, there is an HEA involved.
April 29, 2021
Thank you to Diana for providing me with a free copy of this audiobook in return for an honest review.
Charlotte and John meet as distant cousins when John is given the responsibility of being her legal guardian. Soon after Charlotte's arrival, the two accompany John's mother to the London season where they both have similar goals but different motives. John needs to find a bride to obtain his fortune, Charlotte simply wishes to find love.
This was a really lovely story from beginning to end. It was so well written. I almost instantly fell in love with Charlotte, our mild-mannered heroine whose ambition and dreams are as huge as her horse Benny. She was such a real character - she had her flaws where at points she would be childish and a little irritating but she always meant well. John was also a really likable character. We had other great people in the plot, such as Mrs. Wilkins; John's stern and stubborn mother, Elise; the best friend that everyone wants, and Mrs. Opie; the complete inspiration.
Narrator Diana Croft was such a perfect selection for this piece. She read at a really good pace and brought every single character to life with their own voices and personalities.
This is easily a must-read for those who enjoy historical romances. It's an easy read that cleverly touches on issues that occurred in this era and subtly made a very good statement.
I'll definitely be adding books by Kasey Stockton and audiobooks by Diana Croft into my TBR lists.
Charlotte and John meet as distant cousins when John is given the responsibility of being her legal guardian. Soon after Charlotte's arrival, the two accompany John's mother to the London season where they both have similar goals but different motives. John needs to find a bride to obtain his fortune, Charlotte simply wishes to find love.
This was a really lovely story from beginning to end. It was so well written. I almost instantly fell in love with Charlotte, our mild-mannered heroine whose ambition and dreams are as huge as her horse Benny. She was such a real character - she had her flaws where at points she would be childish and a little irritating but she always meant well. John was also a really likable character. We had other great people in the plot, such as Mrs. Wilkins; John's stern and stubborn mother, Elise; the best friend that everyone wants, and Mrs. Opie; the complete inspiration.
Narrator Diana Croft was such a perfect selection for this piece. She read at a really good pace and brought every single character to life with their own voices and personalities.
This is easily a must-read for those who enjoy historical romances. It's an easy read that cleverly touches on issues that occurred in this era and subtly made a very good statement.
I'll definitely be adding books by Kasey Stockton and audiobooks by Diana Croft into my TBR lists.
February 6, 2020
What a great book to conclude this wonderful Women of Worth Series. Each book can be read as a stand alone but the stories and characters are somewhat interconnected. This is Charlotte Clarke's story who we've met in book 3 Love at the House Party. Her sister Eleanor has married Lord Stallsbury and Charlotte is getting ready for her long anticipated London Season. When she finds out her sister is pregnant and not able to travel to London, she determines to find a way to have her dream. When she is summoned by her new guardian to meet him, she decides to convince him to bring her to London.
John Wilkins has returned from years away in the Carribean helping to run his father's plantation. He's coming back to take on the responsibility of a ward and finds his father's will does not give him his inheritance unless he marries. When he meets his ward they make a plan to help each other find suitable spouses. But the plan didn't include them falling in love with each other.
Charlotte had a strength and compassion and I loved how she tried to reconcile with her aunt who had a falling out with her mother.
She was a great encouragement to John when she found out things about his past.
I received a copy of the book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
John Wilkins has returned from years away in the Carribean helping to run his father's plantation. He's coming back to take on the responsibility of a ward and finds his father's will does not give him his inheritance unless he marries. When he meets his ward they make a plan to help each other find suitable spouses. But the plan didn't include them falling in love with each other.
Charlotte had a strength and compassion and I loved how she tried to reconcile with her aunt who had a falling out with her mother.
She was a great encouragement to John when she found out things about his past.
I received a copy of the book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
February 7, 2020
This is a clean, sweet, Regency romance.
It is the first book I have read from the Woman of Worth series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I did feel a little lost when it came to Eleanor and Tarquin's story, but that didn't spoil anything for me and the story still flowed very nicely. I loved getting to know Charlotte and John and watching their relationship grow. They are two very strong and delightful characters, Charlotte being a bit stubborn and John a bit protective. But it is those exact qualities that make them so loveable. Ms. Stockton did an excellent job with her writing and the story flowed very nicely. There were many wonderfully descriptive scenes that helped paint the perfect picture in my mind's eye and really made me feel as if I were right there seeing everything for myself. I realized after reading this book that I have really been missing out on a great series and very talented author and I need to go back and read the first four books. Ms. Stockton is an amazing writer with a great talent for storytelling and I do not want to miss any of her books!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It is the first book I have read from the Woman of Worth series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I did feel a little lost when it came to Eleanor and Tarquin's story, but that didn't spoil anything for me and the story still flowed very nicely. I loved getting to know Charlotte and John and watching their relationship grow. They are two very strong and delightful characters, Charlotte being a bit stubborn and John a bit protective. But it is those exact qualities that make them so loveable. Ms. Stockton did an excellent job with her writing and the story flowed very nicely. There were many wonderfully descriptive scenes that helped paint the perfect picture in my mind's eye and really made me feel as if I were right there seeing everything for myself. I realized after reading this book that I have really been missing out on a great series and very talented author and I need to go back and read the first four books. Ms. Stockton is an amazing writer with a great talent for storytelling and I do not want to miss any of her books!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2021
I liked this. It was a cute, if predictable, read. I will admit upfront that I have NOT read the other books in the series. Peeking at the other reviews, it seems I would have seen the love story of a couple of the other characters prior if I had. I didn't feel like I was missing out on any back-story.
There was a single narrator - and she was good ... but I'll admit I struggle a bit when it is a male, 1st person perspective, and a female narrator. I felt like there should have been two narrators for the two different 1st person POVs. I realize that can create issues with the male voicing the female during the man's POV, and the voice won't match perfectly (and vice versa) ... I actually quite like duet narration (the man voicing all male parts, female voicing all female parts, with the basic narration falling to whichever POV it is). Just my personal preferences ;)
I received a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was able to grab the kindle text on KU (which I like to have on hand to refer to if needed ... I didn't really need it here although I did do a few quick glances at the text).
There was a single narrator - and she was good ... but I'll admit I struggle a bit when it is a male, 1st person perspective, and a female narrator. I felt like there should have been two narrators for the two different 1st person POVs. I realize that can create issues with the male voicing the female during the man's POV, and the voice won't match perfectly (and vice versa) ... I actually quite like duet narration (the man voicing all male parts, female voicing all female parts, with the basic narration falling to whichever POV it is). Just my personal preferences ;)
I received a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was able to grab the kindle text on KU (which I like to have on hand to refer to if needed ... I didn't really need it here although I did do a few quick glances at the text).
March 13, 2020
This has an interesting storyline and likeable characters. John is insecure,
naive, honorable and determined. Charlotte is stubborn, independent and smart. When John is named guardian of Charlotte, he plans to marry her off to the first man who asks. Until he meets her. Then he has to remind himself that as her guardian he can't have her. Charlotte knows that John isn't really her guardian, but she allows him to believe that he is. As they go through the season they each focus on one particular person. Even as they fall in love Charlotte believes that John is in love with the girl he has been spending time with, and John doesn't think that he's appropriate for Charlotte. The most shocking of all the twists in the story is how long it takes to fix a supposedly illegal guardianship.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
naive, honorable and determined. Charlotte is stubborn, independent and smart. When John is named guardian of Charlotte, he plans to marry her off to the first man who asks. Until he meets her. Then he has to remind himself that as her guardian he can't have her. Charlotte knows that John isn't really her guardian, but she allows him to believe that he is. As they go through the season they each focus on one particular person. Even as they fall in love Charlotte believes that John is in love with the girl he has been spending time with, and John doesn't think that he's appropriate for Charlotte. The most shocking of all the twists in the story is how long it takes to fix a supposedly illegal guardianship.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
February 25, 2020
I love the Women of Worth series! They all are such sweet and lovely romances! In this book Charlotte is determined to have her London season even though it means she has to convince her new guardian to take her. She’s strong and spunky and stubborn, and she’s planning to marry for love and nothing else. John on the other hand needs to marry ASAP to receive his inheritance. You can read this book as a stand-alone but it has characters from the previous books so it’s helpful to read them in order to get the backstory. I really enjoyed the love story in this book! It’s very sweet and I loved watching Charlotte and John’s relationship grow. This book is well written and fun to read. I definitely recommend this entire series if you enjoy sweet and clean historical romance!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 15, 2021
Clean enjoyable read
I had a hard time keeping track of who was talking in the book. Each chapter was labeled for either the H or h, and it would change to first person accordingly. I’m not thrilled with this style of writing, because I would be reading thinking it was the H, and then it would say he or she and I would realize, wrong first person!
Also the H drove me crazy as he kept spending time with the girl who was pursuing him although he didn’t like her. I couldn’t understand why he didn’t try finding another woman at least that he liked. He wasn’t in need of a rich wife, just a wife to free up his inheritance. So although he didn’t like social situations a lot, he was in them enough that he could have pursued someone he enjoyed spending time with at least, until he ended up with the h.
I had a hard time keeping track of who was talking in the book. Each chapter was labeled for either the H or h, and it would change to first person accordingly. I’m not thrilled with this style of writing, because I would be reading thinking it was the H, and then it would say he or she and I would realize, wrong first person!
Also the H drove me crazy as he kept spending time with the girl who was pursuing him although he didn’t like her. I couldn’t understand why he didn’t try finding another woman at least that he liked. He wasn’t in need of a rich wife, just a wife to free up his inheritance. So although he didn’t like social situations a lot, he was in them enough that he could have pursued someone he enjoyed spending time with at least, until he ended up with the h.
December 22, 2023
Oh this was so cute! Poor John has been given the brilliant circumstance of inheriting a ward from a distant cousin he didn't even know. Charlotte also happens to be beautiful, witty, and just perfect for him. But nothing can come of it. He's duty bound as her guardian.
Or is he?
This was such a perfect wrap-up to the series! I loved John and Charlotte. They slowly fell for one another all while searching for a match with someone else. I couldn't help but root for them to work through their problems and realize just how perfectly they suited each other. What made this story even better was the reappearance of previous characters. I LOVED that Cameron and Elsie got an extra happy ending. That's all I'm gonna say about that but *heart is full sighs*. This whole series is wonderful and I'm sad to have finished another one. But I KNOW Kasey will keep them coming just for me
Or is he?
This was such a perfect wrap-up to the series! I loved John and Charlotte. They slowly fell for one another all while searching for a match with someone else. I couldn't help but root for them to work through their problems and realize just how perfectly they suited each other. What made this story even better was the reappearance of previous characters. I LOVED that Cameron and Elsie got an extra happy ending. That's all I'm gonna say about that but *heart is full sighs*. This whole series is wonderful and I'm sad to have finished another one. But I KNOW Kasey will keep them coming just for me
February 2, 2020
This is first book that I have read from this series and I really enjoyed it. Not having read Eleanor and Tarquin's story meant that in a few places I felt I was missing out on some information, but not enough to spoil my reading.
I enjoyed getting to know Charlotte and John, watching them live in their new environments and getting to know each other. Their relationship built over time and evolved, it was sweet and at times a touch sad, but theirs was a relationship you believed in. I personally would have enjoyed a second epilogue because I wanted to see more of them together and see how things worked out for them a little further on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed getting to know Charlotte and John, watching them live in their new environments and getting to know each other. Their relationship built over time and evolved, it was sweet and at times a touch sad, but theirs was a relationship you believed in. I personally would have enjoyed a second epilogue because I wanted to see more of them together and see how things worked out for them a little further on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2020
Charlotte is one of those characters that is not going to let anything get in her way. A mix-up in her brother's will gives her the opportunity to have her season now as planned, rather than wait a year for the birth of her sister's baby.
John Wilkins is not the typical guardian. He also needs to get married to gain his full inheritance.
These two are delightful characters that dance around each other because of the strange nature of the relationship. John's mother is Charlotte's mother's sister. The two sisters have been estranged for years and Charlotte tries to mend that relationship too. There are wonderful mentions of other characters in this series.
This story was wholly enjoyable and a beautiful foray into the ballroom.
John Wilkins is not the typical guardian. He also needs to get married to gain his full inheritance.
These two are delightful characters that dance around each other because of the strange nature of the relationship. John's mother is Charlotte's mother's sister. The two sisters have been estranged for years and Charlotte tries to mend that relationship too. There are wonderful mentions of other characters in this series.
This story was wholly enjoyable and a beautiful foray into the ballroom.
February 4, 2020
Can they find happiness with each other?
Charlotte and John’s story has two strong people coming together, in fact, Charlotte’s rebellious attitude is rather enduring. Both John and Charlotte are in London to find spouses. Charlotte because her guardian told her she must and John because he needs a wife. It does take John a bit to understand why he feels so protective of Charlotte. There is one major challenge that needs to be taken care of before these two can become a match and guess what you will not find out if there is a happy ending or not till the end. I found it such fun to read and I highly recommend this sweet tale. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Charlotte and John’s story has two strong people coming together, in fact, Charlotte’s rebellious attitude is rather enduring. Both John and Charlotte are in London to find spouses. Charlotte because her guardian told her she must and John because he needs a wife. It does take John a bit to understand why he feels so protective of Charlotte. There is one major challenge that needs to be taken care of before these two can become a match and guess what you will not find out if there is a happy ending or not till the end. I found it such fun to read and I highly recommend this sweet tale. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
January 20, 2025
DNF
I didn’t get far into this one before I got too annoyed to continue. I really didn’t enjoy the narrator, and I think that may have made me more impatient than I would have otherwise been. But I was annoyed that the MC was guilt tripped into missing her season because her sister wouldn’t take care of herself. I was annoyed that she kept going on and on about her hopes to convince the male lead to give her a season when I the reader knew it didn’t matter since he had already decided to give her one.
But most of all, I was annoyed by the STEP BY STEP explanation of how she put up her hair! That needed to be one sentence, not 5! (I actually don’t have a count because I was listening, but it felt like forever)
I didn’t get far into this one before I got too annoyed to continue. I really didn’t enjoy the narrator, and I think that may have made me more impatient than I would have otherwise been. But I was annoyed that the MC was guilt tripped into missing her season because her sister wouldn’t take care of herself. I was annoyed that she kept going on and on about her hopes to convince the male lead to give her a season when I the reader knew it didn’t matter since he had already decided to give her one.
But most of all, I was annoyed by the STEP BY STEP explanation of how she put up her hair! That needed to be one sentence, not 5! (I actually don’t have a count because I was listening, but it felt like forever)
February 5, 2020
I didn’t like John’s attitude in the beginning about his ward Charlotte and how he couldn’t wait to marry her off. He is also disparaging about the age difference between him and another debutante when Charlotte is of a similar age to her. Charlotte is high strung and foolishly puts herself at risk, running off to a guardian she’s never met just so she can have a London season and riding and dancing with an injured wrist. John was determined to marry to gain control of his inheritance, but he soon discovers not just any woman will do for his wife. This book brings up slavery and the issues surrounding it at that time as John’s family owns a plantation in Barbados.
February 6, 2020
I've read this whole series and enjoy Kasey Staockton's writing. She's been a solid 4-5 star read for me each time. What I enjoy is the ability to draw me into the story and keep me there. I can immerse myself into the story as if I'm there with the characters. This particular story had a nice flow. I found I liked having a bit of historical fiction woven in along with the romance. It was intersting and done in a way that added to the story. The h & H were both set in their ways a bit and had to overcome that challenge. Her books are great for a nice enjoyable reads with wonderful h & H's & good side characters that help progress the story. The story didn't feel formulaic.
February 8, 2020
One of my favorite things about Kasey Stockton’s book, Love in the Ballroom, is her portrayal of falling in love. It doesn’t happen all at once, it is gradual through getting to know each other and spending time together. That was a beautifully written part of this delightful sweet and clean love story. In line with that, I loved the characters and their personalities and internal dialogues. So fun to read and get to know these characters! This story has a wonderful ending and I quite enjoyed the entire book!
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.
November 20, 2020
This book has more secrets than the deodorant aisle at Walmart! Our heroine Charlotte is being removed from her sister's home to the home of her her guardian whom she has never met. He seems to be as strong willed as she is and does not think riding a huge horse a safe thing for a young lady. Young lady almost proved his point by riding the huge horse in London and the horse getting spooked and she is thrown from her horse. His mother seems angry at her and he needs to marry to collect his inheritance. Things are not really this straight forward and keep you guessing until the end! An enjoyable romp!
October 21, 2022
Impressive growth throughout this delightful series.
Having read all 5 books, I can hardly credit they were written by the same author, such was the progression of skill from book to book. I was pleasantly surprised how much growth Kasey Stockton made in this series. The characters were well formed and it was an added delight as have them interwoven throughout the series. My only negative comments would be directed at the ‘American-isms’ where proper English prose should have been used and the continual misuse and repetitiveness of certain words or phrases.. “quit” being a prime example. I look forward to seeing this writers further progression.
Having read all 5 books, I can hardly credit they were written by the same author, such was the progression of skill from book to book. I was pleasantly surprised how much growth Kasey Stockton made in this series. The characters were well formed and it was an added delight as have them interwoven throughout the series. My only negative comments would be directed at the ‘American-isms’ where proper English prose should have been used and the continual misuse and repetitiveness of certain words or phrases.. “quit” being a prime example. I look forward to seeing this writers further progression.
April 20, 2023
A puzzle
It is a puzzle to me that gifted writers never learned the correct usage of the English language when they were in school. Then, they tell me they have proofreaders and editors. All I can say to that is those so-called experts must have gone to the same schools. The story was sweet and fun to read except for the glaring mistakes which broke the story into pieces which I then had to put back together. So many mistakes...if the story had not been so good, I would have stopped reading after the first chapter. The story was swoon-worthy but the word usage was ......cringe-worthy.
It is a puzzle to me that gifted writers never learned the correct usage of the English language when they were in school. Then, they tell me they have proofreaders and editors. All I can say to that is those so-called experts must have gone to the same schools. The story was sweet and fun to read except for the glaring mistakes which broke the story into pieces which I then had to put back together. So many mistakes...if the story had not been so good, I would have stopped reading after the first chapter. The story was swoon-worthy but the word usage was ......cringe-worthy.
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