But they soon realize they have very different plans for their marriage—Julian wants Emily to remain a society wife, while Emily discovers an interest in the theater. Meanwhile, Lord Julian Belfry, the second son of a marquess, has scandalized…. Publication date: 05 April 2022. To Marry and to Meddle. There are no quotations from this title. Her latest novel is just as witty, charming, and joyful as the first two. I don't think the plot was as solid as the previous books, but I still liked it a lot. Submitted by users as part of their reviews. Strong character development? However, due to her father's large debts, her only suitor is the persistent and odious owner of her father's favorite gambling house. From the publisher: Lady Emily Turner has been a debutante for six seasons now and should have long settled into a suitable marriage. The "sweet, sexy, and utterly fun" (Emily Henry, author of The People We Meet on Vacation) Regency Vows series continues with a witty, charming, and joyful novel following a seasoned debutante and a rakish theater owner as they navigate a complica... Community Reviews Summary of 775 reviews.
Physical Description: 421 pages (large print); 23 cm. Includes author's note with background information. The chemistry between the two is undeniable, leaving little room for surprises. So, when I heard that was the premise of To Marry and to Meddle, the latest installment of one of my fave historical romance series, by Martha Waters, I knew I had to pick it up. ISBN/UID: 9781982190491. Meanwhile, Lord Julian Belfry, the second son of a marquess, has scandalized society as an actor and owner of a theater—the kind of establishment where men take their mistresses, but not their wives. You can read my review of the last book here. ) London (England) > Social life and customs > 19th century > Fiction. If you like historical romances that have a more contemporary feel, I can't recommend this series enough. To Marry and to Meddle (The Regency Vows 3). They had great banter, and there were so many times I was either laughing or swooning over their interactions. While there are references to antics from the previous two novels, To Marry and to Meddle stands fairly well on its own. Adult - Historical Romance. GraphicSexual content, Emotional abuse, Bullying.
Emily will do whatever it takes to keep her family's name out of the scandal rags, so she has no choice but to grin and bear the unwanted attention. But when a fleeing actress, murderous kitten, and meddlesome friends enter the fray, Emily and Julian will have to confront the fact that their marriage of convenience comes with rather inconvenient feelings. " Still, it does not take long for both Emily and Julian to realize there is more to this marriage than convenience. Though her reputation is spotless, she is courted only by the loathsome owner of the gambling den to whom her father owes a small fortune. Loveable characters?
But thanks to her father's debts, the only man to show her any interest is the loathsome owner of a local gambling hall where those debts were racked up. Edition: Center Point Large Print edition. 8 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. One romance trope I love but don't talk about much is marriage of convenience. 0 current holds with 10 total copies. Emily and Julian are complete opposites-- she's very reserved and he has a rakish reputation--, but they worked so well together.
They're so hilarious, and I love how they champion one another so much. Regular print version previously published by Atria Books. Subject:|| Man-woman relationships > Fiction. After six seasons, Lady Emily Turner should have secured a marriage proposal by now. Still, this story is a joyful romp. Narrators are so enjoyable.
Publisher: Thorndike, Maine: Center Point Large Print, 2022. We will send you an email as soon as this title is available. Publisher: Atria Books. Unabridged Audiobook. Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15%. They agree to a marriage of convenience where Emily will use her social connections to promote the theater, and Julian will save her from her father's bad decisions.
This time, we follow a seasoned debutante and a rakish theater owner as they navigate a complicated marriage of convenience. While attending a house party, Julian proposes to Emily a solution to their troubles—a marriage of convenience. Community Guidelines. Plot- or character-driven? When Julian and Emily's paths cross at a house party, they hatch a plan to benefit the both of them.
ISBN: 9781638083528. But, things start to get very inconvenient once real feelings begin to stir. Julian is aware that his theater doesn't have the best reputation, so he concocts a plan: to show the ton that it's a respectable establishment, he needs a prim and proper wife to boost his standings. Despite it all, Emily has never given up hope of finding a love Julian Belfry, the second son of a marquess, would rather spend his nights overseeing the plays put on by his theater than standing around ballrooms full of people who look down on him. Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%. Unhappiness ensues, however, when Emily realizes that to help Julian, she must remain a society wife—attending dull, boring teas when she'd much rather assist him in the theatre. It has been six seasons since she made her debut, and still Lady Emily Turner is not married. But alas, he is also the owner of a theatre, and not just any theatre, but one to which men bring their mistresses, not their wives. No: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%. Both Emily and Julian, who feel a bit like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy without the animosity, are likeable and genuine. Change Market, Language and Currency. Provided by publisher. With an arch sense of humor and a marvelously witty voice that rivals the best of the Regency authors (Entertainment Weekly), Martha Waters crafts another fresh romantic comedy that for fans of Julia Quinn and Evie Dunmore. Emily's struggles to break from societal norms, and Julian's quest for his father's approval seem like polar opposites yet work well in Waters' capable hands.
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