The Husband List

I like Ella Quinn, she is a fount of knowledge about the Regency Era, and has always been kind enough to answer questions I have had in the past regarding Societal norms. The first book in this series"Three Weeks To Wed", to me was the best. I love the Earl of Worthington and Grace, together they have raised each others siblings, Matt is still protective of the sisters as they marry, he goes over the marriage settlements, making certain the young ladies are always protected from financial want, and that their husbands love them, Matt is the best. Now, for my honest critique, I have found this book and the previous one where Eleanor marries during the Season to be interchangeable, I am sorry, I did not find either one exciting, not sexual, that isn't excitement in this context, the stories are written by rote, large family gatherings, superior females with no faults at all meet perfectly behaved gentlemen who have to fall in line, or get crossed off the list, (even the dogs are perfectly behaved), only the list is boring too. I expected at least one man to stand up and tell Matt, I can take care of my wife, and you can take a leap, but no, all of these guys are whipped before the marriage ceremony takes place. This will appeal to all fans Worthington, it was too perfect for me, plus, I don't believe that all Whigs are perfect and all Tories are bad. I will be thrilled to read a non - political, non - feminist book, I just want an interesting boy meets girl, something or someone gets in the way, hero removes whatever it is, and they live HEA. I purchased this book on Google Play Books. Thank you, carolintallahassee

There feels like very little actual plot concerning Harry and Madeline, they are just being tugged along by the juggernaut that is the Worthington saga (for reference I believe that Madeline, Alice and Eleanor have two older married sisters, a (possibly) older unmarried brother, and at least three or four younger siblings). Pleasant enough but doesn't really work as a standalone. I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

2 Stars!