Holy CRAP. Guys, I cried.

The first two Westcott stories were good, but not Balogh great. The plot of this series, however, is compelling enough that I was looking forward to this next installment. But wow. She really spins a good one here.

Rich, independent Wren Heyden decides to do what wealthy, titled gentlemen of the time do often: buy herself a husband. She has a conspicuous birthmark that covers half her face, and has convinced her that she would never find a husband on her own personal merits. (Especially as she lives the life of a recluse.) Enter Alexander Westcott, a titled but cash poor gentleman who is her top choice. Alexander is initially turned off by her coldness, and is insightful enough to identify the truckload of issues she's carting around. Despite this he is fascinated. And what follows is such an intelligent, sweet, abrasive, painful, raw love story that truly had me clutching my ereader at the end in relief. Even if you're not a sold Balogh fan, if you like complicated period romances with prickly, nuanced characters, give this one a try. Seriously. I cried tears.

*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*

I was given a free copy on NetGalley in return for a fair review. I requested this book, because I've read several by Mary Balogh and enjoy her style of writing. This new book did not disappoint. Wealthy heiress Wren struggles to step out of a life of seclusion and mourning and bravely face the damaging secrets of her past. She desperately wants love and a family but fears she will never have it. Alexander needs a rich wife to help him save the crumbling estate he has inherited but doesn't want to sacrifice his own need for love. Can they find love and happiness together? Alexander and Wren are down-to-earth, likable characters and their love story tender and sweet.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34318337-someone-to-wed" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Someone to Wed (Westcott #3)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487214763m/34318337.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34318337-someone-to-wed">Someone to Wed</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9759.Mary_Balogh">Mary Balogh</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2092606066">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I was given a free copy on NetGalley in return for a fair review. I requested this book, because I've read several by Mary Balogh and enjoy her style of writing. This new book did not disappoint. Wealthy heiress Wren struggles to step out of a life of seclusion and mourning and bravely face the damaging secrets of her past. She desperately wants love and a family but fears she will never have it. Alexander needs a rich wife to help him save the crumbling estate he has inherited but doesn't want to sacrifice his own need for love. Can they find love and happiness together? Alexander and Wren are down-to-earth, likable characters and their love story tender and sweet.