Fun Regency romance!

A most enjoyable novella that focuses on Gerald, Earl Elliott. We've met him as the secondary character in previous Worthington novels.
Lady Lucinda Hughlot, sister to Lord Elliott's friend the Duke of Rothwell, is to have a season, not that her mother agrees or wants her to for various reasons. Elliott falls in with Rothwell's request to keep an eye on Lucinda and watch out for any suitors not up to snuff. Of course you don't have to be a soothsayer to guess what happens. The getting to the happening though is rather fun. Lucinda is quite a talented woman and Elliott finds himself in an unexpected position.
What no-one knows is that Lucinda's mother has already made plans for whom Lucinda should marry, the Marquis of Quorndon, a friend's son. I rather like Quorndon, even more so when Lucinda lends him a hand towards a different result.
Thankfully Lucinda is not only able to weave her way through her problems, but she has plans to assist with her newly acquired debutante friend's problems as well. No down trodden daughter our Lucinda, rather a managing young woman with a mind of her own--fortunately!
Meanwhile Elliot's mother is doing all she can to get her son married. When we later discover the lengths she's gone to its all rather hilarious.
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A NetGalley ARC

Who is the matchmaker? .A short, sweet and very funny story of the perils of finding love with the one you want to marry. Matchmaking mothers aren't the only ones involved in the game. A surprise twist at the end.

The London Season has a lot in store for Gerald, Earl Elliott, and Lady Lucinda Hughlot. 

After much persuasion, Lucinda's mother, the Dowager Duchess, has agreed to take her to London for her first Season.  What Lucinda doesn't know is the Dowager has already chosen a groom for her!  Lucinda will consider her mother's choice but wants to fall in love.  Upon meeting her mother's choice, the Marquis of Quorndon, she knows he is not the one for her.

Gerald is determined to find a bride during the Season.  He agrees to the request of her brother and sister-in-law that he look out for Lucinda while attending various events.  As Gerald spends time with Lucinda, he realizes she is the one for him.  Lucinda finds a kindred spirit in Gerald and comes to the same realization. 

What to do about the Marquis of Quorndon?  Lucinda plays matchmaker to find the "perfect" bride for him.

Ella Quinn's delightful novella is well-written and skillfully evokes the intricate manners and life of the Regency period.  I highly recommend it!

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

4.5 Stars
I'll Always Love You by Ella Quinn is book 5.5 in The Worthingtons series. This is the story of Lucinda Hughlot and Gerald, Earl Elliott. I have read the previous books, but feel this is easily a standalone book.  Gerald isn't having any luck in the marriage mart so when he is asked to help oversea his friends sister at her coming out, he thinks this would put him closer to finding a wife.  Lucinda's mother was reluctant at first to send her out with the scandal that happened but giving in she thinks to match Lucinda with a Marquis to help save her daughter.  Lucinda isn't happy with her mother's match and is falling for Gerald but she just has to convince him that she the one for him. 
Ms. Quinn's writing always gives me such joy when reading her stories.

I’ll Always Love You by Ella Quinn
The Worthingtons #5.5

Sweet rather predictable novella that sees Lady Lucinda Hughlot and Gerald, Earl Elliott find true love in spite of Lucinda’s mother wanting her to marry someone else. This story has a slow build to the HEA with two characters that are entertaining and worthy of one another. There is another couple that finds true love through matchmaking on Lucinda’s part. There are excursions, balls, rides in the park, a few kisses, two weddings and a consummation. A fun regency romance that was entertaining to read. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

I received an ARC of this novella through NetGalley to read in exchange for a fair review. I’ll Always Love You is the seventh book in Ella Quinn’s Series The Worthingtons. It could be read as a stand-alone but I have enjoyed reading the series and recommend them. Despite agreeing to let her have a season Lady Lucinda Hughlot’s mother has contrived to betroth her to the son of her good friend. Lucinda realizes that the gentleman in question would be a terrible match for her and decides to do a little matchmaking of her own to find him someone else to marry. Lucinda’s brother has asked his good friend Gerald, Earl Elliott to help ease Lucinda’s way in the Ton. The more time he spends with her, the more he wonders if perhaps she is the one for him, however his mother and her mother are vehemently against the match. 
More sweet than steamy. Publishing Date November 27, 2018 #NetGalley #IllAlwaysLoveYou
#Kensingtonbooks #zebraromance

Entertaining from beginning to end, this latest story in the Worthingtons saga brings Lady Lucinda and Gerald, Earl Elliott together in an unexpected way! Happy to finally be having her season, Lucinda is not pleased when her mother tries to arrange a marriage for her with a Marquis. Fortunately her brother has asked his friend Gerald to watch out for his sister during her London season. Since he is looking for a match himself, it seems the perfect solution. Not! His affection for her grows as he is around her and it seems she is to marry another! What to do? Well Lucinda has it under control when she decides to find a suitable match for the Marquis instead of her! You see she is falling for Elliott and hopes all will work out for them, that is if her mother does not ruin everything!
A delightful tale that will have you smiling as you turn the pages.

Ella Quinn has a totally unique style of writing that is like laying around on the sand listening to the waves. It is just that soothing and calming cadence. Lucinda and Gerald’s story is filled with wonder and happiness. They are both cheerful and vivacious people that enjoy similar activities and perfectly complement each other. They make great friends to others and look out for their best interests. As they spend time together and fall in love, it was good to see the ladies take the bull by the horns and declaring themselves to the gentlemen.

I'll Always Love You by Ella Quinn (novella). 3.5 stars

It is a pleasure to visit the world of the Worthingtons.  This time we get a sister-in-law of Louisa Worthington, so we get small mentions of prior characters.  Lucinda is a heroine that quickly knows who she wants and she wants Gerald.  Gerald has been a minor character in several books and it is good that he gets his own story.  I enjoyed this book and it was a quick read.    But I think the next book will be more to my taste because it will take us back to the main Worthington household.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for an ARC of the novella

This is a sweet romance with very engaging characters in Lucinda and Elliot. Lucinda wants to marry for love but her mother has different ideas as to who would make a suitable match. Elliot is looking for a bride but wants one of his choosing. Lucinda’s brother has asked Elliot to keep an eye out for Lucinda as she navigates her first season. Will the mothers get their way? Lucinda is very enterprising and has a solution of her own. This was an entertaining story that can be read in a day. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a sweet story that has four interesting main characters. There is some tension, no bad person, and cute solutions to the one problem. The problem is how to get around two mothers who want to arrange a marriage between their children. Of course the children have other ideas and that drives the plot in the story. Fun to see the Worthington again. 

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

This was a sweet little addition to the Worthington series, featuring Louisa's sister by marriage Lady Lucinda Hughlot and Gerald, Earl Elliot.  

Lucinda is finally getting her London season thanks to Louisa and Rothwell being able to convince the dowager duchess that she must sponsor her - the dowager has not been in town since her husband's death and has avoided returning due to the scandals her late husband caused.  She informs Lucinda that she has spoken to her dear friend the Marchioness of Quorndon and they have decided that her son the Marquess and Lucinda will be a perfect match.  Lucinda is dismayed, she wanted to choose her own husband and dreamt of a love match.  But she agrees to meet the Marquess to keep the peace.

Gerald has not had much success in his quest for a bride, he seems to only notice a woman once she has become attached to another man.  Far from heartbroken, he decides that this is the season that he will find the perfect woman.  While visiting his club he sees Quorndon and learns that he will probably be married soon to Lucinda, as his mother believes they will be a good match, their conversation is overheard by Rothwell, who immediately asks Gerald to watch out for his sister.  Gerald agrees thinking that it will give him a chance to meet potential brides.

When Lucinda meets Gerald, she is smitten, he is perfect for her!  But she has promised to meet Quorndon and hopes that he inspires the same level of interest.  He does not and now Lucinda has to find a way out of this arrangement.  As luck would have it she meets the perfect woman for Quorndon in the form of Miss. Arabella Marlowe - who is just as interested in him as he is in her.  She suggests an outing and invites Gerald along.  It is clear that Arabella and Quorndon are a perfect match, but Gerald does seem to see that Lucinda is his perfect mate as well.

As the weeks pass and they spend more time together, she knows that she is in love with him, but has no idea what his feelings are or how to find out, but when her mother informs her that she will be announcing her betrothal to Quarndon in a week, she will have to gather up all her courage and ask him or lose the one man she may not be able to live without.

Even when their true feelings are revealed, they will still have to overcome their mother's disapproval before they can have their HEA.

I thought this was a very sweet story and I loved Lucinda and Gerald - but I will admit that I thought Gerald was dumber than a box of rocks more than once and more than a little dense.  He was perfectly charming and I enjoyed his interactions with Lucinda, but it was like he refused to see what was right in front of him - this was not your typical hero denial - he really came across as obtuse and a little slow on the uptake.  However, he manages to pull his head out of his butt and realize that Lucinda is the woman he has always wanted before it is too late.  I got a kick out of his mother and how well she played him :)  This was well written, fast paced, easy to read story with a little bit of steam at the end and not a whole lot of drama.  I really enjoyed the book and would be happy to recommend, it is part of the Worthington series, but it could be read as a stand alone with no problems at all.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*

Lucinda is having her coming out season and bringing her mother to the city with her, albeit begrudgingly as her sponsor, brings both happiness and stresses.  Her Brother and Sister in Law lend help where they can but ultimately it is up to Lucinda to navigate this new normal.  When her mother declares her having chosen Lucinda’s husband that was enough to motivate Lucinda to master her own destiny.

Gerald is a friend of Rothwell, Lucinda’s brother, and when asked to keep his eye out for Lucinda agrees without hesitation.  He doesn’t quite expect to find himself attracted to Lucinda in the process.  When Lucinda lets him in on her plan to find a better match for her intended he isn’t sure how to feel.  He finds himself more taken by Lucinda day after day but can’t see a way to find out if the attraction is reciprocated.

Gerald and Lucinda work together to bring couples together who were meant for each other to begin with.  Together they make a great working team in each area of life special to themselves.  This was the first novel I’ve read by Ms Quinn.  I love historical pieces and this one does not disappoint.  It flowed well and I loved all the historical references, as well as the explanations of historical situations at the end of the book.  I received an advance copy from Netgalley without expectation for review.  Any and all opinions expressed for this 4 solid star read are my own.

This is my fair and honest review in return for this ARC.  story was well written but in my opinion, it was a bit lackluster.  I would have preferred a bit more oomph.

This novella in Ella Quinn’s “Worthington” series is a light, and light-hearted read.  Lucinda and Gerald are a well matched pair, which is apparent to everyone but their parents.  They both like to ride, get up early in the morning, and they both admire intelligence (not necessarily in that order of importance…)  At only a little over a hundred pages, we really only have time to meet them and the background characters (who are familiar to readers of the other Worthington books), and watch them fall in love.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a good book to read if you are looking for a quick read. I think it should have been marketed as a novella as it's not really a full novel. I don't like novellas, even my favorite author can't sell me on them. It doesn't have the detail that a full novel tends to have, and the scenes are really short. I'm interested in reading one of her full novels at some point to see how it compares.

Ella Quinn rejoins the Worthington series in her latest novel. I haven’t read all of the books in the series, but that didn’t hinder my enjoyment of this lovely story about the enduring nature of love. I found the story to be a quick read that contained delightful characters.
Lady Lucinda Hughlot is the sister of the current Duke of Rothwell. She is going to London for her first season and cannot wait to find the man she is going to marry. Lucinda wants to find a man that she loves. When she learns that her mother has planned an engagement without consulting her, Lucinda isn’t sure what to think. She has to take her own fate into her hands if she wants to find the perfect man.
Gerald, Earl Elliott, plans to find a wife this season. He has found women that he is interested in, but only recognizes his interest after they have married someone else. This season he is determined to recognize the woman that he is meant to marry before she finds another man.  When his friend the Duke of Rothwell asks him for help watching out for Lucinda during the season, Elliott jumps at the chance. He can help a friend while searching for a bride.
 Elliott doesn’t expect to find the company of Lucinda to be so delightful. When she shares her plan to find another match for her intended so that she is fee to marry the man she wants, Elliott questions who she has her sights set on and vows to make sure the man is worthy. Little does he know that Lucinda is intrigued by him.
I loved watching these two characters figure out what they felt about each other while navigating society and the Ton. They also have to combat disapproval from both their mothers. Ms. Quinn tells a story of romance and love that is meant to be.

4.25 Stars
Gerald, Earl Elliott, has finally decided to marry. Unfortunately, he seems only to fall for a lady once she is engaged to another. When his close friend, the Duke of Rothwell, asks him to look out for his sister, Lady Lucinda Hughlot, during her first London Season, Gerald is happy to oblige. Yet he’s completely oblivious to Lucinda’s growing attraction to him.
 Lucinda is thrilled to finally be having her Season, however her mother the dowager duchess has decided an arranged match will cover her chaperoning duties. Lucinda, however, is far from pleased with her mother’s choice of the Marquis of Quorndon especially with her heart set on Lord Elliott. There is only one solution: Lucinda will find a lady for Quorndon. 
This is the 5.5 book in the series, it could easily be read on its own as a delightful long novella but if like me you love the Worthington’s you love this as Rothwell & Louisa feature quite a lot, it takes place the year following their marriage. I also liked that there were cameo appearances from some of the characters from the Marriage game series. I read the book in a sitting & thoroughly enjoyed it. The pace is very good, the characters are well fleshed & likeable. There's no intrigue no kidnapping just some manipulative mothers & a lovely romance Elliott & Lucinda are perfect for each other but Elliott is slow to realise where his heart lies. A warm hearted captivating read.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

This is the next story in Ella Quinn’s current series. It features the eldest daughter, Lucinda and Earl Elliot, the brother’s best friend.  I always like romances featuring the brother’s friend, even though they always make me wonder why my brother’s friends didn’t work out that way!
I liked the premise of the meeting between these characters. Lucinda has come to London for her first season and her brother asks his friend Gerald Elliot to help keep an eye out for her. Through random meetings they come to find they have great conversations and lots in common.
The characters themselves were interesting and realistic. I especially liked how Earl Elliot questions how he knows Lucinda is the right one. It seems the opposite to the usual storyline, but I liked the guy being shown as unsure.
This was a short read, but definitely worth your time. I really enjoyed it and thank Ella Quinn, the publisher and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

‘The Worthingtons’ series continues with Lucinda, the Duke of Rothwell’s sister, ready to begin her season in London; however, this is overshaded by her mother, trying to marry her off before the season can begin. Fortunately for Lucinda, her brother and sister-in-law, are determined that she should have the time to meet as many suitors as possible before a decision is made. The Duke of Rothwell asks his friend Gerald (Earl Elliott) to watch over Lucinda, to prevent any unsavoury characters from disrupting her season. It soon becomes obvious that a friendship and romance begins between them. 
This was a lovely story, but I do feel that the romance was a bit rushed towards the end. Gerald questions his feelings for Lucinda and whilst he is confused over his jealous response to other possible suitors, it quickly moves into marriage but seem a bit too quick. 
I received an advanced review copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.