The final book in thus Series did not disappoint! I loved the wit and Sophie and West are enjoyable characters. I, personally, enjoy second chance romance stories, so this one really came through. West's patience and devotion was, particularly, enjoyable for me. What a fun, light-hearted tale.

I received an ARC free; however I gave my honest opinion voluntarily.

i’ve recently been getting into historical romances lately and this one delivered. it was a decent balance between historical and romance which is always preferable and their build up was nicely done. this was the final book in the series and as i haven’t read any others prior, i can’t wait to dive in

Thanks Netgalley and Atria books for the free book in exchange for my honest review.
This is not a standalone book. You will not get all the references unless you’ve done books 1-4. The story was pleasant enough but I don’t think it flowed well from the glimpses we had of Sophie and West in the other books. The fake relationship felt forced. I did like getting the backstory of why they initially broke up after his accident. Still worth the read if you’ve done books 1-4.

I stopped after chapter 1 but it reads just like the other four in the series and fans will certainly be delighted. Seems like an easy four to five stars for those who enjoyed the prior books, especially considering the premise.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC.

A wonderful conclusion to a lovely series. Martha Waters has done it again! Following West and Sophie, this lovely romance will deliver for those who have been waiting for their story (while roping in new readers). Waters has become one of my go-to authors, and while I'm sad this is the conclusion of the Regency Vows series I can't wait to see what banter-filled romp she comes up with next!

This was such a good read I loved it and was completely hooked from the first page. Definitely recommend

Such a great book. Cannot wait for it to be released so that I can purchase for friends and family to read as well!

The Regency Vows series is ending with a bang! If you love a mature women's regency romance - or sisters who would do anything for each other - then this is the one for you! *insert cry-face emojis*

**Thank you to Atria Books & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤

Hands down the best in the series! I’ve been waiting for West and Sophie’s love story since book 1 and To Woo and To Wed delivered. Second chance romances are my favorite kind of romances, and I really appreciated that we got to see flashbacks at all the different stages of our main couples relationship. I don’t even care that the fake engagement trope is somewhat over used in historical romances. I read the entire thing in one sitting the minute it was delivered to my Kindle. To Woo and To Wed was a beautiful story to end this series. We got to see all of our couples, settled and happy in their own ways! If Martha Waters ever wants to revisit this found family, I will read it!

Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Weston and Sophia's paths crossed years ago, and their connection was undeniable. However, exterior influence led to their parting, and they haven't spoken since. Now, fate brings them back together, and they must confront the unresolved feelings that still linger between them.

The chemistry between Weston and Sophia, once so palpable, feels strained. Their interactions lack the spark and passion that would make their rekindled romance truly believable. Although Sophia's commanding manner in their private moments is welcoming. However, the plot is predictable The misunderstandings and obstacles that the couple faces are easily foreseen, and the resolution is no surprise. The story lacks the twists and turns that would keep readers engaged and eager to see what happens next.

Furthermore, the epilogue feels unnecessary and tacked on. It attempts to provide closure to the story but adds little to the overall narrative.

2.5/5

4 stars

The final instalment to the regency vows series; Sophie and West's story at long last. Former lovers in a fake engagement agreement so Sophie's sister can marry peacefully without worrying about Sophie's happiness.

I've been waiting for this book since I read the first in the series back in 2021. I picked up the first book on a whim after seeing it on display, despite the fact that at the time, I never read regency era romances. I enjoyed all the previous books immensely and was thrilled to get an arc from Netgalley for this book.

I found Sophie interesting in the previous books, but reading about her story and what happened between her and West, as well as seeing her more unreserved personality she has with her sisters, and later the main group of friends made me truly fall in love with her character, and one of my favorite parts of this book was how much I related to her. From her worrying about her sisters, to her fear that she would not be enough for west, to her feelings on motherhood.

Sophie and West's story was all I could've asked for and was such a satisfying end to the regency vows books, and I will miss reading about these characters as it's my favorite regency romance series.

I truly hope the author decides to write more regency era romance novels and if she does I will be first in line for a copy.

I’ve read all of the books in this light fun series, and this one was my favorite. Perhaps it was reading this book while in London, but I enjoyed this fun Regency era rom-com.

3.75 stars

The final volume in the Regency Vows series which feature inter-related couples and their bumpy road to Happily Ever After.

All the classic regency elements are here, star-crossed stubborn lovers with a lot of chemistry and a lot of history; family problems, misunderstandings, and best of all non-stop banter and conversational fireworks. The heroines are strong and intelligent and the male characters appreciate that.

This time out Lady Sophie, a widow, and her one-time almost-fiance West, a marquess, grit their teeth and stage a fake betrothal in order to ease the way for Sophie's younger sister to marry and also to infuriate West's father the Duke, who doesn't like Sophie and derailed their relationship years ago.

Lots of comedy and shenanigans occur along their path but we are never in doubt as to where they will end up. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This, the final entry in a five book Regency romance series, tied things up nicely with just the right bits of romance and pragmatism. Very charming.

Genre: historical romance
England, 1818

Sophie, Lady Fritzwilliam Bridewell, nee Wexham, the oldest of five daughters, has always felt like she needed to look out for her younger sisters. It is, after all, why she married Lord Bridewell seven years ago, instead of West, Marquess of Weston, with whom she was desperately in love. Aside from an afternoon four years ago after the death of her husband, Sophie had scrupulously avoided West for many of those years. That is until she was caught up in her friend Violet’s schemes a year ago (you may recall Violet pretending to be dying to win back her husband in To Have and to Hoax; Violet’s husband James is West’s brother). And now that her younger sister is begging Sophie to marry again, with Alex holding off her own wedding for Sophie’s happiness, Sophie turns to the one person she knows she can never be with…and asks West to be her fake fiance.

An absolutely perfect conclusion to Martha Waters’s Regency Vows series. We’ve been waiting for Sophie and West, and it was worth it. In To Woo and to Wed, Waters hands us a second chance romance with absolutely believable personal stakes for Sophie and West, as well as lovely hints of relationship bliss from the other four couples from previous books.

A second chance romance can be structured any number of ways, but most often one of two: present timeline only with reference to events of the past or dual timeline with present and the “how things went wrong” part of the past timeline. In To Woo and to Wed, Waters opts to give us a third structure, weaving the intermittent years between 1811 and 1818, as Sophie and West’s lives continue to orbit one another as they carefully ignore each other publicly. The siblings and friends- and the reader, if we’re being honest - watches this carefully, in an attempt to push Sophie and West together, almost willing their relationship to blossom. They have to fight through a lot of personal fears and challenges as they come back together, understanding that their love is worth it.

High on the rom-com scale and low on the angst scale, a challenge to pull off for a second chance romance, Martha Waters has some of the best banter and light-hearted writing in historical romance and this series is a treat from start to finish. It’s sweet, funny, and romantic, with well rounded characters. While you can read this series out of order, this is a perfect conclusion, so I recommend starting earlier in the series.

This book was one of my favorites of the season and my most anticipated couple! I loved that each book in this series perfectly set up the next couple that would be featured, but West and Sophie have been teased as a couple since the very first book! I'm not typically a fan of the second-chance romance trope, but I have always loved a good fake dating trope, and a fake-dating, second-chance romance is incredible! I loved that this story told what happened in the past of their relationship in flashbacks. It was great to see their initial chemistry, their new chemistry, and all of the flickers of their chemistry in between! I appreciated that they didn't immediately forgive and forget their hurt and sadness from how their initial relationship ended but instead had to work together to trust each other again! The spark was very alive from the rest of the series on, but it was great to see them work together to build a new healthy relationship. Also, the chronic pain representation was great, and I loved that Sophie acknowledged West's pain and limitations but never treated him differently because of them. I also loved seeing all of the characters from previous books highlighted throughout the story! It was a great way to end the series! I am so sad that this fun series is ending, but I cannot wait to see what Martha Waters writes next! This was an incredible debut series, and I'm sure I will enjoy whatever she decides to write next.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

To Woo and to Wed was funny, charming, and emotional. I felt like this book was a great wrapping up of this series, with all of the characters and relationships we've watched grow throughout the five books. This one focuses on the relationship between West and Sophie, who've been here since book one, and are finally getting their happily-ever-after. Lots of regrets and angst tied to their second-chance romance (West and James' dad continues to be The Worst). I liked their devotion and how they grew closer and back together! And of course, the glimpses of the other couples from previous books was lovely to see - lots of callbacks and connections to storylines from the past all culminating in this last book of the series.

Thanks so much to the publisher for providing me a digital review copy of this book via NetGalley. I discovered this series and this author on NetGalley, and have readily devoured all of the books since. So sad to see the Regency Vows series ending, but really looking forward to what's next from Martha Waters!

While this is my first foray into this historical romance series, I am definitely interested in going back to see the other couples and their stories. Second chance romance can be a hard sell for me, so if you're like me, know that this one is believable and you really feel like the hero and heroine should be together because they are torn apart due to external factors rather than something internal to their relationship.

Waters' tone and voice are on the rom-com side of things, which while many historical romances are funny or have quippy one liners (see Tessa Dare especially) they can still tend to be quite heavy when you're not in those moments of levity. This was humorous throughout and gave the vibes of Shakespearean comedy with some of the wacky hi-jinx that occurred. If you're newer to historical romance as a subgenre, I'd recommend starting here, especially if you like your romances to be on the lighter side usually.

Thank you Net Galley and the publishers (Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster) for the early copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

Characters - 6/10
Atmosphere - 7/10
Writing - 7/10
Plot - 6/10
Intrigue - 6/10
Logic - 6.5/10
Enjoyment - 6.5/10

What an absolute delight. A perfect series conclusion. From the beginning, West and Sophie have held me (and, I'm sure, many others) under their spell with just a look, a word, a charged moment in a hall. I couldn't wait to read their story, and it didn't disappoint.

There's so much history to be unpacked in this second-chance romance, but I appreciated that the flashbacks Waters used were only when necessary. When a past event needed to be illuminated, instead of the characters telling each other, we went back in time, but we didn't spend too much page time just getting to know our heroine and hero. We already know and love them, so I was thrilled that we spent the bulk of our time seeing them fall in love (again? more? you be the judge) and break down walls. This was not a story of their youthful romance, but of two mature people who have made sacrifices, made mistakes, and live in the real world, finding out if they can overcome the obstacles before them.

The pacing was fantastic. I read it in one sitting, and the balance between angst and heartwarming joy was on that perfect razor's edge. I'm not usually a fan of second chance, but this was a journey of learning and growth for both West and Sophie, giving them the chance to fight for each other and for their future. As to that future- I won't spoil anything, but I loved the way that Sophie and West had open discussions about what that future looked like.

The role that the friend group played was also very balanced- they were present, but didn't take over the story with cameos and updates. This book was all about West and Sophie finally finding their happy ending, surrounded by those who love them, and Waters couldn't have done them more justice. You can feel the love she has for these characters on every page, and as a reader since To Have and to Hoax, it was incredibly satisfying to send this series off on such a strong note.