“Trust me when I say, it would not take any effort at all for me to fall madly in love with you.”

“Was it the church, or were all kisses this heavenly?”

* What a way to meet 😂
* Amie is much more patient than I’ll ever be haha
* Oh, Miles. Sneaky, sneaky. Can’t wait to see all the Rebels hehe
* He’s secretly so dramatic and I love it
* Squirrels 😂
* Hehehe
* Oh, Amie…
* You tell him, girl!
* Ugh, no you dummy!
* Not the pillow fight! 🫶
* Don’t be dumb, Ian.
* Awwww!

Oh man, I loved this sweet story! Ian and Amie had a lot they had to work through, but they pulled through and I loved watching them get there.

Amie is so kind and has such a big heart. She always deserved love and happiness. And thank goodness Ian stopped being a dummy so she could have it!

And Ian, oh Ian. What a good man who was being so dumb 😅 Luckily he came to his senses!

I love me a marriage or convenience, and this one was no different! I loved seeing all the Rebels together, and hopefully we can see more of them in the future.

“What would it be like to be loved by such a man? To feel safe in every storm?”

“…every trial is significant to the one who carries it.”

“God doesn’t sit back in His throne in heaven, measuring our acts of kindness. He celebrates each one, because even the smallest spark can dissipate the darkness in another’s life.”

“When you care for someone as deeply as I do, you are not meant to be separated. Your souls long to be together.”

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the ebook. All opinions are my own.

Ohhhhhh my goodness!!! Anneka! Freaking! Walker! I swear everytime I read one of your books I am convinced it may be my new favorite (but who are we kidding?! I LOVE all of her books!!).
Ian aka Lord Grumpy was sooo good. He has the whole “extra serious and intimidating, but with a secret sensitive soft side” down perfectly. I loved his caring heart for everyone around him but especially for Amie. They are SO CUTE together. Infuriatingly sometimes 😉, but I love them all the same haha

Amie was sooo sweet and had a heart of gold. She was PERFECT for Ian. She knew just how to break down his walls, little by little (even when she didn’t know she was doing it). This was marriage of convenience done so right. I loved it, I loved it, I LOVED IT!!!

Thank you to the author and publisher for an advance copy, all opinions are my own. The book is available now so don’t miss out on ordering yours!!

What a delightful story filled with romance and healing, I loved Ian and Amie fun the beginning and was rooting for them. This story has all the feels.

Thank you to Shadow Mountain for the ARC.

this was such a cute and heartwarming historical romance! i loved the unconventional meet cute and the way amie and ian’s relationship developed through the “rules” of their arranged marriage — especially since they kept breaking them. it was sweet and swoony watching them slowly let their guards down and truly get to know one another. the rules, while meant to maintain distance, ironically brought them closer in the most tender and genuine way. they also didn’t stand a chance against their matchmaking mamas.

amie was a standout fmc. so fierce, kind, and completely true to herself, even when standing up to ian’s intimidating father. i adored how she never compromised who she was. the kisses!! gahhhh…swoon central. my only gripe with this book was the use of miscommunication as a major plot device. it felt a bit frustrating, though i admit the story probably wouldn’t have existed without it. still, it was an enjoyable read that left me smiling.

content: kisses

thank you so shadow mountain for a gifted copy. my thoughts are my own.

This was my favorite of the series. Although Ian is Lord grumpy, you ca’t help but admire his willingness to see and help others. I also really liked Amie. I was impressed with her courage in reaching out to those in need even when it is simply to offer flowers to a stranger. This book is a beautifully woven story. I have enjoyed all the books in this series and hate to be at the end of it.

London - 1823

Viscount Ian Reynolds is arguing once again with his father, Earl Kellen. The man insists that Ian marry Miss Margaret Foster, daughter of a politician. Ian knows the young woman is insipid and will not be a match for him. In addition, Ian has no desire to marry anyone.

One day while visiting his great-grandfather’s grave, he happens upon a young woman, Amie Tyler who thinks his resting by the grave means he may be dead. Insisting that he is very much alive, Amie leaves him alone. Amie and her mother are living with Amie’s Uncle Nelson, an odious man who detests having to support them in any way.

When Amie and Ian meet again, he asks her to marry him with a marriage of convenience. She agrees and after a quick marriage, he moves her to his hunting lodge and heads back to London to continue his political work. But when he learns that his father and mother are heading to the lodge to visit, he returns and they set up a facade making it look like they are happily married. But will their continued close togetherness lead to more?

I read another book in this series and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, this one did not keep my interest as I hoped it would. I felt that Ian’s reasons for avoiding any kind of relationship with Amie were foolish and Amie’s acceptance of his decisions was sad. The ending did not make up for these misconceptions, but only added to the confusion.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

"Trust me when I say, it would not take any effort at all for me to fall madly in love with you."

I completely adored this sweet regency romance!

I have been eagerly anticipating Ian's book for some time and it was worth the wait!

As the unofficial leader of the rebels and a most determined bachelor, I wondered how the matchmaking Mama's would get Ian...I never would have guessed it would include a meet cute in a cemetery and a fake engagement to a deceased member of the aristocracy!

There is so much to love in this book! The meet cute, the surprise rector, the rebels, and so much more.

The friendship that develops between Ian and Amie was perfection and their chemistry is absolutely undeniable. The way in which they supported and cared for each other was so sweet.

If you haven't had a chance to read this series, do yourself a favor and add it to your TBR...you won't regret it!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Books were meant for people who had problems and were smart enough to want to escape them.

What else do I need to say? This quote alone made this book absolutely incredible and it did NOT disappoint.
Honestly I am truly heartbroken that we will no longer be getting any Rebel stories and the mischievous, sneaky, and always successful Matchmaking Mamas. Anneka Walker has done it AGAIN! This series is so amazing and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who loves regency romance.
And this story was a memorable, fun, and inspiring home run. Ian is the ultimate grump and skeptic when it comes to any kind of romance. He’s got a pretty big chip on his shoulder and a bad taste in his mouth for all the lovey-dovey “yuck” his friends are happily experiencing. I’ve loved him in past books and getting his story was worth the wait. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this series is that once the Mamas set their sights on you, there’s no chance. Thankfully Ian thinks he’s immune to their magic and we get this gem of a story. And there’s nothing I love more than seeing a strong, capable, and stubborn hero fall hopelessly and recklessly in love.
And who is the lucky lady to turn Ian’s world upside down and make him question everything he’s ever known? Why it could only be Amie of course! She is absolutely adorable and I completely loved her blundering and tender hearted personality. Amie doesn’t have a mean bone in her body and is constantly thinking of others, but that doesn’t meant she gives up when things get hard. And that tenacity is such a great quality that really helps not only her, but Ian as well.
These two go from one of the most hilarious meet-cutes, which may or may not involve a cemetery and dead relative, to a tentative acquaintance, to an almost friendship, to a love story that is truly timeless.
I will not give any spoilers and ruin it for the many people it will bring joy to, but needless to say, I LOVED this story! Ian and Amie were fabulous main characters that really made this story special. Their individual growth and journey from where we first meet them to how the story ends was done beautifully and seemed so genuine. These two struggled, learned, and triumphed. A classic love story in an engaging and diverse, yet classic, regency romance. You won’t want to miss not only this book, but this phenomenal series.

This was just a fun and enjoyable little escape into a regency world with a marriage of convenience that involved quite a silly set of matrimonial rules! Both Ian and Amie have fears from their past to overcome, and they also learn that some rules are best broken!

This book is mostly lighthearted, and was just a relaxing read!

I’ve been enjoying the series overall, but this one tested my patience a bit. Yes, I get it—it’s historical fiction, and arranged marriages were a thing, but wow, does it get old fast. The constant miscommunication (or really, people just assuming things and running with it) drove me up the wall. Ever heard of a conversation? Maybe try one, especially if you're, I don’t know, a parent. And don’t even get me started on the whole “I’m fake-engaged to avoid a forced marriage but now I’m stuck in this forced marriage” plot. It was messy, overly complicated, and honestly found myself eye rolling a lot as I was reading this.

Don't get me wrong, I will absolutely still be reading this series. I enjoy the author, but this one just did not work for me as the others did.

ARC provided by Shadow Mountain Publishing via NetGalley.

How the Mighty Have Fallen

Ian has always sworn that he will never marry, even as his friends find love and marry all around him. He finally meets his match in Amie, and as a way of thwarting his father’s plans for him, gets her to agree to a marriage of convenience. There will be no unnecessary physical affection, no attachment to one another’s families, no lessons on romance, in short, no attachment will form between them.

Good luck, Ian!

I wanted to shake these two a few times for how hard Ian was trying to stick to his rules, but the end result was beautiful and there were plenty of lighthearted moments as well!

This book can be read independently, but I recommend reading all of the books in the series. They’re that good!

I did enjoy both main characters. They were two you could root for individually and as a couple. Both had managing parents that could drive one crazy! I liked the friendship group of the Hero. This is in a series but I did okay not reading in order. I think this book is good for readers who enjoy a sweet, marriage of convenience Regency stories with low stress. I appreciate I can dive into an escape read without the worry of it being a "bodice ripper".

All the stars for this fabulous book! The Rules of Matrimony brings all the swoony romance, charm, & witty banter in this grand finale to The Matchmaking Mamas series. Each book in this series is a favorite & Ian’s story is the icing on the cake!

I loved getting to know Ian, Lord Grumpy, who despite his austere manner has a deep passion for making a difference. When he meets Miss Amie Tyler in a graveyard, his life is never the same. She completely captures him with those soulful brown eyes. When Ian, who’s vowed never to marry, finds himself suddenly engaged to her, he determines to come up with some rules. This must be a marriage of convenience with no outward affection unless forced to prove their marriage is real. What he doesn’t count on is Amie & his attraction to her.

Amie is the sunshine to his grumpy. She’s eager to help & learn, & longs for a place of her own. Since her father’s untimely death, she & her mother have been passed from relative to relative. With a creepy cousin determined to marry her, she readily agrees to Ian’s proposal. But, what happens when she finds herself falling in love with her husband. Will she be able to live a lonely existence without him when he leaves?

I loved this story! From the mint leaves, to hunting squirrels, to being forced to share a room, warm milk, & thunder storms, this book had me both laughing out loud & sighing with delight. The chemistry between Ian & Amie is off the charts! I loved every interaction especially when Ian’s parents come to visit & they’re forced to show their marriage is real.

Ian has some deep seated issues with his father, & Amie’s determined to help them find reconciliation. Things aren’t exactly what they seem & I loved Ian seeing his father with a new understanding. The epilogue was absolutely amazing & I can’t wait to go back & enjoy each of the Rebels stories all over again. I’m really going to miss them.

Highest of recommendations for this fabulous Regency romance & all the books in this favorite series! I received an advanced copy from the publisher without expectation of a review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.

In the author’s note, she states “Real romance is about two characters supporting and lifting each other through hard times and the good.” This comment helps me understand the path the story took.
Ian was thoroughly opposed to marriage for reasons that may or may not have made sense.
Amie wanted the sense of belonging in a family that she had been missing since her father died when she was 13.
This story shows clearly that our experiences in life can greatly influence us - how we perceive the world and how we act.
There is a large dose of politics and law in the story as Ian strives to change criminal law.
This love story was a challenging one but the end notes hit the right spot.
I think those that enjoy historical romance will enjoy Rules of Matrimony.
Thanks to Netgalley and Shadow Mountain for the opportunity to read the book.

Oh my goodness this book was adorable! I have absolutely loved this series! These characters were so fun to follow and oh how I love every happy ending! I love when the characters try so hard to just live without any feelings! I love it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain! All opinions and thoughts are my own!

It was fun to dive back into the world of the "Matchmaking Mamas" series by Anneka Walker in The Rules of Matrimony. This clean historical romance was a marriage of convenience story between Ian and Amie, who both have their own personal hangups and concerns. Amie wants stability for herself and her mother, while Ian wants to avoid his father's pressure to marry for political clout. Ian is passionate about law reforms, and the book shares about the state of the laws of the era in a way that brings to life the challenges and the need for reform.
Amie gets her stability, and Ian gets a marriage he chose, but neither one find themselves to be quite as content with the results as they expected. Can they find a way to change the rules of their marriage of convenience, to something more reals?

This is the fourth in the Matchmaking Mamas series and I have read the previous three. I’ve enjoyed them all and this may be my favorite. This clean Regency Romance is set in 1823 and the series focussed on four men who have been long time friends. It is finally Lord Ian Reynold’s turn. He has sworn to never marry as he is disappointed that his father was not faithful. He wants to focus on politics and improving the lives of the poor. He hears rumors that he is engaged which leads him to meet Miss Amie Tyler. I don’t want to spoil all the details of how this occurs. But to put off his father’s choice of a wife he decides to enter into a marriage of convenience with Amie. She has her own reasons for agreeing.

Of course he is grumpy and she is kind to one and all. A few cute tropes going on in the story. His friends from the previous books make brief appearances but aren’t part of the main story, so this can be read as a stand alone. Very enjoyable.

“I normally don’t break my own rules.”

Every time I read another book of Walker’s, it becomes my new favorite. Her characters leap off the page. This is a treasured series and I’ve truly loved each book I’ve read. And this one has some of my most loved tropes: marriage of convenience and forced proximity.

Ian and Amie! Their meet-cute was so funny. From Ian’s “drunkard” behavior, to Amie shoving “grass” in his mouth, I was laughing so hard. Along with the funny there are tender and sweet moments. But Ian’s rules are set in place for the two, they quickly learn how hard they are to keep.
Here’s some of my favorite moments:
Dual POV
The wedding kiss
Warm milk
The storm
Tiny
Hunting squirrels
Hiding from her behind a tree
Amie’s mother
Ian’s bill
Kindness
Revelations
The invitation

This is only the tip of the iceberg. I stopped counting times I laughed, swooned, and cheered for these characters. It was wonderful to see the Rebels together, with their additions to the group. This may be the end of this series but I eagerly await Walker’s next offering. I will be first in line to read it.

I received a paperback ARC from the publisher and a NetGalley approval. All views are my own.

This is a charming, marriage of convenience, Regency romance. I was intrigued by the initial cute meet and meddling mothers. Amie is grieving her father’s passing, but also worried that her mother is pushing her into a marriage that she does not want. Ian has no respect for his father, and the fact that he is determined that Ian will marry a respectable woman of good peerage, does not help their relationship. Ian does not want to marry at all, after watching the example his father and grandfather have set before him. But when strange circumstances arise, he can see that a marriage of convenience might be a benefit for both himself and this young woman in question.
The story holds your interest and keeps you hoping for a love match. The characters are delightful. The banter between them is witty and sweet. There is also a darling little rescue dog that tugs at your heart strings. This is the fourth book of the series and can be read as a standalone. There are some overlapping characters that appear, but don’t deter from the main storyline. I highly recommend reading the other books in the series, they are all enjoyable. It is a clean, wholesome romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A great story from start to finish in this Regency marriage convenience! I thoroughly enjoyed the unique circumstances under which these two main characters met for the first time and the way that their marriage of convenience was brought about was unique and quite humorous. Amie and Ian’s story was creative, entertaining and an enjoyable slow burn romance that had me rooting for these characters to find their own HEA.

The sweet friend group, meddling mommas and tension between these two MCs was enjoyable and added lots of entertainment to the story.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Shadow Mountain and Just Read Tours for an advanced copy of this story. All opinions are my own.