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Someone to Hold
Someone to Hold | Mary Balogh
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A reversal of fortune befalls a young woman in the latest Westcott novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Only a Kiss and Someone to Love. Humphrey Wescott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of his family—sending one daughter on a journey of self-discovery... With her parents’ marriage declared bigamous, Camille Westcott is now illegitimate and without a title. Looking to eschew the trappings of her old life, she leaves London to teach at the Bath orphanage where her newly discovered half-sister lived. But even as she settles in, she must sit for a portrait commissioned by her grandmother and endure an artist who riles her every nerve. An art teacher at the orphanage that was once his home, Joel Cunningham has been hired to paint the portrait of the haughty new teacher. But as Camille poses for Joel, their mutual contempt soon turns to desire. And it is only the bond between them that will allow them to weather the rough storm that lies ahead...
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rebbyj
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Relaxing

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Kimberlone
Someone to Hold | Mary Balogh
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This was fine. I liked the first in the Westcott series enough to try out the second. It had some charms, but it was basically the same plot just gender swapped, and the romance aspect was WAY too rushed. In the course of max 3 weeks: the MCs meet, female MC loses virginity, male MC inherits a fortune, they fall in love, get engaged, and decide to adopt two orphans. I think I‘m just getting a bit burnt out on this type of historical romance.

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theresidentromantic
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I'm middling on this Westcott. Not as bad as the first, not as good as the third. Camille is a horror in the first one and no one actually likes her. She realizes that's because she has no personality. (Bonus points if Mom realizes that was her fault in Book 4). She makes a solid 180 with Joel's help, but he's so wishy washy about her, the story feels like he settles on marrying her when he doesn't want her to leave. Cute. 🙄 On to their Mama.

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EmilyChristine
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Finished this one right before work this morning. I enjoyed it and can't wait to read the next one.

CoverToCoverGirl Peonies are my absolute favourite flower.. they are sooo beautiful and smell heavenly.. I also like Mary Balogh books too.. (edited) 7y
EmilyChristine @CoverToCoverGirl I love them too! I'm house sitting for a few days and my friend said I could cut some flowers. She has tons of peonies blooming right now. Love Mary Balogh too! 😊 7y
tpixie 🌺🌺🌺 7y
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EmilyChristine
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Almost finished with my book and I'm dog sitting for a few days. Murray is keeping an eye on the neighborhood while I read.

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annahenke
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This is such a sweet romance! Mary Balogh shines in this tale of family and the love we choose to accept. Centered around an orphanage in Bath, SOMEONE TO HOLD features two illegitimate protagonists who - after a terrible first impression - help each other find themselves as they find love. Contains such depth of character! Pubbed March 7!

#netgalley #arc #romantsy #romance #historicalromance #marybalogh

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Bambi_Unbridled
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Camille had to be redeemed after the last book, but Joel was a really likable hero. #bookblogger #romantsy http://bambi-unbridled.blogspot.com/2017/02/arc-review-someone-to-hold-by-mary.h...

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victoriadelao
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Balogh is as good as it gets in historical romance-- not the sexiest or fastest-paced writer, but the one who writes things honest and true. This book was better than the first in the series, and the blurb for the third has me eager to read it!

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nitalibrarian
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Now reading another historical romance ARC. I really liked the previous book in this series with the unconventional hero.

#currentlyreading #romantsy #historicalromance

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