Someone to Trust: Elizabeth's Story: The Westcott Series Series, Book 5
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After her husband's passing, Elizabeth Overfield decides that she must enter into another suitable marriage. That, however, is the last thing on her mind when she meets Colin Handrich, Lord Hodges, at the Westcott Christmas house party. She simply enjoys his company as they listen to carolers on Christmas Eve, walk home from church together on Christmas morning, and engage in a spirited snowball fight in the afternoon. Both are surprised when their sled topples them into a snowbank and they end up sharing an unexpected kiss. They know there is no question of any relationship between them, for she is nine years older than he.
They return to London the following Season, both committed to finding other, more suitable matches. Still they agree to share one waltz at each ball they attend. This innocuous agreement proves to be one that will topple their worlds, as each dance steadily ensnares them in a romance that forces the two to question what they are willing to sacrifice for love. . . .
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Mary Balogh. (2018). Someone to Trust: Elizabeth's Story: The Westcott Series Series, Book 5. Penguin Publishing Group.
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After her husband's passing, Elizabeth Overfield decides that she must enter into another suitable marriage. That, however, is the last thing on her mind when she meets Colin Handrich, Lord Hodges, at the Westcott Christmas house party. She simply enjoys his company as they listen to carolers on Christmas Eve, walk home from church together on Christmas morning, and engage in a spirited snowball fight in the afternoon. Both are surprised when their sled topples them into a snowbank and they end up sharing an unexpected kiss. They know there is no question of any relationship between them, for she is nine years older than he.
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October 1, 2018
Balogh’s emotionally rich fifth Westcott Regency (after Someone to Care) is the best installment yet. Colin Handrich, Baron Hodges, joins the Westcott family for Christmas, where he renews his friendship with Elizabeth, the widowed Lady Overfield. Caught up in the magic that only an unexpected Christmas snowfall can create, both begin to realize that their affection for each other has deepened into attraction and even love. But Elizabeth is 35 years old and Colin is a mere 26. Acknowledging the societal double standard that sees women marry much older men but scorns the reverse, Elizabeth nonetheless refuses Colin’s proposal, and they seek other partners. But their agreement to dance one waltz at any ball they attend allows their feelings to grow and eventually precipitates a challenging choice. Amid the battle between love and social convention, Balogh addresses family tensions and trauma: Colin’s bizarre, semi-estranged mother provides both comic relief and a hint of darkness, while Elizabeth must deal with painful memories of her alcoholic, abusive late husband. The balance between sweet and bitter produces a complex and winning love story. Agent: Maria Carvainis, Maria Carvainis Agency.
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A widow who survived an abusive marriage is afraid to choose love, especially with a younger man grappling with his own childhood sorrows.In the fifth installment of Balogh's Westcott series, the widowed Lady Elizabeth Overfield and Colin Handrich, Baron Hodges, who's her brother's brother-in-law, intend to be just friends. After all, she's nine years older than him, and they each have sensible plans for marriage--she is considering the proposal of an older gentleman while he is being paired with a young debutante. Yet neither of those relationships contains the mix of easy conversation and erotic attraction that Elizabeth and Colin experience with each other. Nevertheless, they are determined to make practical matrimonial decisions. An ugly public episode in which her fiance baselessly accuses them of impropriety, however, persuades them that levelheaded betrothals no more guarantee marital bliss than love condemns one to loss. While Elizabeth's family is taken aback by her decision to marry Colin, they offer their support. The obstacle is Colin's mother, introduced in Someone to Wed (2017), a scheming narcissist who refuses to age gracefully. Balogh presents her as an unnatural contrast to our heroine's dignified matronhood. This structure is an unfortunate throwback to old-school romances that resorted to a misogynistic virgin/seductress dichotomy. Indeed, the romance here is overshadowed by the time devoted to vilifying Colin's mother, who has a lover and many youthful beaux. This dilutes the story's romantic intensity, as does the slow pace and the overlong family Christmas celebration that starts the book.For readers who enjoy watching lovers conquer trauma and fans of the series who would like to revisit characters from the Westcott family.COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Inspired by the warmth of a Westcott family Christmas at Brambledean Court, Colin Handrich, Baron Hodges, decides he is ready to find a wife of his own. As one of England's most eligible bachelors, Colin knows he will have his pick of the current crop of eligible misses, but the one woman with whom he truly feels a romantic connection is Elizabeth Overfield. After the death of her abusive and alcoholic husband, Elizabeth is just beginning to contemplate the idea of marriage again. One kiss with Colin and Elizabeth realizes just how easy it would be to fall for him. Their age difference, however, means society would never approve of the match. Logically, both Elizabeth and Colin know they need to seek more suitable spouses, but might love actually triumph over reason? The sheer perfection of Balogh's prose in the fifth superbly written installment (following Someone to Care?, 2018) in the Westcott series marries her rare gift for crafting realistically nuanced characters to produce another radiant Regency historical romance by one of the genre's most resplendent writers.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)
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From the first time they meet, Elizabeth Overfield and Colin Handrich, Lord Hodges, have enjoyed a special connection. Nothing romantic, of course--after all, she is a 35-year-old widow and he is a dashing young buck of 26. They simply like being together as friends--or so they tell themselves until they land in a snowbank on Christmas Day and an impulsive kiss surprises them both. Naturally, they agree it was nothing, but when they return to London for the Season to begin their separate matrimonial quests, it soon becomes clear that what each looks forward to most is the first waltz of the evening, which they have promised to share at every ball they both attend. Beautifully rendered characters; a solid blend of spirited banter and serious conversation; and the expert handling of emotionally draining issues (abuse, social obligations, cruelty, family dysfunction, personality disorders, and gossip, among others), tempered by love and support, fill in a few blanks and make this another wonderful addition to Balogh's compelling series. VERDICT With tenderness, humor, and infinite finesse, Balogh turns the classic younger woman/older man pairing on its well-worn ear in another sigh-worthy that readers are sure to savor. Balogh (Someone To Care) lives in Canada.
Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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