To Marry and to Meddle finally tells the story of perpetual debutante Lady Emily and the scandalous Lord Julian Belfry, fans of the Regency Vows series have been watching these two dance around each other, and a marriage of convenience finally brings them together.

She had to be the picture of propriety to marry into money, and Julian needed a wife to help repair his reputation. On paper it is a perfect match, he can bring life into her stifling personal life, and she shakes up his world when she is finally able to spread her wings as his wife.

The book, and series, is full of charm and humor that it is hard not to fall in love with our heroes. This is such an engrossing read, perfect for those of us waiting for the next season of Bridgerton on Netflix.

This series is delightful with the wit and sass of all the characters. How the female characters carve out lives for themselves within the ton. Emily’s marriage to Julian is perhaps skirting the line of polite society but it is just what she needs to blossom. As for Julian, Emily is what he needs to see the full potential of reconciliation and of his theatre.

I really loved the first two books in this series and how the stories slightly overlap, and have been extremely excited about reading Julian and Emily’s book — it has been in the background for so long tat I couldn’t wait to read things from their points of view. This book didn’t disappoint those expectations. The banter and conversations between the characters was incredibly amusing and I found myself chuckling at several points as a result of the dry, witty humour.
The relationships in this book were the best part: I absolutely loved the sibling dynamics between Julian, Frannie and Robert; the Violet, Diana and Emily conversations were marvellous; and the snippets we got with Julian and various other male friends were amazing. The character progression for both Emily and Julian was realistic and noticeable, and I really liked that there was no major conflict between the two of them in this book. Sometimes conflict is added into romance books for the sake of the story beat, and that did not happen here — there was tension, but it made sense and was addressed and resolved in a fitting manner. I would have wanted a bit more lighthearted and innocent interactions between Julian and Emily, but I cannot wait to read the next Martha Waters book!

I loved the name and knew I had to read it. As far as every regency romance goes, this followed the formula while still paving the way for uniqueness. Loved it.

The third installment of The Regency Vows was a funny and witty one that kept you entertained from cover to cover. I loved how it covered some modern day topics, but in a very Bridgerton-esque style. This marriage of convenience title turns out to be somewhat inconvenient when the two main characters start to realize their feelings for each other, who woulda guessed!

This book has some steam, little to no angst, and lots of laughs! Even though it is part of a series, I definitely feel like it can be read as a stand alone!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is the 3rd in The Regency Vows series. I haven't read the first two which after meeting the other two couples in this book and getting a little clue of the antics they got up to I think I will.

Lady Emily Turner is on her 6th season and only has one suitor who basically is her father's creditor. She's beautiful and others are interested but can't get past her gatekeepers.

Lord Julian who is the 2nd son of an Earl but estranged due to his owning a bawdy theater. He's trying to change his image so more respectable people will come. So he decides a marriage of convenience with Lady Emily will be perfect!

I enjoyed this book so much! Julian was a handsome rogue and Emily with her perfect image finally could let her voice be heard. There was some unexpected steam, love the historical steam.. and the unexpected forearm.

I need to read the others since the banter with the married couples was so funny

Thank you atriabooks and netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Another delightful addition to Martha Waters' Regency Vows series. Lady Emily Turner and Julian Belfry have opted for a marriage of convenience to solve problems that each of them are struggling with. What they did not plan for are stronger feelings between the two of them. Waters now trademark witty dialogue is in full swing here along with a cat that will also steal some hearts!

If you are looking for a book to fill your Bridgerton void, this is a great choice! To Marry and To Meddle is a a regency romance with the marriage of convenience trope (which I don't see very often!), I loved the characters and the banter was great. It was sweet but there was something lacking for me that I can't put my finger on. Maybe it was the plot of the story? I'm not really sure. Still, it was a good romance, sweet and fun.

Thank you to the author for an advanced copy. Opinions are my own.

{3.5 stars}

I'm not a huge regency romance reader but I do enjoy when the stories have good banter and women who have depth. When I read Waters' To Love and to Loathe last year, it was the best of the genre I've read so far, I wanted to see what Jeremy and Diana would be up to in this new story. While they are not the focus, they are frequently present and the story culminates with their wedding. Instead this story focuses on Emily and Julian, each attending the party at Elderwild and looking for new directions in their lives. Emily is in her sixth season and her best prospect is an older man who holds her father's gambling debts. Julian is a second son without much desire for marriage or direction in life. He owns a bawdy theater and has been all but cut off from his family by his father the marquess. When they realize a marriage between them might solve all their problems and they act quite quickly without putting a ton of serious thought into it. They make a relatively arbitrary list of "agreements" which will define this marriage of convenience.

Quite quickly they realize they quite like one another and they have different ideas of marriage. This leads to great banter and miscommunications and hilarity. But it also leads to some sweet, tender moments and character development. It was a quick read and entertaining but nothing new from a historical fiction perspective if you're like me and hoping to glean some historical nuggets from these reads.

Thanks to Netgalley for access to an advanced copy. All opinions above are my own.

Martha Waters latest in the "Regency Vows" series is an absolute delight! If you're having Bridgerton withdrawals this is the perfect series for you! Funny, sexy, and addicting!

To Marry and to Meddle was the perfect blend of humor and romance. I had so much fun reading this book and would definitely recommend it to any rom com fan, whether you are a fan of historical romances or are just interested in trying one for the first time. The marriage of convenience trope is quickly becoming one of my favorites and Martha Waters just did it so well. I loved all of the characters in this book, especially the main characters Emily and Julian. Their relationship was believable and I loved watching their relationship grow from a friendship to love. The characters also grew quite a lot over the span of the book and it was easy to root for them as they each overcame their own obstacles.

To Marry and to Meddle is the third book in the Regency Vows series. I have not read either of the previous books and still enjoyed this one quite a bit. Even though this can be read as a stand alone, I would say that you will probably enjoy the experience and get more from the story if you read the books in order. I can’t wait for the next book in the series - the description had me at ghost!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for a review copy.

The Regency Vows is a super solid regency romance series following a group of society ladies and their romantic endeavors. To Marry and to Meddle is the third book and follows Lady Emily Turner, the picture perfect lady on the ton. Emily must be perfect in order to balance out her father's scandalous behavior with his debts to a less than reputable business man. Emily has been forced to court her father's debtor for several Seasons and is ready to be out from under her parent's rule. Lord Julian needs to fix the reputation of his theater to prove it's worth to his estranged father. Together, they decide to enter a marriage of convenience to achieve both of their goals.

I adore marriage of convenience that turns into true love. It's a beautiful trope, especially suited for regency romance because there were more reasons at that time to need a marriage of convenience than there is in current times. I love how Emily grows and changes as she is finally able to be herself instead of the perfect lady of the ton her family needs her to be. She has such a thick skin and it's completely clear why Julian falls for her. Emily and Julian are my favorite couple of this series hands down so far.

I give this a 5 star because I enjoyed every single minute of the book. I don't have any critiques or downsides to give. I just can't wait for the next one!

**Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review**

I'm currently in a mood where basically all I want to read is books with the marriage of convenience trope and To Marry and to Meddle delivers on the trope in a fun, historical romantic comedy type of way. This book made me laugh out loud multiple times and I had a good time reading it. What keeps me from giving it a full five stars is that I actually wanted more angst. Basically, I'm a contrary reader, what can I say? But Julian and his father are estranged and it's very clear to Emily and the reader that Julian desperately wants his approval and to be reunited with his family. Which is compelling motivation, but somehow the way that it resolves itself feels almost anti-climatic. I think the book would have been a little more compelling and compulsively readable with just a slightly more well-rounded thread of tension there. That said, this book is very much the one for readers who are seeking a book with fairly low-stakes that is still compelling enough to keep reading and for anyone who wants an actual romantic comedy to make them laugh out loud. I hope this book finds the right readers because I think Waters delivered an exceptionally solid read and I'm very much looking forward to book four!

One of my FAVORITES Of Martha Waters’ books!
She is a master at Regency Rom Coms which honestly I didn’t realize was such my thing.

She creates such likeable characters and females who are such strong women. The story was a slow burn but when it burned it was hot! The wit was off the charts and definitely made me laugh out loud. Especially with Emily and Julian’s conversations and interactions with Cecil!
Martha is definitely an auto buy for me now!

5 glorious stars! Would recommend!

I enjoyed this one, Lady Emily certainly is a compelling lead and Julian has a lot going on under the surface I was interested in. However, this was a fairly stayed story, with little novel about it. I like the premise but found it less interesting than the previous books.

I absolutely adore the “Regency Vows” series and Martha Waters continues her charming collection with “To Marry and to Meddle.”

With her latest novel, Waters continues her collection with another romance trope: the marriage of convenience. After many seasons in society and no suitable husband in sight, Lady Emily is over her role as a victim to her father’s gambling debts. Meanwhile, Lord Julian Belfry owns a theater and wants to make it a reputable location for men to bring their wives. After attending a weekend away with their friends, the lord and lady find that they can both benefit from a relationship.

Waters does such a great job of weaving in the stories of previous books. With series of interwoven friendships, you follow a couple and then they’re just name dropped in future titles. With her books, our old friends are a solid part of the plot. It’s fun to catch up with them again after following their original storyline. I love that the earlier characters are still important to the plot.

The only minor drawback with “To Marry and to Meddle” was the lack of tension between Lady Emily and Lord Julian. The banter is definitely there and appreciated, but for me, there wasn’t enough of it. I wanted more conflict before they realized “I love the person I married.”

“To Love and to Loathe” was one of my favorites last year and I can’t wait to see what Waters publishes next. She quickly became one of my go-to romance novelists because I know I’ll get a solid regency romance with funny and smart characters.

The gang’s back - or, rather, still at Elderwild estate (the book opens in the midst of some of the action at the end of book two and it was a fun touch to see moments through different pairs of eyes), but this time Emily Turner, still unwed due to her father’s gambling debts and nearing her mid-twenties, and Lord Julian Belfry are the stars of the show. Julian, THE definition of a rake, and Emily full of innocence, certainly make an interesting pair - and several eyebrows are raised when the couple announce their engagement. While their friends entered into love matches, this marriage is 100% a business matter: the Turners are in dire financial pains and Julian’s theater desperately needs to attract a more appealing clientele. Emily and Julian are able to aid the other, but they all too soon discover their marriage of convenience is anything but.

This series is such a delight - and I’ve legitimately laughed out loud MANY times over the course of all three books. I highly, highly recommend each one and with book three now available PLEASE plan to spend your weekend doing a series binge!! (& as much fun as I had reading about Cecil Lucifer Beezelbub Turner-Belfry, formerly Marmalade, I can only imagine how much fun Martha had writing him 😸!)

4 stars.

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This is a fun and flirty "marriage of convenience" trope regency romance set in England in 1817. It's a quick and easy read that I read in one sitting. The characters pop off the page and the banter between the two actually made me laugh out loud at certain points. I haven't read the two previous books, but that didn't deter me from enjoying this one. The supporting characters rounded out the story well, so I definitely plan to go back and read To Have and to Hoax and To Love and To Loathe.

Lady Emily Turner has been a debutante for six seasons. She should have already been married, but has been forced to endure the presence of an odious suiter that owns the gambling house that holds her father's enormous gambling debts. Lord Julian Belfry, the second son of a marquess, has scandalized society as an actor and owner of a theater—the kind of establishment where men take their mistresses, but not their wives. They both have reasons to escape their current predicament. Emily wants away from her suiter, Julian needs a respectable lady to refurbish his reputation.

This was such a cute book. The writer is very adept at writing flirty banter between the couple which had me laughing and smiling. Emily and Julian's friends were so fun to read and they had a great time teasing the couple, but you could tell they were true friendships with lots of love for each other. If you're looking for a fun, sweet HEA, I highly recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Atria Books. All opinions are my own.

Martha Waters has such a fresh writing style. Her books are always the perfect balance of lighthearted fun, witty banter, and steamy slow-burn romance with deep character introspective and growth. While historically accurate, her novels always have a fun, modern twist of feminism that makes them feel current and relatable.

In To Marry or to Meddle, we finally get Emily and Julian’s story and it was everything I hoped it would be. I love the other two books in this series and I am so glad to see it continue. Emily is snarky and endearing and Julian is the perfect reformed rake. I love watching them fall in love and come to terms with their pasts and their upbringing. The marriage of convenience troupe is well done here and the forced alliance makes Emily and Julian a formidable team as they take on society and each other. I love when couples become stronger and more themselves through love.

Fans of Sarah MacLean and Evie Dunmore’s books will definitely love To Marry or to Meddle. It’s also perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for providing me with a digital ARC.

Martha Waters has been teasing Emily and Julian since the first book in the series and I am so glad we finally get there story! Marriage of convenience has to be one of my favourite tropes and it was delivered perfectly in this novel.. I also really like the character development because we got to see a little bit more into why they acted way they did. Also Emily's parent are the worst. Overall another great read from Martha Waters and I am excited to see what she does next.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.