This is the final installment and a great ending to The Regency Vows series! West and Sophie fell in love when they were young and on the verge of marriage, but a terrible accident and meddling, broke them up. It's years later now and as West and Sophie (and the gang) all interact, some tenatively, until Sophie comes up with a plan to help her sister. It's great farce and as they spend time together, we start to learn what happened in the past, at the same time as West. Sophie held so much hurt in from trying to protect everyone she loves, and she's still doing it at her expense. Walls start breaking down, but as you think things will work out, another kink is thrown in that could ruin their last chance at happiness. This was my favorite in the series, although I missed book 4 somehow, but I will rectify that asap.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for sending me this eARC. All opinions are my own.

I have really enjoyed this historical romance series and am sad to see it finished. This is the fifth and final book in the Regency Vows series and we are finally getting the Marquess of Weston and Lady Fitzwilliam Bridewell's story. I am not normally a fan of second chance romances but this one worked for me. Wes and Sophie are thrown together because of their mutual friends but are hiding a secret that they used to be engaged many years ago, but when tragedy strikes the couple break it off. Now years later the two seem to still have all the chemistry that they did before and wonder if they can maybe be together again. I love Martha Water's writing, it is always fun and engaging. Thank you Atria for my gifted copy for review, this one came out in February so you can read it now!

Wonderful story for everyone to enjoy. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy reading!

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What a wonderful completion to Waters' series. I've been waiting for years to get Sophie and West's story and it did not disappoint.

Sophie and West have had a tumultuous past and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier for either of them. An accident 7 years ago tore them apart, and making amends does not appear to be going well. As their friends try to circumspectly coax them into each other's orbits, Sophie and West are hell bent on fighting it every step of the way. Will they be able to get their happily ever after? Or does fate have other plans for them?

5! Excellent ending to this amazing series. These characters' stories were one of my most highly anticipated and it did not let me down. I highly recommend this historical romance series!

I very much enjoyed this! We can't let meddling fathers prevent us from true love (!!) and the characters in this story prove love lasts even through what can be dire situations. I've thoroughly enjoyed ever book in this series and I can't wait to see what Waters writes next.

Martha Water's 'To Woo and to Wed' is an absolute delight to read! With its charming characters, witty dialogue, and heartwarming plot, this book is a true gem in the world of romance novels. The author's storytelling is captivating, drawing the reader in from the very first page and keeping them hooked until the very end. I found myself rooting for the characters, laughing at their antics, and sighing with contentment at the beautiful love story that unfolds. I absolutely love the “fake-relationship-to-love” trope and Waters’ pulls it off flawlessly. If you're looking for a feel-good, romantic read that will leave you grinning from ear to ear, 'To Woo and to Wed' is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!


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I think I have managed to read this entire series as galleys! I was excited about finally getting the completion of this series. As usual, this is a fun, light, regency romance. I enjoyed getting the story from both characters point of view. As mentioned previously, I feel the West was way to quick to forgive every time his heart was broken, but they end up together in the end!

Such a wonderful conclusion to this fabulous story. I have been quietly anticipating this story from the very start. Sophie & West are such compelling characters and it was so clear that they were still mad for each other. Clearly they came with a lot of baggage and I appreciated the back and forth from present day to past tense story to clear up all the misunderstandings. There were so many things that seemed relatable but the one that really tickled me was Sophie’s sisters arrival and the butler announcing them to the response, “I do not think we need announcing. We are family!” And Sophie’s understated response, “Why does this sound like a threat?!”. It was such a perfect picture of that precious sibling bond, you love them but also want to strangle them at times. This group of friends and family have such a tender care for one another and it is simply heartwarming. I absolutely adore the steadfastly stable West, his affection was never-ending and his determination was fabulous. A truly wonderful story of second chance love and building new beginnings.

To Woo and To Wed is the final installment in Martha Waters' Regency Vows series. I am sure everyone was clamoring for a West and Sophie book, and now it is here.

Unfortunately, I struggled through this. I love Water's dialogue. I always find her banter delicious, but this felt overly repetitive. Also, I did not like Sophie at all. I cannot believe that West ever took her back. She broke his heart over and over again throughout this, and it was infuriating.

Surprisingly, I struggled with the dual timeline. I usually need it in a second-chance romance for the story to be successful, but here, readers don't get their initial love story, just their breakup. It created pacing issues, and I failed to care about them as a couple.

I did enjoy the disability representation.

I fear I am going to say what I have said for each of the other books I have read and reviewed in this series: cute but lacks depth. I ADORE second chance romance and this one had all of the pining and angst that I could have wanted. Even so, the book felt like it didn't do quite enough. The characters seemed like they had the same conversation over and over again without any resolution until the very end.

West and Sophie were fun. I loved reading from both POVs. I just think this could have actually done better if West had been a little angrier and more standoffish at the beginning and slowly melted back down. Instead, we see him act obviously into Sophie from the beginning while Sophie, who technically WAS in the wrong, gets off the hook and is the one holding everything back even after SEVEN YEARS!!! She should be begging West to marry her!!! Not the other way around!

Anyway, that's all to say, I enjoy these books! They're light and fun and full of banter. I love how much the MCs flirt and bicker. I would recommend to anyone that loves regency romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC!

It was… just okay. I did finish it, so I suppose that’s something. I feel like it needs another round of edits. Towards the beginning, I was confused as to what time period I was in - then or now. Then all of a sudden in the middle, you find out they had multiple chances to get together and didn’t. The whole plot was a bit bland and confusing, though I loved the characters. There needs to be more conflict between the two and from outside forces. The whole story felt a bit rushed and dragged out at the same time. It could be really, really good with some changes.

A delightful second chance romance. Sophie and West have had some chemistry for a long time and now they have another chance. I loved the fun and banter in the story. A great ending.
Many thanks to Atria and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Martha Waters

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

A couple years ago I was sent To Love and to Loathe the 2nd book in this series and I did not care for it. Three books later I was sent the final one in the series. If I was into steamy reads I would go and read the others. West was very sweet in this book but I had a hard time liking Sophie.

This was my favorite entry of the whole series! I would recommend that you start at the beginning rather than starting with this one because there is a lot of context that makes this book better. I have been waiting for West and Sophie’s story and this was worth the wait!

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Beautiful, truly beautiful. This love story truly encompasses what you want from a second chance romance. Everything from the dialogue to the pacing to the diction sucked me into the pages.

I read this book as a stand alone and never faced any confusion but I do want to go back and read the Regency Vows series from the beginning to learn everyone’s stories.

“There is no only when it comes to you, Sophie.”

~Thank you to NetGalley and author Martha Waters for the ARC in exchange for an honest review~

“To Woo and to Wed” was such a delightful conclusion to this five-part series. I loved seeing West and Sophie’s story unfold with the perfect amount of banter, tenderness, and spice. It was also great to see our favorite cast of characters and how those relationships have evolved. I enjoyed the suspense surrounding West’s accident and how this unfolded through flashbacks. I also appreciated the handling of Sophie’s grief and how delicately this was done, particularly by West.

This book does two beloved romance troupes, second chance romance, and fake dating so well. The Regency era, with its dark libraries, balls, and swoony gardens, delivers a perfect backdrop for romance. I loved this whole series, and this was such a fun, witty, and endearing way to conclude it. I am sad the series is over, but I look forward to more books from Martha Waters. I recommend this to all fans of Historical Romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC.

The fifth book in this series - and my thoughts are similar to the earlier books. These lend a little towards boring. While you can read these as standalones they really work as a series, you can definitely miss some info from previous books. As with others, it's a major slow burn.

A second chance romance between a widow and the heir to a dukedom. In 1811, Sophie and West, the Marquess of Weston, fell in love. Tragic circumstances kept them apart for seven years. An opportunity presents itself and Sophia decides to approach West on a fake engagement. This is a continuous flashback, then fast forward to their present day with a few surprises. For two people who haven't stopped loving each other, there has got to be a way to have a happy ending. You never know when you will find yourself laughing or crying.
Descriptive sex.
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