Such a sweet book! It is the final installment in the series, so you see a lot of the people from previous books.But it isn't required to read previous books in order to enjoy this story. West and Sophie were just delightful. I loved the flashbacks to 7 years ago so we get the full scope of their relationship. We get fake dating, swoony stolen moments, and such a redemptive story of forgiveness and undying love! I thoroughly enjoyed this story!

I was beyond excited to see that we finally got West and Sophie’s book! I have been waiting for this since book one and I wasn’t left disappointed. I am not usually a fan of second chance romances but I loved seeing them come back together! It was also a fun finale for this series as we got to see all the characters multiple times!
I wasn’t overly fond of the flashbacks. I feel like this book didn’t really need them to tell the story but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment!
Overall, I still love West and Sophie and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Waters!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reading copy! This was the fifth and final installment in Martha Waters’ The Regency Vows series and it did not disappoint. West and Sophie have been pining for each other for years, but due to life circumstances, they were never engaged or married. But they are thrown together in order to help Sophie’s sister find love, and a fake engagement ensues. I have read every book in this series and was definitely waiting for West and Sophie’s love story. I think Waters has a great writing style and really is adept at letting the reader see the inner workings of characters, particularly with the issues and drama of regency times. I loved the writing and trauma bonding going on in this book; they’re both recovering from different tragedies or misunderstandings in their past, and Sophie in particular, is having a hard time accepting that she could be loved and happy. I love women like this getting HEAs. My only issues with this book were my own. Second chance romance is my least favorite trope, and the flashbacks were kind of jarring. But overall, this was a great book, as well as a great ending to a great series. I highly recommend this whole series and this book to fans of Waters, regency historical romance, and Bridgerton (very similar vibe).

To Woo and to Wed is book 5 in the phenomenal Regency Vows Series by Martha Waters.
Hands down one of my most favorite historical fiction romance series I’ve ever read!
West and Sophie’s story was endearing, engaging and entertaining.
Clever and quirky and a joy to read! Martha's writing always puts a big smile on my face.
If you haven’t read this funny and charming historical romance yet….. run and do so!
She's developed this series that I look forward to with each release.
I’m sad that this is the final installment in the sweet and funny Regency Vows series.

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The last book in this series was a wonderful sendoff;. I was so ready for West and Sophie's story and this fake engagement combined with a second chance romance was just perfect.

West and Sophie fell in love when they were young but events and people got in the way and they were kept apart for many years. Now Sophie is a widow and they may just have their second chance. If only they can both open their hearts to the opportunity and take the risk. Swooniness at its best.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained are my own.

I adore Martha Water’s books, and this sweet second chance historical romance did not disappoint! Sophie and West were ready to get married until West’s father get’s in their way with threats and ultimatums. The anftermath of West’s curricle accident seals the end of their courtship. Sophie then marries another gentleman and is then widowed. Years later Sophie's sister is ready to get remarried but will not do so until Sophie has found happiness again herself. Out of desperation Sophie asks West to pretend they’re engaged to trick her sister into getting married. Since West has never moved on from Sophie he’s willing to go along with her ploy, especially to send a strong message to his father. Will this be the second chance Sophie and West never thought they would have or will their plans be foiled once again?

I really loved the message of being brave enough to choose your own happiness. As usual, the spunky cast of supporting characters brought humor and gentleness to round out the story. I truly have a fondness for this series!

Finally we get West and Sophie’s story, Having read the entirety of the Regency. Vows series, this is definitely the book to end on. West and Sophie clearly still have feelings for each other, even as they spent years avoiding one another. So OF COURSE when Sophie decides she needs a fake engagement to assure her sister that Sophie will be just fine if her sister marries again, she asks West. Because that won’t be awkward at all.

While mostly set in the characters’ present, we do get glimpses of their past together. And man are they an exercise in frustration. Sophie’s natural tendency towards self-sacrifice and unwillingness to surrender the idea that she must fix everything and everyone can be infuriating, both in her past and her present. West’s unflagging love for Sophie is somewhat amazing in light of it.

Watching the fake engagement take over their lives is entertaining, as is the cast of secondary characters (many of whom were primary characters in the earlier books). Waters’ writing can be witty and droll, and she does a nice job of incorporating open door steaminess. I also really like that Waters allowed Sophie’s choice to stand, avoiding the “surprise” that occurs in so many epilogues. And finally, it was good to see a level of sex positivity in this book, including non-hetero sex.

A solid 4 stars. I would also totally buy special editions of this entire series, should one be produced somewhere. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. These opinions are mine.

I adore these characters. I loved them even when I was frustrated by them, which was often.

🧍‍♂️❤️ he falls first
💒 fake engagement
🐎 regency romance

I don’t want to provide and whole synopsis, there is a better one written for that purpose. However, I will say that this was a great book.

Our MCs, West and Sophie, were privileged in many ways but experienced hardship nonetheless. Between meddling parents and a tragic accident, they couldn’t seem to come together. Years later a ridiculous ruse sees them side by side once more. This time West was determined they would end up together.

There was tragedy, humor, and love. We see the character development and finally have revelations that needed to be had. Everything that you could ask for in a great regency romance was there.

Now that I have discovered this author I can’t wait to read her other books.

What a finale! I've read each of the Regency Vows books and while I liked all of them a lot, this is definitely my favorite. Congratulations to Martha Waters for distilling everything that was so lovable about each installment and sending off this hilariously chaotic and lovely group of aristocrats in such sweet and satisfying fashion. I'm so happy about West and Sophie's second chances with each other!

The final book in The Regency Vows series is here! Happy (belated) Release Day, To Woo and to Wed!

Here is what you can expect from West and Sophie’s story:
•Dual POV
•Dual timeline
•Second chance
•Fake engagement
•Angst & so much pining
•Meddling family (good and bad)

Premise: When Sophie discovers her widowed sister is holding back from committing to her new Beau until Sophie is settled, Sophie enlists the help of her former flame West to fake an engagement. But when her sister starts planning an over-the-top double wedding, Sophie must decide when to put an end to the farce. West had his heart broken my Sophie years earlier, but has never been able to move in. He decides to use the fake engagement to win her over once and for all.

My thoughts:
I really loved West as a character; he was sweet, committed and patient. Sophie frustrated me at times because she was so stubborn; however, as an eldest sister I did understand her desire to see her family settled. I was so relieved when she finally gave in to West and decided to pursue her own happiness. This was a solid end to The Regency Vows series, and I can’t wait to see what Martha writes next.

Thank you to Atria Books for the early digital copy; all thoughts are my own.

The final installment in this series is a good one. West and Sophie were almost engaged 7 years ago but thanks to his interfering father and a near fatal accident that didn’t happen. Fast forward and Sophie is a widow who believes that romance has passed her by. Her sister is fond of an earl but won’t do anything until Sophie is settled. Sophie goes to West with a plan to let Alexandra move forward. They will pretend to be engaged and then break it off once Alexandra is married. What could possibly go wrong?
Great dialog and story. A wonderful and to this series.

I'm so happy with how this series ended! Martha is such a talented writer and the way she's able to balance wit with the character's emotional journies makes this one of my favorite Regency series. I'm glad Sophie and West finally got their due and it did not disappoint! I highly recommend this book.

To Woo and to Wed by Martha Waters is an utter delight! The perfect finale to the Regency Vows series!

Like so many I have been begging for West and Sophie's story since book 1. They have so much chemistry and so much angst. They struggled to move past their tragic past to start over despite the fact they have always loved each other. Their love sizzles off the page and it is so sexy! I may say this is the spiciest book in the series. You'll also love it for the glimpses into the lives of their extended friend group. All of our favorites make an appearance, happy in their own relationships and pushing West and Sophie together.

While this series is over I can't wait to see where Martha heads next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books books for providing this eARC!

Sophie Bridewell, formerly Sophie Wexham and John Audley, the Marquess of Weston were in love and on a path to a betrothal before West was involved in a curricle accident which killed his best friend David and left him with a limp and pain in his right leg. While West was recuperating from the curricle accident, Sophie married one of his friends, Fitzwilliam Bridewell. Fast forward 7 years, Sophie is now widowed and West is still unmarried. They fake a betrothal in order to convince her younger sister, Alex, who is also a widow, to accept a proposal from her beau, the Earl of Blackford. While Sophie and West are going through the motions of their fake betrothal, they are drawn to each other and realize they are still attracted to each other. They conduct an affair and West assumes it will lead to marriage but Sophie does not want to commit because the same issues that prevented her from committing the last time are still present. This is a wonderful end to the Regency Vows series. I look forward to reading the next series authored by this writer.

I received an ARC from Atria Books and NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Love this series! I've only read 3 and 5 and I still need to go back and read the others couples books. Love these characters and their back story.
This had a bit of the Persuasion to it which is my favorite Austen story. They fell in love when she was 20 and him 24 and his father was against it and when an event happened she made it so he didn't have to choose. They were forced apart. Seven years later and tons of pain and bitterness, she asks for a fake engagement to force her sister's hand. He fell first years ago and he's still in love. She is just trying to protect everyone from outside forces trying to make them miserable and denying herself happiness. Definitely enjoyed their encounters and their energy.

To Woo and to Wed is an apt conclusion to a delightful series, with fan favorites West and Sophie finally getting their story.

I love a pining hero, and West brings all the pining to this tale, which alternates both POV and timeline. There were some lines in the text and I enthusiastically highlighted because they were so perfect within the text. My one *tiny* qualm is Sophie’s reticence, especially in the latter half of the book. On one hand, it makes sense… on the other, I felt like she needed to do a little bit of groveling. (I love a good grovel, irrespective of gender.)

Overall, though, I thought the story was well-paced, enjoyable, and a great summation to the series. There’s an abundant amount of chemistry and delightful banter. And I always stan a couple in historical romance that bucks the norms of the day, which I won’t expound upon to avoid spoilers. But you’ll know it when you see it.

Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

A big thank you to Martha Waters, Atria Books, and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. To Woo and to Wed is out and ready to read!!

What an amazing conclusion to the hilarious and romantic Regency Vows series. I remember picking up To Have and to Hoax (the first book) and having the best time while reading it. To Woo and To Wed lived up to the other books it has followed in the fact that I really enjoyed it, and I loved seeing these two characters find their happy ending. The writing was funny, sweet, romantic and a little angsty. It was also really amazing to see all of the previous main characters and how they are doing. If you are looking for a heartwarming tale of second chances and love this book is for you!!

To Woo and to Wed was a fun conclusion to Martha Waters' Regency Vows series. Sophie and West, the last two single members of the set, finally have their happy ever after. As is typical for the series, this book is full of deception before the couple finds their happiness. I'm sad to see the series end, but looking forward to reading more from Martha in the future.

ARC provided by NetGalley.

I love, love, love To Woo and To Wed! This is the fifth and final book of Martha Waters' utterly charming series, and finally we get Sophie and West's story!!! I absolutely adored this book.
Sophie and West, years ago, were in love. Their story begins when West is 24 and Sophie is in her third season, with four younger sisters who need to find good marriages. They fall in love, but West's stern, controlling duke father does not approve of West declaring himself so young (or more importantly, to someone that was not his choice. West does not care and plans on making his own decisions, but before that gets into a curricle accident that kills his best friend and leaves West with a permanent leg injury. While he is convalescing, Sophie marries someone else. Back to the book's present time, Sophie is now widowed and has less sisters to worry about-- but one of her sisters (also now widowed) will not marry again because she does not want to ostensibly leave Sophie behind. Sophie wants her sister to remarry, so she hatches a plan with West to pretend to be engaged so her sister will marry the man the she loves.
Hijinks and chaos and a dark cloud of a duke ensue, which makes for a delightful, fun and fantastic read!
Waters portrays West and Sophie's emotions so well, they are so strong yet so tender, I felt like I was swooning at every word. I laughed at the chaos of Sophie's sisters and wanted to growl at West's meddlesome father. Waters character development is absolutely fantastic and her characters make the book!
I also loved the feeling of coming full circle with this group of misfit Regency period ladies! I have loved all of them, and love how Violet, Diana and Emily brought Sophie (& Jane, Penvale's husband) in to their circle and we have such a rich, connected community. The warmth could be felt through the pages, and the star-crossedness (is the a word, I'm making it a word!) of Sophie and West.
I love the sassy, snappy, funny and poignant dialogue and writing. To Woo and To Wed is so, so good and I just loved this book. While you could read this as a standalone, I would recommend reading all of the Regency Vows series.

A fairly clean, regency romance. Similar to the first in the series (To Have and to Hoax), Sophie and West are forced into socializing at events and eventually confronting the reason behind their falling out. Seven years prior to the events in this series West and Sophie connect at a ball and are inseparable.

Through shenanigans, they agree to a fake betrothal but was it fake? I do love the series but this fell flat for me. I felt there were more opportunities for characters to be developed a bit more. I did enjoy hijinx as lead by the cast of characters those who read the previous books in the series will recognize and enjoy.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this title.