The Worthingtons and the Carpenters have been intertwined since Matt and Grace came together in 3 weeks.
Always marrying for true love.
Grace’s brother Charlie is the Earl of Stanwood who is an honorable man.
He overhears another man gambling away an estate and leaving dependents without a home.
He joins the game to win the deed but when he goes to present it to them, he finds not all is as it seems.
Oriana owns the estate and her cousin is just foolish lying and gambling.
Charlie likes Oriana, her independent spirit and her caring for her employees and tenants.
But even if he knows she is the one, he has to go slowly to earn her trust.
Beautifully written love story that can be read alone or with extra enjoyment of family characters.

The Worthington Wedding by Ella Quinn is the first book in a new series called Here Comes the Grooms. Charlie, Earl of Stanwood overhears a man throwing a property into the betting anti. The man bragged about how he owned it but some female cousins lived there. Charlie decided to intervene by winning the property with the intention of giving it to the cousin. Little did he know what that would lead to for him.

Miss Oriana Ognon outright owned her property. The men in her family were gamblers, so the women solved it by passing the property through the female line. However, her cousin would bet her property and then the men would show up angry and her cousin would say that she needs to marry him to be safe. Oriana was not amused when Charlie showed up and acted like he was her savior.

Despite the inauspicious beginning, Charlie and Oriana begin to make progress, mostly due to Charlie’s mechanisms. I love how Charlie had to work hard to get Oriana to take him personally. I love how the Worthingtons all helped Charlie. I enjoyed the novel. The Worthington Wedding by Ella Quinn is a good read.

This was definitely not the book for me and this is the second book by this author I’ve tried and I don’t thing her books are for me in general . There are way too many characters in this overall series and I’m bit sure why they are all mentioned all the time - so confusing - maybe it’s better if you start from the beginning in bit sure

Overall a slow story and not that exciting

Charlie’s story is as gentle as his personality is. It’s great to have followed the series in order, it’s just such a tight knit family that in every book you’ll get to see all of your favorite characters all over again. I advised you to read them in order, so you appreciate them more, if you read them as a standalone you might not want to read the others since not all the stories are as exciting or the characters as engaging to be honest. I personally enjoyed more the stories of the older sisters but since I love the family and how they interact with each other so much I’ll keep reading until the the last of the siblings has his or her story.

Charlie is the oldest brother of the Carpenter family and the heir to the Standwood Earldom. He was a little boy when his parents died and has since been protected by his eldest sister, Grace and her Husband, Matt Worthington. Now, it’s his time to go back to his life and responsibilities as the Earl. Being the noble boy he is, he couldn’t stop playing the hero and save a lady from a potential threat. The problem here is that the Lady didn’t need the hero in the first place.

Miss Oriana Ognon has always despised gamblers and silly male members of the ton, so when Charlie suddenly appears as a hero telling her he won her house in a game and he’s planning to give it to her, she dismisses him as a gambler and clarifies that he had been tricked because the house was always hers and not her cousin’s in the first place. As they get to know each other, Oriana might realized she probably misjudged him and together will have to work against two persistent threats to their future happiness.

I’ve loved the Worthington series, so I was excited for the Charlie’s story. This one featured the whole family and extended family, so it can get confusing if you aren’t familiar with everyone else’s story, but this can be read standalone.

This story is a bit insta-lovey - with Charlie playing the cinnamon roll, perfect gentleman who fights through all kinds of hiccups to convince the very independent and skeptical Oriana that they are meant to be. While the story was great and very readable, the challenges felt a little light and the stakes never felt deep enough to actually prevent the HEA. Oriana was a bit flighty - having spent years fighting against her villian cousin (who was a pretty flat character), she was understandably skeptical of men, and while it takes her quite a while to come around to accepting that Charlie is as perfect as he seems, she also fell apart easily but then stood up to things you’d expect she’d struggle more with - making her feel a little crafted and unrealistic at times.

Low spice and no second-hand embarrassment for either the romance or general story complications.

Lots of loose ends and side characters and additional story opportunities that set it up well for additional books in the series.

Overall, great story to add to the collection and continued the entire family storyline. If you want a light regency without the ton politics and with little cringe and lots of family, this is a great read.

This was a delightful, fun read that I highly recommend. If you've read all the books in this series or this is your 1st Ella Quinn book you won't be disappointed. Quinn always includes brief descriptions so her reader doesn't feel lost in details of Charlie's family and how everyone comes together. I've read them all, in order, but if you haven't read any it's still a wonderful story with a perfect HEA.

Ella highlights strong family relationships, honor among friends and good values. I love her progression from friends to lovers, always a happily ever after with some steam involved.

Charles Carpenter, the Earl of Stanwood knows he will marry, but no one has captured his attentions. He is honest, honorable and will only marry for love. It's a Carpenter/Worthington tradition. Oriana Ognon is judgmental, closed minded and doesn't listen very well. She doesn't want to marry at all. She has preconceived notions about marriage that are unwarranted and influenced by her horrible cousin and past experiences.
So, of course Charlie and Oriana are perfect for each other. Grab a blanket, a bottle of wine or hot cocoa and enjoy your time well spent reading another wonderful Ella Quinn romance.

"A Worthington Wedding" by Ella Quinn is a captivating tale that beautifully portrays the intricacies of love. Set against a backdrop of elegance and tradition, the story draws you in from the first page and refuses to let go. The characters are so well-crafted that I found myself completely enamored with their journey. Quinn skillfully weaves together their emotions, struggles, and triumphs, creating a narrative that resonates deeply with the reader. This book is a testament to the many facets of love, making it a compelling and unforgettable read that you won't want to put down.

I have read all of Ella Quinn's books but this was the story I have been waiting for. At 16, Charlie, Earl of Stanwood, was introduced in Three Weeks to Wed. He was in Eton and came home for his eldest sister's wedding to Worthington, who became guardian to all the Carpenter children, in addition to his four sisters. Since then, each of the girls has had their romance documented. This was the first time one of the boys had to find his match.

Charlie has been permitted a grand tour, while Worthington oversaw his holding, but now Charlie is home to serve his dependents. But first he needs to sign a deed over to a lady who's nefarious cousin gambled the deed away... Or did he?

Oriana is such a good match for Charlie. She has been thinking of everyone but herself and doubts the attention of the stranger. After all, her cousin is the worst of men in every way.

With visits from all the extended family to the besting of both the evil cousin and an unruly neighbor, this was a delightful read.

I liked this. In this novel, Charlie Carpenter, the Earl of Stanwood, and Miss Oriana Ognon clash initially following a misunderstanding.

Charlie overhears some gentlemen placing a wager on a dependent's home. As he rarely gambles and always wins, he decides to step in, take the wager and win it back for the occupants of the home. Imagine his surprise when instead of the lady being happy and grateful, is decidedly unfriendly and thinks he is nothing, but another gambler come to take her home away from her!

What ensues is a love story of two people who are perfect for each other. Oriana just needs to lower her guard and realise that Charlie is not like all the other men who have gambled with her worthless cousin and tried to take her home away from her but a good man worth getting to know.

I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to the next one. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley and submit my review voluntarily.

Charlie is a cinnamon roll and I will not hear a word against him. I loved this charming romance and its understated commentary about the inequities of gender. Men gamble, women always pay the price.

This was not a favorite for me. There was too much minutiae and the word, 'insipid' comes to mind. I've loved this author's work in the past, so let's just chalk this one up to not-so near miss.

Oh how I love the Worthington family! It was great to see Charlie get his story. Oriana’s problems with the men in her life makes it difficult to see a good man when she meets him. I loved the first time they met and how Oriana is such a strong female. Charlie does his dead level best to show her not all men are the same and it was so touching watching him weave his love around her. The twists and turns of the story is not something you will see coming, so be prepared to be surprised! Hugh was adorable, and Oriana’s Aunt is a hoot! Seeing the whole family surround Oriana and Charlie is so precious and not having to wait for another story to find out what the outcome of Charlie and Oriana’s surprise was wonderful! Adored the wedding gift for Sally and Will - that was hilarious! Wonderful family-wonderful story!

I received the story for free and these are my own opinions.

Charlie Carpenter, Earl of Stanwood, disapproves of any gentlemen willing to gamble away their dependents’ home. He enters a particular card game with plans of signing the property over to the man’s family. Charlie discovers the place does not really belong to the gentleman but to the man’s cousin. Miss Ognon is everything Charlie wants in a wife. First, he needs to win the wary lady’s trust before he can properly court her. What other trials stand in Charlie’s way?

Miss Oriana Ognon comes from a family of gamblers, a fact that she despises. She inherits property from her maternal grandmother that is not a part of her late father’s estate. That does not stop her cousin from attempting to gamble it away. When yet another gentleman comes to collect, Oriana promptly shows ownership and sends him on his way. Charlie proves to be different from the other men. Can Oriana trust Charlie with both her heart and her property?

Charlie came off as “too perfect”. I understand, being raised and surrounded by sisters, he would understand a woman’s likes, dislikes and worries. Sometimes what he did, like the hair and picking colors best suited for Oriana, felt too much. What I admire the most about Charlie is how he insisted Oriana maintain her belongings, even after marriage.

Oriana often got on my nerves. She played hot and cold. I get that she has trust issues with men. Who wouldn’t be in her situation, aka her gambling father and cousin. Oriana got hurt or angry at the smallest mishap or opposition. I would think she would give Charlie the benefit of the doubt, especially how she surmised “how different he was to other gentleman.” No, she instantly thought the worst.

A WORTHINGTON WEDDING is book one of Ella Quinn’s new historical romance series, HERE COMES THE GROOMS. It is a spinoff from her THE WORTHINGTONS and WORTHINGTON BRIDE series. This is my second jaunt into this author’s works. I only read the last book (THE GROOM LIST) from the latter series (WB). The story can standalone. It felt like all the couples from the prior books made an appearance. It bogged down the story’s pacing, especially when their titles are constantly mentioned.

I like to give new-to-me authors two or three chances. There is always one or two books in a series that just does not appeal. I understand that. However, I just could not get into Ella Quinn’s writing style. It did not click with me.

The first half of the book I moderately enjoyed, enough to continue reading. The second half, however, lost my interest completely. I had a lot of nitpicks that kept me from liking the story or the characters.