Miss de Bourgh wishes to inform those Christian gentlemen of good reputation and having in their possession a title as well as solvent and accurate financial reports that she is willing to accept correspondence and calls with the intent of reaching a marriage arrangement.Alexander Madoch is delighted to read Anne’s announcement in the paper. Six years earlier, she had soundly refused his offer, … refused his offer, claiming she was not yet ready to marry, and he was not good enough. Although he has every intention of marrying Anne, he has no intention of telling her of his improvement in standing or his financial state. He is determined that both should be kept a secret so that should she choose him, it will be for love.
To Anne, it had seemed simple enough. Place an advertisement in the paper, interview the gentlemen who responded, and select the best husband. But nothing is as easy as it seems. Indeed, many things are quite the opposite of how they appear. How is a lady to find a safe and secure marriage when her ideals are turned on their head ─ especially when her heart yearns for a man who is wholly unsuitable?
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This book was a great way to wrap up the Choices Series and I really liked Alexander Madoch and getting to see him and Anne de Bourgh’s story. It was also fun to see how everyone from the first 3 books in th the series were doing throughout the story. The epilogue at the end did a good job of wrapping everything else up and had some cute bits about the next generation as well as a happy ending for Georgiana and Lydia. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
4th in Choices Series, hope this is the last one, not sure I can take another
I was reluctant to read this 4th book in Leenie Brown’s Choices Series. I wasn’t too keen on following Ann de Bourgh’s love story. I’ll be honest; this was not my favorite in the series.
Characters from all the other books in the series made an appearance. It was rather crowded at times, but had this been a ball, we would merely say it was a crush.
In a previous review of Anne’s behavior, I declared that she was childish and immature. I have not changed my mind. She did some of the most outrageous, silly, and immature antics that would give even Lydia pause. No, I did not care for her and rather felt sorry for the poor slob that had loved her for all those years and still wanted to marry her. She kept spouting all the requirements for a marriage partner then systematically marked suitors off her list, many holding those attributes.
Am I the only one to notice a nod to Persuasion? Like another Anne, this Anne refused a proposal due to the lack of fortune and connections and six years later he returns angry and in possession of both.
At one point, Brown attempted to use the social cut at the end of chapter 2. I was confused and looked at [regencyredingote.wordpress.com] website for clarification on the use and rules regarding the social cut [direct and otherwise]. Since Anne later talked to the cad… then the cut was not long lasting? Or perhaps it was for social situations only? The cut could not have been from the host, who was with Anne at the time… that is not allowed. So what was the purpose of using the cut?
The story felt forced, lost steam early and then fell apart completely. Later, in order to wrap it up, it was thrown back together, thus making it feel rushed and hurried in order to get it over with. Three fourths of the way through I was beginning to speed read through asinine behavior, stilted unnecessary dialogue, and crazy situations that Anne kept getting herself into. How many times can a woman find herself in compromising situations before she learns her lesson? I was glad when it was over.
I love Leenie Brown and have enjoyed her previous work; however, I did not enjoy this one. Editing was a big problem. There were many errors that should not have been there.
The epilogue was interesting. It included the HEA for Lydia and Georgiana so I assume there will be no more Choices books.
Read the reviews…some are more extensive and will help you make your own decision whether to read or not.