He cannot obtain his fortune without first obtaining a bride.
Charlotte Clarke wants nothing more than to experience a London Season. But when she finds out she has to wait another year due to her sister’s recent pregnancy, she is crushed. All is not lost as a letter arrives soon after summoning Charlotte to Danbury Hall to meet her new guardian, John Wilkins. With little choice but to go, she … little choice but to go, she determines to contrive a way to convince her new guardian to take her to London in her sister’s stead.
John Wilkins spent the last four years running his family’s plantation in the Caribbean. When he returns to England after his father’s death, he learns that not only is he the guardian of his estranged cousin, but his father amended his will: John will not inherit anything until he marries or turns thirty. Eager to attend the Season and obtain a bride, he agrees to take Charlotte with him.
Charlotte takes on the Season, searching for love while assisting Mr. Wilkins in finding a suitable bride. But what she doesn’t count on is falling in love with him herself.
A clean and wholesome Regency romance, Love in the Ballroom is the fourth book in the Women of Worth series. It can be read as a stand-alone romance, but is best enjoyed in proper order.
Book one: Love in the Bargain
Book two: Love for the Spinster
Book three: Love in the House Party
Book four: Love in the Wager
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Sad to have this series come to an end. I loved getting to know the great characters, John’s commitment and doing right by all he represents. It was fun catching up with Eleanor & Tarquin as well as Lord and Lady Cameron.
As for Charlotte who has a mind of her own, yet strong and loving. I also liked getting to know John’s mother, Aunt Agatha, what an amazing selfless person/lady/mom!
I do wonder about Mrs. Opie and the group in freeing the slaves, as well as Miss Chenowith, did she find her “titled” man? Maybe a new series to further answer these questions?
When I received this ARC, I decided to binge read the series because I wasn’t sure how important it was to have the back story. I may glad that I did because it gave deeper meaning to the book for me, but you do not have to read the other books to enjoy this one.
Something I struggled with the first part of this series was only having the heroine’s POV and so I didn’t usually grow attached to or in some instances even like the hero. Luckily this story and the one before has the POV of both the hero and heroine, which is what I prefer.
I loved John and Charlotte. They are both strong caring people and I loved that about them. I also loved Charlotte’s stubbornness and sometimes rebellious nature. I think I’m kind of the same way, so I related to her in that way. I don’t want to give anything away, but I enjoyed this story and enjoyed the journey it took me on.
Can they find happiness with each other?
Charlotte and John’s story has two strong people coming together, in fact, Charlotte’s rebellious attitude is rather enduring. Both John and Charlotte are in London to find spouses. Charlotte because her guardian told her she must and John because he needs a wife. It does take John a bit to understand why he feels so protective of Charlotte. There is one major challenge that needs to be taken care of before these two can become a match and guess what you will not find out if there is a happy ending or not till the end. I found it such fun to read and I highly recommend this sweet tale. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
3.5 stars. This was not my favorite of the Women of Worth series, but had a satisfying conclusion. It is a standalone novel, but references prior books’ characters’ connections. The delayed revelations seemed a bit roughly delivered and the plot didn’t flow as smoothly, but the premise was excellent. The first person narrative was done tastefully and effectively.
Charlotte is desperate to fall in love and dreams of her London season when life throws up some hurdles. John does not want the responsibility of a ward, he has too much else to do so determines to marry her off quickly. But when they meet things don’t always go to plan.
I loved the interplay between Charlotte and John and the natural periods of strain and enjoyment in their interactions. The regency setting was perfect with the enchanting details of dresses and balls – it made me want to be there!
This book rounded out the series beautifully and is one I can recommend reading.
Love in the Ballroom was a sweet Regency romance that had a lot more to it then the book summary suggests. I enjoyed the added elements in the plot that took this from being just a sweet romance to really developing a relationship in depth for the main characters. Charlotte is determined to go to London for the season and to fall in love basically at first sight. When her guardian also determines to go to London to meet his own need to find a spouse, the two quickly form a friendship only things between the two aren’t exactly what they seem.
This story was a cute clean romance with great characters and a fun original plot.
Great characters and a wonderful plot, plus an a brief chance to catch up with characters previously introduced in the series. There were misunderstandings and a little bit of a mystery, but of course all ends well.
No spoilers. You’ll want to read this one yourself.