The Most Eligible Bride in London

TITLE: The Most Eligible Bride in London

SERIES: The Lords of London #3

AUTHOR: Ella Quinn

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Henrietta falls in love with her sister abductor, Nathaniel, and they must convince their families that he has changed so they can marry. 

THE SYNOPSIS

Mistakes happen, to be sure. Rarely are those mistakes as unfortunate as the one made by Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby, when he abducted the now Lady Merton to save his friend from marriage. Nate has been trying to make amends ever since, leaving behind his self-centered ways to fulfill his duties—and that includes finding a wife of his own. One woman sparks his interest above all others—a lady he helped when she was rescuing a child. Alas, there is a devilish complication...

Miss Henrietta Stern, Lady Merton’s younger sister, is intrigued by the stranger who comes to her aid—until she learns his identity. Nate’s stunt could have ruined her sister’s reputation, and her family may never forgive him. With beauty, connections, and a sizeable dowry, Henrietta has plenty of admirers. Yet no other suitor quickens her pulse quite like Nate does. Her heart insists that the gentleman has changed for the better. But can a renowned scoundrel possibly prove himself to be the perfect husband?

THE REVIEW

Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby has finally returned from his exile to the country after he kidnapped his best friends fiancé! He has changed and is ready to rejoin society, reunite with his friend, and hopefully find a wife. Unfortunately, the one woman to catch his attention is the sister of the woman he abducted! 

Henrietta Stern is in London for her second season and is hoping to marry as all her friends did. She is feeling a bit left out and like a third wheel to all the couples. She is determined to marry for love and be able to carry on with her charity work at the orphanage. 

So this book was a very slow read for me…nothing happened until 60% in to the book when Nate and Henriettas brother in law finally had a confrontation.  It started to pick up from there, but I still could not get into the storyline. I am wondering if it is because I have not read the first few books in the series. I may be missing some of the connections and back stories of the other couples, but, even so, the story should be able to stand by itself. There was too much ‘will they forgive him’ and ‘I need to turn my attention elsewhere’ that the inner monologues were just tedious. 

TROPES
Historical Romance, Regency Era, Beta/Cinnamon Roll Hero, Politician Hero, Knife-Wielding Heroine, Virgin Heroine, Forbidden Romance, Redemption Trope, Three Star, Two Flame

HistoricalRomance, RegencyEra, Beta/CinnamonRollHero, PoliticianHero, Knife-WieldingHeroine, VirginHeroine, ForbiddenRomance, RedemptionTrope, ThreeStar, Twoflame