It had the potential to be better than it was.

It didn't flow as smoothly as it should have, and then it ended a little too abruptly. It lacked something that would make it worthy of a higher rating. While it was a decent book, it did not deserve a five-star rating. That title would go to the intrigue, the very foundation of the entire book. However, they were not the star of the story. While the chemistry and passion were both subtle, they were still present. There was a wide variety of emotions, topped with the normal angst and drama that usually reign supreme in such stories. Not just the main two characters, but all of them that were outlined this time around were just a bit too dull-witted to be enjoyable. While the characters were well-developed, the author didn't really allow them to live up to their true potential. It was well-written and definitely held the reader's attention much better than the second book in the series. The twists and turns were somewhat unexpected, giving the novel a hint of mystery on top of the romance. Unlike the first two books in the series, this third book had a bit of a unique storyline. But, as is always the case in such decisions.the past caught up with her, and secrets were revealed. There were a lot of secrets surrounding Wren that Alex did not know.many she either didn't remember in their entirety or that she just refused to share with him. When the first two eligible men did not meet her standards, she then invited Alexander to her home, during which time she made him the offer of marriage. Alexander was the third name on the list. She had made a list of eligible men and set out to vet them to see who would be acceptable. Wren, having inherited her home and businesses from her aunt and uncle, was determined to find a husband and, though she had not been in society for twenty years if that meant interviewing men who only needed her money and not for love, she was willing to do so.

Having inherited a title and failing estate he did not want when his cousin died, Alexander was determined to do whatever it took to bring the estate back from total ruin, even if that meant marrying an heiress for her money, though he would have preferred to marry for love. Someone to Wed, Book 3 of the Wescott series, was about Lord Alexander 'Alex' Westcott, the new Earl of Riverdale, and Miss Rowena 'Wren' Heyden, niece to the late Mr.

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