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Thanks to @atriabooks for sending me a review copy of To Marry and To Meddle by Martha Waters, out 04/05! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Finally, it’s Emily’s turn! I’ve been waiting to see how her story would unfold since finishing the first two books in The Regency Vows series earlier this year. Emily Turner, who’s being blackmailed into spending time with the owner of a gambling hell, teams up with Julian Belfry, a theatre owner who wants to be welcomed by high society, in a marriage of convenience that benefits them both but turns out to be more complicated than either imagined. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I absolutely adore Martha Waters’ characters, and Emily and Julian are no exception — they might be my favorite couple so far! I love love love the friendships that exist between these characters: it’s so clear, even if you haven’t read the other books, that these characters are fully formed people and not just afterthoughts in a larger story. Their bonds, conflicts, and banter are funny, relatable, and bring so much to this world. I loved the conflicts and vulnerabilities inherent in their journey and I loved every minute of watching Emily and Julian find their way to each other. I’m already crossing my fingers for a fourth book in the series (Sophie and West, anyone?!) but either way, I’m looking forward to reading what Waters writes next. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ID: I’m holding a kindle displaying the ebook cover of To Marry and To Meddle. There are white curtains and wood floors visible in the background. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CbcvcIdLZig/