An Engagement of Sorts by Alene Wecker
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Genre: Regency Romance
Source: Received to Review
Book Description: Much to her mother’s dismay, spirited Anne Fletcher spent her youth seeking her father’s approval by hunting and riding. More comfortable in breeches than ball gowns, Anne sees the freedoms she once enjoyed slowly taken from her in the name of fashioning her into an eligible young lady. When her parents try to force her into marriage, Anne makes a desperate attempt to salvage her last vestige of independence. If she is to marry, she will do so on her own terms.
Anne strikes a deal: if she cannot secure a man for herself, she will agree to marry the husband her parents approved. She soon finds herself in the last place she would ever choose—that stifling parade of etiquette, the London Season. Anne’s plan is in motion. Now all she needs is a man willing to masquerade as her fiancé.
My thoughts: If I didn't know better I would almost think that Alene Wecker wrote this book with me in mind. It has my favorite things! I will revel in snarky humor, a strong female character who is as clumsy as she is able to think for herself, humorous romance, great characters.... my list could go on and on and on.
Anne Fletcher does not want to marry the victor who is more a brother to her than a prospective groom. She is fantastic at getting out of tricky or unwanted situations. She has a strong head on her shoulders and a great sense of self. She knows her worth, even when the people who should accept her try to change her.
The pairing of the characters of Anne and Mr. Pailing is almost diabolical as well as genius. Oh my word, I loved them. It was amazing to me that this is Alene Wecker's debut novel. The characters and the story flowed really well. This is an author whom I look forward to reading her works in the future.
Content Warning: There is a character who tries to force himself upon Anne and makes sexual comments and threats to her.
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About the Author: Alene Wecker writes because her favorite authors—Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer—haven’t published anything new in ages! Alene graduated from Brigham Young University with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance, though she rarely uses her degree. She likes to tell herself her education comes in handy as she describes debutantes who, like herself, are frequently forced to display their mediocre skills at the piano-forte. When she’s not writing or mothering her six children, she is usually reading, or can sometimes be found singing with Utah Symphony/Utah Opera. She also enjoys traveling and learning new languages. Some of her favorite haunts include: Berlin, Brașov, Bucharest, Budapest, London, Maui, New York City, Oahu, Paris, Rome, San Diego, Vancouver, and Venice.
Website: AleneWecker.com
Facebook: @authoralene
Instagram: @authoralene
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