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Four
Blue Ribbon Rating from
Romance Junkies ~Reviewed by: Lisa
Abby
Alford is a quiet young woman, the oldest daughter of a good, but not
wealthy family and the perfect wife for a vicar. At least her mother
thinks so. Edwin Chappell is a second son. His older brother is titled,
but he has little to offer a future bride. It’s of small consequence to
him. He wants to be a vicar and hopes to find a suitable wife content to
be a vicar’s wife. Unfortunately, his mother has promised him to her
friend’s eldest daughter.
Edwin
imagines a girl who will make a perfect wife for a vicar will dull and
boring. Abby is quite content as she is. Granted, she’s called a
spinster, but she’d rather marry for love or not at all. She attempts to
seem silly and talkative, but Edwin sees through her ruse and becomes
intrigued but her wit and wisdom. He believes his mother may not have
picked such a bad wife for him after all.
Abby,
too, finds Edwin isn’t the pompous young man she at first thought him to
be. They are growing increasingly fond of each other when Edwin receives
word his older brother has been killed, and he must return home to
assume his title. No longer a humble vicar, Edwin is now Lord Stanway.
He has an obligation to his family and his estate, and Abby isn’t sure
he’ll want her as his wife.
A
SENSIBLE MATCH is a wonderful love story. Abby and Edwin both face
many challenges, and must rely on God’s guidance. Upon Edwin’s arrival
in her town, she must endure social functions, unwanted attention, and
advice from older parishioners who feel they can instruct her how to be
a proper vicar’s wife. Abby is a lovable heroine who brings a smile to
your face. Edwin believes his life is set, but the sudden death of his
brother leaves him questioning many things. He is very conflicted but
works through this to become a strong and worthy match for Abby. You
really want to see this couple get together. This is a great story.
Four
Stars from EcataRomance ~Elise Lyn,
Teryl
Cartwright’s A Sensible Match takes us back to a world of
arranged marriages and uncertain futures. All her life Abigail Alford
has been plagued by a shyness so painful she unable to respond when a
member of the opposite sex talks to her. Despairing of her daughter ever
marrying, Abby’s mother reminds her friend of a promise made when both
their children were young. Lord Edwin Chappell, her son, as the spare
will be taking over the vicarage in Abby’s village. Abby’s parent know
she would make a perfect vicar’s wife. Abby is not so sure and resents
all choice being taken from her, especially after she overhears him
insulting her. Edwin feels the same way when told who he must marry.
Consenting to come and meet her, Edwin is surprised when she is not at
all like she was portrayed. Abby knows she must convince Edwin she would
not be a sensible match and her anger overcomes her shyness. Edwin finds
this contradictory Abby to be intriguing and he resolves to get to know
her better. But fate steps in and these two must deal with a series of
misunderstandings and plots if they are to be together.
Abby
wanted love in her marriage and did not want to marry Edwin. Edwin felt
the same way. Abby’s decision to convince Edwin they would not suit led
to some delightfully witty dialogue with unintended meanings. These two
truly were meant for each other, but with changes in destiny and
interference from family, these two would need to work hard for the
happily ever after. Captivating and clever, A Sensible Match will keep
your interest from beginning to end. This is my first book by Teryl
Cartwright but I will be on the look out for more of her charming tales.
Four
Roses from Romance Reader at Heart ~Kay James
A
SENSIBLE MATCH by Teryl Cartwright is one of those delightful books
that brings a smile to the reader’s face from the very first page. Then,
it kept me entertained so thoroughly that I was saddened to realize the
adventure was nearing an end. Although the story feels a bit “rambling”
in spots, the story is overall wonderfully written, engaging and
through-and-through humorous. Not merely an account of one couple’s
awkward courtship, it is a commentary on relationships.
Those
between men and women, families and their opinions on marriage and the
opposite sex.
A
SENSIBLE MATCH is a sensible choice for summertime reading. It is
entertaining and lively, romantic and funny. I loved watching the
relationship between Abby and Edwin evolve. Without giving too much
away, I’ll just say it was great fun to watch them change so
drastically. They are not the same characters at the end of this novel
that they were in the opening pages, and it was entertaining to watch
the transformation.
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