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Someone Perfect


Someone Perfect

A Westcott Novel, Book #9

by Mary Balogh


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5



Perfection is all in the eye of the beholder!


Lady Estelle Lamarr and her twin brother Bertrand are rusticating in their former childhood home when a neighbour and friends Maria’s estranged half brother arrives to bring her back to the family estate. Estelle gets off on the wrong foot with Maria’s brother, the Earl of Brandon, but eventually gives in, and travels to his estate along with her brother to help Maria settle into her new home.


Estelle bad opinion soon turns as Justin, the Earl of Brandon’s good deeds and intentions start to come to light during her stay at his estate… He may not be perfect but she eventually realizes that her ideal man may not need to be so perfect after all.


This book was excellent! Old-school fan of Mary Balogh will be so pleased with this gorgeous Pride and Prejudice retelling!


This story had so many things that spoke to me. I really appreciated the contrast made about the difference and the significance of the loft of a mother in different stage of the Childs life, ie. infant, child or young adult. Also, Balogh made beautiful comparisons between family ties and the family you are born with, or that evolve around you and the family of your heart that you choose.


The Westcott family is just as extensive as this series, and I found it very refreshing that the Westcott brood was on the back burner for most os this story and we see them reflected in Justin and Maria’s extended family.


I absolutely adored this book, and though Estelle may have not found perfection in her mate, I’m pretty sure I found it in this romance!



Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh is scheduled to release November 30th, 2021.



I received a complimentary copy of this book from Berkley Publishing Group through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



 

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