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At Last Comes Love (Huxtable)
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When he is forced to marry or lose his inheritance, the notorious Duncan Pennethorne, Earl of Sheringford, tries to persuade the lovely and desperate Margaret Huxtable to be his bride, but she is put off by his reputation. |
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Dimensions: Length: 7.5" Width: 5.4" Height: 0.6"
Weight: 0.15 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Apr 28, 2009
ISBN 1423389026
EAN 9781423389026
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 | Best one so far Oct 11, 2009 |
Technically speaking this is third book in the series about the Huxtable family. The stories started with the middle sister Ve
margret favorite sister Vanessa, then the youngest of the sisters Katherine. Now it's the story of the eldest sisters Margaret. I don't believe that the other stories need to be read to follow this one however they are helpful. Many of the previous characters reappear in this story so it's nice to know who they are and what their history is. Having said that I think it's safe to say it can also be read as a stand alone.
When I started First Comes Marriage I really wished it was about Meg mostly because I identified with her the most. I couldn't wait to get to this book. Meg is the eldest of the Huxtable daughter, her parents died when she was young and she promised to take care of her siblings. Her brother is the earl of Merton and so they come into a lot of money and a different life style (This is all covered in the first book). She was in love at the time with Crispin, who she learned at the age of 25 got married while away at war. All this is previous history built in the first book connecting her to her sister's story.
At last comes love takes place two years after Then Comes seduction. At this point Meg has turned thirty, both her sisters are married and her brother has come of age. Meaning she has fulfilled her promise to her father. When she runs into Crispin she is angry and tells him that she is betrothed to someone. That lie leads her to accept a very tempting offer from a stranger. Duncan who has quiet the reputation needs a wife and he needs one fast so when he runs into Meg he offers her marriage. Once Meg discovers who he is she's not very happy about it but she gives him a chance anyway. She tells him that he has to convince her of marrying him and he takes the challenge. That's only half of the story.
There are many obstacles the characters go through with a very complex background story behind Duncan. I was afraid that either Meg or him would outshine the other character wise. However I was happy to see that they were both very strong well developed characters. They both were able to keep the other on their toes while sometimes having a sense of humor. I also really enjoyed the small discussions of how the society worked at the time relating to male dominance. It is a very perfect setting to bring up the issue even if it's for a brief time. The plot line actually seemed to deal with a little bit more than just two people and how they might or might not be together. There was a larger issue at hand that I think the author did a good job bringing forth.
I however had some problems with the book as well I will try to list them without spoiling anything. There was one character in particular who sounded much older than he was. It also was very typical to romance novels at many points. The good looking woman with the perfect body and long flowing hair who society thinks is a little old. The guy with the great masculine look and who is basically a player. Basically a lion and the lamb. The end also felt very rushed and very unrealistic. The whole story with Con which was in the first book never developed. I am not sure why he keeps showing up if we never learn anything new about him.
Overall however I liked this book the most. | | |  | Number three....sure, I'll give it a go! Sep 6, 2009 |
At Last Comes Love is the third book in the Huxtable family series. I didn't read the first, it was painful for me to get through the second book, so I gave up, and the third was a pleasant surprise indeed. Balogh is a new author for me, despite being around awhile. I say the second book was painful because it couldn't hold my attention for long periods of time. The third book holds my attention easily, as the story is very, very sweet.
Margaret Huxtable is the oldest of the Huxtable family, who swore to their dying father she would take care of her brother and sisters and see them happy. Her sisters are married, her brother is now comfortable in his role as the Earl of Merton, and she is content with her life, except for one thing- love, and marriage of course. Long ago her lover Crispin Dew set off to fight the French, but not before asking for her hand in marriage with the promise to take her with him to the war. Margaret, the ever responsible, chose to take care of her family instead of living her own dream. Years later, when her family is content, Crispin returns home a widow and with a young daughter in tow. Margaret is torn between his cruel faithlessness and her deep feelings for him- until she meets him again. Having decided to marry over the winter to her dear friend the Marquess of Allingham (he's asked three times), Margaret is annoyed with Crispin and his assumption that she has been waiting for him all this time. In a fit of pique, she informs him she is secretly betrothed. The best laid plains, however, do not always come to light, and the Marquess has engaged himself to another. So, Meg, as her family calls her, is without a fiance and needs to produce one quickly. Enter the Earl of Sheringford, Duncan Pennethorne.
Years ago, on the eve of his marriage to Caroline Turner, Duncan ran off with Laura Turner, sister in law to Caroline. Duncan is back in London to see his grandfather, the Marquess of Claverbrook, who is about to cut him off entirely and give Woodbine, his ancestoral home, to his cousin Norm, who graciously stepped in to marry poor desserted Caroline. Duncan's grandfather, who is about to turn eighty in a few weeks, presents an ultimatum- marry before the birthday comes around, or cousin Norm will inherit Woodbine. Duncan has more than himself to look after, so the search for bride commences. It's dumb luck that Meg, or Maggie, as Duncan calls her, literally collide at a ball the next evening. The truth comes out about the real reasons Duncan ran off with Laura, and Meg understands and accepts his reasons. Our hero and heroine act out of character to all who know them the best, and before the birthday of the Marquess of Claverbrook arrives, Meg is the Countess of Sheringford. Their initial courtship, and the one that takes place after they're wed, is very sweet with many surprises and a few moments of angst.
Of course with formula romance, the hero must do something to anger the heroine, and a sweet reconciliation occurs. This book is no different. At Last Comes Love was a delightful read, with well written characters from the previous novels coming more to life alongside the two main characters. What is wonderful about Duncan and Maggie is the love they show for those they care about is increased tenfold when directed towards each other. They both have to learn to allow someone to love them, because loving someone is no hard task for them. Their are some dark aspects of this novel, and perhaps some implied scenes that might make a few squirm, also, the book could have used an epilogue, but don't let that stop you, it's definitely one to pick up.
| | | | 3rd story in the Huxtable family series Sep 1, 2009 |
At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh is the third story in the Huxtable family series. It was an okay read, but nothing stood out in my mind. It reminded me of other stories that I've read. It is a sweet love story focusing on Margaret Huxtable who is almost 30, and is desperate to be married. She wants a husband and family. The hero, Duncan Pennethorne, Earl of Sheringford, needs a wife and needs one soon or his grandfather will give his home to Duncan's cousin. Duncan can't let that happen because he needs the money to take care of his "son". Duncan left his home years ago when he ran away with a married woman right before his own wedding so people believe him to be a rogue.
Duncan and Margaret meet at a ball, and Duncan decides to try to get Margaret to marry him. Margaret is not repulsed by the idea seeing as she as told an old lover of hers that she was betrothed when she isn't. So she goes along with Duncan's marriage proposal. Except that she wants Duncan to court her properly before she will actually marry him. As their friendship grows, so does their feelings for each other. But Duncan has to tell Margaret the truth behind the scandal associated with his name, and the truth about his "son". The other Huxtable family members are brought back into this story which was nice. Can't wait for Stephen's story next. 4 stars! | | |  | Grown up love story Aug 21, 2009 |
I've now read the first three Huxtable books, difficult to get in the UK but as they arrived more or less together, I read them one after the other. I have read a lot of comment about these three books both here at this site and on various other websites. I know there are mixed feelings and I have read the critical reviews carefully. I believe that the critical reviews have been of the most interest and much of what was said in them is arguably quite fair.
I am giving this book 5 stars because, although admittedly a MB fan, I found this third book to be the best of the three. It is always refreshing to read a story about a mature H/H and also, for me, about those who have suffered or sacrificed. Margaret's shift in circumstances (as for her brother and sisters) surely would have been traumatic. Certainly life for the family became vastly improved but these improvements did not bring Margaret instant happiness. Instead, she continued to stand aside, supporting the family and missing out on a lasting love for herself. Duncan is a man of hidden depths who has allowed himself to take the blame for others far, far more culpable than he. He did it in a graceful way, not attributing his ills to others but instead taking on very heavy burdens. I particularly like this set-up and it is a plot device I am fond of.
There are some flaws in the story; the nasty cousin and his particuarly vulgar wife were a bit two dimensional but as a plot device they were fine. It's just that they seemed to have no redeeming qualities as human beings and no one is 100% nasty.
So, 5 stars from me because grown up love stories are very rare and not always well done. Mary Balogh's writing style continues to be right up there at the forefront of the regency-set novel and she has a sure hand. I look foreward more to Con's story than Stephen's but will certainly read both. | | | | At Last comes Love Aug 20, 2009 |
| I didn't mind the story so much even though the author could have been somewhat more creative in developing the story. The biggest thing that bothered me were the typos. Half of the time the boy was referred to as 'Tobe' and the rest of the time his name was 'Toby'. You would think that would be an easy edit before the book was published. | | | Write your own review about At Last Comes Love (Huxtable)
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