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Someone to Hold

A Westcott Novel, Book 2

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Someone to Hold

By: Mary Balogh
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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New York Times best-selling author Mary Balogh's new Wescott series continues as a young woman deals with her father's death and a reversal of fortune.

With her parents' marriage declared bigamous, Camille Westcott is now illegitimate and without a title. Looking to eschew the trappings of her old life, she leaves London to teach at the Bath orphanage where her newly discovered half sister lived. But even as she settles in, she must sit for a portrait commissioned by her grandmother and endure an artist who riles her every nerve. An art teacher at the orphanage that was once his home, Joel Cunningham has been hired to paint the portrait of the haughty new teacher. But as Camille poses for Joel, their mutual contempt soon turns to desire. And it is only the bond between them that will allow them to weather the rough storm that lies ahead.

©2017 Mary Balogh (P)2017 Recorded Books Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good
Well-developed Characters • Engaging Romance • Emotional Storytelling • Historical Authenticity • Engaging Voice Inflection
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Can't Wait to see which character is the main focus in the next book. This one was great.

Loved it

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Another wonderfully written story! Camille still not accepting what has happened to her and her family! Learning that her mother was not legally married to their father who has passed recently. She can’t accept her new 1/2 sister who is know a Duchess. She and her sister move to bath to live with their material grandmama.
She goes to the orphanage where her 1/2 sister Anna grew up in and asks Ms. Ford about the open teaching position. She is given a fortnight to prove herself.
Joel Cunningham also great up in the orphanage with Anna and has made a name for himself as a portrait painter. He wants to hate Camille but as he gets to know her he realizes she just wants to be loved.
Joel is given a shock when he is summoned to a big house outside of Bath as he is informed that the old man is his great uncle! Another eventful read with another Blow to Lord Oxburry!

Finding yourself

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I loved this book! The first of the series was hard to get into but was pretty good by the end but this one had me from the start!

LOVE 💕

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The sex doesn’t need to be as explicit, “they made love” is sufficient. But it was easy enough to skip.

Good story and performance…

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I was thrilled to read a series as I love to get into the characters but hate when a book ends. This 2nd book brought in just enough of the previous characters to make the connection but shined on different main characters story lines. Really enjoyed it!

I loved the complexity of the characters. well done.

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The second novel in Ms. Balogh's Westcott series, Someone to Hold also works fine as a stand-alone. Like many of Mary Balogh's books, it is a quiet story in that there are no dramatic conflicts at the end of each chapter or breathtaking moments when one fears all is lost. Instead it has the old-fashioned appeal of two people unexpectedly intrigued and captivated by each other who nonetheless have hard issues to confront and vanquish before they can find their happily-ever-after. Camille must come to terms with her demotion in upper crust society after the revelation of her illegitimacy, and Joel must determine who he is in a world governed by titles, last names, and the stiffness of one's cravat. Rosalyn Landor provides a perfect narration, as always, and the story ends satisfactorily while nevertheless leaving the listener eager to spend more time with the Westcotts.

Once again, Balogh provides quiet contentment

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Fantastic story. Classic Regency with a eye for detail. I love this series, and wish it would never end. Prim Camille, grows and becomes the most awesome person. From selfish, to giving

Extraordinary series

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"Someone to Hold" A Westcott Novel, book 2 by Mary Balogh
I truly enjoyed my time with Camille and Joel... watching them grow into the people they were always meant to be. Rosalyn Landor once again did not let me down. I have always enjoyed listening to her read to me. One of the luxuries afforded to me in my corner of the world. Ever so glad I purchased my very own copy of this story.

Another winning story with excellent narration

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Another book that I am listening to that I read previously before my eye sight issues. Love the inflection of the voice on different points as it ads more to the story than when I first read it Story is good and connects well with the rest of the series. Audio version is easy to listen to, a good reader who gets the listener involved . Highly recommend.

Good series to get involved in

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I never know what to say in these reviews and just to come up with a minimum of words. pbthbbt

A bit predictable but who cares

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