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A review by vivianaxmoreno
To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters
4.0
"It was part and parcel of her and, at the moment, every part of him wanted every single part of her."
It's been a couple of months, but I'm finally sitting down to hash out why I loved [b:To Love and to Loathe|54303829|To Love and to Loathe (The Regency Vows, #2)|Martha Waters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1616392697l/54303829._SY75_.jpg|84737138] (I mean, firstly, the title itself is perfect, not to mention the cover design.)
This book came at a great time for me—the post-holiday season when I usually crave a warm novel to comfort me and occupy my time. I melted right into this historical romance.
In a classic enemies-to-lovers trope, Martha Waters created this lush, refreshing tale featuring Diana, Lady Templeton and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham. I personally loved Diana—she's smart, bold, unafraid of others' opinions, but beneath it all, she simmers with a complexity untold as she waltzes through social circles. Simply, she's an icon. I loved that the complexities didn't stop there—Jeremy is also a rich character with multiple layers, which I really appreciate.
The dialogue itself was impeccable. And, I can't forget about the supporting characters, especially Jeremy's grandmother, the Dowager Marchioness of Willingham (another icon for sure). There were a ton of good bits about this book aside from Diana and Jeremy's relationship...you'll just have to read to find out :)
Parting note—although I did not read [b:To Have and to Hoax|52210045|To Have and to Hoax|Martha Waters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1577153989l/52210045._SX50_SY75_.jpg|71426931], I can safely say this book can be read as a standalone, but I will definitely be reading TH&TH for sure!
A very warm thank you to Martha Waters, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this arc :)
It's been a couple of months, but I'm finally sitting down to hash out why I loved [b:To Love and to Loathe|54303829|To Love and to Loathe (The Regency Vows, #2)|Martha Waters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1616392697l/54303829._SY75_.jpg|84737138] (I mean, firstly, the title itself is perfect, not to mention the cover design.)
This book came at a great time for me—the post-holiday season when I usually crave a warm novel to comfort me and occupy my time. I melted right into this historical romance.
In a classic enemies-to-lovers trope, Martha Waters created this lush, refreshing tale featuring Diana, Lady Templeton and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham. I personally loved Diana—she's smart, bold, unafraid of others' opinions, but beneath it all, she simmers with a complexity untold as she waltzes through social circles. Simply, she's an icon. I loved that the complexities didn't stop there—Jeremy is also a rich character with multiple layers, which I really appreciate.
The dialogue itself was impeccable. And, I can't forget about the supporting characters, especially Jeremy's grandmother, the Dowager Marchioness of Willingham (another icon for sure). There were a ton of good bits about this book aside from Diana and Jeremy's relationship...you'll just have to read to find out :)
Parting note—although I did not read [b:To Have and to Hoax|52210045|To Have and to Hoax|Martha Waters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1577153989l/52210045._SX50_SY75_.jpg|71426931], I can safely say this book can be read as a standalone, but I will definitely be reading TH&TH for sure!
A very warm thank you to Martha Waters, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this arc :)