Matilda spends her days organizing her extended family and caring for her mother. However, when her old flame, a notorious friend of her bigamous brother, Humphrey, returns to her life, can she rekindle love and happiness?

A second chance romance between two people in their middle years. It had some sweet moments, and was done pretty believably actually. Once they admit their feelings though, there's really nothing else keeping them apart, so their struggle felt unnecessarily drawn out at that point. It made the person look a little daft for not just grabbing onto their chance for happiness with both fists immediately. Overall it was fine though. ( )

Someone to Remember by Mary Balogh is a 2019 Berkley publication.

A wonderful breath of fresh air!

Matilda, now approaching her late fifties, has spent her life looking after her mother. In her youth, she was deeply in love with Charles Sawyer, the Viscount of Dirkson, but her parents dissuaded her from accepting his proposal. Over the years, Mathilda had opportunities to marry, but chose to pass on a loveless union, because deep in her heart she never stopped loving Charles.

Charles never thought he would see Matilda again. Recent circumstances involving his son Gil, has put them back in contact with one another. Charles is surprised the emotions Mathilda stirs in him after all these years, as he grapples with his actions following their breakup. Now he finds himself falling in love with her all over again. Can he convince her it’s not too late for them to have their happily ever after?

This is novella length story is part of the Wescott series, so if you have been following along, you will recognize both these characters. I love how this series has often featured more mature characters finding love later in life.

I found this story to be especially nice because of how tender it is and how wonderful the characters are. Mary Balogh is one of the very few historical romance authors I know I can trust to write a romantic story full of emotion and great characters. This story has absolutely no steam, and I for one found it to be a refreshing change of pace.

Overall, this is just an all- around lovely story, perfect for people who like sweet romance, with depth, maturity and charm!!

4 stars ( )

Oh I’m so glad to see Matilda get a story and second chance at love. I don’t know if there are any other heroines in their mid-fifties out there getting HEAs in romance, but this was lovely to see. ( )

A charming light-hearted romance, filled with Balogh's signature insight and humor. Well-rounded characters with believable problems and hangups make for a fun read. ( )