Review: On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn

Series: Bridgertons Book #8

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Pages: 371

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: Avon

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except... 

She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except... 

Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar...

Review

It's the last Bridgerton novel-sort of. I didn't remember this at all, so it was like I was reading it for the first time. And I got really into it and found myself really caring about these characters. Lucy, the heroine, especially was easy for me to connect with.

Gregory, the hero, unabashedly believes in love. Really, how could he not after seeing his whole family. He gets a little moony-eyed over Lucy's best friend, but I still love that he isn't afraid of love. So many romance heroes are crazy damaged, jaded, etc. There is a time and place for that hero, but Gregory and place for that hero, but Gregory is a nice change. Ms. Quinn also explored the psychology of his relationship with his brothers which was very interesting. 

Lucy was just a treat. She is funny in a subtle way and knows who she is-very pragmatic. She's also incredibly loyal-perhaps too loyal. Her supportive and beautiful relationship with her best friend, Hermione, is very nice t o read about. 

The romance was pretty slow since Gregory first "falls in love" with Hermione. Lucy is helping Gregory woo her friend. This allows them to build a friendship and open their eyes to the potential between them. And they had a subtle, sweet chemistry. Crazy, burning passion can be fun to read, but a change is nice to read.

I'm sad to have just the 2nd epilogues left in this series. It isn't the most amazing series but it's a fund read with an amazing family.

Thanks for reading!

Holly