Preston, a long time friend has been sent to return Beatrice and her baby back to her family, after giving birth to her baby.
The book – set in a time when having a child when unmarried – was regarded as totally unacceptable in ‘polite’ society, explores the developing relationship between Bea and Preston as they return home. Bea has problems falling in with the wishes of her parents, and also with her baby’s biological father when he reappears on the scene.
The book is pleasant to read, although I would have liked to see more involvement from friends mentioned in the story. It’s also a little slow in parts, and I think the characters need further development.

This book is a pleasant read, It is set in a time when being an unmarried mother was totally unacceptable in polite society. The plot moves along quite slowly in parts as Preston, a childhood friend of Bea, is sent to Scotland to bring her home. Their friendship deepens on the long journey from Scotland to Sussex. I found it difficult to relate to the characters and felt perhaps they needed further development, but there was plenty of romance and an element of danger leading to a happy ending. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys historical romance.

Bronwen Scott is an excellent author who never disappoints. This story has the key ingredients for an exciting plot - heroine with a past, loyal and noble hero and a dastardly villain who could pop up again at any moment! I always feel the stories where friendship develops into romance are he most truly romantic and this novel demonstrates that to perfection. I hadn't read any of the previous novels in this quartet but that was no problem as this story stands alone well. A clear style that encourages the reader to just read one more chapter and warm, believeable characters made this a really enjoyable read.

Fitting end to the Wallflowers to Wives mini series. Thoroughly enjoyable and a great insight into that period, when to be a single mother meant shame and becoming an outcast. A strong heroine and loving hero with plenty of romance and the requisite amount of danger to lead to a happy ending.
I was looking forward to this one after having read the previous ones and Bronwyn Scott did not disappoint.

Even though this is book 4 in the Wallflowers to Wives series it can easily be read as a standalone although I am intrigued as to how all of this group of friends found their happy endings.

I liked the fact that Beatrice and Preston were lifelong friends as I think their connection seems so much more realistic and believable. They have a strong chemistry that is both romantic and sizzling at times. Beatrice is strong and is a great mother always putting her son first so she is a completely likeable character just for that alone. Preston makes a great leading man who is determined to protect his friend. Then throw in feelings that get complicated and you get an entertaining story that drew me in. You also have the all important villain who is pretty despicable and you really can't help but hate!

The story moves along at a pretty good pace, one of the best things about the story is that it isn't a typical historical romance. Mainly due to the heroine having a child out of marriage which at that time was completely unacceptable. I liked how Bronwyn Scott got around this issue as I wasn't sure how it was all going to play out.

Friendship, love and desire!

With thanks to Mills and Boon & Netgalley for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Beatrice Penrose fled to Scotland when she found that she was pregnant so she could raise her son Matthew away from society’s eyes. However her childhood friend Preston Worth is sent to bring her home. On the long journey from Scotland to Sussex both Preston & Bea realise that they are attracted to each other & Preston bonds with Matthew.
Malvern Alton has been cut off by his father & is in dire financial straits, he needs to marry to claim his inheritance & decides Bea will fit the bill especially as he ruined her the previous year.
A very good read the plot is fast moving, there’s the threat of Malvern & the growing attraction between Preston & Bea. The characters have depth & apart from Malvern are likeable. Preston is everything you want in a hero & is swoon worthy. Be seems to have been a silly debutante to have fallen for Malvern but has grown up with her time spent in Scotland. Their friendship deepens on the journey from Scotland & it takes blackmail & threats for them to realise how they feel. A well written novel of friendship deepening to love.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read