Overall, the writing is decent. Unfortunately, the plot dragged on and on with the heroine being snubbed by everyone from servants to in-laws. It got so old and really was a downer—certainly not something you enjoy reading about for 200+ pages. On top of that the story had no humor, the dialogue was circa 2021 and not consistent with words used in the early 1800s. “Cookies” is used in America, not in England. Double wedding ring ceremonies did not become in vogue until World War 2. Humor could have been introduced through dialogue, instead conversations were so serious that it was not a fun book to read at all. The dialogue was stiff and uninspiring. Perhaps the author can take a primer by reading Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer & Clare Darcy to see how regency romances can be entertaining, true to historical details of the period, have fascinating dialogue including the “cant language” of the day, as well as have amazing plots. Good writing must include all these things if you don’t want the book to be a “dead bore.” If the author had included these suggestions in the writing of the story it might have made for a much pleasanter read.