Last updated on March 7, 2026
Rescuing Lord Inglewood by Sally Britton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sally Britton has done it again! I loved this story as much as I loved the Branches of Love series. Unique twist to a common marriage-of-convenience plot. Real-life characters stumbling through love and friendship and the zeal to do what\’s right at all times. Keeps you hooked from page 1.
Esther rescues Lord Silas Riley from a falling statue on a busy London street, putting her own life and reputation in jeopardy. Both are childhood friends that have been out of touch in the last five years until the fateful incident. Silas thinks he\’s doing what\’s best for Esther and her reputation by sending her away from London without asking her opinion. Feeling discarded and depressed, Esther seals her fate to his when she falls into a pond while on a walk together. Marriage in the only alternative left for them both. Love seems impossible in such a forced situation.
Esther is a wonderful heroine. She shows an amazing strength of character, will power and gentle nature. Right from the beginning, she believes in doing the best for everyone around her. Many of her actions seem impulsive to people of the regency era. Her intelligence shines out every time and captures Silas\’s heart.
Silas does exactly what any Earl in his time would do. He\’s used to everyone obeying his orders without question. He spares little thought to ask Esther about her hopes and feelings. Later on in the story, when he realises his mistake, he\’s also the first to apologise and work towards making everything right.
Of course, youth and inexperience bring their own set of misunderstandings between the two lovers. I felt that was very natural and befitting their natures. I felt the romance and attraction between them was very modern-day kind of thinking. Yet, the plot is so uniquely crafted that it did not feel out of place in the story at all.
Since the series is titled Inglewood, I had expected a bit more description of the place itself. But that part really disappointed me. Even though Esther finds herself married to the Earl of Inglewood and alone in a vast estate for days afterwards, the place is not the centre piece of the story. I had expected Esther to explore a bit more and uncover wonderful secrets, especially since she remembers visiting the house as a child. However, the romance and story makes up for this small oversight.
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