Clarissa, the Dowager Countess of Stratton, has finally shuffled all her children out of the house and is looking forward to relaxing in an empty nest at long last. But between her children concerned that she shouldn't be alone (What if she gets lonely in that big old manor? Whatever will she do without guiding her children's coming out and matchmaking?) and the reappearance of her old friend Matthew, relaxation seems unlikely. A gentleman who has thrown off the mantle to live a simpler life as a carpenter, Matthew has made a name for himself as a craftsman, and begins rekindling a long-dormant friendship with Clarissa between projects for her friends in the aristocracy. But when that buried friendship sprouts a romance, Clarissa's friends and family can't help but voice their concerns.
I read this book a few weeks back, and for something called Remember When, I had a heck of a time remembering it (thank you internet for the plot summaries to spark my recollection). Yes, it was nice to see a romance featuring older adults, but other than that, nothing really stuck out to me about this one. Read it if you're a fan of Mary Balogh, I guess, but otherwise, there are better Regency romances out there.
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