Synopses & Reviews
From the legendary New York Times bestselling author of Heartless comes an exquisite Georgian romance of a transcendent love, without doubt, one of the most romantic novels ever written.”*
Lady Emily Marlowe is beautiful, independent, and unspoiled. Deaf since childhood, she appreciates her familys efforts to nurture her spirit, but the man theyve chosen for her betrothal can never fulfill her. The only one Emily has ever desired is bold and reckless Lord Ashley Kendrick. Her childhood amour inspired her fantasies and vowed never to forget hereven as he left her for a new life in India and a new love.
Seven years and countless dreams later, Ashley has returned a desolate widower to Bowden Abbey and, true to his promise, to Emily. Yet his heedless proposal of marriage has left her unexpectedly conflicted. Though the heat of passion still burns, Emily fears that its only a sense of dutynot lovethat has brought him to bended knee. And what is she to make of those seven lost years clouded in secrets too dark for Ashley to share?
For Emily, her greatest and only love now becomes one worth fighting for, one of startling revelations and second chances, and one, like a melody, too beautiful for words....
Review
Praise for New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh “Once you start a Mary Balogh book, you wont be able to stop reading.”—New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips
“A romance writer of mesmerizing intensity.”—Mary Jo Putney
“Balogh can always be depended on to deliver a beautifully written Regency romance with appealing, unusual characters.”—Publishers Weekly
Review
Everyone loves Mary Balogh!
“One of the best!”—New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn
"Balogh is todays superstar heir to the marvelous legacy of Georgette Heyer, (except a lot steamier!)”—New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips
"With her brilliant, beautiful and emotionally intense writing Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance."—New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
"When it comes to historical romance, Mary Balogh is one of my favorites!"—New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James
Review
Praise for Silent Melody
“Dont miss Silent Melody.”—Jo Beverley
“If you can read only one book this year, Silent Melody should be that one.” —*Romance Forever
“Intensely emotional…[a] stunning book from an author who consistently sets new standards in the genre.”—Old Book Barn Gazette
“Truly an enjoyable work.”—RegencyRomanceReviews.com
“Balogh brings a twist to her Georgian romance...wonderfully sensitive.”—Publishers Weekly
Further praise for Mary Balogh and her novels:
"Once you start a Mary Balogh book, you wont be able to stop reading.” —New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips
“A romance writer of mesmerizing intensity.”—New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney
“Fulfilled all of my romantic fantasies.”—New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros
“A superb author...reminiscent of Jane Austen.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“One of the best!”—New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn
"Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance."—New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
"When it comes to historical romance, Mary Balogh is one of my favorites!"—New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James
Review
andldquo;A compelling, very romantic tale made memorable by its historical paranormal foundation, clever plot twists and a hero and heroine you canandrsquo;t help but love.andrdquo;andmdash;
USA Today andldquo;Danger-rich, paranormal-spicedandhellip;an absolute delight.andrdquo; andmdash;Booklist (starred review)
andldquo;Cannily plotted.andrdquo; andmdash;The Seattle Times
andldquo;Well-written with engaging characters.andrdquo; andmdash;Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
andldquo;Filled with danger and intrigue.andrdquo; andmdash;Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
In the fourth novel of New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh's Survivors' Club series, Flavian, Viscount Ponsonby, finds salvation in the love of a most unsuspecting woman...
Flavian was devastated by his fiancee s desertion after his return home from the Napoleonic Wars. Now the woman who broke his heart is back and everyone is eager to revive their engagement. Except Flavian, who, in a panic, runs straight into the arms of a most sensible yet enchanting young woman.
Agnes Keeping has never been in love and never wishes to be. But then she meets the charismatic Flavian, and suddenly Agnes falls so foolishly and so deeply that she agrees to his impetuous proposal of marriage.
When Agnes discovers that the proposal is only to avenge his former love, she s determined to flee. But Flavian has no intention of letting his new bride go, especially now that he too has fallen so passionately and so unexpectedly in love."
Synopsis
The Survivors' Club: Six men and one woman, all wounded in the Napoleonic Wars, their friendship forged during their recovery at Penderris Hall in Cornwall. Now, in the fourth novel of the Survivors' Club series, Flavian, Viscount Ponsonby, has left this refuge to find his own salvationin the love of a most unsuspecting woman.
Flavian, Viscount Ponsonby, was devastated by his fiancées desertion after his return home. Now the woman who broke his heart is backand everyone is eager to revive their engagement. Except Flavian, who, in a panic, runs straight into the arms of a most sensible yet enchanting young woman.
Agnes Keeping has never been in loveand never wishes to be. But then she meets the charismatic Flavian, and suddenly Agnes falls so foolishly and so deeply that she agrees to his impetuous proposal of marriage.
When Agnes discovers that the proposal is only to avenge his former love, shes determined to flee. But Flavian has no intention of letting his new bride go, especially now that he too has fallen so passionately and so unexpectedly in love.
Synopsis
The new Survivors Club novel from the New York Times bestselling author. The Survivors Club: Six men and one woman, all wounded in the Napoleonic Wars, their friendship forged during their recovery at Penderris Hall in Cornwall. Now, for one of them, striking a most unusual bargain will change his life forever.
Ralph Stockwood prides himself on being a leader, but when he convinced his friends to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, he never envisioned being the sole survivor. Racked with guilt over their deaths, Ralph must move on...and find a wife so as to secure an heir to his familys title and fortune.
Since her Seasons in London ended in disaster, Chloe Muirhead is resigned to spinsterhood. Driven by the need to escape her family, she takes refuge at the home of her mothers godmother, where she meets Ralph. He needs a wife. She wants a husband. So Chloe makes an outrageous suggestion: Strike a bargain and get married. One condition: Ralph has to promise that he will never take her back to London. But circumstances change. And to Ralph, it was only a promise.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick delivers andldquo;a promising start to a new Victorian-era seriesandrdquo; (The Seattle Times) with the Ladies of Lantern Streetandhellip; Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncleandmdash;who died of mysterious causes. With Evangelineandrsquo;s skill for detection, and Lucasandrsquo;s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
About the Author
Mary Balogh has written more than 100 historical novels and novellas, more than 30 of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Slightly sextet (the Bedwyn saga), the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, and the ongoing 7-part Survivors Club series. She grew up in Wales and now lives with her husband Robert in Saskatchewan, Canada.