- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Vanguard Press (Jan 8 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1593155549
- ISBN-13: 978-1593155544
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #153,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Mary Balogh does it again. She transported me to the wonderful world of Regency England. This is a not-to-be-missed story with a surprising twist.”
Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A marvelous gem of a story”
Library Journal
“Will have readers gasping and smiling with delight. A can’t-miss choice....”
Romantic Times, 4 ½ stars
“Readers will see this delightful novella as a gift from a favorite author. Balogh utilizes the classic class theme, gives it a twist or two, and utterly charms fans with a tale that’s sweet and sizzling, witty and romantic, dramatic and surprising. Better than chocolate or flowers, it’s a love story to remember.”
“Mary Balogh does it again. She transported me to the wonderful world of Regency England. This is a not-to-be-missed story with a surprising twist.”
Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A marvelous gem of a story”
Library Journal
“Will have readers gasping and smiling with delight. A can’t-miss choice....”
Romantic Times, 4 ½ stars
“Readers will see this delightful novella as a gift from a favorite author. Balogh utilizes the classic class theme, gives it a twist or two, and utterly charms fans with a tale that’s sweet and sizzling, witty and romantic, dramatic and surprising. Better than chocolate or flowers, it’s a love story to remember.”
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh comes yet another classic historical tale that sizzles with romance and unforgettable drama. Reginald Mason is wealthy, refined, and, by all accounts, a gentleman. However, he is not a gentleman by title, a factor that pains him and his father within the Regency society that upholds station over all else. That is, until an opportunity for social advancement arises, namely, Lady Annabelle Ashton. Daughter of the Earl of Havercroft, a neighbor and enemy of the Mason family, Annabelle finds herself disgraced by a scandal, one that has left her branded as damaged goods. Besmirched by shame, the earl is only too happy to marry Annabelle off to anyone willing to have her.
Though Reginald Mason, Senior, wishes to use Annabelle to propel his family up the social ladder, his son does not wish to marry her, preferring instead to live the wild, single life he is accustomed to. With this, Reginald Senior serves his son an ultimatum: marry Annabelle, or make do without family funds. Having no choice, Reginald consents, and enters into a hostile engagement in which the prospective bride and groom are openly antagonistic, each one resenting the other for their current state of affairs while their respective fathers revel in their suffering.
So begins an intoxicating tale rife with dark secrets, deception, and the trials of love—a story in which very little is as it seems.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick little read, and entertaining even for the non romance reader,
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This review is from: A Matter Of Class (Hardcover)
It's a short and sweet novel that took me just one evening to read. For the short length that it was, I thought it was entertaining and a special twist was added in the book to add more to the story. I thought the twist was well thought of and to be frank, I didn't even expect something like that to happen. It was definitely a refreshing surprise and I was glad to see that this sets the book apart from the typical romances you see on the shelf.When it comes to these kinds of books, I expect the main couple in question to have the chemistry required to make the plot flow and to make the reading interesting. Annabelle and Reginald felt well together. Both were headstrong and stubborn, and both had a fiery streak. When they both argued, you couldn't help but chuckle to yourself while reading. They were entertaining and had that perfect chemistry to make them a good couple. They were also both very likable characters, Reginald did start off as a spoiled brat at first but as the story progressed, he was not who I thought he was. As for the 'romantic' parts, I'm not a fan of explicit scenes, but this novel passed. It wasn't pages long with unnecessary descriptions, and can be skimmed through for those that are just not into that sort of reading (like I am!). This book is a nice light quick read that can be finished in less than a day. The twist in the novel brings more flavor to the storyline and sets itself apart from the typical romances you see on the shelves. This has been a most enjoyable read - even for a non romance fan like myself.
3.0 out of 5 stars
short but okay,
By Munchun "reading-addict" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Matter Of Class (Hardcover)
This is my first Mary Balogh book. The story isn't bad though too short. I've got a couple more of her books that I am going to try--hope to have lengthier luck with those.So, Reginald Mason son of the rich coal merchant with ambition to 'invade' and make himself at home with the ton through his son and Lady Annabelle, daughter of the haughty earl who'd rather see his neighbour, the 'upstart' coal merchant burn in hell before he gave him or his family the time of day. Both Reggie and Anna, secret childhood friends grew to be secret lovers bamboozled their fathers into accepting their getting married. Boy, they did it in the most ingenious of ways-or did they? This is a story that should continue...the next generation even. If you haven't done so already Ms.Balogh, I do hope you'll consider it--and make it longer.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Indulge and Be Delighted !!!,
By M. MacDonald "an avid historical romance read... (Northern Hemisphere) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: A Matter Of Class (Hardcover)
As with every one of Mary Balogh's books, I enjoyed this one too. A trifle short in length, but stll a good read.Indulge and Be Delighted!!!
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