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Arrangement | Mary Balogh
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"NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER "A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption, Mary Balogh s new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love. " Desperate to escape his mother s matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country village. But even there, another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Fry s intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardian s home, Vincent is compelled to act. He may have been blinded in battle, but he can see a solution to both their problems: marriage. At first, quiet, unassuming Sophia rejects Vincent s proposal. But when such a gloriously handsome man persuades her that he needs a wife of his own choosing as much as she needs protection from destitution, she agrees. Her alternative is too dreadful to contemplate. But how can an all-consuming fire burn from such a cold arrangement? As friendship and camaraderie lead to sweet seduction and sensual pleasure, dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be? Praise for "The Arrangement" "" Balogh understands not only the era, with all its nuances, but [also] knows her characters so thoroughly that readers are swept into her stories. There s a natural reserve a calmness and quiet in her prose that allows the tenderness of the romance to tug at the reader s heart. This is a beautifully rendered marriage-of-convenience love story that will win a place on keeper shelves. "RT Book Reviews "(4-1/2 stars) This sexy, touching book revisits the marriage-of-convenience plot, joining two heroic, conflicted characters who are navigating their own versions of darkness and delivering them to the redemptive power of love. Regency best-seller Balogh once again takes a standard romance trope and imbues it with heart, emotional intelligence and flawless authenticity. "Kirkus Reviews "(starred review) This touching, totally enthralling story overflows with subtle humor, brilliant dialog, breathtaking sensuality, and supporting characters you want to know better. "Library Journal "(starred review) Balogh can always be depended on to deliver a beautifully written Regency romance with appealing, unusual characters, and the second in her new Survivors Club series (after "The Proposal") is no exception. . . . Future series installments promise more compellingly tormented heroes. "Publishers Weekly" "" [A] poignant and thoughtful romance. "Booklist" "" A compassionate love story with a unique hero and heroine . . . The dialogue is snappy, and the climax . . . is exciting and helps bring about the blissful ending. . . . "The Arrangement "[is] a must read. "Fresh Fiction""
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Balogh can be too painful for me, so I have been catious about the Survivor series. The Proposal was very good, and I risked the second book. Vincent was blinded in the Napoleonic wars and Sophie is a complete Cinderella. Their story deeply moved and satisfying. I need to get The Edge.

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A sweet historical romance, I‘m so happy that Litsy introduced me to Mary Balogh. Vincent Hunt was injured during the Napoleonic Wars , his female relatives are smothering him, so he runs away and of course runs into his true love. Love #romantsy HEA

Centique Oh I‘ve heard good things about this series too! You inspired me to just go buy the first one 😍 Thanks! 6y
Dragon Thanks @Centique I‘m reading this series out of order, stacking this book. Right now I‘m reading my last Mary Balogh from the book sale. It‘s a two novels in one. Just finished the tagged novel. 6y
Centique @Dragon awesome and thanks for introducing me to this author! I‘ve stacked the mistress one too 😍 Have you read Jennifer Ashley? This gave me the same sort of feels as the MacKenzie series which starts with 6y
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Dragon Thanks @Centique I haven‘t read Jennifer Ashley‘s books yet. I‘m definitely going to have to ! Glad you‘re enjoying Mary Balogh ‘s Books 😀👍 6y
Dragon @Centique the first book I‘m reading on my brand new Kindle Paperwhite is The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. Thanks for the recommendation! I‘m loving it. Ian is awesome and Beth is adorable. Are the rest in the series as good? 😀🐉 6y
Centique @Dragon oh wow! I‘m so glad you‘re liking it. Yes they sure are!! 6y
Centique @Dragon if you end up reading any others do tag me on your reviews! I love all the first four and have trouble picking a favourite. 6y
Dragon Thanks @Centique sounds like I‘ve got 3 more great reads ahead 👍😀🐉 6y
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