Best Selling Books by Mary Balogh

From New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh comes the first installment of the beloved Bedwyn saga. Meet the Bedwyns: six brothers and sisters—men and women of passion and privilege, daring and sensuality. Enter their dazzling world of high society and breathtaking seduction, where each will seek love, fight temptation, and court scandal—and where Aidan Bedwyn, the marriage-shy second son, discovers that matrimony may be the most seductive act of all. Like all the Bedwyn men, Aidan has a reputation for cool arrogance. But this proud nobleman also possesses a loyal, passionate heart—and it is this fierce loyalty that has brought Colonel Lord Aidan to Ringwood Manor to honor a dying soldier’s request. Having promised to comfort and protect the man’s sister, Aidan never expected to find a headstrong, fiercely independent woman who wants no part of his protection—nor did he expect the feelings this beguiling creature would ignite in his guarded heart. And when a relative threatens to turn Eve out of her home, Aidan gallantly makes her an offer she can’t refuse: marry him, if only to save her home. And now, as all of London breathlessly awaits the unveiling of the Lady Aidan Bedwyn, the strangest thing happens: With one touch, one searing embrace, Aidan and Eve’s “business arrangement” is about to be transformed—into something slightly surprising. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Secret Mistress.

Eight years ago, Felicity, Lady Wren, married a wealthy older man in order to save her family from financial ruin. Now, widowed and free again, she yearns to experience all the bright pleasures of a busy social life with the ton. She longs for romance at last and a new marriage to someone young, handsome, and charming. She fixes her interest upon a charismatic lord with a rakish reputation and dreams of changing him. Tom Russell, childhood friend of Felicity''s, has never forgotten the passion that flared between them all too briefly before she chose Wren instead of him. But when she turns to him for support in her search for a new husband, he puts his own feelings aside in order to be the friend she needs. Even when she enlists his aid in making her lord jealous, he goes along with her scheme. Tom is perhaps too selfless and good-natured for his own good. And Felicity is perhaps too much in denial about her true feelings for her dearest friend.

Jack Frazer is resigned to spending Christmas in the country with his family, even knowing that his grandmother has invited a young lady and her family with the specific intention of matchmaking for him. His grandmother has also invited the newly widowed Isabella, Comtesse de Vacheron, an acclaimed actress, and her two children. The whole family is delighted to have the comtesse among them to enliven their traditional family theatricals. All except Jack, that is. He once lived with Isabella for a whole year and has been unable to forget her in the nine years since.

A Masked Deception is the digital reissue of a previously published and long out-of-print novel by New York Times Bestselling author Mary Balogh. Margaret Wells has been deeply, hopelessly in love with the handsome, dashing Richard Adair, Earl of Brampton, since she met him at a masquerade ball six years ago. Passion had flared between them then, but she had fled before the time for unmasking. Now Richard merely needs a wife to give him an heir, and the quiet, demure Miss Wells seems as suitable as anyone else. Margaret, longing to ignite some sort of passion in her dull marriage, wonders what would happen if she were to become that masked enchantress once more and met her husband by chance in some secluded, romantic setting. Little does Margaret suspect that Richard has never forgotten the nameless charmer for whom he had searched in vain for weeks and months after the masquerade ball. And little does she suspect that he is falling in love with his wife.

New York Times bestselling historical romance superstars Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with beloved fan favorites Jacquie D’Alessandro and Candice Hern—the four authors who brought you It Happened One Night—are back with It Happened One Season. Even more inventive than their bestselling first anthology, It Happened One Season presents four love stories set during an unforgettable Regency social season—each passion-rich novella based on the same themes chosen by readers during a month-long online contest…yet each one surprisingly, delightfully unique!

Kate Mannering, a lady’s companion, is mistaken for the lady herself and kidnapped by a dashing masked highwayman. When she hears his story, however, before being released, she decides to help him recover his stolen birthright and soon gets herself embroiled in danger from smugglers and a would-be seducer. Meanwhile, an annoying, indolent guest at the home of her employer insults her at every opportunity but rescues her from every danger, even when she does not need or appreciate his help. She is alarmed to find herself falling quite inappropriately for both the highwayman and the guest.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Secret Mistress. On a splendid August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is introduced to the most handsome man she has ever seen . . . and instantly feels the icy chill of recognition. Peter Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, is utterly charming—and seemingly unaware that they have met before. With his knowing smile and seductive gaze, Peter acts the rake; but he stirs something in Susanna she has never felt before, a yearning that both frightens and dazzles her. Instantly she knows: this brash nobleman poses a threat to her heart . . . and to the secrets she guards so desperately. From the moment they meet, Peter is drawn to Susanna’s independence, dazzled by her sharp wit—he simply must have her. But the more he pursues, the more Susanna withdraws . . . until a sensual game of thrust-and-parry culminates in a glorious afternoon of passion. Now more determined than ever to keep her by his side, Peter begins to suspect that a tragic history still haunts Susanna. And as he moves closer to the truth, Peter is certain of one thing: he will defy the mysteries of her past for a future with this exquisite creature—all Susanna must do is trust him with the most precious secret of all. . . .

The Survivors Club: Six men and one woman, injured in the Napoleonic Wars, their friendships forged in steel and loyalty. But for one, her trials are not over.... Since witnessing the death of her husband during the wars, Imogen, Lady Barclay, has secluded herself in the confines of Hardford Hall, their home in Cornwall. The new owner has failed to take up his inheritance, and Imogen desperately hopes he will never come to disturb her fragile peace. Percival Hayes, Earl of Hardford, has no interest in the wilds of Cornwall, but when he impulsively decides to pay a visit to his estate there, he is shocked to discover that it is not the ruined heap he had expected. He is equally shocked to find the beautiful widow of his predecessor s son living there. Soon Imogen awakens in Percy a passion he has never thought himself capable of feeling. But can he save her from her misery and reawaken her soul? And what will it mean for him if he succeeds?"

Rebecca Shaw was heartbroken when Christopher Sinclair, whom she had loved passionately and who had sworn that he loved her in return her, left her without explanation to marry a far wealthier woman. Rebecca has since found consolation and peace as the fiancée of the local vicar, whose worthy work and dreams she shares. But Christopher, now widowed, is back and Rebecca has to keep reminding herself that he once betrayed her and must never be trusted again. Her heart, however, tells her otherwise.

''One of the best!'' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Westcott family novel. As a young man, Justin Wiley was banished by his father for mysterious reasons, but now his father is dead, and Justin has been Earl of Brandon for six years. A dark, dour man, he nonetheless takes it as his responsibility to care for his half-sister Maria when her mother dies. He travels to her home to fetch her back to the family seat at Everleigh Park. Although she adored him once, Maria now loathes Justin, and her friend Lady Estelle Lamarr can see immediately how his very name upsets her. When Justin arrives and invites Estelle and her brother to accompany Maria to Everleigh Park to help with her distress, she begrudgingly agrees for Maria''s sake. As family secrets unravel in Maria''s homecoming, Justin, too, uncovers his desire for a countess. And, while he may believe he''s found an obvious candidate in the beautiful 25-year-old Lady Estelle, she is most certain that they could never make a match . . . This is the next sparkling novel in the Regency romance Westcott series by New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh - perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Stephanie Laurens. The Westcott Series: Someone to Love Someone to Hold Someone to Wed Someone to Care Someone to Trust Someone to Honour Someone to Remember Someone to Romance Someone to Cherish Praise for Mary Balogh ''A grand mistress of the genre'' Romantic Times ''Balogh is the queen of spicy Regency-era romance, creating memorable characters in unforgettable stories'' Booklist ''Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance'' New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz ''A romance writer of mesmerising intensity, Mary Balogh has the gift of making a relationship seem utterly real and utterly compelling'' Mary Jo Putney

A regency romance by the author of THE IDEAL WIFE and A CHRISTMAS PROMISE, in which a young woman has to decide whether she should accept the proposal of a handsome man who wants to marry her only for her money.

In this beautifully written “Christmas gift to her readers” (Booklist), New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh draws on the warmth of the Christmas season to heal the wounds of the human heart in five holiday historical romance novellas of family, friends, lovers, and strangers.... In A Family Christmas, an estranged husband and wife make an unexpected connection—and an illuminating discovery—during the holiday season. The Star of Bethlehem is a lost diamond ring causing a riff in an already troubled marriage until a servant solves not one mystery but three surrounding its disappearance. The Best Gift can come at the most unexpected moments, especially for a lonesome teacher enlisted over the holidays to chaperon the niece of a notorious rake. Playing House finds an impoverished young woman longing to celebrate just one last, joyous Christmas before she and her orphaned siblings are separated forever. And in No Room at the Inn, a winter storm on Christmas Eve brings a young couple in from the cold, desperately in need of warmth and shelter for their unborn child.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Secret Mistress. New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh returns to the elegance and sensuality of Regency England as she continues the enthralling story of four remarkable women–friends and teachers at Miss Martin’s School for Girls. At the center of this spellbinding novel is Anne Jewell, a teacher haunted by a scandalous past…until she meets a man who teaches her the most important lesson of all: nothing is simple when it comes to love.… She spies him in the deepening dusk of a Wales evening–a lone figure of breathtaking strength and masculinity, his handsome face branded by a secret pain. For single mother and teacher Anne Jewell, newly arrived with her son at a sprawling estate in Wales on the invitation of an influential friend, Sydnam Butler is a man whose sorrows–and passions–run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As steward of a remote seaside manor, Sydnam lives a reclusive existence far from the pity and disdain of others. Yet almost from the moment Anne first appears on the cliffs, he senses in this lovely stranger a kindred soul, and between these two wary hearts, desire stirs. Unable to resist the passion that has rescued them both from loneliness, Anne and Sydnam share an afternoon of exquisite lovemaking. Now the unwed single mother and war-scarred veteran must make a decision that could forever alter their lives. For Sydnam, it is a chance to heal the pain of the past. For Anne, it is the glorious promise of a future with the man who will dare her to reveal her deepest secrets…before she can give him all her heart.

In a night of drunken revelry, Jasper Finley, Baron Montford, gambles his reputation as London''s most notorious lover on one woman. His challenge? To seduce the exquisite, virtuous Katherine Huxtable within a fortnight. But when his best-laid plans go awry, Jasper devises a wager of his own. For Katherine, already wildly attracted to him, Jasper''s offer is irresistible: to make London''s most dangerous rake fall in love with her. Then Jasper suddenly ups the ante. Katherine knows she should refuse. But with scandal brewing and her reputation in jeopardy, she reluctantly agrees to become his wife. Now, as passion ignites, the seduction really begins. And this time the prize is nothing less than both their hearts....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER While Lady Angeline Dudley’s pedigree dictates that she must land a titled gentleman, the irrepressible beauty longs for a simple, ordinary suitor. So when Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, defends her honor with unmatched civility, Angeline thinks that she has found true love. Persuading the earl is another matter entirely. From her unconventional fashion sense to her hoydenish antics, Angeline is the last woman on earth for Edward. And yet a stolen kiss awakens something primal within him. Naturally, being a gentleman, he does the right thing after compromising a lady: He offers marriage. The proposal is born of duty, but will Angeline cause Edward to forget about decorum behind closed doors, where sensuality and seduction play wicked games? For a proper wife by day can become a husband’s secret mistress by night, when delicious desire rules. Includes Mary Balogh’s “Now a Bride,” featuring extra scenes from her Mistress series and an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Proposal.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Secret Mistress. New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh returns to the seductive world she knows so well–Regency England–in a new novel filled with her trademark wit, sensuality, and breathtaking storytelling. With this, the first in a dazzling new quartet of novels, Balogh invites us into a special world–a select academy for young ladies– a world of innocence and temptation. Drawing us into the lives of four women, teachers at Miss Martin’s School for Girls, Balogh introduces this novel’s marvelous heroine: music teacher Frances Allard–and the man who seduces her with a passion no woman could possibly forget.… They meet in a ferocious snowstorm. She is a young teacher with a secret past. He is the cool, black-caped stranger who unexpectedly comes to her rescue. Between these two unlikely strangers, desire is instantaneous…and utterly impossible to resist. Stranded together in a rustic country inn, Lucius Marshall, who is the Viscount Sinclair, and Frances Allard share a night of glorious, unforgettable passion. But Frances knows her place–and it is far from the privileged world of the sensual aristocrat. Due to begin her teaching position at Miss Martin’s School in Bath, Frances must try to forget that one extraordinary night–and the man who touched her with such exquisite tenderness and abandon. But Frances cannot hide forever. And when fate once again throws them together, Lucius refuses to take no for an answer. If Frances will not be his wife, he will make her his mistress. So begins an odyssey fraught with intrigue, one that defies propriety and shocks the straitlaced ton. For Lucius’s passionate, single-minded pursuit is about to force Frances to give up all her secrets–except one–to win the heart of the man she already loves. Once again this incomparable storyteller captures a time and a place like no other. And in Lucius and Frances, Mary Balogh gives us her most unlikely lovers yet–a nobleman in search of the perfect wife and an unconventional woman willing to risk everything for an unforgettable love.

Now a Bride is what fans of New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh’s Mistress series have been clamoring for: more passion and more drama featuring the Dudley siblings. In anticipation of the enticing third book in the Mistress trilogy, The Secret Mistress, here are never-before-published scenes from More than a Mistress and No Man’s Mistress—plus Mary Balogh’s new epilogue for the series. • JOCELYN AND JANE: Three new scenes—“The Proposal,” “The Wedding,” and “Return to Acton Park”—spark more fiery passion from charmingly arrogant Jocelyn and spirited Jane. • FERDINAND AND VIOLA: Two unpublished scenes—“The Wedding” and “Home to Pinewood Manor”—prove once again that this unlikely but perfect couple is made for each other. • THE REUNION: FIVE YEARS LATER: Enjoy a brand-new chapter that reunites readers with all three Dudley couples and their children and answers every fan’s biggest question: What happened after the last page was turned? NEW: The enchanting prequel to the Mistress series! Readers got to know madcap Angeline and straitlaced Edward through the romantic adventures of the Dudley brothers. But Angeline and Edward have their own story of passion to tell in The Secret Mistress. BONUS: This eBook includes an excerpt from Mary Balogh''s The Secret Mistress.

It Happened One Night . . . and nothing was ever the same again! Once upon a time, four superstar storytellers—New York Times bestselling authors Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh, along with Jacquie D''Alessandro and Candice Hern—came up with a delicious idea. What if they each wrote a story about a proper young lady stranded at a remote inn away from society''s constraints? What would happen? And how long would it take for her to give in to desire? In these four amazing tales, four heroines will come face-to-face with the men who got away . . . only to discover that, instead of anger, there is still a passionate connection that cannot be denied. And while each of their lives is quite different, and their pasts utterly unique, they will all make a common discovery—that one night can change everything . . . forever.

Ring in a joyous holiday season as five of romance''s most beloved Regency authors bring readers this special melodious collection! Mary Balogh, Anne Barbour, Elisabeth Fairchild, Carla Kelly and Edith Layton weave these spectacular song-inspired tales, capturing the true spirit of the holidays: the giving and receiving of the gift of love.

Now a wealthy widow, Lady Harriet Wingham faces a passionate temptation in the person of Lord Tenby, the man whose scandalous seduction she had once resisted and who now wants her again--but as a mistress, not a wife. Original.

"Uma história de duas almas feridas que, juntas, descobrem o poder do amor. Este livro mostra que o amor fortalece, cura e redime." – RT Book Reviews "Uma heroína que nunca se sentiu valorizada e um herói em busca de um novo propósito aprendem a viver cada momento ao máximo. Este livro terno, perspicaz e lindamente construído reluz de esperança e amor." – Library Journal Depois de sobreviver às guerras napoleônicas, Sir Benedict Harper está lutando para seguir em frente e retomar as rédeas de sua vida. O que ele nunca imaginou era que essa esperança viesse na forma de uma bela mulher, que também já teve sua parcela de sofrimento. Após a morte do marido, Samantha McKay está à mercê dos sogros opressores, até que planeja uma fuga para o distante País de Gales para reivindicar uma casa que herdou. Como o cavalheiro que é, Ben insiste em acompanhá-la em sua jornada. Ben deseja Samantha tanto quanto ela o deseja, mas tenta ser prudente. Afinal, o que uma alma ferida pode oferecer a uma mulher? Já Samantha está disposta a ir aonde o destino a levar, a deixar para trás o convívio com a alta sociedade e até mesmo a propriedade que é sua por direito, por esse belo e honrado soldado. Mas será que, além de seu corpo, ela terá coragem de lhe oferecer também seu coração ferido? As respostas a todas as perguntas talvez estejam em um lugar improvável: nos braços um do outro.

La última entrega de la serie Bedwyn. Dos seres tan distintos que, sin duda, están condenados a enamorarse. Aunque de entrada, ella le ha rechazado... La llegada de Wulfric Bedwyn, duque de Bewcastle, a la fiesta campestre por excelencia de la temporada ha revolucionado a la alta sociedad londinense. Es uno de los hombres más ricos, poderosos e influyentes del reino; también el más altivo y distante. Pero en esta deslumbrante tarde de verano, mientras todas las miradas femeninas convergen en el apuesto y arrogante duque, él solo parece tener ojos para la única mujer que de ninguna manera querría llamar su atención. Christine Derrick es inmune a su título y su posición. Lo desconcierta y lo exaspera con su vitalidad y sus francas maneras. Es absolutamente inadecuada para él. Pero a su lado, por primera vez en su vida, Wulfric siente que ese muro de frialdad y reserva que ha levantado entre él y el mundo se empieza a resquebrajar.

Max, marquis de Denbigh et célibataire très convoité, a reçu un coup de massue quand sa douce fiancée s’est sauvée sans un mot d’explication pour épouser un homme ordinaire. Aujourd’hui veuve et mère de deux enfants, Judith revient à Londres, plus belle que jamais. Max y voit l’occasion d’assouvir une vengeance nourrie par un chagrin qui s’est mué en haine. Lors des festivités de fin d’année, il entreprend de courtiser la jeune femme. Son but : l’humilier et la faire souffrir autant qu’il a souffert. Mais la féerie de Noël s’accorde mal à de si noirs desseins.

La extraordinaria historia de un hombre y dos mujeres ante una realidad brutal en la que está en juego el verdadero amor. Cuando Neville Wyatt espera en el altar a su prometida, Lauren, se imagina una ceremonia tan perfecta como su novia. Pero justo cuando Lauren está a punto de iniciar el recorrido nupcial, aparece otra mujer, vestida con un traje raído. Neville se vuelve blanco como la cera, ya que se trata de Lily, su mujer, a quien daba por muerta desde hacía dos años, y de quien apenas conserva en el recuerdo y en la piel una gloriosa noche de amor. Ahora que ella ha vuelto, los problemas son numerosos. Neville debe solucionar la situación con la disgustada Lauren, que ha estado esperando esta boda desde hace años. Y es que en el recuerdo de Neville y Lily ha quedado algo más fuerte que el deseo, algo más que una simple noche de amor...

Crescer no seio da família Bedwyn não é tarefa fácil; que o diga a jovem Freyja Bedwyn. Tendo passado a infância rodeada por quatro rapazes, habituou-se desde cedo a igualá-los em ousadia e independência. Mas o atrevimento - tolerável numa menina - é considerado inaceitável numa mulher. Quando, a meio de uma viagem a Bath, o quarto em que Freyja está hospedada é invadido por um atraente fugitivo, a jovem não tem meias- medidas e esmurra-o. Ele é Joshua Moore, o petulante marquês de Hallmere. Nessa noite mal adivinham que, dias depois, estarão... noivos. Para duas pessoas que anseiam por liberdade e parecem detestar-se, esta reviravolta é, no mínimo, inexplicável. Entre o choque e a admiração, a alta sociedade não se cansa de especular sobre a origem de uma relação tão enigmática, excessiva, e ligeiramente escandalosa... Mary Balogh, autora premiada e presença constante nas listas de bestsellers do New York Times, cresceu em Gales, terra de mar e montanhas, músicas e lendas. Ela levou consigo a música e uma imaginação vívida quando se mudou para o Canadá. Aí iniciou uma auspiciosa carreira como autora de livros com finais felizes e que celebram o poder do amor. Os seus romances históricos venderam já mais de 4 milhões de exemplares em todo o mundo.

L''incontro tra Isabella Fleur Bradshaw e Adam Kent sembrava senza conseguenze: lui sarebbe tornato al suo matrimonio senza amore, un''unione vissuta come un dovere quotidiano, e lei alla sua vita da aristocratica decaduta, costretta ad arrangiarsi per sopravvivere. Ma, in quella notte magica, tra loro era nato qualcosa, una passione destinata a durare. La strada verso la felicità non sarà però così facile...

Although her father is determined that she marry a nobleman, Eleanor Transome, who thinks she loves the humble Mr. Wilfred, is forced instead to become betrothed to Lord Randolph Falloden, a man on the brink of ruin.

A beautiful young widow and an impulsive, charming earl discover that they have much to learn from each other about life, love, and lust, as their relationship deepens and their true selves are revealed

Determined to bring her estranged parents back together again, Lady Sophia Bryant announces her false betrothal to Lord Francis Sutton, a devilishly handsome rake willing to help the beautiful Sophia. Original.

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 salvation''in the love of a most unsuspecting woman.'' Flavian, Viscount Ponsonby, was devastated by his fiancEe''s desertion after his return home. 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.

Fleur, a former prostitute, takes a job as a governess to a young girl where she meets a former client who she discovers is a powerful nobleman.