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Summary: Charming
Review: Having read the other two books associated with this one ("Precious Jewel" and "The Christmas Bride"), I will tell readers this is a more light-hearted tale. But there is tension a plenty because Abigail has secrets. Miles (an Earl) is a wonderful character. He is a thoughtful man who is not obsessed with his apparent good looks. And to admit that he is hen-pecked by all the women in his life is quite a revelation for a Regency novel. Miles takes it all in stride, attempting to throw off his matchmaking mama and sisters by marrying a "plain, dull, ordinary" woman before they can leg shackle him to someone else. That woman is Abigail who comes to him as a distant relative for a recommendation since she has been let go without character. Miles proposes marriage to the stranger and Abigail accepts. She turns out to be anything but plain, dull and ordinary.It is fun to read a book that has so many references to another. "Precious Jewel" occurs at the same time as this book and the paths and even whole conversations are repeated in each. It made for intriguing reading. As always, Mary Balogh really fleshes out all her characters and the side stories are as interesting as the main character's story. This is a fun and interesting read. Do not miss it.
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Summary: Funny and totally romantic
Review: Mary Balogh is a wonderful writer. Her characters, no matter how seemingly 'ordinary' are never what you expect and Abigail is no exception. The Earl vows to marry the plainest 'mouse' as long as she is not managing.. well.. Abigail is no mouse and she is definitely managing, but she is also kind, loving and deathly afraid of exposing her 'secret' to her husband. The Earl of Severn is surprised by his wife's many talents and especially her talkativeness... she makes him laugh and he enjoys her company, more than any other woman he knows.. AND she manages his mother and sister beautifully. What else can he ask for?? Why then does he have this distinctly uneasy feeling?? Mary Balogh is her usual superb self. The main characters, as well as the supporting cast are delightful, the dialogue, especially with the ever talkative Abigail is never boring or ordinary. The book is a wonderful read and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Summary: She is cute and endearing, he is the perfect husband
Review: This is one of my favorites by Mary Balogh. It is "Cinderella"-ish in its fairy-tale plot and happy ending, but if you love that kind of stuff, you'll love this book. She is Abigail Gardiner, the companion to Mrs. Gill. Mrs. Gill has a cit of a husband with roving hands, especially when it comes to the young governess in his house, Abigail's friend. After telling off Mr. Gill, Mrs. Gill turns off Abigail with only a week to find another position. Desperate, she screws up her courage and goes to see the Earl of Severn, her very distantly related cousin, for a letter of recommendation so that she can find another place of employment. Determined to still her talkative tongue, blunt speech and managing ways, she succeeds so well that the Earl is convinced that she is the plain, quiet brown mouse she appears to be. The Earl is besieged by managing females--namely his mother and sisters--who are descending upon him in a week in order to encourage him to formally betroth himself to another sweet, very beautiful, equally managing girl. In a fit of pique he declares he'd rather marry a plain mouse who will NOT manage his life rather than submit to his persuasive mother. In being faced with his impulsive wish in Abigail's visit, he also impulsively decides to marry her...and two days later finds his wife is not what she seemed. He, however, has never laughed so much in all his thirty years of his life, and is amused and falling in love with his unconventional, warm and friendly and EXTREMELY talkative new wife...but Abigail is beset by doubts and terrible fears. She never seems to be able to get up the courage to tell him all about her past and scandalous family...until it comes back into her new life to rear its ugly head and destroy her new-found happiness... This is a quick read and a delightful story. Abigail is entirely endearing in her talkativeness and kind heart. The Earl is the epitomy of a perfect husband--kind, patient, amused and willing to admit when he is wrong, but still slightly confused on the ways of women. Their story is satisfying and sweet. Players in this book are also featured in other of Mary Balogh's books, namely one of the Earl of Severn's friends, who features in his own book, "A Precious Jewel."
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Summary: She is cute and endearing, he is the perfect husband
Review: This is one of my favorites by Mary Balogh. It is "Cinderella"-ish in its fairy-tale plot and happy ending, but if you love that kind of stuff, you'll love this book. She is Abigail Gardiner, the companion to Mrs. Gill. Mrs. Gill has a cit of a husband with roving hands, especially when it comes to the young governess in his house, Abigail's friend. After telling off Mr. Gill, Mrs. Gill turns off Abigail with only a week to find another position. Desperate, she screws up her courage and goes to see the Earl of Severn, her very distantly related cousin, for a letter of recommendation so that she can find another place of employment. Determined to still her talkative tongue, blunt speech and managing ways, she succeeds so well that the Earl is convinced that she is the plain, quiet brown mouse she appears to be. The Earl is besieged by managing females--namely his mother and sisters--who are descending upon him in a week in order to encourage him to formally betroth himself to another sweet, very beautiful, equally managing girl. In a fit of pique he declares he'd rather marry a plain mouse who will NOT manage his life rather than submit to his persuasive mother. In being faced with his impulsive wish in Abigail's visit, he also impulsively decides to marry her...and two days later finds his wife is not what she seemed. He, however, has never laughed so much in all his thirty years of his life, and is amused and falling in love with his unconventional, warm and friendly and EXTREMELY talkative new wife...but Abigail is beset by doubts and terrible fears. She never seems to be able to get up the courage to tell him all about her past and scandalous family...until it comes back into her new life to rear its ugly head and destroy her new-found happiness... This is a quick read and a delightful story. Abigail is entirely endearing in her talkativeness and kind heart. The Earl is the epitomy of a perfect husband--kind, patient, amused and willing to admit when he is wrong, but still slightly confused on the ways of women. Their story is satisfying and sweet. Players in this book are also featured in other of Mary Balogh's books, namely one of the Earl of Severn's friends, who features in his own book, "A Precious Jewel."
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Summary: She is cute and endearing, he is the perfect husband
Review: This is one of my favorites by Mary Balogh. It is "Cinderella"-ish in its fairy-tale plot and happy ending, but if you love that kind of stuff, you'll love this book. She is Abigail Gardiner, the companion to Mrs. Gill. Mrs. Gill has a cit of a husband with roving hands, especially when it comes to the young governess in his house, Abigail's friend. After telling off Mr. Gill, Mrs. Gill turns off Abigail with only a week to find another position. Desperate, she screws up her courage and goes to see the Earl of Severn, her very distantly related cousin, for a letter of recommendation so that she can find another place of employment. Determined to still her talkative tongue, blunt speech and managing ways, she succeeds so well that the Earl is convinced that she is the plain, quiet brown mouse she appears to be. The Earl is besieged by managing females--namely his mother and sisters--who are descending upon him in a week in order to encourage him to formally betroth himself to another sweet, very beautiful, equally managing girl. In a fit of pique he declares he'd rather marry a plain mouse who will NOT manage his life rather than submit to his persuasive mother. In being faced with his impulsive wish in Abigail's visit, he also impulsively decides to marry her...and two days later finds his wife is not what she seemed. He, however, has never laughed so much in all his thirty years of his life, and is amused and falling in love with his unconventional, warm and friendly and EXTREMELY talkative new wife...but Abigail is beset by doubts and terrible fears. She never seems to be able to get up the courage to tell him all about her past and scandalous family...until it comes back into her new life to rear its ugly head and destroy her new-found happiness... This is a quick read and a delightful story. Abigail is entirely endearing in her talkativeness and kind heart. The Earl is the epitomy of a perfect husband--kind, patient, amused and willing to admit when he is wrong, but still slightly confused on the ways of women. Their story is satisfying and sweet. Players in this book are also featured in other of Mary Balogh's books, namely one of the Earl of Severn's friends, who features in his own book, "A Precious Jewel."
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