First Comes Marriage

Description

In the quiet village of Throckbridge, the Huxtable siblings have learned to make do with little—until Valentine’s Day brings a sudden inheritance that changes everything. As Stephen’s new status draws the family into the orbit of the aristocracy, Vanessa and Viscount Lyngate must navigate duty, desire, and the complicated ties of past love. With one sister torn between obligation and her own heart, and another still carrying the memory of a marriage that ended too soon, this story explores how affection can survive upheaval and how “happily ever after” is often built through choice rather than fate. Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional intimacy, social realism, and quietly sparkling romance makes this an absorbing start to a new family saga.