Brides & Wives

Mary Balogh

Abigail Gardiner has learned to survive on her own terms, even after losing her position as a lady’s companion and being forced to start over in a world that offers little mercy. When she knocks at the door of Miles Ripley, Earl of Severn, she finds herself facing an unexpected marriage proposal from London’s most irresistible bachelor. As Abigail and Miles navigate the pressures of rank, reputation, and private longing, their growing bond challenges what each of them believes they deserve. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional depth and Regency-era realism, this classic romance explores resilience, second chances, and the quiet power of choosing love without surrendering selfhood.

Mary Balogh

In the shadowy world of London’s demimonde, a refined courtesan and a confirmed bachelor collide in a romance neither expects to survive. When Sir Gerald Stapleton finds himself drawn to Priscilla Wentworth—graceful, guarded, and marked by a past she never chose—his carefully controlled life begins to unravel, forcing him to confront the difference between desire and devotion. As scandal closes in and Priss’s need for protection turns into something far more intimate, their arrangement threatens to become the very thing Gerald swore he’d avoid: a future shaped by the heart. Mary Balogh’s signature blend of sensuality, emotional nuance, and character-driven tension makes this an irresistible exploration of trust, redemption, and the courage it takes to want more than pleasure.

Mary Balogh

Jennifer Winwood arrives in London for her come-out Season, eager to step into society’s bright promise—only to find her hopes tangled with powerful men and dangerous misunderstandings. As her world opens, she becomes caught between the impeccably upright Lord Lionel Kersey and the more troubled, emotionally complicated Gabriel, whose need for revenge threatens to spill into her life. What begins as attraction and ambition turns into a test of conscience, loyalty, and the cost of love when pride and harm have already been done. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of Regency atmosphere and intimate emotional realism, this story explores how forgiveness, vulnerability, and moral choice can reshape even the most seemingly fixed destinies.

Mary Balogh

In the aftermath of upheaval, a young woman’s carefully guarded life is upended when she becomes entangled with Lord Carew—an arrangement that promises security but threatens to unravel everything she has learned to protect. As duty, desire, and reputation collide, their growing bond is tested by secrets, social expectations, and the lingering wounds of the past. Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional realism and restrained romance brings to life a world where love must be chosen as deliberately as it is felt. With themes of class, trust, and second chances, this story offers a compelling journey from guarded survival to wholehearted commitment.

Mary Balogh

Cora Downes has the beauty, spirit, and wealth to command attention—but not the “breeding” London society demands. When her daring rescue of the young heir of the Duke of Bridgewater earns her a place in the Duchess’s circle, Cora is swept into the glittering, unforgiving world of high society just as she’s about to meet the man who seems determined to notice her flaws as much as her charm. As introductions, misunderstandings, and near-disasters keep pulling her into Lord Francis Kneller’s orbit, Cora must navigate the rules of a class system that prizes appearances over character. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of Regency romance and emotional realism, this story explores belonging, reputation, and the quiet courage it takes to claim one’s own worth in a world that insists on labels.

Mary Balogh

When a chance encounter with the powerful Duke of Bridgewater turns into an unexpected rescue, Stephanie is pulled into a dangerous orbit where gratitude and desire blur into something far more perilous. As the duke presses for a “reward” that threatens her reputation, Stephanie must navigate the rigid rules of Regency society while confronting her own growing feelings. With every step, the stakes rise—her virtue, her future, and the fragile hope that love might be more than a bargain. Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional intensity, social nuance, and character-driven romance brings a compelling story of restraint, longing, and the courage to choose one’s own heart.