The Huxtable Family

Mary Balogh

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.

Mary Balogh

In the glittering, rule-bound world of Regency London, Jasper, Lord Montford, makes a reckless wager: he will seduce Katherine Huxtable—an unassailably virtuous country girl—before his reputation is ruined. What begins as a calculated conquest quickly turns into something far more dangerous, as Katherine’s strength of character challenges the very assumptions that drive his reputation. As their attraction deepens, both must confront the cost of desire, the power of first impressions, and the thin line between performance and genuine feeling. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional intensity and richly drawn social detail, this is a captivating tale of seduction, self-discovery, and the unexpected tenderness that can grow from a lie.

Mary Balogh

When Duncan is given a ruthless ultimatum—marry within fifteen days or lose everything—he makes a desperate choice: the one woman in London who seems to need a husband as urgently as he needs a solution. Margaret Huxtable is thirty, quietly terrified of becoming a “poor Aunt,” and determined to protect her independence at any cost. Their bargain begins with deception, but as they navigate society’s scrutiny and their own guarded hearts, the arrangement forces them to confront what they truly want from love, family, and freedom. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of Regency romance and emotional realism, this story explores the slow, transformative power of trust—turning a marriage of necessity into something far more enduring.

Mary Balogh

Widowed and facing financial ruin, Cassandra, Lady Paget, finds her promised dower income—along with the security it represents—being withheld, leaving her to navigate scandal, dependence, and the precarious limits of respectability. When she crosses paths with Charlie Stone, an eminent psychiatrist whose past is shadowed by the trauma of surviving the notorious Boardwalk Killer, their connection forces both of them to confront what they’ve buried and what they can no longer avoid. As Cassandra fights for her rightful place and stability, Charlie’s expertise in the human mind becomes an unexpected bridge between fear, healing, and desire. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional intensity and nuanced character work, this story explores trust, resilience, and the complicated ways love can emerge from vulnerability—without ever losing sight of the social pressures that shape every choice.

Mary Balogh

In this elegant Regency romance, the Duchess of Dunbarton—Hannah Reid—chooses to step outside the strictures of the ton by taking a lover for the season. Her selection, the captivating Constantine Huxtable, seems perfectly suited to her desires, yet what begins as a private arrangement quickly becomes a deeper, more intimate exchange of truths. As Hannah and Constantine draw closer, they confront the hidden wounds, vulnerabilities, and secrets each has carried for years, forcing them to decide what love can—and cannot—survive. With Mary Balogh’s signature graceful, emotionally perceptive storytelling, this mature love story explores longing, agency, and the quiet courage it takes to be seen fully.