Irresistible (The Horsemen Trilogy) - Hardcover

Balogh, Mary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410489213 ISBN 13: 9781410489210

Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print, 2016

Synopsis

Believing herself to be the kind of woman men prefer as a friend, Sophia Armitage agrees to help Sir Nathaniel find a wife and is astonished when they fall for each other, a situation she fears will compromise their friendship.

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Review:

Mary Balogh reconfirms her reputation as a superlative writer of Regency romance in this well-drawn, ultimately moving love story between a war hero's widow and her longtime friend. Nathaniel Gascoigne knew Sophie as a colleague's supportive wife when he fought in the Peninsular War. Now, meeting the widowed Sophie in London after a long separation, Nat is surprised by her unexpected agreement that they share discreet lovemaking, no strings attached. But a secret involving Sophie's former marriage has left her vulnerable to a blackmailer, and just when the satisfaction she offers to Nat makes him most eager to prolong their dalliance, Sophie decides she has no choice but to break it off. Nat's gradual insights into Sophie's character, and the couple's struggles to act honorably yet remain true to themselves, are beautifully handled. As a delightful contrast, there's the barbed repartee between Nat's independent-minded cousin and his marriage-shy best friend, which develops into a witty and satisfying secondary romance. Balogh's masterful command of the Regency period, and her skill at dramatizing subtle nuances of character, endow her books with rare and rich rewards. --Ellen Edwards

About the Author:

Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than thirty of which have been "New York Times" bestsellers. They include the Slightly sestet (the Bedwyn saga), the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, and the ongoing seven-part Survivors Club series."

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1410489213
• ISBN 13: 9781410489210
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 497