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Fall in love with NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary Balogh's sparkling blend of romance, danger and intrigue as a dashing lord meets his match...

About the Author

Mary Balogh is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author. A former teacher, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.

Reviews

" [H]eartwarming ... fans of the period will savor.... [C]harismatic characters and swift pacing will keep romance enthusiasts riveted to the page."
-- "Publishers Weekly" Praise for Mary Balogh and More Than a Mistress:
" A stunningly good work of romantic fiction. Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."
-- Joan Johnston, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Cowboy
" Mary Balogh is the writer I read for pleasure."
-- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, "New York Times" bestselling author of First Lady
" More Than a Mistress is a winning, witty, and engaging tale that fulfilled all of my romantic fantasies. A new Mary Balogh book is a gift every woman should give herself!"
-- Teresa Medeiros, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Bride and the Beast
" Wise, witty and compassionate, Mary Balogh is an incomparable talent. I never miss a book."
-- Jill Barnett, bestselling author of Wicked "From the Hardcover edition."

"[H]eartwarming ... fans of the period will savor.... [C]harismatic characters and swift pacing will keep romance enthusiasts riveted to the page."
-- "Publishers Weekly" Praise for Mary Balogh and More Than a Mistress:
"A stunningly good work of romantic fiction. Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."
-- Joan Johnston, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Cowboy
"Mary Balogh is the writer I read for pleasure."
-- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, "New York Times" bestselling author of First Lady
"More Than a Mistress is a winning, witty, and engaging tale that fulfilled all of my romantic fantasies. A new Mary Balogh book is a gift every woman should give herself!"
-- Teresa Medeiros, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Bride and the Beast
"Wise, witty and compassionate, Mary Balogh is an incomparable talent. I never miss a book."
-- Jill Barnett, bestselling author of Wicked "From the Hardcover edition."

Told by a gypsy to "beware of a tall, dark, handsome stranger," Lady Viola Thornhill is stunned when the charming man she danced with and kissed at the May Day celebration arrives at her home the next day, claiming to be Lord Ferdinand Dudley and telling her that Pinewood is now his and that she must leave. Not one to give up without a fight, Viola refuses to leave and then Ferdinand moves in. A pair of strong, equally determined protagonists clash exquisitely in this lively, passionate sequel to More Than a Mistress (LJ 8/00). Balogh is a noted writer of historical romances that feature strong, unconventional heroines and often test the limits of the genre; she lives in Canada. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

" [H]eartwarming ... fans of the period will savor.... [C]harismatic characters and swift pacing will keep romance enthusiasts riveted to the page."
-- "Publishers Weekly"

Praise for Mary Balogh and More Than a Mistress:
" A stunningly good work of romantic fiction. Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."
-- Joan Johnston, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Cowboy
" Mary Balogh is the writer I read for pleasure."
-- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, "New York Times" bestselling author of First Lady
" More Than a Mistress is a winning, witty, and engaging tale that fulfilled all of my romantic fantasies. A new Mary Balogh book is a gift every woman should give herself!"
-- Teresa Medeiros, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Bride and the Beast
" Wise, witty and compassionate, Mary Balogh is an incomparable talent. I never miss a book."
-- Jill Barnett, bestselling author of Wicked "From the Hardcover edition."

Praise for Mary Balogh and More Than a Mistress:
"A stunningly good work of romantic fiction. Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."
-- Joan Johnston, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Cowboy
"Mary Balogh is the writer I read for pleasure."
-- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, "New York Times" bestselling author of First Lady
"More Than a Mistress is a winning, witty, and engaging tale that fulfilled all of my romantic fantasies. A new Mary Balogh book is a gift every woman should give herself!"
-- Teresa Medeiros, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Bride and the Beast
"Wise, witty and compassionate, Mary Balogh is an incomparable talent. I never miss a book."
-- Jill Barnett, bestselling author of Wicked "From the Hardcover edition."