#marybalogh

[lesbianprincessheart]

The Famous Heroine by Mary Balogh

One of the funniest Mary Balogh's books. I love when she writes funny fmc and quirky mmc, they're always a delight. So fmc is burguose and is suddenly trapped between aristocrats and she thinks mmc is a gay man (BOOM).

Are you bored of sober and serious MMC??

I don't cope with people who were unable to see them as a couple and only as friends. Mmc was in love for seven years with another woman, of course he won't forget her in a day. Also the way they feel protectiveness toward each other is AGSJEINDKE amazing. I think they develope a romance different from the usual historical romance and that's why I found them so endearing. The only problem is how short the book is, maybe with a little bit more chapters she could show more of their romantic side, although I think actions speak for themselves (and the way they feel towards each other and act to protect the other is enough).

Also mmc's response when he realizes fmc thought him gay!!!! This is not the first time Mary proves her respectfully towards queer community.

I also must admit that I have some preference towards mmc as I knew him before in "Lord Carew's Bride" so that must add some stars to the book.

As always a delight to read Mary Balogh. I certainly portrait mmc as Damson Idris and fmc as Honey Rose.

[tytocatus]

“How easy it is to dismiss the outer packaging without an inkling that one is thereby missing the precious beauty within.” ― Mary Balogh, Only Enchanting Landscape at Hacking, Emil Jakob Schindler. Austrian (1842 - 1892)

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“Why did people assume that the beautiful among them needed nothing but their beauty to bring them happiness? That behind the beauty there was nothing but an empty shell, insensitive shell?” ― Mary Balogh, A Secret Affair The Midlander by Frank Street probable interior illustration, November 1923 Oil on canvas

[lesbianprincessheart]

Not much to say other than I shed some tear near the end. I love how Mary portrayed Sam's feelings, especially considering the villain was her first love and how young she was when he met her. And the way she punch him!!!! Love her

My head canon for them are Willa Fitzgerald as Samantha and Lewis Pullman as Lord Carew 👀

I read somewhere that Mary Balogh has said she wants no love story for the villain (he's also the bad guy in Dark Angel) there's no way for him to redeem himself and I think that's one of the reasons why I love Mary Balogh's books so much! I want to see no evil man near my fmc. Sometimes men just deserves to rot in hell

[bucolicbook]

A Matter of Class: A Novel by Mary Balogh 

US pub date - 7/9/24

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I'd heard of the author but had never read her work before, and let me say that I fully adored this novella. 

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So many historical romances I've read recently haven't been written in a way that would be more true of the time, and this was. I was very impressed with the writing and storytelling talent. 

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I can't write anything about the storyline without giving up too much, so I'll just add that it was a joy to read. 

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I also can't believe that it took me this long to read Ms Balogh and I will definitely be reading more of her books!

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Thank you to Hachette Books and NetGalley for the DRC

A Matter of Class: A Novel by Mary Balogh

[weirdesplinder]

Lista di romance in cui la protagonista femminile è più matura del protagonista maschile, il video. Qui potrete ascoltare la mia opinione su ogni romanzo citato.

[misstoddynho]

#recebidosdobabado E os últimos recebidos pagos foram os 3 livros que faltava pra completar a série Clube dos Sobreviventes. Agora só vai ficar faltando o do George, que será lançado ano que vem. Curiosidade: apesar de ler muito romance de época, essa é a primeira série que adquiro. • • #editoraarqueiro #marybalogh #clubedossobreviventes #romancedeepoca #euleioromancedeepoca #balaiodebabados #instabook #bibliophile #bookaddict #bookaholic #instalitetario #bookstagram #amoler #bookstagrammer #bookstagramslz (at São Luís, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIsvWBCjR0c/?igshid=zzjzzy4ig64

[misstoddynho]

#recebidosdobabado Tivemos recebidos aqui e foram esses livrinhos lindos. Os da série Clube dos Sobreviventes eu ganhei na LC que a @quehistoriaeessamerma organizou, como prêmio dos quizes que ela fazia ao final da discussão. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Já Kindred eu ganhei da @perdidanaleitura, no amigo secreto junto com as outras marmotas @umnerdleitor e @nocasoumabookaholic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inclusive, estou aceitando presente sim de Natal e a wishlist está na bio 😝😝😝 • • #editoraarqueiro #marybalogh #clubedossobreviventes #editoramorrobranco #octaviaebutler #kindred #balaiodebabados #bookfeaturepage #instabook #bibliophile #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookstagramslz (at São Luís, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgnex5jtZT/?igshid=10gm00gn99o3r