Reviews
"Marvelous...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex, and open-hearted protagonists ... In a story of personal growth and excited rediscovery, both characters must overcome scorn and opposition from their family and colleagues in order to come into themselves, appreciate each other, and turn a naïvely arranged marriage into a passionate partnership." STARRED REVIEW" -- Publishers Weekly, ""Marvelous...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex, and open-hearted protagonists ... In a story of personal growth and excited rediscovery, both characters must overcome scorn and opposition from their family and colleagues in order to come into themselves, appreciate each other, and turn a naïvely arranged marriage into a passionate partnership." STARRED REVIEW" - Publishers Weekly, "Well written with a nice overview of the workings of the Foreign Office in the 1800s, Ashford's tale of young newlyweds parted and reunited after nearly two years engages readers' emotions. This is a touching, heart-warming story." -- RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, "Ashford's latest flawlessly written love story is a quietly compelling tale... The author's ability to create truly memorable characters while getting all the historical domestic details exactly right ensures that romance readers picky about authenticity will be well rewarded" -- Booklist, "This is a book that I flew through with great pleasure. I have no problem recommending this book to anyone." -- Night Owl Reviews
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Synopsis
Brand new Regency romance from RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee Jane Ashford Time and distance have changed them both... Quiet and obliging, Mary Fleming and John Bexley marry to please their families and John immediately leaves on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now John is back, and everything they thought they knew about each other was wrong... It's disconcerting, irritating--and somehow all very exciting... Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca! "Charm, intrigue, humor and just the right touch of danger." -- RT Book Reviews , on Charmed and Dangerous "Jane Ashford is an excellent writer--her prose is a joy to read." -- Regency Retro Reads "Jane Ashford's romances are bewitching, filled with those elements that delight a reader: good story, intrigue and dynamic tension." -- Romance Communications, Brand new Regency romance from RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee Jane Ashford Time and distance have changed them both... Quiet and obliging, Mary Fleming and John Bexley marry to please their families and John immediately leaves on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now John is back, and everything they thought they knew about each other was wrong... It's disconcerting, irritating--and somehow all very exciting... Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca! "Charm, intrigue, humor and just the right touch of danger." --RT Book Reviews, on Charmed and Dangerous "Jane Ashford is an excellent writer--her prose is a joy to read." --Regency Retro Reads "Jane Ashford's romances are bewitching, filled with those elements that delight a reader: good story, intrigue and dynamic tension." --Romance Communications, Brand new Regency romance from RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee Jane AshfordTime and distance have changed them both...Quiet and obliging, Mary Fleming and John Bexley marry to please their families and John immediately leaves on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now John is back, and everything they thought they knew about each other was wrong... It's disconcerting, irritating-and somehow all very exciting..."Charm, intrigue, humor and just the right touch of danger." -RT Book Reviews, on Charmed and Dangerous "Jane Ashford is an excellent writer-her prose is a joy to read." -Regency Retro Reads"Jane Ashford's romances are bewitching, filled with those elements that delight a reader: good story, intrigue and dynamic tension." -Romance Communications, Brand new Regency romance from RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee Jane Ashford Time and distance have changed them both... Quiet and obliging, Mary Fleming and John Bexley marry to please their families and John immediately leaves on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now John is back, and everything they thought they knew about each other was wrong... It's disconcerting, irritating-and somehow all very exciting..., Brand new Regency romance from RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee Jane Ashford Time and distance have changed them both... Quiet and obliging, Mary Fleming and John Bexley marry to please their families and John immediately leaves on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now John is back, and everything they thought they knew about each other was wrong... It's disconcerting, irritating-and somehow all very exciting... Celebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca "Charm, intrigue, humor and just the right touch of danger." - RT Book Reviews , on Charmed and Dangerous "Jane Ashford is an excellent writer-her prose is a joy to read." - Regency Retro Reads "Jane Ashford's romances are bewitching, filled with those elements that delight a reader: good story, intrigue and dynamic tension." - Romance Communications, Brand new Regency Romance from Jane Ashford, acclaimed bestselling author with over 650,000 copies sold. Almost as soon as they wed, the bland and hapless Bexleys were parted by John's long diplomatic mission. Out from under the stifling weight of three older brothers, John's time abroad allowed to him to flex his muscles a bit. Mary, always considered too hapless to be on her own, excels at running a household. Upon their reunion, John and Mary have to start getting to know each all over again. It's surprising, irritating - and somehow very exciting...
