Sincerely, a reader

Thank you so much for writing these captivating books full of wonderful characters. I am deeply grateful for all of them though I particularly LOVE the Bedwyn books.

My friend and I are starting to research the significant role that romance novels play in the publishing industry so I'm just wondering if your books are published and easily available in many other countries? If so, which countries are fortunate enough to have them?

Your devoted fan,

Jennifer Irwin

Random House has closed their ebook site as of November 30, 2006. However, they do list many other sites where an ebook reader may obtain their ebooks. Of all those listed I have found that http://www.powells.com/ is the easiest and fastest for buying and downloading all kinds of ebooks, particularly yours, under the Romance listing on the left.

Powells is a secure site and I have never had a problem with identity theft as they are a huge regular paper/hard back bookstore in Oregon.

When you have their site on the screen, you must mouse click on ebooks at the top, then choose one of 3 ebook formats on the top left. 

 One may scroll down on the left to New Arrivals, Romance or go instead to Advance Search, typing in Mary Balogh under author , choose the format below under Book Class  and click on Start Search to complete.

I have purchase electronic books in Adobe pdf format  for 3 years and they are wonderful to do business with.

Feel free to use this information for anyone else on your mailing list.

I enjoy re-reading your books!!

Happy Holidays, Mary-

Shirley A.

Just curious--have any of your books been made into films or TV movies or the like? They're such wonderfully visual stories!

Best,

Julie Fletcher

Your name first came to my attention when I read your foreword to an American edition of The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer. I'm only nineteen, but I've been devoted to Heyer's books for a good eight years, and was very sad to realise that there was no one quite like her. I read that foreword when I was fourteen or so, thought "Gosh, an author good enough to introduce a Heyer!" and promptly forgot your name entirely until I saw it on a bookshelf here in the UK a couple of weeks ago. I'm in my first term at university and I thought a good romance novel would help a] with the homesickness and b] with the procrastination from my work, so I bought A Summer to Remember.

I still haven't found an author quite like Heyer - but really, I don't need to. Your novels are as high quality and fabulous and romantic as hers. Lauren & Kit's story remains my favourite so far and I am incredibly envious of Freyja's lovely husband, but I can't wait to disover all the other romances you have written.

I apologise, this is turning into a horribly rambling note, but I did want to try and convey to you how very, very grateful I am that you are a novelist. My only problem now is deciding which of your books to buy next!

(Also, I agree with the person below who said that she wanted Gwen, Lady Muir's story!)

Happy Holidays,

Erin O.

I love your website too, especially the prequels and sequels as it enables readers to organize the books in order to be read as well letting us know where a favorite character may make an appearance in another book.  Very helpful and entertaining site.  Thank you for including the unpublished epilogue to More Than a Mistress.  I was hoping Jocelyn and Jane would be able to reclaim the magic of  the den closeness they enjoyed and that they would go to Acton.  Even though I did like the ending that was published as well, I was reluctant to give them up before I was assured they were truly happy.   I am looking forward to No Man's Mistress. 

I would recommend this book to your readers, it is my favourite and I'm sure many readers will agree with me that "Simply Love" is a must read!

A fan forever, Valerie Nov15, 2006

I just Love all your books From Slightly's to SImply's. The First time I visited your website I went to the backlist because all the books I read so far held my intrest and so I just had to read the other books you had written. I came across the Web triology but could not get my hands on " The Gilded Web" , which is the first book of that trio. And so I went on and read "The Web of Love" which I enjoyed so much. What I would like to know is does Miss Jennifer go on and marry Lord Pentworth and fall in love? If there is such a book please let me know. Again I love your books and I never new that that era could be so fascinationg. look forward for the Huxtables series.

Toni

Now I'm reading The Secret Pearl, through your books I can time travel to the Regency England. You are a very  talented author.

I've also read A Summer to Remember, Slightly Dangerous, The Secret Pearl and More than a Mistress.

Really, your books are a treasure, I only wish there were more because I have read them all!

Doris :)

I've been reading Ms Balogh's novel for 3 years by now and Iliterally love them!!! my favourite are those of the Slightly Series.... and the Apocalypse Seires

I have a problem with some books here in Italy: some of them haven't been translated in Italian... so I can't read them (here are the titles hope someone can help me....)"Dark angel - Lord Carew's Bride - Christmas Bride - A chance Encounter and the Wood nymph

Bye,

Elena

I am a sincere fan of yours and loved your Slightly series as I wrote the last time I signed your guest book.  I went looking for some new reading material and came across two of your other books, Simply Unforgettable and Secret Pearl.  I loved them both!  In the Secret Pearl I was so touched that they both overcame everything and were able to be together at the end of the book and that Pamela was eager to accept Fleur as a Stepmother.  I was very happy how the love concured all in that novel.  It was likewise in Simply Unfortgettable how they had such short time together and had such obstacles to overcome and then the Marshall family welcomed Frances with open arms.  I love your happy endings.  They truly move your soul.  Honestly, at the end of a day (I'm currently still in highschool) after fighting through the complexities of a Biology Textbook it is wonderful to sit down and read a good book.  And frankly, I've never been disappointed with anything you've written and have thoroughly enjoyed all of your writting so far. 

I look forward to reading more of your novels,

Sincerely,

Anastasia Boldireff

I just started reading your books after hearing a lot of good word of mouth online about you. And I'm hooked, for life, I think!!! I really enjoyed the Slightly series and now am looking forward to the Simply one.

I was wondering if you were going to the electronic format, or ebooks. As an international reader, it's rather a pain to get paperbacks here. The shipping, especially, is very high. So ebooks would be easier for me to buy. Are you thinking about it? I checked out your Signet Regencies and the prices are incredible. Any reissue plans there? Please let me know.

I would also like to thank you for not editing your re-releases, as you mentioned for the Web trilogy coming out again. I hate when authors do that, especially if those original texts made them famous.  So thank you for not retouching your books. I, for one, appreciate this a lot.

Sincerely,

Arielle Célestin

I've written before, but wanted to say that recently I purchased both 'Simply Love' and 'Under the Mistletoe.' Again --lovely books! I loved them both for all the same Balogh-beauty, the threads of intent that always color your novels, stories ...subtlety, chivalry, character, compassion, and best of all -a good dose of HOPE for the magic of what love can do. Thanks again, Mary, for keeping we readers 'reaching' for the familiar, the surprising, the inspiring ...your work!  

With much love and appreciation,

Jodi

As much as I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about and meeting the Bedwyn family in your fascinating and beautifully written stories, I must confess that I'm looking forward to reading about the Huxtable family with special anticipation. You see, I am myself a member of the Huxtable family - the Massachusetts branch of the family tree that (as our unofficial genealogist) I've traced back to Devonshire, England. My great grandfather John Huxtable arrived in this country in 1868 on the ship City of Baltimore, but although I know he came from Barnstaple, his parantage has remained a mystery in spite of my continuing searches. I strongly supect that my enjoyment of your Huxtable family stories will be highly colored by my delighted imaginings of some distant connection of my roots with theirs. Thanks in advance!

Diane Bryant

Dear Mrs. Balogh,

I am an Italian reader who deeply loves your novels. Of course, I can read them only a long time after they are out in Canada or in U.K. and in the meantime I can only dream about them reading the news you write on your website. I have read all your novels translated in Italian and also some in English; I read  a lot and everything interests me, but I find you are outstanding as a romance writer, because you never follow a cliché, your heros and heroines are always different, sometimes young sometimes aged, beautiful or normal, innocent or not, perfect or not, and so on. I’ve loved the Bedwyns – all of them – but there are two books which have a special place in my heart: “The secret Pearl”, for his characters so unusual, real and painful, and “Secrets of the heart” for the same reasons and because it was my first novel of Mary Balogh! I am proud to be a fan of yours!

Antonella P.

I was just checking my email when your Newletter came through. I am excited to hear about your upcoming visit to Vancouver as I live in the interior of BC and hope to be able to get down to see you. I have (yes! and at great cost!) recently acquired your entire backlist of books (because I wanted them and because I've spent money much more foolishly). If I bring them all with me will you sign them? That aside I also want to say how much I enjoy your books. I haven't read them all yet (in fact some are still winging their way to me), but have enjoyed those that I have read (Longing to the Simplys) immensely.

I am happy to read about your upcoming series and the fact that they will be  published quickly and released in paperback. Also glad to hear about Peter and Joseph getting their own stories. I don't think all of your secondary characters need stories of their own, but feel these two (though we met Peter only briefly) will make good heroes!

Thank you for all the past and upcoming books. Your writing brings fictional characters to life and makes us believe they are real people we want to know more about. Keep them coming!

Vivian

I, too, have never written a fan letter, but I've nearly finished "No Man's Mistress," and had to write and thank you for a terrific read.  I began reading romances about a year ago, and after reading "The Secret Pearl," I was hooked on your books.

I was delighted to find out that you live in Saskatchewan (nearly next door), but I'm surpised that I'd never heard of you before.  As you know, we like to make a big deal of Canadian authors here, but it seems we're limiting it to those who write "literature?"  What a shame.

Has anyone approached you about making any of your books into a movie?  If not, they should--but only if the Brits do it.

Thanks again for all the pleasure you give your readers.

Ann

I hope we get to visit with them and see how everyone is doing.  And maybe a little more about Wulf and Christine.

Thank you again, keep them coming!

I really loved the newest "Simply" book - Simply Love.  While the others were at times very amusing and fun this one was definitely a change.  But you certainly have written a book that was perfectly matched to the characters.  Sydham and Anne could not have been the prime characters in a fun, airy, easy romance.  It just would not have worked.  Thank you for knowing your characters so well.  You have handled them beautifully. I am so glad that we can still catch up on the Bedwyn's thru the latest Simply books. I feel like I know them and want to hear about how their lives are progressing, even if they are not the main characters.

This was my first audio Mary Balogh book.  The characters sounded pretty much as I had expected.  Maybe a little stiffer than I pictured in my head, but probably more in tune with the era and stuffiness of their class. It was fun to actually hear their voices as apposed to hearing them in my mind. As usual, I couldn't wait to find out what happened, but at the same time I was sorry for the book to end.

Debbie

Sydnam Butler is my very favorite character!  I remembered him from

A Summer to Remember and am so glad he found Anne.  It was nice

to be introduced to several of the offspring.  Hopefully you will give us

their stories too.  Thank you so much for the many hours of enjoyment

of reading ALL your books. 

Deb Kukal

I one day walked into a tiny book store near where I stay and happened to come across one of the books from the Bedwyn series.  My sisters and I are now hooked and can't wait to meet the rest of the family.  Thanks so much for bring them to life and allowing us to be included in their journey!

P.S: Got to run.....have a date with a Bedwyn!

You have now sucked me into the world of romance!!!  Thanks a lot!!!  Now i have no choice but to hunt down all your books and be drawn into the lives of your characters!

Thanks........ i've been enjoying the ride!

It was truly a pleasure to meet you at the Kmart in Oak Lawn Illinois on August 24th.  I am sure that you met many people that day, but I was the one that brought my own copy of Simply Love for you to sign.  I asked how you began writing and you were kind enough to take the time to explain how you started the process.

I am now encouraged to begin my own journey.  I have signed up for a creative writing class and I am also joining the RWA.

You are truly a talented author as you are able to bring character's to life for your reader's.  Thank you for all your wonderful stories.  I have read every single one!

Thank you again!!

Eileen

Dear Mrs. Balogh,

thank you, for your wonderful stories.

I started with the - in German - translated story "A summer to remember" in July 2006. Till now I have read the 5 translated stories I could get and 8 english stories. The next book I will read is "Simply Love". I'm looking forward to meet the Bedwyns again.

I'm sorry for my mistakes. But it is ten years since I had my last English lesson. It is easier for me to read than to write an english text.

Yours sincerly, Monika.

Just wanted to let you know how much i love your books, i'm always on the look out for them at my local library. Your books make me dream, smile, laugh out loud and sometimes bring tears to my eyes. You're a wonderful writer and am sure a wonderful person. Thank you and God bless you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you finished the how- to write book?  When will it be available?

Any chance the Bedwyns have a whole slew of cousins somewhere?

Thanks

Thank you for giving him and Anne such a wonderful love.  Thank you for making it real, for the beautiful words and for transporting me to another time and place that isn't less than this more tangible one is.

I wish I could reread it for the first time again, as I do with most your novels.  I've been depressed since reading it, for me the  true measure of an amazing book. I just wanted it to go on forever and yet couldn't wait for that last touching page.

Thank you.

Thank you for all you've given me, especially the understanding that great literature includes the "romance" genre when in the hands of a talented and loving writer who respects their readers.  My only complaint is having to wait for the next book to appear.

Marilyn Baker

Does Miss Thompson have a story?

Have all your books and reread them.

Waiting for the next , thank you.

Once again you have brought me to laughter, tears and contented sighs with your newest, Simply Love.  What a great title!  It was nice to catch up with all of your previous characters and I am looking forward to Suzanne's story...and maybe even a story for Miss Martin.

Thank you for all the hours of read pleasure.  Your name on the cover is a must buy, must read book.

Dear Mary,

“Simply Love” was a warm, loving story.  I read all the books on the Duke of Bewcastle and was happy to catch up with them again.  I also read “The Secret Pearl” and although the stories are similar this one was much more in the acceptance of his fate. 

Thanks for the wonderful books.

i just finished reading Simply Love and boy was it good. i loved the book from begining to ending, who they meet and how they try to matchmaking them while they already don't need any help. i love Sydnam and how act toward Anne and everything else. I want to ask is there's a book about her friend Suzanna and what is the name of it..... keep up the good work and keep them coming.

thank you

Georgette

Answer (no email address, Georgette): Susanna's story is SIMPLY MAGIC, out in hardcover in March, 2007

P.S. You really should also write a book about Neville's sister, Gwen.

I received "Simply Love" on Saturday, could not wait to finish it and  promised myself that I will not reread for at least two weeks.  Thank you.  It is a beautiful love story. Now, I qm confused as to which of  your "family" I adore most.  I thought Wulfric and Kit were my favorites but  now feel that  as Freyja said on her wedding day, I love them all for different reasons.I can hardly wait for "Simplly Magic"  Also looking forward to Angie's story   Thank you for all the wonderful hours I have spent with your creations  Since I read about six books a week, I go back to reading past "visitations" frequently and always find something that I missed in the previous reading.

Shirley

I recently discovered your "Simply" series and immediately fell in love with the people in these books.  "More than a Mistress" and "No Man's Mistress" came next followed by "A Summer to Remember."  I just finished "Slightly Dangerous" and had to go to your website to let you know this book is one of the best I've ever read. 

Every one of your books have made me laugh and cry...but this one surpassed all the others in bringing out those emotions.  With tears streaming down my face and thinking, What about children?...Christine HAS to have children!, you added that wonderful Epilogue.  Thank you, thank you, thank you...You are a wonderful writer and superb storytelling.  Please keep writing more of these enjoyable books.

I have just finished "Simply Love" and think you have a real problem.....how are you ever going to top it?  It was the best novel I've read in a long, long time!  I read at least half the book with tears streaming down my face-and loved every minute of it.

The storyline was excellent, but I enjoyed, equally, the wonderful message that we make life so much more complicated than it needs to be....at least, that's the message I came away with.  Great job!

Best regards, Marge Dawson

 Now what?  Do I have to wait another year for a story?  I had to go and re-read some of your books. A year is way to long for a Mary Balogh fix. 

Thanks for all the wonderful reads!!!

Regards,

Irene

I have just finished reading Simply Love it was just such a wonderful book.  Sydnam and Anne seem like such a real couple. 

Since my husband's passing, four months ago, I had difficulty reading novels, my favorite pastime.  I had been looking for ward to reading this book with great anticipation and I was able to thoroughly enjoy it.    Thank you for sharing your gift of writing.

Nidia

I really enjoyed Slightly Dangerous.  It was my first book of yours I read of the Berwyn Series.

I simply fell in love with Wulf and Christine.  He really did need someone to love him and to make his life complete.  Christine needed and found happiness after being so hurt and cautious with her emotions.  A reader can learn a great deal from characters such  as them.

I am now reading Slightly Scandalous, Freyja and Josh are made for each other.  I adored Josh's speech to Freyja about if a baby resulted from their union.  It brought tears to my eyes.

I must read all of the before books to truly understand about all of the characters roles in the later books.

I hope you do not end the Bedwyn Series to soon.  After all, they do have children.

i really, really adore your books........my favorite book was the secret pearl and i kept reading that book over and over again. your characters are so real and touching.........i just cant wait to read simply love.........please keep publishing more books..................thanx

Thank-you for your time!!

if you wrote the story of Emily from Heartless and see that you have and also see other titles I have to see if I can find.

And I too have read them several times, and right now will be looking for Emilys story , hope I can find it.  Thanks

K

As a side note, my Grandmother came over from Hungary in the early 1900s. Her maiden name was Fabik, marrying Stephen Balogh and having nine children, the first being my Mother (also named Mary Balogh).

I started your books by mistake!! Hehehehe, it always happens to me! When I read books by mistake, I end up getting a fabulous book! I read A summer to remember and I totally loved the hero and heroine!! You're really fantastic with your stories!! I'm in the second book of the crazy Bedwyn!! I love Aidan and Rannulf so far!! I'm going to look for more of your books so I can keep a track of your wonderful stories

So glad i came to your site, I too just finished  Simply Unforgetable and then rushed out to purchase Simply Love but was unable to find it. Now I know and time wont pass fast enough.  Thank you for all the great stories.

Answer (you left no email address): August 15. 

J M W

Thank you for writing "Simply Love"...when I first read abount Sydnam Butler, I was wondering if there would be a future story about him and you have answered my prayers. I so look forward to reading it and more of your upcoming novels! Please keep them coming!

Thank you!

I really love your books - I have a very large home library which includes the set of the Bedwyn books and More than a Mistress and No Man's Mistress.  I adore your strong heroines and gorgeous heros.  After seeing your website I will be purchase more of your fabulous books.  Although I'm getting towards 400 books I have read the Bedwyn series twice,

You are a fantastic writer and one I truly enjoy - great story lines.

Have a great day

Helen

                                                                          Thanks

Thank you for writing such lovely stories.

Terri Osburn

Your's Sincerely,

An Admiring Fan: Michelle Colli

I have never written to anyone via the internet except my immediate family, however while searching for the dates of your next release, I felt compelled to communicate with you.  I just wanted to let you know how much I love reading your books and purchase one when ever I can.  I reread my books and I can assure you that the Slightly series has been read nummerous times.  I'm so glad that the Bedwyn family lives on,  for upon your completion of their story lines, I missed them , however now I get to look forward to the Simply series and know I will be swept away again.

When I was thirteen the teachers informed my mother that I should read that summer to help my spelling and my reading skills.  I started reading light romance books and have continue ever since. Your books are my all time favorites.

Thank you for being you and providing me with such great entertainment.

Warmest Regards

Isabel Young

Regards,

Helen

I loveeeeeeee your book....  I started reading one of your book when I  borrowed one from the library.. then I  enjoyed it so much  and started  searching for all your books written.... my goal is read all of them specially the Bedwyn serries... Love them so much and you're such a great writer...

thank you !!!

Sincerely,

Arieta

Not my first visit but had to write because of all the postings I see from frustrated fans who can't find some of your older works. Just wanted to pass on that I have had great success buying them on Ebay, even an ARC of "Simply Love" that I got 2 weeks ago. Not sure if you want your fans out there buying from this source so, if this isn't posted, my feelings certainly won't be shattered.

Still one of your greatest fans!

W. Weber

P.S. Reading "Simply Love" forced me to go back and revisit Kit and Lauren in "A Summer To Remember" which I read in one sitting. I'm afraid I may have become a "Balogh Addict", hope they don't put me in rehab.

You are an incredible writer and I just can't put any of your books down - when I start one I know I will enjoy it all the way through, and the happy ending is always so beautiful.  Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!!

Happiness is a Mary Balogh book!

Am looking forward  to the simply series.

I just read your book One Night For Love... I admit that I thought I'd already read this since it was in my *cough* large collection of books! It was such a pleasure reading it that I found myself lounging the day away with this lovely story. I'm really looking forward to reading the sequel soon. Perhaps I'll find that one amongst my treasure chest of books too!! hah! You write so well and I find myself adoring your characters very much. Wouldn't it be nice if we could have some input in the story of our lives? I would live an incredibly exciting, eventful life without a doubt! :D

Thank you for writing such wonderful stories.  You're a great favorite!! One day, I'll get myself in gear and finish the dozen or so stories that I started!  

Warm regards,

Rebecca~

 Thank  you very much for the wonderful hours I've spent reading your books, especially One Night for Love, A Summer to Remember and the Slightly stories.

 I really also want to thank Linda in Texas for sharing her story of the hours she spent with her sister. How lovely that the two of you could spend so much time together and share such good books. You must have many more happy memories than sad ones of the times you spent together although I am sure it doesn't always seem that way. I too have a sister, four years younger than I, and I will treasure her even more since reading your letter. Two of the things I most appreciate about your writing, Mary , are your descriptions and how you always leave me with a feeling of the basic goodness and kindness one can find in people.  Linda, thank you again for sharing your story with us.

I've got what I feel is an important question. I know an older Regency will be reprinted this year. My question is, will any of your out-of-print novels be reprinted? I'm trying to collect them but don't want to continue paying a lot of money if they will be reissued. If they will be reissued, could you tell me when and which ones? Also, it would be so helpfull if you'd put that info on your web site.

Thanks for your time!

Terri

Thanks for all the great romances!

     I started reading historical romances again last year (after about a 15 year hiatus because of getting married, having kids, etc.) and your "A Summer to Remember (Kit and Lauren)"  was one of the first ones I read.  I LOVED IT!!!!  After having read other of your books, it is still my favorite.

   I was even more ecstatic when I found out you had written a whole new series about the Bedwyn's and absolutely loved Freja's story.

  The other stories I have read are The Christmas Bride, The Perfect Bride,  The Secret Pearl, Indiscreet,  More Than a Mistress and No Man's Mistress.  Some of the stories were a little dark (The Secret Pearl, No Man's Mistress) but I enjoyed them overall.  I can't wait to read the Simply series and to look for some of your historical romances from the 1990s.

    I am so glad to find out that there will be a story about Sidnam Butler, Lady Muir, and Anne Jewell.  I'm sure that like most of your readers, I think about those minor characters after the hero/heroine have gotten together and wish that those other characters could also find happines.

Thank you for your sharing your wonderful imagination with us!

You are a favorite! i have written before and am here once again begging for an epilogue for an epilogue to More than a mistress (Ferdinand Duddlely's) story and am so happy to hear you are writting about Heywood and no i don't think he's as  dry a stick as Ferdi and Tresh seem to think. I think he's a pussycat and he loves angie even if she does need to take a damper once in a while. Please write more! especially about the horsemen! keep writting you are wonderful! Thank you for all they enjoyment!

I love your books! I started reading "A Summer to Remember" and got hooked. I saw, today, on your website that you  will be writing Angeline's story. I'm so glad-she has become a  favorite. Actually, I think Lord Heyward is my favorite. He reminds me of a character Hugh Laurie played in Sense and Sensiblility.  I'm also excited that the second Simply book will have Sydnam in it. Your books have such rich characters and settings in them! I do have one question, though. Why have you introduced the Bedwyns in such unlikeable ways, only to have them by such interesting people, especially Wulfric? I loathed all of them in A Summer to Remember and liked them in their own books. Will Miss Cowper's life ever be written about? My sister and I think the school in Bath is funded by Wulfric. Is she involved with the school?

I feel as though I have rambled on all over the road here, but it is so nice to be able to ask you everything and compliment you .

I cannot wait for your new book to come out.

You know, I am a member of Gerogette Heyer group and on July 28 thru July 31, we are meeting in London. I am so looking forward to meet fellow members. I know that you also liked Georgette Heyer. As I will be in Great Britain, I will look for some of your earlier books since I cannot seem to find many here in Montreal.

Every time I look at my Bedwyn series on the shelf, I feel like reread them all, although I have already read them two or three times each. I just love these Bedwyns.

Have a  wonderful summer!

Jeannine Pellerin

           I am wondering why your books are spaced so far apart?  It is killing me waiting for  Simply Love to come out.  I know you have probably answered this question before. My only problem with your books is that they have spoiled me for most any others.

   Also, I wonder how many picked up on the fact that Gervase rode right past Alleyne when he was going to check on him and heard Rachel yelling for someone to help her "husband".  Oh, I just love that series, and have read it at least three times.

      Anyway, can only say that I wish your books would not have such a long stretch between them.  Keep them coming!

All the Best,  Becky

May I say you are my all-time favourite Regency writer?  I love all your novels.  My especial favourites are The Notorious Rake and The Secret Pearl, which I found in a used book store only last week!  I always know that when I read one of your books I will get a moving, romantic story with characters who are wonderfully believable and so very real in their emotions and reactions.

Please continue to write such beautiful stories...even here in the warm Caribbean it's good to read heartwarming stories such as yours.

Your devoted fan

Sue

  I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your books.  I own every single one I can possibly get my hands on.  I have also converted two of my sisters to Mary Balogh-ism.  My younger sister and I read the Bedwyn series together and spent a lot of time in excited discussions.  Both of us were almost overcome with joy when at last, our favorite character Wulfric, found the perfect woman for him.  My older sister wasn't so sure about romance novels and picked up my "The Secret Pearl" while nothing else was available to read.  She didn't put the book down the entire night!  And of course I am now letting her borrow my Mary Balogh collection.  I enjoy the way you write, your plots, and the intense emotion I feel within your books.  I simply want to say, thank you.

Thanks for writing another wonderful romantic story. I just finished "Simply Unforgettable" and  I loved it and finished it quickly. Frances is such a strong, bright, and talented woman. Lucius, on the other hand, grows and changes so much. He's a man many women would  like to meet. I like that he was  supportive of Frances' singing.

You are such a terrific writer. I look forward to Anne's, Susanna's, and Claudia's stories.

Elaine

                                                                                  Kate  

I have read almost all your books, and have enjoyed them immensly!! I just finished A Summer to Remenber, and it was one of my favorites!! I was so happy to see Lauren find love at last..she was such a likeable character.

Please hurry with your stories of Gwen and Attingsbourogh!!!

Always a HUGE fan,

Hayley

I must say I am behind the times! I don't get a chance to read as much as I would like, and have just discovered you Mrs. Balogh.  The local librarian was laughing as I checked out every one of your books from the shelf. She proceded to tell me all about you, and your books, and your career!  So- now my house is dirty, my kids are running wild, and my husband is hungry (and grumpy)....I am having a blast!  I had to run out to the book store, to buy the rest of your Bedwyn series!  Thank you for my vacation at home!! I am well fortified, and now prepared to take on summer vacation!!  Thank you!!

Hi Mary,

I love your books.  I have been trying to collect all your books.  I recently bought  The Secret Pearl.  I started to read it and there are pages missing. Not ripped out , just missing.  It jumps from page 18 to 51.  Have you heard from anyone else about this? 

Thank you for your time.

Imagine my surprise when I read your Bio. that you live in the same province as I.�� You're practically my neighbor!

Please add my name to ever growing list of your fans.� I have only recently discovered your writings and am looking forward to becoming well acquainted with many of your characters and their sequels!�

I started off reading Slightly Dangerous and now must seek out the rest of the Bedwyn family.� I look forward to a great summer of reading your books!

D.N.

I love the Slightly books, especially Eve and Aidan. I do so hope they will have a baby of their own. It would be a shame if they do not, loving children as they do. Will that happen?

I OVE your books, & after viewing the comments made by other devoted readers I feel that anything I say would be redundant. Your heroes/heroines are 'simply unforgettable' & your books are definite 'keepers' on my shelves. Like a felllow 'Aussie' said it is difficult to find the many books on your backlist but I shall keep trying. I did finish reading "The Secret Pearl" finding Adam & Fleur quite wonderfully drawn characters - so very human and realistic, such elements bringing me to tears at times. It is amazing how your writing immediately sends your reader into the rooms,streets homes & pleasure gardens of the Regency period - it is quite tactile/real to me during the time I am being transported. I really enjoyed the stories of the Bedwyns, esp. Wulfric's & I look forward to reading about his steward on his Welsh estate, Sydnam Butler in your new book to be publish here in Oz soon (Simply Love). After your introduction to him in "A Summer To Remember" his truly heroic character shown in his paotriotism during the Napoleonic war in Spain endeared him to me. I am glad that he has a story of his own. Thank you for giving me such pleasure each time I read your stories which really stand the test of time & against the prolific number of books written by other authors in the Historical Romance genre.

Thank you for creating these amazing people.

I hope to read more about them...

Nora

I just re-read TRULY, the first of your books that I read. It is SUCH a good read. It is a great romance with enough history, sociology and psychology that one feels somewhat educated by the time it is over. . . .and I am always a bit sad when it is finished.

Loved Secret Pearl, one of the few of your backlist that I had not been able to find.

Keep up the good work!!

Carol

i just finished reading No Man's Misterss, and More than a Misterss, loved both books. just wondering if there is a book about lord Ferdinand & the Duke of Tresham sister story and her marriage.

thank you for your books.

missy

Why was there no epilogue to longing? I loved the characters you created. But Did Sian get pregnant with Alex's child? Why Oh, Why didn't we find out?  Also could you give us an epilogue to More than a mistress also! come on please thanks for all you do!

     I have collected your books for years.  Throughly enjoy all of them.  The last set I finished were the "Slightly's",  Totally fabulous.  My favorites though have to be your Christmas stories.  I collect Christmas Regency Romances and yours are the best.  I believe I have all of yours, and read them over and over. 

     I am a 62 year young woman with bad back surgeries, and was an English Major at college years ago.  Probably read the Denver Public Library twice.  I told myself after I graduated that I would never read another book I didn't like.  With very few exceptions, I have done just that. 

     Since I am not able to do alot with my back problems, books are (always have been) my travel companions and escape methods.  Yours are my first choices. 

     I always look for your name when I am buying new books.  If yours' is not there I always find something,  can not leave a bookstore without buying, but not as happily.

     Didn't mean to ramble so much,. but I really do admire your talent as a writer and look forward to many more of your books.

                                                  Sincerely,

                                                     Trisha Tempel

I love your books i wish you would write more often! i hate when your books end. My favorite is silent melody and all it's wonderful relationships. My favorite is tresham and fernando. I wish you would write more about the Duke. he is facinating and i can't wait to read more about the bedwyns what a family! Can you write more about David inTangled. That was a nail bitter. although i love David i wish he'd get a back bone. it was hard not get aggravated. Thanks ! and for god's sake woman Write!

i just finished reading Summer to remember and More than a Misterss and believe me these books are awsome, but my favorite are the Bedwyne family and The Secret Pearl. keep up the good work

thank you

Georgette

Your books are absolutely wonderful. I love  their depth of feeling and how the sparity of your writing makes them even more emotionally intense somehow. My very favorites include Lord Carew's Bride, A Precious Jewel, The Temporary Wife, Silent Melody and The Secret Pearl. I also love your short stories. They are truly the apotheosis of the genre. Your facility with the short story format is unparalleled. My favorite short stories of yours include The Star of Bethlehem, A Precious Rogue, A Family Christmas, and A Waltz Among the Stars.

Besides telling you how much I enjoy your work, I also wanted to mention two things. The first is that I'm sadly disappointed in the lack of early and mid-marriages in your recent work. You used to have these quite often in your earlier works but for some reason they've haven't been used in your latest works. Please think about putting an early or mid-marriage in one of your upcoming books.

The other thing I wanted to mention deals with The Secret Pearl, one of my favorites. There is no other book where I felt so bereft at the lack of an epilogue. Adam and Fleur have to endure so much before they're able to be together. Even after the obstacles are removed, there are still those few pages at the end where each is uncertain of the other. After everything they go through, especially Adam, I would love to read more about the happiness they are finally able to find by being with each other. Please, please, please consider writing an epilogue to The Secret Pearl.

You make everyone who reads your books happier and lighter of heart. Thank you so much for that. It is truly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Theresa Sexton

Thank you so much for bringing so much joy and pleasure through your books.  I have been reading them--most of the historical romances over many years.  The Secret Pear was new for me and I enjoyed it thoroughly.  It has become a great favorite already.  My all-time favorite is TANGLED, however.  I have read it so many times! I love the character David who is kind and so noble.  I am glad he truly finds happiness in the end.  Your novels are so life like tthat there is a letdown when I am finished.  I always wish it could go on and on and on...

Keep up the great work...I love your books!

Mimi

Roberta

PS: Bedwyns are my favourites!

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy all of your books.  You have such a wonderful style with great feeling and it is a pleasure to read and reread your writings.  I am beginning TRULY for the fifth time and wondered if you could tell me how to pronounce Geraint?  I have seen your phonetic spellings of the Bedwyn names and wondered if you could help me with some of these characters.  Thanks so much for being "reachable"!!

Another Mary

Probably hard to believe that a 65 year old man is one of your biggest fans, but there it is!

A while back, while on a family vacation, I had run out of reading material ( I like historical novels, especially Patrick O'Brian's British Navy series) and picked up a book that my daughter had just finished. It was Rannulf's story and I was hooked on the Bedwyns.

Realizing that I had started a series out of chronological order I doubled back and with a little research started with "A Summer To Remember" and then the "Slightly" series in chronological order. Since then I have read everything leading up to the Bedwyn family and everything beyond. I just finished "Simply Unforgettable" and look forward with relish to getting "Simply Love" this summer.

My favorite characters are: Wulfric and Christine, Kit and Lauren, and of course, who could not fall in love with Freyja.

Thank you for hours of entertainment with believable plots and characters, sex in manageable doses and wonderful sub-characters leading to more story lines.

Wendell Weber

i just finished reading the Secret Pearl, and i loved it was another awsome book by you. I can not wait to read Simply Love. keep up the good work

Missy

When Heartless first came out I checked it out at the library over and over again because i loved it so.  In the last couple of years I have been trying to buy this book and I cannot find it or order it anywhere.  I jsut recently found out that I cannot buy it from the publisher either and I was wondering if you could let me know how I can get this book.  Heartless was the first book that touched my heart like no other book did and few books have since.  You did a fantastic job writing this book.

Jessica

i finally find Silghty Married in my library, read the book in two days over Easter break. i loved the book. i will be paying the whole series. right now i start reading the Secret Pearl. i can hardlly wait for Simply Love

Georgette

writing Regency Romances.  I have been read them since the 1980's and am lucky enough to h ave some of the older ones that are no longer in print and that bookstores are charging an arm and a leg for.  There is one thing that I would ask you and that is not to endorse another romance writer's work unless you have read it yourself.  Whenever I see a blurb on a book recommended by you I buy it and often it is pretty bad and I cannot believe you've read it.  I get the feeling sometimes that authors endose other authors works as a gesture of friendliness but to the consumer, it can feel like a betrayal.

Anyway, I didn't mean to sound like I was carping about this.  It was just one little thing I find annoying.  Your books can be sold withouit blurbs!  Keep up the good

work.  Thank you.

I am 15 years old currently studying in Provence, France.  I am an avid reader as well as an A student.  I love your romance novels.  In grade school I was always whispered about at being "gifted"... I never found out.  I am a year and a half ahead currently in school and since my parents didn't know what to do with me, I decided.  I chose to go on an exchange to France.  I love your books and took all of them with me. I collect most romance novels and have won numerous contests as a fast reader.  I bought your whole Bedxyn series and read it in a weekend.  I confess, I couldn't stop reading therefore didn't sleep.  I was utterly attached.  On top of liking romance novels and reading I am a writer.  After class I always have my classmates running up to me and asking "What happened to this character in the story?  Will she marry the Duke?  etc..."  I find it hard to write as well as study in school.  Should I truly think of becoming an author? Should I keep trying?  I love books and confess that I have a huge collection and I catalogue each and every book I own on my computer.  I look forward to reading new books as eagerly as a child wants candy.   I am a huge fan.  I love your books!  If you have a moment please email me a response.  I was wondering how you did it.  How many hours did it take you to write your first book?  And did you ever get writer's blocks or do you find you're always running out of paper or can't write fast enough? 

Sincerely,

Anastasia Boldireff

I just read an excerpt from  Simply Love, and it was wonderful.  My only regret is I will have to wait until September to read it in its entirety.  My husband will be gone all summer on a test near Tacoma, Washington. He plans to take me to Hawaii in September.  I hope he does not get annoyed with me reading Simply Love while we are on vacation.  He will be trying to point out the sights (He did a test in Hawaii back in 2001.) to me, and I will be fully involved in my readings.  I have enjoyed everything you have written.  Thank you for sharing your incredible gift with the world, and I thank God for blessing you with this talent.

Sincerely,

Carolyn K. Bailey

     Although, it seems as though you have been writing for a long while, I have only just discovered you.  I have truly enjoyed reading your books.  They are well written and your characters are simply wonderful.  There aren't many authors who can make me laugh out loud. 

     The first book I read from you was More than a Mistress and I have just finished No Man's Mistress.  Now, I am hooked.  I came to your website to find Angeline's story, only to find that it hasn't yet been written.  I am disappointed that I cannot yet buy it and very pleased to find that there are many more books that I can read in the meantime.  You will surely have me busy for the foreseeable future.         

      Thank you, your newly devoted fan.

I wanted to say that, although I love all of your books, and like many others have everything you have written (that I can get my hands on, at least), my favorite of all is The Unlikely Duchess.  I know it is a farce but I love reading things that bring a smile to my face and this one does every time.  I'm smiling as I write this.  I imagine what comes next.  How will Paul and Josephine pull off this marriage without everyone knowing what they've been up to.  Since it is a farce, one can be as inventive as one wants.  

The book Promise of Spring touched a chord inside. You know the one.  A former love, unworthy or not, casting a shadow over a current relationship.  Even knowing what you have is a millions times better than what you would have had, it can be hard to dispel the shadow.   

Thank you for the many books you've written and the many joys you have provided. 

Patti

i had the honor of knowing you on the third week of march, i was walking through a book store for the second day in a row trying to find a book that would grab me. and then i found huge book that had 2 stories more than a misstres and no mans misstres, and i fell in love with this kind of stories it is april 10 and i already read all your bydwen slightly sieries, secret pearl,one night for love ,and i just finished simply unforgetables.and i can't wait for simply love to come out . meanwhile i bought irresistable and i ordered  a summer to remember.

please keep on writting i specially love your dukes  tresham and bewcastle. keep up the good work and please republish your old ones  thank you and best of luck

I read just about anything, but I have come to enjoy the Bedwyn series the best.  Especially Slightly Dangerous because of Christine and Wulfric.  I just love the different personallities coming together.  (kinda, like my husband and I!) 

I will now start out to find your other books to read. I read the excert on Simply Love.  And cannot wait for it to come out in August.

Thank you for making my evenings better!!  Jackie 

I am an avid reader of many types of genres of books, but I like nothing better than reading a "good" romance novel.  Unfortunately, I am getting a bit old, and I am also getting a bit fussy about what I consider to be "good". When I was young I was enthralled by Rosemary Rogers, who seemed to be the first author to write books that had any real spice in them.  Since then I have read many romances, but, for the large part I am usually disappointed in them, find myself skipping pages, or not even finishing them.  Furthermore, I don't even pass them on to my friends to read, but just throw them in the garbage can.

So in my neverending desire to find that "good" book, I picked up a copy of your newly reprinted "The Secret Pearl" in my local supermarket.  It sat on my shelf with the "to be read books" for several weeks until I finally decided to give it a try.  WHAT AN AMAZING SURPRISE!!!!  This is without a doubt one of the best romances I have read in years and years.  It is also very interesting to know that you have written several other novels since this one.  I guess this means I'm going to be very busy scouting out all of your new novels.  Thanks!!

i just finished reading Silghly Dangours and i loved the book. i love when Wulfric climb the tree to resuce his quizzing glass and was fighting with Christine, and also i loved when his brothers and sisters did all they can to get them toghter and the best part when Allyne was telling all of them what he heard about they qurreling with each other, but my favorite was when get undressed and climb the tree and dive into the water and when he ask her to marry him. the whole book was awesome, but i still haven't find Silghly Married in my library to read the last one.  i start reading now Simly Unforgettable so far it is another awesome book. keep up the good work and keep them going

Georegtte

I am thrilled to have finally discovered you!  I read "A Summer to Remember" last week, and I'm trying to find any book of yours that I can get my hands on. 

In that book, I was intrigued by Gwen and Sydnam (as were other fans based on comments in other postings in your guest book).  I couldn't get a feel from those comments though, as to whether you are going to write a book with Gwen, Lady Muir as the heroine.  I really had a feeling that Gwen and Sydnam would make an in-depth pairing, but it looks like Sydnam is getting his story told in an upcoming "Simply" book.

Are there plans for Lady Muir in the near future?

Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us.  It brings much joy!

God's blessings,

Jodi

missy

I love the regency era and I love your books. They are a rollicking good read with enough love,emotion and lust to satisfy everyone. I first read the "mistress" series and then stumbled across wulfric' story. I am now hooked and at the start of my quest to read your whole back catalogue. Thank you for the wonderful writing and the pleasure reading it gives me.

sincerely

rebecca

I just wanted to let you know that so far out of all the regency romance novelists that I have read, I enjoy reading your books the most. I just started reading your work within the past two years or so. I have read 16 of your books. I hope you continue to write for a long time to come, and reintroduce some of your earlier works, as well. I just purchased the Secret Pearl a few months back, and it was a great read.

Could you please recommend other regency writers? Thank you for your books. They are refreshing and great fun to read!

Please excuse the multiple postings to your guest book, I was having difficulty accessing the comment section.  I am a huge fan of all your books, but I had to share this short moment with you.  I was fresh out of new books to read yesterday, so I started to go through my paperback library for a re-read.  I selected A Summer To Remember one more time, it's my fourth time rereading it. I cried for the last 40 pages.  My husband had to come into the room to see if I was all right.  I explained what was going on.  He couldn't believe that I was still br crying the fifth time I read a book.  He suggested I share this with you.  I love all your books (I am so looking forward to Sydnam's story) but of all of them A Summer To Remember is my favorite.It speaks so well to the love of family and the possibility of redemption.  I love the Bedwyns and the teachers but Kit and Lauren will always be my favorite story.

Thank you so much for so many hours of pure bliss, Eileen Sullivan

Today is the first day I am beginning my research on the regency period however at this time.  No,  I am not planning to write a regency novel. In fact I am experiencing romance novel burnout, too many sweets are not good for one, you know, so I have been taking a novel break.  However I may make an exception as I see from your site that you are writing about school teachers.  That is related to the topic that I am most interested in, circa 1790 through Regency period formal women's education.  

Having learned to read at 2 and one half, I have perused many authors and since I read The Sheik at way too young an age, I have been hooked on romances, especially those that involved abduction, seduction and all the rest. In all truth, I had thought that Cattheine COulter was the most interesting writer of historical romances, but I have to say that since I encountered The Secret Pearl which was the first of your books that I read. that you have taken her place.  Since then, I have devoured the Simply series...love the Bedwyns, and have just finished Summer to Remember. I Just wanted to say that having been a professional astrologer for almost 40 years, if there is ever any of that sort of knowledge you would require, please don't hesitate to ask. It would be my pleasure to accommodate you. Thank you so much for the enjoy ment you have provided me over the past few months and I look forward to much more. Blessings, Kathleen Johnson

Best wishes,
Catherine

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If I were to attempt to describe a Mary Balogh book, and when my fingers reach for one and why, I would have to say that your books never fail to lift my spirits, to capture men at their most protective, women at their strongest and yet most complex and (yes) vulnerable? Somehow your stories are always the ones to reach  for when one wants to view the greatest things about the power of love ...they never fail to charm, to enchant, to grant hope!

Love them; love them; keep up the inspiring work, Mary!

Blessings -Jodi

Mary White

I really enjoy reading your books. At 17, I've been reading your works for the past four years and as I get older they just seem to get better! I've read A Summer to Remember, the "Slightly" Series, Simply Love, and The Secret Pearl.  The first book I read- the one that captured me and forever changed my taste in literature- was Slightly Scandelous and although it is impossible for me to choose a favorite from all of these books, this one forever remains in the forefront of my mind. Then again, I suppose most firsts do. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and passion with all of us who long for rich, creative, happily-ever-afters! It means so much, especially from someone who also hopes to be an english teacher some day. Thanks again!

Mary White, forever a fan.

Needless to say,  you are my favorite author.

Sincerely,

LaDonna

 At the age of 16 I have a lot of interest in historical romance. My favorite book was Slightly Scandolous. I know Freyja has a fiery attitude but she is still wonderful despite the fact that faith put her with Joshua. How delightful to have a happy ending. I am still searching for all the other slightly series and hope to collect all the simply series as well. Thank you for bringing joy into my reading time.

your fan,

Paulina Gaitan

YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB, KEEP GOING. WE ALL LOVE YOUR BOOKS.

I have been a devoted reader of your books for over 14 years now.  I believe the first book I laid my hands on by you was called "The First Snowdrop".  All your books are exceptionally well written showing depth and emotion.  There have been times when I have been moved to tears; there have also been an equal number of times (if not more) when I have chuckled quite merrily.  I am also able to detect a hint of spirituality in some of your books.  Perhaps it is a lesson to accept life on life's terms and to also be an active and willing participant.  I am not sure exactly what it is but I know whatever it is, makes me look at my own life in a more positive light.

In the States where I am come from originally, I owned various ones you wrote for Signet (Dancing With Clara was also one of my favourites), the super romances published by Topaz/Signet and the Web Series.  The latter one I am hoping you would consider having reprinted as i find it to be an excellent series.  However since moving to England in 1997, I find I am having difficulties finding any of your back catalogue books.  Thankfully, I have been able to find the Bedwyn Series, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and the reissue copy of  "The Secret Pearl".

Finally, I would like to thank you for giving me many years of pleasurable reading.  I look forward to reading your new "Simply" series.

Faithfully yours,

Jackie W

I discovered your books about 4 weeks ago and have read 10 of them already.  I find that I am addicted to your style of writing.  What an incredible artist you are!  I cannot begin to tell you how very much I enjoy reading your books.  Please......  keep writing, and writing, and writing, and writing.......          

Thanks!!!

Alissa Swartz

MJ Lacerda

Sherrie Holmes, Holmes, Editorial Services

I have to say, I stumbled upon the Bedwyn series with Morgan's story and simply fell in love with the whole clan and your writing style.  I've read most of your books, but passing through the pharmacy recently, I cam upon the Secret Pearl.  I understand this is from you backlog that was reprinted.  Did you update this story at all or was it reprinted as is?  I can't tell you how I loved this story!  I think it's my favorite one yet - what else is in your backlog and will anything else be reprinted soon?  I alos want to say "YES!" for Angelina's story that your going to be working on!  And who is Lady Muir?  I've read the books she's in, but nothing comes to mind - will you put out an excerpt of her upcoming story to refresh folks like me with fuzzy memories? I'm also looking forward to the Simply series - thanks for all the great work!  Happy writing!

Thank you for all your works and for sharing your gift with the world. 

 I thought of my love for Jane Austen's writing when I read your books.  Your writing is so filling.  When I read your novels, the characters are so tangible to  me.  And you make it seem so effortless. Just the first chapter, I had thought.  And within four hours the book was done ("Slightly Dangerous"). 

 I think you have an amazing talent.  An absolutely amazing talent.

 Impatiently waiting for the next book,

Jasmine

Heidi    

Lillith

She said..... "When I want to sink my teeth into a meaty novel that leaves me feeling satisfied in the end, and not cheated along the way, I go to my  Balogh shelf and close my eyes and pick a book, any book.  It doesn't matter what book it is because I  know it will be good.  I don't care if I've read it before, because it's just as good the fifth time as it was the first."

Thanks Sherrie, for putting so well. ..for I have just read Slightly dangerous for the 3rd time..and enjoyed it just as much as the first time.....I don't know itf you have the time to answer your fan mail...I know you have tons..but if you do...I have a question/request....after reading slightly dangerous, as always after reading the book...I find myself thinking about  Christine's  sister ,eleanor, ..I feel she has a story to tell.....I truly hope we will one day hear it....I love your books Mary, from the beginning I have been a devoted fan(have all you books...My very very favorite is "Red Rose)

Thank you

I last read "The Secret Pearl" without realizing it was by you (silly me). I was all over again in love with the story and so happy to have picked it up. When I finally noticed you wrote it I was shocked but completely thrilled. You are a great writer, one to read for years and years. Thank you so much for sharing your mind and imagination with us all.

Brandi

We then lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and relocated. I immediately mourned the loss of my precious book collection and began comforting myself by rereading my favorites again. Since then, I have read 10 more of your books and try to purchase one every paycheck to build up my collection once more.

Your books have brought me such comfort by catipulting me out of reality into Regency England where I have spent countless hours with the dynamic characters you develop. Thank you. Your talent astounds me. I am so looking foward to the SIMPLY series.

I just finished The Secret Pearl. It's wonderful story and I love it! very much.

Adam is the man from my dream..

I  will try to find and  buy all of your books and read them all.

Thanks for making my days warmer  through the long winter.

Diana

You are one of the very few writers whose books I have read more than once--and I have read the Bedwyn and related stories each several times.  I'm looking forward to the rest of the Simply series.

Your writing is excellent and the characters are complex and believable.  I have even been moved to tears!  One character who has made several appearances has intrigued me and I wonder if he, too, has a story to tell:  the Marquess of Attingsborough.

Thank you for many hours of pleasure and lovely daydreams.

Thank you for countless hours of delightful reading and many adventures of the imagination !

Sincerely,

Jean Buckman

Can't wait for more,
Jackie

Anyone else agree?

Thanks!

   It was also a treat to read your bio and see mention of one of my favorite children's authors when I was growing up in the 1950s.  I think my two sisters and I read every one of Enid Blyton's books about the "Five" who had such wonderful adventures.  We were always fascinated by the use of British (?) words such as "torch" (flashlight, for us) and "petrol" (gas or gasoline, for us.)  Reading about people and events in different places broadened our world  as we grew up in a rural part of North Georgia.  Knowing that you read those books too makes me feel "connected", as does my experience as a teacher (but elementary grades for me.)

   Reading is a marvelous pasttime, especially when I find great authors.  From now on, I think you'll be one of my favorites, and I'll recommend your work to my friends.

About a month ago, I read 'A summer to remember', and within the month that followed I finished reading the six books in the Bedwyn series, more than a mistress, and no man's mistress... and I must tell you, I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them.  Its very difficult to choose one as my most favorite... but if I try very, very hard, I'd say it would be More than a mistress... no wait... Slightly Scandalous... or maybe Slightly Dangerous. I do not know. Well, anyway the point is that you are an awesome writer with a genuine talent for brilliant story telling.

For all others who may see this post of mine, absolutely make sure you read the Bedwyn series. If you do not, you'll miss out on some of the most captivating regency romances... that were needed to be told and retold.

~ Prags