Of course no one can write a romance novel like you. I was reading " A chance encounter" the other day. When Elizabeth pledges to Robert about wanting to live life as a maiden aunt to her nephew, Robert raises his eyebrow and says softly "maiden?"...Simply brilliant!!!!

Last night I was reading your novella "A surprize party". Unbeknowest to me my pillow was wet! This from a 40 year old happily married mother of two.

Please keep them coming...I especially like your old style - strong heroins and totally take charge alpha males. Who can forget Wulfric Bedwyn or Joshlyn Tresham?

With regards and thanks from-

A Huge Fan

First, let me say: HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May your year bring peace and blessings to you and your loved ones. Second, I love love love your books!! I have recently discovered you and my first book was A Matter of Class. After that I was hooked. I am making my way through your booklist (at least the ones I can find at the library) and I just finished the Bedwyn Series. I LOVED them all but I think my favorite was Wulfric's story. Although I am not a member of the ton, LOL, I am the oldest and as such have always felt the need to be more responsible then my siblings. What I wanted to know is something I just noticed when I was researching the Simply Quartet. Is the Miss Martin's School for Girls, the one I think it is, from Freyja's story? And Anne and Claudia, the Anne that was Josh's cousins former governess and Claudia, the Miss Martin that Freyja tormented? I am about to begin this one with Simply Unforgettable. I know I'll love it and I have yet to be dissappointed! Thank you!!

LaShondia

I enjoy your stories VERY much and have bought lots of them.I am delighted that "oldies "are being reprinted and have ordered the next ones.

I have just finished reading "Dancing with Calra" and am very happy that all ended well for her.But in the end I thought Clara was MEAN. Imagine she let her FRIEND go off to an uncertain future - no job etc. when a few hundered pounds would have given Harriet security. Does Harriet have her own book?

Looking forward to hearing from you. thank you for such good stories esp. the ones with bits where one must laugh out loud.

Yours sincerely

Margaret (and friends- I  keep telling friends about the books)

Thank you so much for your wonderful characters and stories! I know no other writer who captures the feelings of people as well as you.

We have an in-pt rehab facility in bed sty, almost all of the ladies are abused.  The gallantry of the regency period gives them a window to look out of, to dream and yes even to smile.

As a physician, I have noticed that the 'readers' tend to recover quicker than the non-readers.

please donate your gently used books to your local hospital or medical facility...thank you

I am an avid reader and last year around the holidays I purchased "A Christmas Promise" . I normally don't read "season" specific books, but decided to give your book a try. I started reading it a few days before Christmas and absolutely loved itI It is a constant reminder for me of what the holiday season is all about and the simplicity of life "back in the day". Your book started me on a journey of historical novels.

I made a pact to myself to re-read this book every year over the holiday. I am currently halfway through again and am thoroughly enjoying as much, if not more than I did last year.

Kudos to you!

Have a Happy Holiday!

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy reading your work. You create characters that are so compelling that I wish they were real and I could meet them and stare in wonder. I started reading romance novels when my husband deployed in 2008 and I have been reading them ever since. My personal collection has well over a thousand books, and I think I own every single one you have ever written. I tell you this to lend credit to the following statement that my most beloved romance novel is Slightly Dangerous. I am in love with Christine and her Duke! I love when she throws his quizzing glass and when she rolls down the hill, much to his dismay. What I love the most is when he tells her how he would not crush her spirit but treasure and protect it. I weep at the thought of the love between these two characters and the story of how opposites attract. Please don't think me too crazed! But I am a sap for a happily ever after and every book I have ever read by you, makes me hunger for more. The Bewcastle family is my favorite of all time however, for they are real, relatable, and truly magical. Thank you for writing your books and for inspiring me to try my own hand at creating a happily ever after for my very own characters! All the best to you and yours and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas as well! 

Katrina

Mary – This is my second time posting on this site.  I am thrilled to see that you have a new book, “The Proposal” coming out in the spring.  My only complaint is we have to wait 6 more months and they are teasing us with the title and no blurb about the contents!  As I have said before you are my absolute favorite regency period author.   I really like that we can follow the H/h emotions as they evolve thru the book.  I also love your short stories and any of your stories that involve children.  I love how your books have a subtle sense of humor, especially when describing the hero.  Your books are all lying in various places around my house and I am often picking one up and rereading my favorite parts.  I hope they re-release more of your older novels.  I think the public would benefit since there is a dearth of good regency novels out there.

I've been a fan of yours for a little while.  I have to confess that  I am a little nervous writing to you making sure I don't make any grammatical errors, since you are a former  English teacher.  Ever since I read THE SECRET PEARL, I have been hooked by your books.  What I love the most is how your characters seem so real and how easy it is to connect with them.  Thank you for writing all those wonderful stories and making our immagination fly high.

I also wanted to thank you for sharing with us a little of your private life and letting us see the person behind all those wonderful books.

am.

I'm looking forward to your upcoming series and I'm also really thankful for all of the re-releases since I'm a relative newcomer to your books and enjoy them a lot. I always know I'm in for a good story when I pick up one of your novels!

I just read your book a  christmas promise and  enjoyed it a great deal.I just wanted to let you know. I really like to read. thank you  very  much!

You are my favourite writer, I have read all your books, and now have downloaded them via e-books and reading them all again.

Please advise if you intend to write a book on the full romance between Lieutant Penworth and Jennifer Simpson, I liked there story in the Web Series.

My name is Gail and I live Texas.I have been reading romance books as a hobby for quite a long time. It is one of my few hobbies in that my disability(Cerebral Palsy from the waist down) leaves me sort of a shut-in. I have read alot of books over the years and enjoyed them for various reasons.But,my favorite ones are the ones that you get "Lost" in you forget your troubles and you forget your surroundings(My surrounds is kinda hard to forget) There are very few authors who can do that for me but after reading your book "Slightly Dangerous" I can truthfully that mot only are you one of them but for me you are the very best of them(the authors) I was so very taken with your story that I could not put the book down. I want to go to the bookstore and buy all of your books at once.My budget would not permit that so I have to comprimise and get one or two at a time.Please don't stop writing those wonderfuly romantic books,and I promise I won't stop reading them.Your #1 fan forever

                                                                                                                              Gail

I just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed your books.  So far I've read two from different series, and look forward to learning more of some of my favourite characters.  Your website is also very helpful in planning for further reading enjoyment.  Thank you... thank you....and ... thank you.

Sincerely,

Nicole Regan

I absolutely love your books!  I was introduced to your works through a friend this past year and at last count, I have 29 of your books.

My question is this----I just recently read "Irresistible" (absolutely fabulous book, of course) that I purchased through Barnes & Noble bookstore.  I also see that there are two other books that are part of a series----Indiscreet, and Unforgiven.  But B&N tell me that they are no longer in print.  Do you have any plans to redistribute those two in the future?  I would love to read them and have them in my library.  I'm not a big fan of having to buy used books, but I would if I had to.

Let me know and thanks in advance!

Sue

I read the book straight through in three hours - I literally couldn't put it down - and I'm now re-reading it thoroughly. Out of all of your books I've read, this is my favourite; the story is so moving, the way the relationship builds feels real, and I was honestly moved to tears when Wulfric dove off the tree. Christine is such a charming character and balances his inarticulate upper-class Englishness wonderfully.

If I had to pick a second favourite, I think it's be Miss Martin's happy ending in Simply Perfect. I cried again!

Thank you :)

Favorites? Freya's Slightly Scandalous is at the top of the list, such spunk love her! The entire linked series from One Night for Love thru the Simply series. Love the community she created. But also at the top is the sweetly tender Silent Melody. Wish more authors would include the handicapped in such positive empowering roles as she has. Can't wait for Gwen's story and a new series to fall for!!

I really enjoyed the Bedwyn family series...My favorite was Aidan and Eve...I've often wondered about their children...Davy, Becky, and Hannah...

Are there any plans to continue with a story of this family as the children reached adulthood?

Thank you, Diane

I just wanted to write to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading your books. Slightly Married was the first ever regency book that I had read as I was so intrigued by the idea that someone could be slightly married. I then became hooked on the entire Bedwyn series. Sometimes I try to determine which book I like best but it tends to depend on which book I am currently reading. I have also read the Huxtable series which is another of my favourites. I tend to get a bit attached to my favourite characters and love to catch glimpses of them throughout a series. I have also read the Web trilogy, the Simply series and the Mistress books and I have thouroughly enjoyed them as well.

So thank you for writing such great books. They have kept me entertained for many hours and I particularly want to thank you for starting my regency romance addiction!

Alicia

I love all your books, keep writing.

Thank you.

June Capasso

Here's a big thank you from Portugal!

About 5 years ago, on my 19th birthday, my friends convinced me to go on a road trip around my country, during the summer months, as a celebration of sorts.

I accepted. And then, about an hour later, I had that interesting moment in which you realise you've just agreed to going traveling with friends.

That ahead of you, there are days filled with hours and hours of golden sand and blue-green ocean (we are known for our beaches), and nights spend in tiny tents beneath silver stars and the darkest blue skys (road trip with my friends means camping)...

You're probably not seeing were the problem was, but you see... I'd noting to read! At all! What could I possibly use to fill away the endless hours spent toasting in the sun in beaches or simply toasting in the heat inside my friends' car and the nights all alone in my tent!

Well, I went to a bookshop near my home and looked up for anything to read, first in my own language, but here in Portugal english books are pretty cheat, and yours are always at such an acessible price!

So, and altough I had never heard of your books before, I remember seeing "A Summer To Remember"  grabbing it off the bookshelf, and then noticing your entire Bedwyn Family collection and looking at all the pretty shining covers and wicked sounding names and thinking: "Oh my! Wouldn't those look beautiful in my bookstands?"

Result: I bought them all, on a whim, and never, ever regretted it.

Today I have all your books, (having had to post order most of them, but still totally worth it) and I re-read them every summer or whenever I feel like it, I've also managed to "convince" (trough a lot of whining) a couple of friends into reading them, I'm proud to say that each one of my friends who borrowed your books from me to read, ended up buying them later on, to keep in their own collections. I know one day those collections will pass to our daughters, when they are the appropriate age, a beautiful legacy, and I just wanted to say how thankful I am to you for bringing such lovable characters and such extraordinary stories into all our lives.

Thank you over and over again

Your devoted summer fan,

Sara     

All in all, I did really love the book.

Just finished 'A Secret Mistress' - all in one day.  I loved it. Having read 'No Man's Mistress' and ' More than a Mistress' it was wonderful to read the character of Angelina and how she developed.  It made me laugh.  Now I appreciate Edward and how much he loves Angelina.  I do still love Jocelyn and Jane.

I don't know who I fell in love with better, the Duke of Tresham or the Duke of Bewcastle.  Love your writing. It is hard to put down.  I tell my husband don't bother me for the day!!

Tonight is the first time i have been on your website and i find myself dismayed.  I thought i was well versed in the tales you so convincingly tell and yet to my astonishment i find a huge gap in the books you have wrote that i have not read.  I shall endeavour to correct this wrong immediately.  I was first introduced via The Bedwyn's (and not in the right order), as i'm a book self buyer rather than an internet orderer and followed this series with the Simply's and The Huxtables.  By far, so far my favourite story is The Secret Pearl, though I found the end very frustrating but that is the nature of men generally!  Tonight i was curious about Constantine and was certain he must have his own tale (today i read Seducing an Angel again!), one i must read as soon as I learn the title.  How right i was! But now there are so many more of your books for me to explore... a task i shall set my heart to completing in the speedist of times.

I enjoy your books,  the mix of hopeful romance and anguished reality. I also appreciate that you, out of many of the authors i read are actually from the UK. Although i enjoy the works of many authors i often find it surreal that ties with a land can be explored without the depth of attatchment to place but perhaps that is overly romantic of me.

Happy writing as i will no doubt continue my joyful reading.

Melanie x

I just finished reading Seducing An Angel and I loved it. I loved the dialogue, the textured characters, and the family relationships. I smiled a lot while reading this book. I look forward to reading your other new books. I read a lot of different types of romance books(contemporary, paranormal, historicals), but I feel like your books are "romances for grown-ups" - meaning you don't dumb down the story for readers.

- Miranda

Please Do Not Stop Writing! Your gift supplies me with hours of peace from stressful days; and when my days are good, your books are wonderful companions!

Thank you!

I just finished A Matter of Class. I enjoyed it. I am Jane Austin Fan and love the Regency period. I am now looking forward to reading many more of your books.

Many Blessings,

Wendy

I love your books, I have read all the Slightly books and loved them. By chance I read Seducing an Angel and now I have to read them all - I am going on vacation in a week and will hit the bookstore for the full series before I do, I can't wait to sink my teeth into them , I love historical romances keep writing them please.

all the best

Sunita

bye.

I have been eagerly awaiting your new book!  I have had it on my wish list for months and pre-ordered in May.  Today I received a notice from Amazon that your new book "A Secret Mistress" will not be sent this week but has been delayed until the end of OCTOBER!  What happened?  Has there been a problem with your release date.  If so, I will patiently wait but I am extremely DISAPPOINTED!  I have been a super fan for many, many years and all your books are in my "keeper" shelf.  In the great scheme of things, I know this is not a tragedy but DARN, DARN, DARN!  Take care.

Sincerely, Wanda Rogacki, a huge fan of longstanding!

  I was not a reader until just a few months ago.  I have just finished two of your series, Bedwyn Family, and Huxtables. Love them I just bought the Mistress series and cant wait to get started. Keep up the good work. I cant wait for more.

Anyway...I love your books  

This is me Pancha Vismrit a freelance writer from Nepal staying in Saudi Arabia currently. I read one of your books One Night for Love. It's wonderful.

In Nepal we always wonder that how a writer can manage to sustain by writing! You have become the one to talk about when this thing to be discussed.

Good Luck !

Mary - I have been devouring your books the past year.  You are a wonderful author.  I stumbled onto your novels after completing Georgette Heyer’s and found you to be just as entertaining and your attention to detail is awesome.  I love how you stick to the time period and work within the parameters of the numerous and often onerous social rules of the time.  Once I open one of your books I can not put it down and I am transformed into their world.  Once I read all the current ones available in bookstores, I discovered you have numerous ones that are out of print.  And let me tell you these are rare treasures and need to be put back in print.  I had to buy used copies and some are going for over $30, but are well worth it.  The few times when I have run out of your books and substituted for another regency author I have been disappointed.  No one it seems can write quite like you.  I find myself completely absorbed with what is going on in each book and I feel the heroine’s emotions just as if it were happening to me.  You also write with great humor too which is an added delight.  The Earl of Rutherford from "The Ungrateful Governess" and his description of housemaids and governesses, comes to mind.  Many of your characters are so memorable.  And your characterizations of children and the parent child dynamic is wonderful and throw in the Christmas season and it doesn't get any better than that.  I only worry what I am going to do when I finish all your books (I have less than 4 to go).  Usually, when I finish one I turn around and re-read it.  Wish you could (or would!) churn out a novel every month.  Looking forward to your new one in July!

B.G. Zajac

Becky

I am an avid reader of your historical Romances, don't think I've missed one. You have been inspirational to my writing. I am an unpublished romance writer and I would very much cherish an directional advise that you are willing to give. Also is it possible for me to submit to your Agent? Thank you. Sincerely,

Lois Roberson

Dear Mary,

I just wanted to tell you that I love Wulfric in Slightly Dangerous. I am reading this book for the third or fourth time and I still think he's the best of all your male characters. That quizzing glass, those eyes!!! You are such a gifted writer.

Looking forward to all your latest stuff!

-Melanie

I know you have heard it all before, but I love you books!!  I've read all of your current series and several older books.  Looking forward to your new up and coming series with Lady Muir. I've been ebaying to get your older books that are not available anywhere else.  I even got my friend's husband, (who reads romances), hooked on you.  He says you've ruined him for any other romance writer and is more impatient than me for your books.  He says your real situations and problems make other books seem simple and contrived and that you don't throw in a red herring to get the story to move along.  I just had to drop a line to tell you that you're wondeful and keep up the good work. We can't wait for your new books. Yeah!

I discovered you in January when i bought an I-Pad for my trip to Australia/New Zealand.  I found A Matter of Class and read it on the plane.  Since then, I have read every book of yours that is available on Kindle.  My husband feels I am addicted because I read and re-read your books every night.  I don't know why he is so astonished.  I am a retired English teacher after all.

My question to you:  since your next books won't be out for awhile, I wanted to know what authors you recommend who write Regency novels and develop characters in as similar as style to you as possible.  I just finished A Summer to Remember and One Night for Love.  I am currently rereading Simply Love.  I cry, and I emphathize.  I have such a wonderful chatharsis when the couple finally makes love and ultimately marry.

Please advise.  I have quite a few months until your next book.

Thanks so much.

Barbara

Keep up the good work Mary, and write faster because I need more books to read!

Ina

In Stephen's book, Cassandra becomes pregnant, yet there is no mention of Vanessa's pregancy, though in Constantine's book, she and Elliot have a eight month old baby boy.  What happened there?

One other thing.  From Stephen's book to Constantine's book, one year has passed, yet Kate now has a four year old son?  I could have sworn he was just a baby in Stephen's book.  I guess I have some back reading to do.

Thank you in advance... 

Thank you so much for your books.   I was in a really dry spell, being unable to read hardly anything after having always loved to read.  Then when I found your books this summer, I just couldn't get enough and have read over  40 and now I'm so happy to have found more on your web site!   The hunt is on... I've read some other authors, when I couldn't find one of your books, but I like your's most because not only do they touch me so that I cry but often laugh out loud too.  Also, I like how your give little glimpses of the life of that time..the gritter side sometimes, which other books ignore and the other thing that sets your books apart, for me, is that all your main characters are not just the beautiful, perfect people.  You dealt with deafness, mental retardation and mental illness, physical disabilities, etc. I'll admit I have a prejudice against rich, slim, beautiful people and characters......the cookie cutter types...like the waltz can pale, but you make me forget that and I just get involved with the story and the characters and am always sad when the story ends...but love it when I hear about them in another connected story.  Thanks again, and again.  Lucia

Carolyn

I would like to thank you for such a wonderful book "Simply Love". This story filled my heart with love for any human being and with desire to change myself for the better.

I so enjoy your books.  Have just finished reading "A Secret Affair".  What pleasure and enjoyment !!!!  Love your books.  I am an avid reader and have been since I was 16 years old. I am now 61 years young!  I was introduced to yoour books when I joined abook club.  At that time, the Slightly series was out.  That was several years ago.  I have continued reading your books.  How long will it be before the paperback book of "A Secret Mistress" will be forthcoming?

Thanks so much for all the entertaining hours of reading.  Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

Nancy

I would like tto express my sincere thanks to you for providing us with such amazing and marvilous stories. I'm an avid fan of yours and been so for years.

You are indeed my best Author along with Nora Roberts. I never thought that I would contact an author ever, knowing how busy you must be with your life and carer, but I have just finished reading your story "A Precious Jewel", I started reading it today and for the life of me I couldnt stop untill it was finished and it is 6.30 am!!! god only knows how i will go to work ;P

The story is sooo moving that I cried when the happy ending arrived. It is truely a remarcable story that shows us another part of life, a whore's life and her reasons for entering it along with her feelings and a simple slow man with a great big heart.

I thank you again for the joy you entered in to my life with your stories and look forward to read your next book.

Yours truely;

Reem

P.S: your books are indeed in high demand in kuwait. might I suggest that you translate them in to arabic ?

Ann Flosnik is one of my favorite reader and she bring your book to life . Listening to

Ann is like being there among the story as it being told listening to audio books

there nothing like I,m not sure I,ll every sit down with a book again as long as I can

find it on audio, It the only way to enjoy a book while on the move.

I have recently written a hubpage recommending your Bedwyn series books (as these are my favourite stories) and was wondering if there was any allowance on using teaser paragraphs to entice people to read more so that I can lengthen the hubpage and better promote your books in the process. Here is a link to my hubpage so you can see what I mean. http://hubpages.com/hub/Historical-Romance-Family-Saga-Stories-Part-2 , I welcome any comments and suggestions you may have for my hubpage too. I myself think it needs something more and thought perhaps snippets of teaser paragraphs from the series might be enough to entice and capture the audience better and in the process hopefully bring new readers your way. Sarah

Please keep writing!

Carol

My Mother passed a little over a year ago, and I could not sleep.So my grandmother sent me  some books. I could not stop ,your plots are great. They are so wonderful and peaceful. I love the  race to the end!

You are the best  ! I have read  as many of you books I can get my hands on.I love the way your charactors are  so  deep.

Thank you for finally letting Con Huxtable have love. I was so waiting for that.

Please keep writing! You make my day!  THANK YOU Soo Much

Just read "Secret Affair" and loved it.  I'm so glad you found Hannah for Con--they really needed each other and were both 2 halves of a whole! As with all your books, I felt like I would know them and their families sound like everyone's family (if they are lucky).  You even incorporated a little moral teaching for us about allowing people to their own beliefs and life-style.

Thank you again for all the years of pleasure and for the "friends" you've introduced to us.

thank you

Joyce A

I LOVED this book and characters.. Watching the relationship of Reggie and Anna develop was endearing.  Good work on the character developement and making me care about them.  I would love to see more of these characters.. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me there is more coming????

Does her father ever accept the marriage? Are the mothers allowed to continue to develop their budding friendship?  What happens when the children (grandchildren) start to come, does this thaw Anna's father to the relationship? Do the fathers discover that Anna and Reggie dupped them?  AWWWWW  I need to know...

Newly obsessed fan!

Chantelle 

Thank you so much for the pleasure I have had over the years from reading your books. I still have one to read " The Trysting Place " which is just to expensive to buy - do you think you can get it republished, cheeky I know ,!! SORRY!! My absolute favourite is Simply Dangerous, although I think Tresham comes a close 2nd to Wulfric, I always read your books with some tissues to hand - I know I will end up crying, and although I have been married 40 years this year, I still try to hide the tears from my husband.

The pictures of your family are lovely, thank you for sharing them with us.

Best wish to you and your family - please keep writing.

Kind regards

Fran

yours are the best. Your books are the ones I will put down toward the end to postpone finishing. The people

who live in your books are so three dimensional I hate to part ways with them.

Thank you for every one. I just finished A Secret Affair and realized there are no more Huxtables to take to

our hearts. Don't ever retire.

Good Work!

Last night I finished More than a mistress that I loved perhaps as much as A summer to remember (I am so happy that Lady Muir will have a story, thank you! :D) and Dancing with Clara (two of my favourites) and today I started No man's mistress.

I love the Dudleys (I was in love with Tresham practically from the first page), I'm very happy that Angeline and Heyward's story will come out soon, but I wanted to know if there will ever be a story for Viscount Kimble ?

I have the Bedwyns series there to wait for me as soon as I finish No man's mistress. :)

I love your books, I'm trying to read everything from you (with the weird Italian's publications I managed to read some older books easily, even if I have to close my eyes on the covers... horrid horrid covers in Italy), please don't ever stop writing! :)

I will patiently wait for Kimble... I hope there will be his turn too! :P Bye bye!

I recently purchased a couple of your books and the first one I read, I got hooked. I am one of those that loves to read ROMANCE novels it does not matter whether its historical or not get lost in them the moment I start. I, Thank you for the entertainment by reading your lovely books and I am looking forward to buy many more in the future. Thank you and God Bless!

Please reissue HEARTLESS. I no longer have my copy and would like to purchase another at a 'reasonable' price.

 THANKS FOR A GREAT READ!!! 

Did you know that Truly is currently selling for $108.32 on amazon.ca?  I love your books, but I am not that plump in the pocket, unfortunately.  If I were...I would be more than slightly tempted, because I am quite adicted to your books.  I have been inspired by your heroines who discover or display their inner strength.  People who give love, and who receive it in return.  Of course, the banter, the description of dazzling balls and the historical settings make for fun and relaxing reading.  But what keeps me coming back is overarching theme of the power of love in all its forms. 

Many thanks from a grateful reader.

My mother and I are huge fans. I just finished reading the "Slightly" series in one weeks time (you would think I don't have a life but I am a 30 year old stay at home mom who stays very busy). That just tells you how wonderful they were. My mom read them first and then passed them along to me. I enjoyed all of them but I have to say that Wulfric's story was my favorite. I couldn't wait to get to his story to see how you warmed him up. You did an excellent job. I am so sad to be finished with the series. I always feel like a part of me is left behind in their world.

My mom and I both agree that Lady Muir and Sydnam Butler each would have a wonderful story of their own. I would like to know about Lady Muir's past life and to see her fall in love again. Also, I just really liked Syd and thought he could have a wonderful love story, someone who looked beyond the appearance deeper into his person. I guess I am just trying to prolong the series.

Thank you so much for making reading so enjoyable. I look forward to reading many more of your books...especially the series.

Sincerely,

Hollie Bosarge

You probably don't remember me, as again, I've only signed your guest book three time (Once in 2004 and again in 2006), and you have about a billion fans! But Maybe to give your brain a little jump start, I'm the girl that just LOVED 'Slightly Tempted" because there were so many things about Morgan that reminded me of my life. Like my 4 older brothers and 1 older sister and a boyfriend so much like Gervase it was unbelievable! (We're still together by the way :) )

Anyways, Just wanted to say that I am 22 now, started reading your books at 16, and every time I pick up one of your books, it's like falling in love all over again! You have no idea how many nights I've spent reading until the wee hours, desperately wanting to read more, and eventually succumbing to slumber. Usually resulting in a mad scramble the next morning trying to find the page I was last at! :)

Last time I wrote to you, you hoped I would enjoy the Simply series, well I've bought and read the lot of them - A++ :) Just thank-you for allowing us to have the privilege of reading your work!

Currently I am starting "Next comes Seduction" I've already read "First come Marriage" of course, and again, I am brought to the point of never wanted to put the book down. My boyfriend often tells me that eventually my books will swallow me whole!

Well, as it stand now, I am currently aching to get back to my book, so I shall do just that.

Thank-you very much again.

Your devoted fan, Michelle Colli

My question to you is this: Will you be able to get either narrator mentioned above to read the Bedywn series at the least, and all of your other books if possible?  I cannot be alone in my love of  these winning combinations for future audio books. 

At the very least, all of your books, not just a limited supply as exist now,  should be available for electronic readers such as Kindle and IPad.  Will that be happening soon?

By the way, my favorite books were Simply Unforgettable, Simply Love. Simply Perfect and all the Huxtables. 

JC

Dear Mrs. Balogh (whose name I am delighted to find rhymes with Kellogg's),

I just spent two glorious weeks with all the Bedwyns and with Ravensberg and Neville and Lily before that; though it's obvious that I love your stories, and appreciate your detailed, but clear and concise writing style, I want to thank you for something else entirely. Thank you, Mary Balogh, for believing in us, your readers; for understanding that we might want more from a romance novel than pure romance, but an attempt to better understand the human condition, to understand love in its many facets. Your novels do that for me, they help me take a bold look at my own cynicism and fear. I think Morgan Bedwyn said it best when she said that true love and marriage are not about shackles, but about two people setting each other free. That was a particularly brilliant moment for me, reading those words – maybe I've heard them before, but I never expected a character in a romance novel would say them in such a way that I would believe, really BELIEVE such a thing. I always appreciate the way you acknowledge happiness and life, and living with all its hardships and joys instead of "happily-ever-after." I think, though I will never know you personally, that I am lucky to know of you and read your words, that your family and close friends are all very luck people too, and we all owe however it was at that distribution plant who read your first manuscript a debt of gratitude for bringing you into our lives.

And now I'm off to the book store, again! The clerk keeps eyeing my suspiciously, I show up every two days to purchase a new novel. I wonder if he ever thinks me silly – I could just buy the whole lot of them at once, but then there'd be no money left for food or coffee. And I DO love a good latte after 400 pages or so of Balogh!

Best Wishes,
Danielle

I was just wondering when The Betrothal, which was supposed to be released Sept. 28, will finally be released.  Also, still hoping Eleanor will one day have her day in the sun!

I absolutely love your work.  Please, please, when we will be able to purchase more of your older 1980's to mid 90's work.  They are truly great, but extremely hard and expensive to obtain.  Would your publisher consider putting more of the older ones in print again?

Thank you,  -LInda.

I love your books.  I have read as many as I can get my hands on.  Will you re-release any of your first books either in the book or kindle form?  I paid $58.00 for a copy of "The Temporary Wife" and $38.00 for " The Ungrateful Governess" via e-bay.  I am getting ready to retire and will not be able to afford to pay this amount for books in the future.  I just bought a Kindle and will load any book of yours that I have not read so far.  I have read the "Slightly" series books twice and will probably re-read all of your books again. Please consider re-releasing your earlier books.

Thankyou,

Marie

I just finished reading Con's story and it was such a delight!  I've been reading your books from the first one and keep adding them to my shelves as soon as I can.  I don't think I could pick a favorite book or even favorite series.  Thank you for your lovely, memorable characters and touching, humorous, thoughtful stories. 

Dear Ms. Balogh,

I have read half of your books at this point and I will continue until I read all of them; it is amazing how you can make people not to stop reading, there have been times that I had gone to bed at 5:00 in the morning until I finished your book; sometimes reading more than 10 hours on a day and reading them more than two times.  But for some reason I can’t explain I like one in particular, “Simply Love” with Sydnam Butler and Ann Jewell.  It just so happens that this year, for my birthday, I got a labradoodle and I name the puppy Sydnam.  Sydnam was 6 weeks old when I got him from a very special boy that I have helped when he needed it the most. We call the dog an angel with a face of a little Diablo because Sydnam will chew my plants and furniture, but put an angel face as if he did nothing.

Dear Mary:

Believe it or not, I have read all of your books and novellas, many of them several times. Up until now, I would say my favorites were Simply Love and Slightly Dangerous.  Now I would add to those A Matter of Class.  This is the first time I can ever remember finishing a book and then going right back to page one and reading it again.  Knowing what happens makes all the earlier dialogue more meaningful.  Thanks for sharing your writing with all of us. 

Take care, Bob Wehling

Just finished reading CON's story. Really3 love it! My favorite part is when Con hugged Elliot...and cried..;p very touching. I just wish you could somehow write a short add-on  or something on how the Duchess od Dunbarton managed to persuade the King himself...must be great read! Also finished reading bespelling Jane and Iressistible which I ordered through Amazon....love the side story of Lavinia and Eden;p

Keep writing Mary...luv ya...;p

Michelle Szydlowski

Best Luck, Your biggest Fan!!

I know that I've read a couple of your books years ago ( & have one in my TBR pile), after reading some of your story bits here, I need to go dig them up again.

I really enjoyed your bio with your family pics.  Hopefully if you ever come to Portland for a signing, I'll hear about it so I can go.

Thank-you for an enjoyable read through you site.

Amelia

Thank you for writing such great books!! Most the time I don't want to put them down. Awesome story lines. It's nice that there is an author you can count on to write wonderful romance! God Bless. =

This is a story that should continue...to the next generation even. If you haven't done so already Ms.Balogh, I do hope you'll consider it--and make it longer.

Geez, I would just love to see the Earl's reaction to grandchildren, boy oh boy...

Late this afternoon, I checked out A Matter of Class from the "New Fiction" section of our wonderful local library.  It's now a little after 10 p.m. ( California time, September 28) and I've just finished the book!  I noticed your web site at the close of  "About the Author" at the end of the book and came to the computer to find you.  Yes, I was trying all sorts of different ways to pronounce your last name, so thanks for clearing that up!  Thank you for a delightfully enjoyable book.  Now that I've been introduced to you, I'm sure I'll be looking for more or your writings.  I am in awe at the number of books you have written!

I loved the book (one I can't remember the title of) where the servants got together to throw the heroine and hero together till they "got it right" between them !

Your gentle humor and real characters seem to be people that I would love to meet in real life.  You can make a book so perfect without the modern trend of the ultra-explicit sex scenes that I usually skip over, since they don't add anything really to the plot.

Thank you for doing a book for CON from "First Comes Marriage".  I wrote to you before and asked for a book for him and you kindly answered that one was "coming". I see it will be January 2011 when I get to read his story.  Thank you for that also.

Please keep up the wonderful work you do.  You have no idea of how many lives you "lighten the load" for with your novels. (I was a care-taker for my mom with Dementia for four years and your books were a perfect escape for me.) There must be many others with stories like that where your books help them. 

Please ask your webmaster to make it so that if we put the wrong CODE in--it doesn't errase our message! I've typed this 3 times because I missed which case one of the letters is in!

I am a book lover border line obsessed..lol   I really enjoy your books, I have read the Simply's Quartet, The Bedwyn Saga, The Prequels, The Mistress Trilogy  etc... of course my favorite of all of them was the "The Bedwyn Saga". You are one of my FAVORITE romance writers..I will buy and read anything that you write.. I have to get caught up to you recent series which I haven't had a chance to get to.. and I know are as good as your other work. I wish all the best for you and your family!!!   HAPPY WRITING  

Your BIGGEST FAN ..Anita

        I am fourteen years old and my mother finally let me read adult romances. I am starting to read one of your series called the bedwyns saga. I didn't know it was truly a series so i got slightly tempted(btw very great book i love your reading style it capitives me) and slighty scandalous(will be reading say book after i am done with this one). I have a question for you if you don't mind since I am out of order so I am slighty confuse but I read the summaries of the others. I would like to know why did you pulish them that way?By meaning the brothers and sisters not going from oldest to youngest or youngest to oldest. Not saying it a bad thing not all i thought it was strange since all the other autors pulish them that way. It caught my attention i gave you that. I also saw the summer to remember and I would like to know if I should read that to? After all its a prequal to the saga and I would like to but I am not such what it means to this series could you tell me that? I am sorry if I am asking to much I am just a confuse fan. I hoping to read your other series. Looking forward to your message. Thank you for your time.

I have read many of your books & given them away after reading so others might enjoy them.  This time I borrowed one from the library, Simply Love.  I could not believe how much I could relate to much of the story.

My insecurities come from having lived with an extremely abusive husband (not my current one, thank you very much) & my current husband's face is somewhat deformed due to surgery on one side of his face which involved removing most of the bone structure (cancer).  He also must wear an eyepatch while waiting for eye surgery.  Children either ask him directly what happened to his eye or just stop & stare (until their mom's catch them at it of course).  Many just point & call him a pirate.  This happend a lot during halloween of course. 

What interested me most was the care each of them felt for the other's psychological pain & how it's true that once you're around those with visible deformities, you almost don't see them anymore.  I think psychological deformities are much more visible but also more easily judged to be easily changed just by some effort on that person's part. 

The scenery was described so well that I could actually see some it my mind's eye, probably because I lived near what was called the Pallisades which overlooked river below.  My brother & sister used to hike up there, taking a sack lunch & enjoying the day.

I enjoy all of your books but this late discovery is one I am going to see if I can find as a used paperback  to keep. 

Thanks!

I can tell you have a wonderful sence of humor and adventure. Heck, I would love to have you as a friend or neighbor. :-)   Keep up the good work!  Debbie

I discovered you about 3 or 4 years ago when i read the back cover of "Slightly Scandalous" in the bookstore. I was curious about it so i bought and I've been a fan of yours ever since. I've read the Slightly sextet, the Simply Quartet and I'm half-way into the Huxtable quintet. I also own other books of yours. I'm only 25 and my friends find it odd that I read historical romances at my age, but I've reacently convinced a few to start reading your books and they loved them. I don't know how you do it, but whenever I read your books, I'm taken elsewhere, to a time of honor, classic romance, and true gentlemen. I have only one question: Have you ever thought of or ever been approached about having your one of your series turned into movies? I think your fans would love it. Thanks for writing so beautifully and don't ever stop.

I just finished reading "At Last Comes Love". This was an amazing book. I could not have picked a stronger Husband for Meg. I hope you will revisit this seris sometime in the future an write Toby's story. It would be nice to see the Little boy that stole my heart grow into a man.

Marie Hughes

I really love your books and reread many of them just for that warm feeling.  I can always count on you for a good read.

I have enjoyed so many of your books this year: "Precious Jewel", "A Matter of Class", and "A Secret Affair". Each was unique. I cared about your characters.

I was surprised at the ending of AMOC. I hadn't seen it coming. It was a good story.

Constantine and Hannah were fabulous characters. Their personalities were forged in the fires of their families' and others' opinions. They didn't live easy lives. They definitely deserved their HEA.

Thank you for writing these wonderful stories. I'm looking forward to the upcoming ones.

Cordially,

Elaine

I wanted to let you know i enjoyed reading the Bedwyns and the Huxtables.  I also just read the The Secret Affair and I am overjoyed that you gave Constantine the Earl Title and had him and Elliott  and Vanessa make up.  Please continue writing awesome books.

First I love your books. They are always entertaining. They contain a mixture of sadness, fun, mystery, of course, romance but also bring out a self reflection. I am presently reading Simply Perfect. As with all of your characters, Claudia and Joseph have unfulfilled dreams and yearn for "Love. I dream of love, of a family-wife and children-which is as close and as dear to me as the beating of my own heart." Ahh, only if... Anyway, I just had to stop laughing and write you.

Claudia and Joseph are at the garden party of Mrs. Corbette-Hythe. Joseph asks Claudia if she would like to take a boat out onto the River Thames. "On the water?" she asked, her eyes widening. (I am still giggling!) "The boat is small," he said. "I suppose we could hoist it up over our heads and run about the garden with it. But our fellow guests might think us eccentric, and I for one have to associate with them in the future."

I have been laughing for a solid five minutes. My eyes have teared up. I am imagining them standing at the waters edge so clearly, then just as clearly I am seeing the two of them, dressed in their garden-party clothes, running around with this boat over their heads running around the garden. Oh my, I have not laughed this hard in a long time and I just wanted to thank you.

Thank you for the laughter, the tears, and the romance. Thank you for writing such lovely books that take us away and into another world.

           " Future indifference is no consolation for present pain "

 We have found that the " indifference " which sometimes takes a while to manifest itself is a great help and brings peace to a fime of much pain. So thank you for giving this  idea to all your readers and I hope  others have found it . I have read many of your SUPER books and hope that you continue to bring such pleasure to this world.  Sincerely  Patricia Wells

I knew Constantine wasn't what his cousin thought him to be. I didn't know Jon wanted Ainsley Park but I knew Constantine did start it for his brother. I didn't know all the other people he included  in the park.

I think you did a fantastic job of telling Constantine's story .Your tying together of all the other stories was great too. I never got the feeling you were hurrying to finish. This book was probably the best and they were all good.

Thank you for 5 fantastic stories.

I absolutly LOVE all your books!!!!  Please... never stop writing!!!!!

Karen

Ahhhhhhh!

I have to tell you how very much I am enjoying your books.  I first discovered your books when I happened upon "A Summer to Remember" at the local library since the book cover looked enticing.  I absolutely loved the story, the way you developed your main characters, and the emotion your writing evoked from reading your beautifully depicted love scenes.  I believe that I even cried at one point.  Since then, I have gone on to read your "Slightly" series of books and loved them as well.  Right now, I am in the throes of reading the 2nd book in your lovely "Simply" series.  I have not been disappointed in the least since your writing is always consistent.  I hope to go on and read all your other books but just had to express how much I enjoy reading your books.  I honestly think that you are the best author of historical romances that I have ever read.  My sincere thanks for your continued writing in this genre since it's my favorite.  I wish you all the best!

Denise

I loved the Bedwyns.  I visit them often.  I could so relate to Wulric as I am the oldest in a large family.  I also loved how you intertwined them with the "Simply" series.  It was great to see how they were doing after the last Bedwyn book.

Thank you so much for many hours of pleasurable reading!

I look forward to be added to your mailing list.

Best -

Binnie Syril

I began reading A Matter of Class last night and could not put it down.  This is one of the most delightful and surprising romance stories I have ever read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I loved how you would go back, from time to time, and give us a glimpse into the past of these two main characters.  Even so, I was no ready for the surprising ending.  It was delicious.  I could not believe how clever it was and I absolutely loved it.

You are a delightful author.  One of the reasons I enjoy reading you is that I can almost see the streets you describe, the faces and expressions of your characters and the towns and cities they live in.  I am now a lifelong fan of yours and am in the process of tracking down and reading every book you have ever written.

I read 20-30 books a month and keep very few of the historicals. I have all of your books on a special "keeper shelf", however and reread them periodically. I am really pleased that your publisher is bringing out more of your backlist. What a treat for your fans!

Your website is lovely and I have enjoyed learning more about you (ie. how to pronounce your name!) and that you live in Saskatchewan. My 93 year old mother was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan in 1916 (her parents had moved by covered wagon from Ohio during the prior decade to make a go of farming there). 20 years ago she returned to Central Butte for the first time since her family had moved for her mother's health in 1918 to the central valley of California. She found the stone foundation of the house her father had built and even found people in a nursing home who remembered her family. It was a very moving experience for her to go back to her roots.

Thank you for the joy you bring your readers. Yours is a rare talent that we all treasure.

P.S. The covers on the Huxtable series are beautiful. Your publisher has probably attracted many new readers to your books with covers that seem to relate to your content. I especially liked the cover of Seducing An Angel.

Christina

I have been reading your books for many years.  I love the intensity of your characters - they tear at my heart and my mind.  Thank you for creating complicated and real stories that involve true conflicts of the heart and character.  As an aside, I grew up in Regina and am fascinated by the fact that my favorite author may have crossed paths with me at some point!

I have several of your books!  love the Huxtables,and the Bedwyns.  Somehow, I came across  "The Secret Pearl"  I honestly feel likeFleur- I cannot find the words to express my thoughts!! I just wanted you to appreciate and clearly understand how your,no," their" story touched me. You have set a new standard for my reading list. I laughed, I cried, but more significant, I asked for forgiveness, and I forgave.  I feel the desire to show more compassion, and tolerance, more love and strength.  This is a reverent story and I feel blessed to have been able to consume it.  Thank-you

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I just finised reading 'A secret Affair' it is your best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great love story! You didn't give away when they feel in love which was great! I had to re-read some of the paragraphs to find out when they started to fall in love! Your books remind me of Georgette Heyer's books.

I have read all your books so I am looking forward for your next new book which I hope is to be soon!

Mary you are the best! God bless you!

Anna

I just finished Secret Affair, and it was well worth the wait.  One of your best, if not the best.  I'm just always sad to finish one of your books.  I will read this one again very soon.  For those looking for your other books, they can be found all over the internet.  Ebay, Amazon, Barnes and Noble  and many others.  Just search for Mary Balogh.   I hope your having a good time in Wales!!!

Jan

Thank you and keep up the great work.

Since then I have read everything I have been able to get my hands on.

Recently I found Tangled, Great book !

I just picked up A Secret Affair, Can't wait to get started.

Thank you for finishing the story line.

I have been a "bookworm" for about 50 years and I love your books. I've read them and re-read them and own them in print and on my Kindle.  I just got off the phone talking to one of my five sisters and life has many hard moments for all of us right now - as most people go through from time to time.  I felt a bit low.  Then I picked up "A Matter of Class" and within moments was laughing about the conversation Reginal and Annabelle have about the state of "virginal".  It lifted me up and gave me such a good feeling about life that I was moved to find your website and write this to you.  Your talent is a gift to us all and helps many of us face the difficult passages of our lives.  I believe that world peace starts with inner peace and I nominate you for a Peace Prize.  Thank you so very much. 

Trish

P.S. One of my sisters is named Annabelle!

Thanks,

Sheena

What is the family series where the two youngest daughters and their governess (Katharine Marks?) stayed in a hotel for their coming out?  I think Poppy married the owner of the hotel.  What was the series and what was the next book about Katharine and the girls' brother?  What were the books in the series?

Thanks so much.  I'd really appreciate the information.

Several of your earlier novels are now downloaded on 'Scribd.com' - this is great for all those readers who cannot get hold of your older novels but I suspect that it is in contravention of your copyright.

My favourite novels are 'Slightly Dangerous', 'Tempting Harriet' and 'The Ungrateful Governess'.  I would love it if Harriet and Archie were to appear in a new novel, as I am keen to know if they managed to produce the much-desired 'Heir and Spare' !  Perhaps they could be written into the new book about Gwen, Lady Muir.

Your characters are well-developed and always have interesting and detailed back stories.  This really enhances the reading experience for me and I eagerly await any new book that you publish.  Keep healthy and happy so that you can continue to write.  I own all but three of your novels so you can see that it is a real pleasure for me to read your novels.

Sincerely,

Jas

Thank You

Your writting & story telling ability is SIMPLY WONDERFUL. I enjoyed reading about lives of your characters from other books. Im proud to say I'm one of your biggest fan :-))

I can't get enough of your books and I'm still wait your old books to be published again. There's not much your books in Malaysia. I only managed to find Simply, Slightly & Huxtable series. The 1st book I've read was 'At Last Comes Love'. It's brilliant.

I just read 'A Precious Jewel'. It was something different from others authors. You make the characters alive and it's touching when read the last chapter. You had me in tears Mary. You are so GOOOOODDDDD! I was wondering about Lord Severn and wish you had his story. You have not disappointed me at all Mary. I've found his story in "The Ideal Wife".

All your books goes from pleasant to good and from good to very² GOOD!!! Love u Mary Balogh :-*

I have never written a fan letter before but could not pass up this opportunity to tell you how wonderful your books are.  Every character is unique, as are the plots; every book is spellbinding and every ending so satisfying.  While waiting anxiously for the story of Con, I'm having a delightful time reading again about his Huxtable cousins.  Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable talent with all of us.

Your books are wonderful.  I feel I know the Bedwyns family and everyone of them. This what life is about "Family".

Your books have brought me great joy.  I lived in England for 3 years with the US Military and met my wonderful

husband.  He is a Englishman of my dreams and the love of my life.  Keep the books coming.

Thank you so much,

Tina

I just finished three of you books.  It began with finding "A Matter of Class" in the new books shelf at my local library.  After finishing that, I quickly went back to find Simply Perfect, which I believe is the last of that series.  :)  That's pretty typical of me, but it didn't take me long to start looking at copyright dates when I went back for the third, Simply Unforgetta ble.

I was refreshingly surprised to read one of your stories.  I've always loved Regency England and the Tudor period.  (If those are one in the same, bear with me, I'm still a newbie to England's history, lol! )  However, I've never really been a huge fan of romance.  My mother on the other hand, I swear there are less Harlequin romances out that she hasn't read than has read.  Oh the piles of books!!!!  But your stories touch into the physical aspects of romance without throwing it all over the cover or your readers, and for that, I'm quite gratefully and will continue reading your various series of books.

That is when I'm not writing myself.  I'm currently on my fourth chapter of a fictional piece loosely based on my experiences living and working in a very small town in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  I'm on my third day of writing, and it seems to coming along face enough to keep my brain working overtime.  I have come up with some of the greatest ideas as I'm lying in bed waiting to fall asleep. :)

I'm currently a part time bartender at a hotel lounge here in norther lower Michigan.   The bar business has been quite slow lately, which makes me available for some really great conversations with the hotel guests.  I've heard some really great stories from almost every single one of them, but I remember only a few that apparently my brain deemed worth retelling.  I've been itching to write a book for a number of years, I've always loved writing.  Well, maybe not so much while I was still in high school, but it certainly started to catch my interest by the time I finally rolled around to take my first college level English Composition course online.

Sorry to bore you, as I've realized I've rattled on for a bit too long.  Again, thank you for your creative writing!  I'll be sure to pass on your name and booklist when asked for a good book to read by a friend, well girl friend anyways...

Take care and I hope you are somewhere enjoying the wonderful spring weather!

Amy Thomas

I've been one of your biggest fans for years. I adore the 'Mistress' series and lately, the Huxtable series. I buy all your books in paperback, but I've already put myself on the list at my library for 'Secret Affair' because I can't wait. I've been DYING to read Constantine's story since the very first mention of him in 'First Comes Marriage'. I just know he's a hero, and I hope Elliot and Vanessa have to eat their hats!

Thank you for continuing to write such beautiful, realistic Regency romances.

Love,
Sarah

      I have been reading Dark Angel and Lord Carews Bride and wondered if the "Muir" lady mentioned in it is the same as "Lady Muir" in the "Slightly" series. I have not finished reading the story and may answer my own question but I was too excited when I crossed the name and had to try to find out instantaneously if possible. I am eagerly awaiting a happy ending for Lady Muir.

     I have also been awaiting a happy ending for Constantine so I am glad to see his story will be out in May. I just wish I could have it sooner. However, it is probably a good thing that I cannot because I am a student and I often slack off when I get my hands on one of your novels.

      Thanks for sharing your gift with us mere mortals.

Best regards, Betty ( known to my friends as Jacquie .....and I hope you'll become one of them)

                      Tracy

I'm only 21 years old, but I've read many of your books. I've been an avid reader in general since I was sixteen, which always earned me odd looks from my classmates-who would never read for school, let alone for fun-but I've always loved the written word. I came across the "Simply" series and the "Huxtable" series and fell in love, I've been getting into the older ones, right now I'm reading "The Secret Pearl", but I'll be moving on to the "Slightly" Series next. Thanks for hours and hours of enjoyment, don't know what I'd do without authors like you!

As a Librarian , I also want Kerri Hunter who has written in your guestbook to know that she should ask her librarian to buy more of your books or perhaps request them from other libraries through interlibrary loan. We take our patrons requests seriously and always enjoy learning what they want to read.. 

A Matter of Class is a delightful story of love, between Annabelle and Reggie, two levels of class coming together. Their story with interpersed chapters of their growing up years gave a vivid background.The ending that was unexpected and an excellent conclusion. The parents were not aware of how they helped.

Changing personalities from cold to warm also made  the personalities develop into better people.
Thank you Mary for this gift to your readers. .

I am an avid reader and order my novels through the internet. I found your book "Slightly Dangerous" and "Slightly Married" by chance  a fortnight ago (it was the cover and review of the books that made me order them) ......and now I'm hooked. Glad that I started reading the story of Lord Bewcastle and Christine . Just love their 'opposite'  characters, witty dialogues and the plot itself is just beautiful. Now I'm trying to order more of your books and I'm sure I'll not be dissappointed when I get them. (Thank God for the internet!)

May you be blessed with good health and continue to write even more beautiful books for us fans!

Regards

Murizah

It would be wonderful to see a story - even a novella - in which David Jewell and Lizzie Pickford are grown.  I see them each as artistic individuals; he with his painting and she with her writing.  They would fall in love, but of course she would resist thinking she would be a burden, etc..  I truly loved the Slightly series and have re-read them recently.

I have just finished Dark Angel/Bride of Lord Carew and look forward to Constantine's story.

Thank you for hours of enjoyment.

I am very happy that they are re-releasing some of your older books.  I found you several years ago in your Regency books and have always enjoyed your writing.  I especially like how  you connect the characters in the different stories so that we see how they are doing in later years.

Did you ever write a story for Elizabeth, Duchess of Portfrey, Lauren's Aunt in A Summer to Remember?

Jan

I have all your books starting  with   Heartless   an  Silent Melody     but like  A Precious Jewel and The Ideal Wife    I want very much      to read    Lady with a Black Umbrella     I have found copies of it on the internet at  prices too high to buy     I do hope down the road it will be published again    I see many of your books are coming out the next yr or so  I saw one in the store while shopping on thurs will go back and get it tomorrow         we are in a very rural area so kno it will be there

ideal wife and precious jewel were two fabulous books and hard to put down      I simply had to know what and how it  was going to happen     thanks for 2  beyond excellent books   ca

I've dropped you a note before about the Huxtables, and once again with the Bedwyn's and the gals from Miss Martin's school, you've created such a lovely and enchanting (and enormously involved and tangled) group of  people.  Very much enjoyed it.

I also read recently A Matter of Class, and also enjoyed that very much.  The flashback perspectives were very interesting in how the showed the evolution of the ruse that the two main characters concocted.  Another fun read!

I'm looking forward to the release of Con Huxtable's story!

Thank you for your writing.  I enjoy your books when I can find them.  Once I start one of your books, I simply cannot put it down until I through.  I wish our local library carried more of your books.  Since I'm temporarily unemployed I cannot buy any books, much to my chagrin, however I'll keep haunting my library until they add more of your books.

Thanks again. 

Kerri Hunter

I love your books! Never stop writing! I can't wait for the books that are coming out this year. I always get so into your books that I can't put them down.

WHAT WAS GOING ON FROM MID BOOK.  AM STILL WAITING FOR BOOK ABOUT THE SISTER

NOTED IN THE TWO MISTRESS BOOKS. MANY OF US WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW SUCH

FREE SPIRIT(LIKE HER) BECAME PART OF A TWOSOME WITH SUCH A SEEMINGLY

OVERLY STRAIGHT LACED STICKMAN.

MOSTLY MARY JUST ANOTHER THANK YOU FOR MAKING ROMANCE AND TIME TRAVEL SO

EASY.

BARBARA (FROM BROOKLYN)

I have to say that before 2009 I was not a fan of reading. But after reading my first Mary Balogh book, A Secret Pearl, I have been hooked. I have ALL of your books that are in print. I can not wait for your reprints. I now read an average of 3-4 books a week!! Because of your stories I have become so obsessed with English history and the time period you write in, it makes me want to go back and study English history in school!!! I am even planning a trip to England early 2011 where I plan on visiting all the famous locations you describe in your books. I have turned so many of my friends and co workers onto your books that I hope they in turn tell their friends. Has any production company or network ever pitched to you to make one of your series books into a miniseries on tv (i.e Showtime, HBO, BBC)??? I know it would be a hit!!! I am determined to keep spreading the word to the younger crowd ( I am 25) that MARY BALOGH's books ARE AMAZING and must reads!!! All us girls at the office can't wait for Constatine's story!!

Best Wishes-

Angela