* *īalogh pens an enchanting Cinderella story, touching readers with the sincerity of the characters and the mature depth of their relationships. Mary Balogh's ability to create interesting characters and plotlines shines through, and her great strength in exploring the emotions and motivations of those characters is much evidence. Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group ISBN: 9780349413655 Number of pages: 400 Weight: 319 g Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm MEDIA REVIEWS 'A matchless storyteller' RT Book Reviews 'A romance writer of mesmerising intensity, Mary Balogh has the gift of making a relationship seem utterly real and utterly compelling' Mary Jo Putney 'Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance' New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz 'Balogh is the queen of spicy Regency-era romance, creating memorable characters in unforgettable stories' Booklist ' A grand mistress of the genre' Romantic Times 'One of the best!' New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn 'Today's superstar heir to the marvellous legacy of Georgette Heyer' Susan Elizabeth Phillips This is the sparkling second novel in the Regency romance Westcott series by New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh - perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Stephanie Laurens And it is only the bond between them that will allow them to weather the rough storm that lies ahead. But as Camille poses for Joel, their mutual contempt soon turns to desire. But even as she settles in, she must sit for a portrait commissioned by her grandmother and endure an artist who riles her every nerve.Īn art teacher at the orphanage that was once his home, Joel Cunningham has been hired to paint the portrait of the haughty new teacher. Looking to eschew the trappings of her old life, she leaves London to teach at the Bath orphanage where her newly discovered half-sister lived. With her parents' marriage declared bigamous, Camille Westcott is now illegitimate and without a title. Humphrey Wescott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of his family - sending one daughter on a journey of self-discovery.

'One of the best!' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

Someone to hold by mary balogh