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A Summer to Remember
First published 2002 · 383 pages
A tender, slow-burn Regency romance that wraps you in the warmth of a sunlit summer and the quiet thrill of a healing heart.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sun-drenched English garden where the air is thick with unspoken longing and quiet healing. It unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, allowing the reader to fully inhabit the characters' internal worlds as they navigate the delicate transition from a cynical bargain to genuine vulnerability. The prose is elegant and emotionally precise, stripping away the artifice of Regency society to reveal the raw, tender hearts beneath. There is a wistful, intimate atmosphere that permeates every interaction, balancing witty banter with moments of profound introspection. It is a deeply comforting experience, perfect for readers who crave historical romances that prioritize emotional maturity, the slow dismantling of defensive walls, and the quiet, breathtaking courage it takes to risk loving again.
- Mood
- sunlit
- wistful
- intimate
- heartwarming
- Tone
- tender
- introspective
- witty
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- healing from heartbreak · courage to trust · reclaiming independence · vulnerability
- The writing
- Elegant and emotionally precise, focusing deeply on the characters' internal landscapes and quiet revelations.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded, mutually beneficial detachment to a profound, vulnerable surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love character-driven historical romances where emotional healing is just as important as the swoon-worthy banter.
Content notes
- past emotional trauma
- abandonment
About the book
"Matchless storyteller"(Romantic Times) Mary Balogh weaves a tantalizing web of wit and seduction in her new novel--an irresistible tale of two unlikely lovers and one unforgettable summer. Kit Butler is cool, dangerous, one of London's most infamous bachelors--marriage is the last thing on his mind. But Kit's family has other plans. Desperate to thwart his father's matchmaking, Kit needs a bride...fast. Enter Miss Lauren Edgeworth. A year after being abandoned at the altar, Lauren has determined that marriage is not for her. When these two fiercely independent souls meet, sparks fly--and a deal is hatched. Lauren will masquerade as Kit's intended if he agrees to provide a passionate, adventurous, unforgettable summer. When summer ends, she will break off the engagement, rendering herself unmarriageable and leaving them both free. Everything is going perfectly--until Kit does the unthinkable: He begins to fall in love. A summer to remember is not enough for him. But how can he convince Lauren to be his...for better, for worse, for the rest of their lives? From the Paperback edition.
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