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New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh returns to the elegance and sensuality of Regency England as she continues the enthralling story of four remarkable women–friends and teachers at Miss Martin’s School for Girls. At the center of this spellbinding novel is Anne Jewell, a teacher haunted by a scandalous past…until she meets a man who teaches her the most important lesson of all: nothing is simple when it comes to love.…
She spies him in the deepening dusk of a Wales evening–a lone figure of breathtaking strength and masculinity, his handsome face branded by a secret pain. For single mother and teacher Anne Jewell, newly arrived with her son at a sprawling estate in Wales on the invitation of an influential friend, Sydnam Butler is a man whose sorrows–and passions–run deeper than she could have ever imagined.
As steward of a remote seaside manor, Sydnam lives a reclusive existence far from the pity and disdain of others. Yet almost from the moment Anne first appears on the cliffs, he senses in this lovely stranger a kindred soul, and between these two wary hearts, desire stirs. Unable to resist the passion that has rescued them both from loneliness, Anne and Sydnam share an afternoon of exquisite lovemaking. Now the unwed single mother and war-scarred veteran must make a decision that could forever alter their lives. For Sydnam, it is a chance to heal the pain of the past. For Anne, it is the glorious promise of a future with the man who will dare her to reveal her deepest secrets…before she can give him all her heart.
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She spies him in the deepening dusk of a Wales evening–a lone figure of breathtaking strength and masculinity, his handsome face branded by a secret pain. For single mother and teacher Anne Jewell, newly arrived with her son at a sprawling estate in Wales on the invitation of an influential friend, Sydnam Butler is a man whose sorrows–and passions–run deeper than she could have ever imagined.
As steward of a remote seaside manor, Sydnam lives a reclusive existence far from the pity and disdain of others. Yet almost from the moment Anne first appears on the cliffs, he senses in this lovely stranger a kindred soul, and between these two wary hearts, desire stirs. Unable to resist the passion that has rescued them both from loneliness, Anne and Sydnam share an afternoon of exquisite lovemaking. Now the unwed single mother and war-scarred veteran must make a decision that could forever alter their lives. For Sydnam, it is a chance to heal the pain of the past. For Anne, it is the glorious promise of a future with the man who will dare her to reveal her deepest secrets…before she can give him all her heart.
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.
I liked this book but I didn't love it. I found the first half of the book a little slow but I really liked the second half.
Joan K. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
An inspiring story of a teacher at Miss Martin's School for Girls who is invited to visit Joshua Moore's household (his wife is Lady Freyja, one of the famous Bedwyn's) along with her son David. Anne was never married, and even though she wasn't willing-was blamed for becoming pregnant. During her stay with them, she meets Wulfric's steward Sydnam Butler, who had suffered horribly during the war and because of his physical scars-believes that no woman will have them.
Can an unwed mother and a war-scarred veteran find love?
A very good, and inspiring novel.
Vici G. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The "Simply" series has resparked my interest in the historial romance...having been diverted by the paranormal genre! What wonderful deeply scarred characters...filled with all the "what ifs" and misinterpretations that make love an exciting adventure! Well worth the read.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
From the moment he was introduced as a secondary character I waited for Sydnam's story. Only a truly wonderful, special person was worthy of Sydnam Butler. I was very disappointed to see Mary Balogh give us a weak, watered down love interest such as Anne.
I won't go into all my dislikes about her - that would give away to much of the story - but suffice it to say, I found myself wanting my money back, even though I paid nothing for the book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The simply books are great and such a catcher to read,make sure you read them all.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great characters and story. A different twist on the historical romance- not all perfection.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
2006 book. I have enjoyed all of the Mary Balogh books I've read. This one also. Disfigured hero Sydnam Butler meets Anne Jewell, girl's school teacher who is a single mother. Between them they help remove the blocks to happiness in each other's lives. Set in Regency England.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
book two in the series about Miss Martin's School for Girls. Anne meets Sydnam Butler. You will remember him as Kit's disfigured brother from the story about Kit Butler and Freyja Bewcastle. The whole Bewcastle clan become matchmakers...or at least try.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A tender love story.
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I did enjoy this one. I read a review on the website for my favorite author, Judith McNaught, and it sounded good. I read a lot by Balogh, so I know that she is really good. I haven't read a stinker yet and this was one of her best. I hope to read the rest of the series soon.
I really like this series. Balogh is a great writer like Georgette Heyer with steamy sex!
Book 2 of a quartet, Simply Love is a lovely moving story. Sydnam Bulter( brother to Kit Butler from A Summer to Remember)youngest son of an earl is maimed during the Napoleanic war and to be self suffient becomes steward to one of the Bedwyn estates. Anne(introduced in Slightly Scandalous) is a teacher at a girls school in Bath. This is not just a love story but a story of hope, courage, survival and family love. Very touching how Anne discovers the more she gets to know Sydnam that to her his scarring is unimportant and she sees his strength of will and depth of character. It was nice to have the Bedwyn's in the story, like a visit from old friends. I recommend any book by MB.
I really enjoyed this author. She did a good job with the characters. I intend to look for more books by her.
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Brandy C. (Front right hand corner was slightly damaged in transit to me. The whole cover is still intact, just a few punch marks from torn packaging.
Ann first spied him in the deepening dusk of Wales evening-a lone figure of breathtaking strength, his handsome face branded by a secret pain. For teacher and single mother Anne Jewell, Sydnam Butler is a man whose sorrows-and passions-run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As steward of a remote seaside manor, Sydnam lives a reclusive existence. Yet he senses in Anne a kindred soul, and between these two wary hearts, desire stirs. Unable to resist the passion that has rescued them both,Anne and Sydnam share an afternoon of exquisite lovemaking. As scandal looms, suddenly the unwed mother and the war-scarred veteran must make a decision that could forever alter their lives....
Anne first spied him in the deepening dusk of a Wales evening-a lone figure of breathtaking strength, his handsome face branded by a secret pain. For teacher and single mother Anne Jewell, Sydnam Butler is a man whose sorrows-and passions-run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As steward of a remote seaside manor, Sydnam lives a reclusive existanve. Yet he senses in Anne a kindred soul and between these two wary hearts, desire stirs. unable to resist the passion that has rescued them both. Anne and Sydnam share an afternoon of exquisite lovemaking. As scandal looms, suddenly the unwed mother and the war-scarred veteran must make a decision that could forever alter thier lives....
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