The Escape

Not quite as perfect as Book 2, The Arrangement, which I gave 5 stars but I owe it an extra half star for including The Suitor, the short story which fits between the two in time. Not much of a story, but it was frustrating to think Id miss a little chunk of the series because I dont have an Ereader. Love this series, so at least Ill have the whole thing once I finish book 6 or 7. Im still wondering if George & Imogen will get seperate books or share one, since theyve been living together for a while already. Last time I checked Ms Baloughs website, #4 was done and she was working on #5.

3.5 Stars This book was enjoyable but very wordy and slow. I feel reading Mary Balogh books would work better broken up instead of many at once as they are so slow. The writing style feels a lot like Jane Austen. Which is nice it's just the first half of the books nothing happens and it can get a bit......more

Reviewed for Buried Under Romance Big historical romance fan, are you? Well, are you bored of: * Rakes with mistresses at seventeen. Seriously? Did your mama never teach you about respect and equality? * Matrons who yather on and on about snaring a wealthy husband. * Stitch, sew, horseback riding, water......more

"I want to dance... The best way to describe this novel...and any book by Mary Balogh, really...is simply lovely. It really was. Ben and Samantha have both been touched by war. Ben was nearly crushed by his horse, crippling his legs. He can get around with canes but is in constant pain. Samantha's hus......more

The romance is a little meh, but this series has a therapeutic value that makes it a non-trashy comfort read and that’s something! Like in the previous books both protagonists had gone through a lot and the point of the story is their growth rather than their relationship. They are both independent,......more

This is book three of a series that I really don't recommend skipping around in; I mean each subsequent book has enough of the previous couples that it'd be awkward not knowing their details (it's a romance series, so it's not like you'd spoil the endings...). This one is on par with the others, tho......more