Simply Magic / Mary Balogh 433 p.
Third in the Simply quartet that features the teachers from Miss Martin's school.
Susanna Osbourne is drawn to the incredibly handsome Viscount Whitleaf when she meets him at the home of former fellow teacher Frances Marshall (now the Countess of Edgecombe*). He is drawn to her. The more he pursues the more she withdraws. His kindness and his charm gradually win her over especially when they agree to be friends. This friendship grows and looks to lead them both to a place where they may not want to go. He is not ready for marriage and nor is she because of the dark hurtful secret she carries. As his love grows he wishes to marry her, but she still refuses. She feels this secret will be an impossible roadblock to their happiness in marriage. But still he persists, even to taking her advice to go home and talk to his strong-willed mother so that he can enjoy the life he wants. Balogh writes of complex characters, interesting dialogue becoming humorous at times, and a delightful growing romance. Look to see characters from previous stories appear.
*Simply Unforgettable
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