Always remember by Mary Balogh

Always remember by Mary Balogh is the third book in the Ravenswood series. This is the story of Lady Jennifer Arden and Ben Ellis. She is the sister of the main male character from the previous book and he is the half-brother of the main characters in the previous 2 books. So both of them are known if you read the series. Of course, this, like all, can be read as a stand alone novel. I would highly recommend this one. While I gave all three books 5 stars, this is more like a 5+ stars. I just loved it and I will share why, without going into too many details and spoil the book.

Lady Jennifer Arden is the sister of a duke. She is also unable to walk, a result of a childhood illness. She is doing her best to be happy, but is in pain from time to time. Her disability is addressed in the book using terms from the early 1800s, something that might annoy some, but correct from a historical perspective. I like that the author had the courage to write like that. Despite her disability, Lady Jennifer is outgoing and likes to have fun and explore. Naturally, and historically accurate, her family is very protective.

Ben Ellis is the illegitimate son of an Earl, now brother to the Earl. He was raised alongside his brothers and sisters, after his mother’s death. He and his brother, the Earl, have a very strong connection. He was married and now has a child, his wife dying soon after giving birth. Because of his determination and hard work, he has a good financial position, and he is ready to remarry.

Their love story evolves from friendship and there seems to be a real connection. I just enjoyed so much reading this story. It was the perfect book for this time of year. I do recommend getting it if you find it at your local library.

Always remember by Mary Balogh

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My rating: 5/5 Stars
Would I recommend it: yes
Published by: Piatkus
Year it was published: 2024
Format: Paperback
Genre(s): Regency
Pages: 368

About the author: Mary was born in Wales in 1944. After graduating from University in 1960s, she moved to Canada. There she was a high school teacher. She got married to the Canadian Robert Balogh and they had three children. Besides writing, she also loves music, knitting, watching tennis and curling.
Mary Balogh started writing as a hobby, in the evenings. Her first book, A Masked Deception, a Regency love story, was published in 1985. After 20 years of teaching, in 1988, she retired from teaching to pursue her dream to write full-time. She has written more than seventy novels and almost thirty novellas since then. Her best known series are the New York Times bestselling ‘Slightly’ sextet and ‘Simply’ quartet. She has won numerous awards, including Bestselling Historical of the Year from the Borders Group. She has won seven Waldenbooks Awards and two B. Dalton Awards for her bestselling novels, as well as a Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award.
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