The Proposal

In this engaging novel by Mary Balogh, a young widow, Gwendoline Lady Muir, finds unexpected love with a war hero named Hugo, Lord Trentham. While initially judging her to be frivolous, Hugo quickly finds himself bewitched by Gwen's guileless manner, infectious laugh, and lovely face, and is soon working to win her heart. As their two vastly different worlds come together, both will be challenged in unforeseen ways, but through courtship and seduction, Gwen soon finds that she cannot resist Hugo's devotion, his desire, his love, and the promise of forever.