It is a lovely romance that you invested in the hero and heroine finding their happily-ever-after. Everything about this story is lovely and near perfect. 'A great book that explores the physical, mental and emotional consequences of war. Tender, touching and mature, Baloghs story slowly unfolds, reaching deep into the characters emotions demonstrating how love empowers, heals and redeems. But dare she offer her bruised heart as well as her body? The answers to both their questions may be found in an unlikely place: in each other's arms.

What can a wounded soul offer any woman? Samantha is ready to go where fate takes her, to leave behind polite society and even propriety in her desire for this handsome, honorable soldier. Mary Balogh is the 'New York Times' bestselling author of numerous books, including 'The Proposal 'and' The Arrangement, ' the acclaimed Slightly and Simply novels, the Mistress trilogy, and the five titles in her Huxtable series: 'First Comes Marriage, Then Comes Seduction, At Last Comes Love, Seducing an Angel, 'and 'A Secret Affair. Ben wants Samantha as much as she wants him, but he is cautious. Praise for The Escape Bestseller Mary Balogh delivers an outstanding third installment of her. Being a gentleman, Ben insists that he escort her on the fateful journey. Includes Mary Baloghs charming short story, The Suitor. After the lingering death of her husband, Samantha McKay is at the mercy of her oppressive in-laws - until she plots an escape to distant Wales to claim a house she has inherited. Never does Ben imagine that hope will come in the form of a beautiful woman who has seen her own share of suffering.

After surviving the Napoleonic Wars, Sir Benedict Harper is struggling to move on, his body and spirit in need of a healing touch.

The Escape by Mary Balogh