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Nadine in NY Jones
This one starts off a bit slow, but quickly develops into a delightful, fun little novella. I can see now that the first chapter was needed to set up the plot.

Reggie Mason's father made all his money in coal. Their estate neighbor, Earl Somethingorotherford, despises the Masons since they are not "gentlemen." The Earl's daughter, Annabelle, disgraces herself by attempting to elope with the coachman. There's nothing else for it but for these two to get married!!! But they have secrets! oooh ...
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Julie
Mar 02, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Utterly delightful! I see why this short novel is so beloved. Clever and pitch perfect, I loved it from start to finish! This was a read along for the #fatedmates podcast and I was completely charmed!
Diane
Dec 01, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Enjoyed listening to this book.
Anna
Nov 02, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Wonderful! as are all of Ms. Balogh tales
C.
Apr 12, 2010 rated it liked it
Shelves: fiction
Ahsia
Jul 23, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Kimberly
Nov 24, 2013 marked it as to-read
Shannon Wallner
Apr 07, 2016 marked it as to-read
Shanel
Mar 26, 2018 marked it as to-read
Theresa Wright
Jun 10, 2018 marked it as to-read