'One Night for Love' by Mary Balogh follows the story of Lily and Neville, whose relationship begins with a promise to take care of Lily after her father's death. Set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, the book delves into the societal norms of Regency life and the challenges faced by the characters. Lily's traumatic experiences, including abuse and captivity, shape her emotional journey and hinder her ability to fully embrace her relationship with Neville. explores themes of love, trauma, class differences, and personal growth, all while maintaining a character-driven narrative with detailed historical elements.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains themes of sexual assault and trauma recovery, which may be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
The romance between Neville and Lily is central to the story, showcasing their emotional bond and complexity.
From The Publisher:
Neville Wyatt, Earl of Kilbourne, awaits his new bride at the altar - when a ragged beggar woman races down the aisle instead. The cream of the ton see him stare, shocked, then declare that this is his late wife! One night of passion is all he remembers of Lily, the woman he'd wed, loved, and lost on the battlefield in Portugal. Now he must endeavour to honour his commitment to her - regardless of the gulf that lies between them.
Lily wants only to start a new life - with a husband who truly loves her. She leaves Wyatt to learn how to meet his world on her terms and upon her return Lily soon becomes the toast of the ton, every inch a countess fit for the earl. Wyatt vows to prove to his remarkable wife that what he feels for her is more than desire, that what he wants from her is much more than simply one night for love . . .
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First, I have to admit that I generally enjoy books by Mary Balogh. Her characters are likeable and the plot is usually well developed.
However, I struggled reading
One Night of Love. I read first few pages and put it down to read two or three other books. I found myself in no mood to carry on. Finally, I decided that I have to finish it or put it down once and for all. And here I started skipping pages cause I was not interested enough. The first one third was all together rather boring. So I made a decision to read something else once again. After choosing five other books instead of
One Night of Love I decided there is no point in pushing myself if I'm not interested.
I gave up at 30% because of lack of interest. Two stars considering it was not annoying, it was just plain and boring.
I have already read four other books in Bedwyn Saga and really enjoyed them. I have no idea what is wrong with
One Night of Love. Maybe it's because it was one of the earlier books by Balogh and she became a better writer later on.
What can you read after
One Night for Love?
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