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The Brides & Wives series, published in 1991, features historical romance stories set in Regency England, each centered on women navigating societal expectations and personal desires. The novels explore themes of mistaken identity, societal pressure, and the complexities of love and marriage through the experiences of their protagonists. Each story follows a woman as she confronts challenges to her virtue, status, or heart, often involving men of high rank or conflicting emotions.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Mary Balogh
Miles Ripley, Earl of Severn and London's most irresistible bachelor, is startled when Abigail Gardiner, desperate and seeking help, says yes to an…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Mary Balogh
Sir Gerald Stapleton visits Mrs. Blyth's house of pleasure purely for enjoyment, until he becomes captivated by Priss, a woman unlike any he has…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Mary Balogh
Betrothed to the upright and honorable Lord Lionel Kersey, Jennifer Winward is baffled and dismayed to find herself attracted instead to the…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Mary Balogh
Cora Downes, a merchant's daughter, is welcomed into London high society after saving a duke's son from drowning, though her unrefined manners make…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Mary Balogh
The Duke of Bridgwater has no reason to notice humble vicar's daughter Stephanie Gray, except that he seeks amorous amusement and mistakenly believes…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Mary Balogh
A wealthy man promises his aging father he will marry a titled, proper young lady by Christmas, but it is a beautiful widow who captures his…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Brides & Wives books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Ideal Wife”. Start with “The Ideal Wife.”
How many books are in the Brides & Wives series?
We list 7 books by Mary Balogh , published between 1991–2009.
Where can I buy the Brides & Wives books?
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