November 4, 2014

The Arrangement

The Arrangement by Mary Balogh

Summary: A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption, Mary Balogh’s new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love.

Desperate to escape his mother’s matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country village. But even there, another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Fry’s intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardian’s home, Vincent is compelled to act. He may have been blinded in battle, but he can see a solution to both their problems: marriage.

At first, quiet, unassuming Sophia rejects Vincent’s proposal. But when such a gloriously handsome man persuades her that he needs a wife of his own choosing as much as she needs protection from destitution, she agrees. Her alternative is too dreadful to contemplate. But how can an all-consuming fire burn from such a cold arrangement? As friendship and camaraderie lead to sweet seduction and erotic pleasure, dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be?

Angie's Comments: The Arrangement is a story about finding freedom and love. By marrying, Vincent finds freedom from his over-caring family. Throughout the story, Vincent struggles with his blindness, but fortunately Sophia has all kinds of ideas to help Vincent. I enjoyed reading how Vincent adjusts to his blindness. It is also a story of Sophia learning to trust herself and others. The two characters help each other grow throughout the story. 



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