Unlike many in the genre, this book did not revolve around a 'misunderstanding', but real psychological problems resulting from severe traumas.

I am delighted that my worries were for nought. I found the lead characters in that story boring and irritating (and all too forgettable), and I worried that this book too would not live up to my expectations. Accordingly I started with the first in the Quartet series, Simply Unforgettable, and it is still languishing in my 'Did not finish' pile. I had wanted to listen to this book for a while, but I try not to start in the middle of a series. This is a wonderfully touching book that is unwaveringly focused on the relationship of Anne and Sydnam, without much drama or action to distract from the main story. Anne was not only half of a romantic pairing but she was also a mother, which in my opinion made her decisions and struggles all the more interesting. I found myself invested in what happened to these two characters to the point of depriving myself of sleep to listen. While poor communication was a factor in this story to a degree, there were additionally legitimate internal struggles with both protagonist that I found very intriguing.

I find that most of the challenges that face Balogh's relationships could be easily overcome if people just said what they meant, and some at times feel trivial or forced. She is beautiful while injuries sustained in the war have marred his physical appearance. I loved the variation in Anne and Sydnam's story.

In most of the Balogh books I have read the woman is not beautiful but not unattractive, and there is something about her situation that makes her ineligible or less than desireable and the male is usually very attractive but a bit of a rake to start. 2015 All About Romance Reader Award - Biggest Tearjerker Only Enchanting 2014 All About Romance Reader Award - Best Historical Romance Set in the U.K.Enjoy Mary Balogh books and Roslayn Landor never disappoints. Someone to Remember: A Novella (Nov-2019)Īward-Winning Books by Mary Balogh A Christmas Bride 1997 All About Romance Reader Award - Best Regency A Counterfeit Betrothal 1993 RT Reviewers Choice Award - Regency Romance Irresistible 1998 All About Romance Reader Award - Best Regency The Last Waltz 1998 Romance Readers Anonymous Award - Best Regency Romance More Than a Mistress 2000 Romance Readers Anonymous Award - Best Regency Romance (Traditional or Nontraditional) Only a Kiss 2015 All About Romance Reader Award - Best Historical Romance set in the U.K.

Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh