{"product_id":"the-proposal-9780440245308","title":"The Proposal","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This is Mary Balogh at her riveting best.\"--#1\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Debbie Macomber\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gwendoline, Lady Muir, has seen her share of tragedy. Content in a quiet life with friends and family, the young widow has no desire to marry again. But when Hugo, Lord Trentham, scoops her up in his arms after a fall, she feels a sensation that both shocks and emboldens her. Hugo is a gentleman in name only: a war hero whose bravery earned him a title, a merchant's son who inherited his wealth. He is happiest when working the land, but duty and title now demand that he finds a wife. Hugo doesn't wish to court Gwen, yet he cannot resist her guileless manner, infectious laugh, and lovely face. He wants her, but will she have him? The dour ex-military officer who so gallantly carried Gwen to safety is a man who needs a lesson in winning a woman's heart. But through courtship and seduction, Gwen soon finds that with each kiss, and with every caress, Hugo captivates her more--with his desire, with his love, and with the promise of forever.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\" Mary Balogh] writes with wit and wisdom. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Proposal\u003c\/i\u003e is both moving and entertaining and the beginning of what promises to be an outstanding series.\"--Romance Reviews Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A historical romance of unusual thoughtfulness and depth.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a preview of Mary Balogh's \u003ci\u003eThe Arrangement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Balogh \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of numerous books, including the acclaimed Slightly and Simply novels, the Mistress trilogy, and the five titles in her Huxtable series: \u003ci\u003eFirst Comes Marriage, Then Comes Seduction, At Last Comes Love, Seducing an Angel, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Secret Affair\u003c\/i\u003e. A former teacher, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903529324818,"sku":"9780440245308","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f8f4004e-8301-4ebd-bc5e-e78fd2c6d30f.jpg?v=1738496974","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-proposal-9780440245308","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}