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A Summer to Remember (Dell Historical Romance)
- Mass Market Paperback
- Author: Mary Balogh
- Publisher: Dell
- Release Date: July 2007
- ISBN-10: 0440244188
- ISBN-13: 9780440244189
- List Price: $4.99
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Summaries and Customer Reviews provided by Amazon
Summary“Matchless storyteller”(Romantic Times) Mary Balogh weaves a tantalizing web of wit and seduction in her new novel—an irresistible tale of two unlikely lovers and one unforgettable summer. |
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Kit and Lauren are a wonderful match - the laughing rogue and the prim stickler (Bedwyn prequel, 4.5 stars)
Rating:
I am rereading all of Balogh's Bedwyn series and since A Summer to Remember introduces the family and features Freyja Bedwyn so prominently, I thought it would be perfect to read it before rereading Slightly Scandalous (her story). I read it in one day and loved it as much as the first time I read it. Watching Kit be scandalous and tease Lauren in the first half of the novel in London is *extremely* entertaining and seeing them actually get to know each other and give each other happiness in the second half in the countryside is wonderful.
MAIN CHARACTERS, Lauren and Christopher ("Kit"):
Lauren Edgeworth (26) is seen as prim, proper, respectable, and utterly dull and likened to an ice queen; this is how much of society perceives her and this is what she fears she may actually be. Christopher "Kit" Butler, Viscount Ravensburg (almost 30) is an ex-military man, but is known in London as a rogue, a rakehell, and a constant scandal-causer. Although these reputations accurately portray a side of each of the characters, both Lauren and Kit wear a mask that efficiently hides their pain and suffering.
The hero and heroine were wonderfully complex characters and complement each other extremely well - Kit's devil-may-care attitude and his laughing eyes are a perfect contrast with Lauren, a stickler for propriety whose cool dignity seems impenetrable. They are able to help one another, opening the other's eyes to new sides of themselves and aspects of the world that they had not before discovered. They are both very thoughtful, kind, and intelligent people and watching their arrangement turn into genuine feelings is a real treat!
CRITICISMS:
The book really is near-perfect, though I would have liked to see Kit feel a little more passion for Lauren (in addition to his quiet desire). There is a great emotional connection, and although the chemistry is well-written and noticeable, it could have been emphasized a little more. I know that some other reviewers have said they didn't think Lauren was interesting or passionate enough - although I strongly disagree with the former, I do understand the source of the latter complaint, but found her a strong and engaging heroine nonetheless.
BOTTOM LINE:
A definite must-read and a great introduction to the Bedwyn family series (starts with Slightly Married), so read A Summer to Remember and then start on those! Also note: One Night for Love precedes this book and features the romance between Neville (Lauren's former betrothed) and Lily, the Earl and Countess of Kilbourne.
An unforgettable summer indeed.
Rating:
*** Back cover synopsis ***
Kit Butler is cool, dangerous, one of London's most infamous bachelors - marriage is the last thing on his mind. But Kit's family has other plans. Desperate to thwart his father's matchmaking, Kit needs a bride... fast. Enter Miss Lauren Edgeworth...
A year after being abandoned at the altar, Lauren has determined that marriage is not for her. When these two fiercely independent souls meet, sparks fly - and a deal is hatched. Lauren will masquerade as Kit's intended if he agrees to provide a passionate, adventurous, unforgettable summer. When summer ends, she will break off the engagement, rendering herself unmarriageable and leaving them both free. Everything is going perfectly - until Kit does the unthinkable: He begins to fall in love. A summer to remember is not enough for him. But how can he convince Lauren to be his ... for better, for worse, for the rest of their lives?
*** Personal opinion ***
A very nice romantic story. Kit and Lauren seemed to be made for each other. Both characters definitely deserves great sympathies due to their sad pasts. It's only compensational that they finally find that they are the right ones for each other. Although, Lauren's character is displayed as an overly proper lady - which makes her kind of dull - but her intelligence certainly made up for that.
Love and the fake engagement
Rating:
Mary Balogh takes a secondary character from an earlier novel, and tells us this character's story.
Lauren Edgeworth has returned to society after being abandoned as she was about to be married. She meets and makes a bargain with Kit Butler for a sham temporary engagement. He agrees to avoid an arranged marriage, she to become "unmarrigeable" and 'free' after she breaks the "engagement."
Of course love messes up the best laid plans! This reader wondered how it will work out, with plot twists and turns and the wonderfully 'drawn' characters. The plot, and the sub-plots, are well meshed, showing a great understanding of human nature, and human frailities. I find myself also enjoying the fascinating secondary characters, and wonder which one(s) will be featured in Ms. Balogh's next novel. I hope it's Sydnam Butler.
Good Beginning of Bedwyn Saga!
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Kit Butler and Freya Bedwyn had been promised to each other. Freya was to have married Kit's elder brother, but upon his death, Kit was in line to marry Freya. Then Kit meets Lauren Edgeworth, who was soured on marriage after being abandoned at the alter. Kit asks Lauren to go to his home and pose as his betrothed, with the understanding that she will break off the engagement at the end of the summer and leave both of them free. But along the way they fall in love!
A Summer To Remember
Rating:
This was a very good book...I loved the whole storyline...and I really like the fact that there are more by this same author that connect with this book. I also appreciate the fact that its definitely a romance book but not huge on smut....it was very tastefully done. I love the lady character and how she stands up to a rival family in the book. In particular Freyja Bedwyn. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend a read!
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