NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption Mary Baloghs 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 mothers matchmaking Vincent Hunt Viscount Darleigh flees to a remote country village. But even there another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Frys intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardians 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 Vincents 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 allconsuming fire burn from such a cold arrangement As friendship and camaraderie lead to sweet seduction and sensual pleasure dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be Praise for The Arrangement Balogh understands not only the era with all its nuances but also knows her characters so thoroughly that readers are swept into her stories. Theres a natural reservea calmness and quiet in her prosethat allows the tenderness of the romance to tug at the readers heart. This is a beautifully rendered marriageofconvenience love story that will win a place on keeper shelves.RT Book Reviews 412 stars This sexy touching book revisits the marriageofconvenience plot joining two heroic conflicted characters who are navigating their own versions of darkness and delivering them to the redemptive power of love. Regency bestseller Balogh once again takes a standard romance trope and imbues it with heart emotional intelligence and flawless authenticity.Kirkus Reviews starred review This touching totally enthralling story overflows with subtle humor br