Courting Julia

Mary Balogh

Apr 2017 · Class Ebook Editions Ltd

About this ebook

The Earl of Beaconswood wanted his beloved step-granddaughter to be married and settled happily before he died, but when he realized it was not going to happen, he amended his will. He left his home to Julia on condition she accepted an offer from one of her five step-cousins within a month. They all court her and offer her marriage—all, that is, except Daniel, the new earl, who has always disapproved of Julia's wild ways just as she had always despised his stuffiness. Will he offer before the month is over? More to the point, will she accept if he does?

Ratings and reviews

Trigger Warnings: victim blaming, sexually harassment, verbal and physical abuse, kidnap & threatened rape by a relative, and massive cover ups so the men don't have to suffer. Unfortunately the hero leads the victim blaming, telling the heroine repeatedly that it's her fault for dressing/speaking/laughing that way. An 'argument turned to passion' scene is great, but here the 'argument' was the hero verbally abusing the heroine, AGAIN, after he sneaks up, spies on her, then physically assaults her.

About the author

Author Bio: Mary Balogh was born and educated in Wales and now lives with her husband in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than thirty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, and the seven-part Survivors’ Club series.