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Slightly Married (Bedwyn Saga, #1)

Mary Balogh
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Slightly Married (Bedwyn Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Mary Balogh

Slightly Married (Bedwyn Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Regency Era

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Slightly Married by Mary Balogh is a Regency-era romance novel about a soldier, Colonel Lord Aidan Bedwyn, who promises a dying comrade to protect his sister, Eve Morris. The plot follows Aidan and Eve as they navigate societal expectations and personal dilemmas while fulfilling this promise. It is the first book in the Bedwyn Saga series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

22,814 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Balogh's Slightly Married has received a largely favorable reception, with readers praising its engaging characters, emotional depth, and well-paced narrative. The Regency romance is noted for its strong, independent heroine and the poignant development of the central relationship. Some critics, however, find the plot predictable and the dialogue occasionally anachronistic. Overall, Slightly Married is a touching, satisfying read for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Slightly Married (Bedwyn Saga, #1)?

Fans of Regency romance novels, similar to those who enjoy Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, will be captivated by Mary Balogh's Slightly Married. Readers who appreciate strong character development, emotionally rich narratives, and historical settings are the ideal audience for this engaging love story.

4.2

22,814 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Regency Era

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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