Your Christmas stories are a yearly tradition for me.  Thank you for the depth of understanding you have embued them with--both of romantic love and the truth of the divine miracle of love gifted to us 2.000 years ago.  Your stories alone of the Regencies stand out in their undertaking of interpreting the true meaning of unending love.

Keep writing--I adore Wulfric and Christine; I soon shall have to buy a new book of their story.

Peace and joy in the new year.

Twana 

My Mom, my Gram and I are all die-hard historical romance fans.  Your books are the best.  Thank you so much for your wonderful stories.  Keep up the good work.

Happy New Year!

Please keep Writing..

I will only be echoing what others have said, but I felt I had to add my voice to those who say your books are not only the absolute best romance on the market, but have deeply touched them as well. I have been anxiously awaiting the Web book due in my bookstore in two days. I have reached that agonizing point in which I have found and purchased every single thing you've ever written for publication. I was heartsick when I reached that point because I now have to wait like the rest of the romance-reading public for your next book to come out. I, like others, re-read your books over and over. The final Web book is the only one I haven't read because I just could not bring myself to purchase the used copy for $84.00. My husband would have killed me if he'd found out. But, I was oh so tempted! I am looking forward to your new series. I pray that you enjoy good health and long life....else what would I do without you and your wonderful words! (However, hearing that your mother is 90 gives me great comfort on that score. Good genes.) Have a very merry, blessed Christmas and a fulfilling 2008.

Thanks again for your lovely books,

Kathy Kaiser

I read every word of your books because I don't want them to end.  I can only say that about a few of the romance authors I read.  Your unique stories and thoughtful character develpment are so refreshing , especially when I need to relax after an "intense mental workout" at my job.  I only wish you could write as fast as I read.  LOL

Thanks so much for giving us such  "stress relief".

Hugs & kisses from a grateful fan,

Chris

You have got to be one of the best authors on the market today.  While many of my favorite authors lose their freshness and vibrancy, you keep getting better!  Long ago I wrote you to tell you that Silent Melody was my favorite book that you wrote (and it still is), but the Bedwyn series and the Simply series are also right up there.  I was wondering if you are planning to reissue Heartless.  It's impossible to find anywhere - and I'd love to find out about what happened 'before' Silent Melody.

Thanks!

Kristina

Got an ARC of "Simply Perfect" off of Ebay and had to write to say thank you for another great story. It was wonderful to catch up on the Bedwyn and Butler families and find out what's been going on with them. I was a little rummy the day after receiving the book as I didn't turn the light out until 2:00 AM when I turned the last page. Once again you have crafted a great story and I want to thank you for the hours of enjoyment you bring.

Thank you

Merry Christmas

I was browsing for new authors when I came across "A SUMMER TO REMMBER".  Needless to say, I loved the book and have since purchased all your books.  I cannot wait to read the next WEB book this month. 

I am 47 years old and I also a voraciours reader.  I always have a book in my hand or in my purse.  I have great friends who pay attention to the authors I am reading and surprise me with books for my birthday.   I read anything and everything. 

I always read the authors website and I really appreciate you sharing with your readers about how you started your career, how you met your husband and about your children.  The pictures are a bonus.  I truly love your stories and have read many over and over.  My favorite series is the "SIMPLY SERIES".

Thank you so much for entertaining me with your books.  I look forward the Devil's wEB and I am excited that Lady Muir will finally have a story of her own. 

Happy Holidays

LInda Glau

i love reading your books especially the ones that you written in the 80's. I read your news that you are republishing some of the older books and i was wondering if you can republish all of the older books like the first drop, temporary wife and lady with a black umbrella . thanx for reading and replying to my comment

Also, I've noticed that some of your books are more comedic and others lean towards drama.  Are they separated in any way, or is it just random?

Oh and: the scene in An Unlikely Duchess where the MMC is bending his toes and thinking about the ceiling collapsing = THE BEST THING EVER.

I just wish I could get more of your books in hardcover format.  The paperbacks just don't do as well over time!

I love historical romances and so, for my own amusement, I am currently writing one.  Since I have never been to England (or the 19th century) I was wondering if you could suggest any books or websites that would help me to understand the British hierarchy.  When is a gentleman a lord and when is he just a Mr.; that sort of thing.  Also, I would like to find detailed maps of 19th century England.  Thanks.  Can't wait for Devil's Web!

I began reading your books a few months ago and I have been unable to stop reading your books.  I am sure you are aware that you are an absolutely fabulous author.  Your books are so very exciting to read as well as addictive.  I get angry when I have to put the books down.  I don't usually read books multiple times, but I am going to read them all over and over again.  Contemporary or historical, you are the best romance author I have ever read.  I wish I had such talent to be able to draw a reader into a tale so completely that sometimes I think I am there.  So far, I think my favorite is "Irresistable" because the hero, Nathaniel, is so gentle and kind and not full of himself; I can see Sophie in myself sometimes; and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are the knights in shining armour that every lady wishes for.  Thank you for taking me along in your imagination.

This is my second time signing the guest book. I just wanted to say you are the best and I can't waiting for Claudia's story. I ordered some of your older books and can't wait to receive them. As I had said befor you stories are not Romance stories they are Love Stories and that's what I like about your books.

You promised me to write an epilogue for Devil's Web in the past, I hope you will write one soon :

Take Care and God Bless you,

Anna

Just finished reading under the mistletoe. all the stories is good. i like star of betlehem the most. i like that you are not trying to compact everything in a short story , instead just focused on the feelings of the characters. some other short story that i read seem unfinished, but this book although short the stories are memorable. I can't wait for the Devil's Web and Simply Perfect. When i read the gilded web, madeline's short love story really captured me and to wait till next year seem so long..haha.Keep writing all the good stories Mary!

p/s: when i told my friend that i write to you and you replied she asked me "Really?! " Thank you for being one of the rare established writers who appreciate their fans ;p

i read tons, so i hope there are plenty of titles by you i can enjoy....i love catherine cookson, agatha christie, rosamund pilcher....i sound like i am an anglophile!!!!   i love the feeling of their books...and now yours..... 

This is written by a friend as I am blind now.  This does not mean that I am no longer able to emerge myself in your wonderful books.  Thanks to Tapes for the Blind, I now "read" with my ears!  I wish all of your books were taped; I miss some of my best re-reads.

Best Regards,

May Dunning

I really have to send you a couple of pictures of the birthday cake my husband had made for my 50th birthday, but I've been a little nervous about doing so because, well, the cake was a big fat beautiful rip-off of one of your book covers (my husband, he's a peach, and he knows I've always enjoyed your books)!

Is there a way I can send pictures to you? One is a .pdf image that hubby took to the baker (this is the better, more detailed image), and the other is a picture of the actual cake. 

If there is such a thing as cake art, this cake was it! I know you'll get a huge kick out of it.

Really hoping to share the fun with you!

Julie

    I'm writing to tell you how much I love your books! I've read the whole Slightly series and enjoyed it very much. Slightly Dangerous was the one I liked the best, I couldn't put it down! I've been starting to read some of the other books you've written and I haven't found a single one I didn't love!

Dear Mary,

I can not believe that I am doing this, however, I should have thanked you sooner for being such a blessing to me.

I have always been an avid reader, reading literature and adult books from the age of  8 with my mother. I was always  learning.  I originally went to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, when they still had a School of Libray Science. Several people tried to talk me into making that my major.  I always had to read improving works. If I read fiction, it was literature, or the great authors.

I first allowed myself to read romances, which I had previously disdained  because I felt that they perpetuated too many stereotypes, in 1991 when my mother died. I told myself that it was OK, if I read historical romances.

I found that I liked Marion Chesney because there was no purient sex. and then I found you. I was a little surprised that you did have more descriptive sex, but there was something about your style. I think it was the fact that you took time to make the male protagonist THINK and share his feelings.

I soon began to look forward to your books- they were a guilty secret. THEN, I discovered that youwere writing a Christmas Anthology--that blessed me because my birthday is in December.

I stopped feeling guilty, apologized to my friends who I had formerly  teased about reading Harlequins, confessed that I was reading you and Kathleen Woodwiss. I began to treat myself to a  gift of that book. That way, I knew I would get a gift on my birthday, and it would be what I wanted. I would hold it and savor the reading, saving yours until last.

Today, I have been looking for new Christmas fiction, by searching engines- then it dawned on me to go to a source!

Thank you for your books and for your series. I appreciate the fact that they are not all beautiful and perfect people. I have gained a new insights that have amazed me.

Thank you also for not falling into what I feel is another example of misyogny and the  insane lure of the paranormal- I pray that you willnot try to convince your readers that vampires, werewolves, murder and sucking blood is loving or romantic!!!

I have read your web page before about 5 years ago and was pleased to find that  you seem to be an approachable person. Thank you for sharing your recognition celebration. Thank you for being gracious to your fans and neighbors.

God bless you and yours. Peace be unto you,

Angela

Last November, at the age of 59, I began writing my own novel -- still a work in progress -- inspired, in part, by you. I realized that what I love best in your writing is the way you create the interior lives of your characters.   I began to look at my own writing, at my characters and the unfolding of the narrative, and to work in earnest every day.  I go back to your novels often, to learn about craft as well as to enjoy.

Thank you for inspiring me to try to make a long-lost dream come true.

Sincerely,

Agnes Colaneri

I have really enjoyed reading your books.  The "Simply" series is my favorite.  For my college reading class I read Simply Love and wrote a book report on it.  Thank you for writing such wonderful books. 

Melanie

I adore your books and believe you are one of the best writers out  there.  I  hope you never stop writing.  I am now re reading your stories.

At the moment I am going crazy trying to find what I believe is a book of yours which I read but can't find in my library.  I have only the first half of the plot  in my memory.

The hero is a troubled soul who needs a wife.  He meets the heroine who is perhaps in distress, or is a timid, interior person.  He convinces her to marry.  They couple.  He leaves her bed right after and continues to leave each night.  She wants more intimacy, he resists all intimacy. 

Is this the beginning of one of your books?  I would so appreciate an answer.

Sincerely,

Anne Gibbons

Author Note: Anne, you did not leave your email address for my reply. Your brief description could, I suppose, fit one of my books but none leaps to mind at the moment. Can you recall anything else about the story? MB

Your reissued books have been entertaining - most recently, "Web of Love". Your books always have passionate characters that involve the reader in their stories. I'm looking forward to "Devil's Web". Are their any plans to reissue "A Promise of Spring"? Isn't it realated to the Web Trilogy?

Of course, I can't wait until "Simply Perfect" comes out. The Simply series has been simply marvelous!

Thank you for writing so many wonderful books in which your readers delight .

Cordially,

Elaine Carlini-Davis

I must be one of your earliest fans. I've been reading you since I was in Junior High school in the early to mid 80s. You were the first author outside of Georgette Heyer that I began to track down and collect. I was always, and continue to be, so excited when you had a new title out. On to my question, will you ever write Lady Muir's story? You drop intriguing hints about her marriage and late husband in a couple of books and I'm very curious as to what her real back story is.

Thank you for all the hours of (sometimes bittersweet) enjoyment you've given me,

Audra

Ijust finished rereading a summer to remember and was wondering...  What about Gwen!!!!!! Is she going to get a happy ever after? She has been great in both Neville's story as well as Laurens that I was wondering is there any plans for her future?

Thanks

One of your "old students"

Regards

Sandra

1) Do you think these books will ever be reissued?

2) Do the characters pop up in any of your other series, and I just wasn't paying attention?

I am very eagerly awaiting Simply Perfect. I know the title will suit it!

Also, thank you so much for posting releases and such on your website so often. I love knowing when to start looking for your new books. I have about 10 authors I regularly check on, and yours is the best and most comprehensive.

I just wanted to tell you that I really like your books, I have only read three of them the webs and slightly dangerous. But they were a pleasure :)  I will read some of the others soon and look forward to read Madeleine's and James's story :)

Best regards from Iceland

I just wanted to drop a line and say how much I enjoy all of your books, as well as your website.

I enjoy the humour and the romances that develop between all of your characters and their special families, friends and the way that they all interact together.

Thank you for keeping me entertained with a keen sense of wit and intelligence that all of your characters have, I love the "Bedwyns" as well as the "Simply" series. I have to finish each and every book in one sitting and when the next one in the series comes, I have to go back to the start and read them through, and when I have all of the series together, from the first to the last... I laugh, cry and I'm moved by the completion of a well written book and a new book to look forward to....

Thank you Mary for all of your wonderful books and I hope to read many more...

Live Long and Prosper, to you Mary and to all of your family, friends and fellow readers....

Cathy, from Canberra

The update on the site looks great! I was not able to post a couple of months ago, but wanted to say thanks for sharing your photos with us fans. Looking forward to the Devil's Web in January.

Best regards,

Holli

I was introduced to your books three years ago by a former collegue of mine. She and I were talking about how much we love historical romance (I have a fondness since I am a history professor and love all things old!!). She had just discovered More than a Mistress and lent it to me. Needless to say we both were hooked and looking high and low for your books. I have never been one to re-read but your books I can't seem to put them down. I don't know how many times I have read Slightly Dangerous and every time I get something different out of it (Secretly I am in love with Wulf...my poor husband!!) I love how your incorporate romance and history without being like so many other authors who feel they have to "sex" it up. I can't wait for the new group of books to omce out and have already pre-ordered some of the re-releases. Now, if there was a way to continue the story lines of some of my favorite families, may be like how you are doing with Davy and Becky. I just can't wait! It's a few hours of escape for me and I do hope that you make it near my area as I would love to hear you speak and to thank you in person for writing such fantastic books! THANK YOU!!!!

I read SLIGHTLY MARRIED in a wind-whipped tent on the bleak but beautiful Northumberland Coast.  We had a great break, but the book was one of the highlights of the holiday.  Thank you!

I just wanted you to know that I love your books. I started reading the Bedwyn series and have been hooked since then and I have tried to get as many of your other books that I can find. I look forward to reading Madeline Raine and James Purnell's story. I know it will be worth the wait. Keep writing these great books and I'll keep reading them.

I absolutely love your books. I have probably read all of them. I just am dieing to read an excerpt from the book "Devil's Web" and I would like to know when that will be available? I just now that is going to be my highlight book this year. Madeline's personality is so dinamic and she is so headstrong I know her story is going to be spicy and I just can't wait! Keep on writing and I definately will keep on reading!

Thanks

The humor is wonderful, too!  I appreciated Lauren Edgeworth's introduction to fun in A Summer to Remember--the vision of the dignified lady rolling down the hill--I enjoyed it very much!

I, too, suspect the perfection of Gwen's short-lived "love match" and would like to know the rest of the story.  I am also sure that you can find someone special to change her mind about marriage!

Thank you again for all you have written. 

Marianne

Like many of your fans I enjoyed Wulfric's story the most of the Slightly series, and like other of your fans I have a distinct feeling that Gwendoline married the wrong man, was nearly killed and her husband's death was NOT accidental.  Hopefully this will be addressed in some book or other?

Linda S

I have all of your books and have enjoyed them all.  Please continue to write.

Just finished reading more than a mistress and no man mistress. i really loves both of the stories. The plot is good and the way the hero and heroin exchanged banter amused me a lot. I really like how you potrayed Tresham as a good father and ferdinand as an innocent guy. Thank you for lovely stories....keep writing Mary!

Finally through nursing school I can read books for pleasure. I have to say it is sometimes hard to find authors who have not only romance, but also humor to their novels. Thanks, for the terrific reads!!! I/m looking forward to Devil's Web!!!

jules

I wrote reviews of your books for a french website ( onirik.net). So, I know you have a lot of french fans. I have a dream: ask you some questions for them. I already interwiewed ( in english) other authors and I'd be  very happy if you could spare me a little of your time! Thank you very much!

I've been a fan for a long time, ever since the first book. I've finished reading and re-reading, and rereading, and rereading, etc. More Than a Mistress. Personally, I think it's your best. So rich in characterization, and I love the hero and heroine. I'd love to read more about the Dudleys. I have finished No Mans Mistress and will look forward to Angeline's story. Thank you for so many books, so many stories. and so much time well spent. Thanks again, Sharon O.

I read about 3 Regency Romance novels a week.  You are one of my favorite authors.

I, as well as a group of my friends, LOVE the Bedwyn series.  We have been looking forward for a continuation of Slightly Dangerous!!!  We would love to read more about the Duke of Bewcastle and his son the Marquess of Lindsey.  This is one of my favorite series and would like to know if you plan to continue it in the near future - or ever - for that matter.

I look forward to your response.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider a continuation of the characters.

Addie

I bought the first of your 'Slightly' books last Friday (17 August) and have managed to obtain and devour all six since then- I can't think how I have managed to miss you and your work as it is in my favourite genre and so well written and entertaining.

I shall be making every effort to obtain and read all the rest of your work - wish me luck - I am arriving a bit late to get new copies of some but hope that if I cannot I shall be able to get them second hand. Thought I am going to have my work cut out if there are many like me who are constitutionally unable to relinquish any of my own books.

Sincerely and with many thanks 

Wendy Pipe  

I just wanted to know wether all your previous book will be republished, cause in my place your book that's available started from the Mistress's series until the recent republication of web of love. Because i read the synopsis of your previous book and would really like to read them. Thank You and Love you.

somehow in Claudia's story.     I hope so.  She has had such a hard time and there is such a mystery about her husband's accident.     Anyway, Thank you for your beautiful stories of Love, Hope and Redemption.   Jan

I've noticed that some of your readers are finding it difficult to buy copies of your backlist at an affordable price.  I have managed to purchase some excellent quality copies by using an online book buying club called ABEBOOKS, where you can get nearly every title and your expenditure will be according to the condition of the book being sold.  Prices are competitive and it is great to be in contact with serious booksellers who love books.

I am an avid reader of your books and I love the way that romance is interspersed with  contemporary issues, and the characterisation is complex and absorbing.  I have recently introduced a friend to your books and she is now buying all the ones she can which are currently on sale.  I started her off with 'Slightly Dangerous' which she loved, and she has now read three of the 'Slightly' novels and its two prequels, plus the first two 'Simply' books.  A good start!

Please do include Wulfric and Christine in your new novels so that I can keep up with their family.

Thank you for the many hours of pleasure you have given me reading your books.

Kindest regards,

Jas

I

    I just wanted to let you know that I truly enjoy your books.  I have read all of the Bedwyn series and just started the trilogy with The Amberly's.  I have falling in love with these characters.  I simply could not put down The Gilded Web and then know that I had to wait to read Web of Love (I just started reading it).  I am truly EXCITED to read Devil's Web, but hate that it will not be out til December.  But that's Ok, I can always re-read the first two.  Thanks so much for bringing all the excellenct characters to life....I look forward to reading more of your WONDERFUL books. 

Thanks!!!!!

Best wishes,

S Mackey 

 I just wanted to say that i can't put the slightly books down no matter how i try . THe more i read them the more i love them. I just WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I WOULD WISH A MOVIE on this wonderful Bedwyn Family. Hehe maybe we shall all do a petition and gather thousands of us fans together. My most favorite character is Wulfric as many have said already here. The book slightly dangerous took me a day to read lol it really was a great desert and as many have said the Icing to the final cake. A great way to end.  My most favorite so far out of the Bedwyn series. I've been reading out of order since i couldn't find slightly tempted and slightly sinful the other day in the Book store Borders. I'll read every last one of them until i completed the series. These characters feel so real that your books have gave me so much emotion. I cried and was joyful amused at some funny scenes. I Feel sad to see the Bedwyn series end but i guess there has to be always an end to everything.  Maybe you can make more stories on them and write about how their lives are doing   I REALLY would love to see a movie on the Bedwyns each and every one of them. I'll Keep Wishing for it Thanks again Mary Balogh You are a one of a kind writer. THE BEST :)

Sincerely,

Polly or Paulina

Thank You Mary, you make me dreams every day.

Ciao

         I want to thank you for sharing your gift of writing to me. The first book that I read is "Simply Unforgettable" and I couldn't put it down. I was pregnant at that time (2006). From then on, everytime I go to a bookstore, I just go straight to Romance Department and look for your name. Your books keeps me from insanity and depression. I'm a stay-at-home Mom. The other two favorites that I have read are "Summer to Remember" and "Slightly Dangerous". I just loved the characters in these books. They are so entertaining and so romantic. I have a lot more books to catch up on, but I'm getting there one book at a time.

        Just keep on writing!

Sincerely,

Fleda