Balthazar The Spare
Balthazar The Spare by S. M. LaViolette, published by Crooked Sixpence Press on May 18, 2023, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the lives of the Hale family as they navigate the complexities of London society. This edition, written in English and spanning 324 pages, introduces a wild and wealthy family of lovable misfits who are about to make their mark on the ton. Following the death of their father, the Hale siblings discover they have an older brother who is not only the heir to an English dukedom but also their new legal guardian, thrusting them into a world of societal expectations and marriage prospects.
As the story unfolds, Balthazar Hale grapples with the constraints of his new life while forming a connection with Victoria Dryden, a woman shrouded in secrets and deemed unsuitable for marriage. Their relationship challenges the norms of Regency and Victorian society, as Balthazar seeks a way out of his obligations while being drawn to Victoria’s allure. Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of romance and familial bonds, set against the backdrop of a society that demands respectability. This engaging tale explores the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, making it a captivating read for fans of historical romance.
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The Hale family is coming to London, and the ton has never seen anything like it…
Meet the Hales, a wild, wealthy, and witty family of loveable misfits who are about to take London by storm.
If you loved Mary Balogh’s Bedwins, Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons, or Loretta Chase’s Carsingtons, you’ll adore the Hales!
Victoria Dryden gave Balthazar Hale the last thing he ever expected. A reason to stay…
Balthazar and his siblings are living the good life in the utopian community of Canoga, New York, where they have a degree of sexual and intellectual freedom few men-and even fewer women-have ever known.But sadly, all good things must come to an end.When their father dies, the Hale siblings discover two disheartening truths.
First, they have an older brother none of them knew existed.
Second, this stranger is not only the heir to an English dukedom, he’s also their new legal guardian.Before the Hales know it, all five siblings are dragged to England to take their places in strait-laced, stuffy ton society, where their guardian expects them to make respectable marriages.All Balthazar wants is a way out.
Until he meets her…
Victoria is a woman with dangerous secrets. She’s the exact opposite of marriage material.Falling for her could ruin both their lives.But none of that matters when she’s in Balthazar’s arms.
And his bed.
Finding their way to happily ever after would be so easy in Canoga.Too bad they aren’t in utopia anymore…
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