A review by taisie22
Always Remember by Mary Balogh

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Mary Balogh always delivers. I'm enjoying the Ravenswood series very much, and I've been waiting for Ben's story. He's the illegitimate older brother who is widowed with a small child, Joy. He's always been able to fade into the woodwork while ensuring that only the best happens for his family. Jennifer is the granddaughter and sister of a Duke and is far above his station. She was stricken with, I'm guessing, polio as a child and can barely walk. 
Ben is a solutions guy who wants to open Jennifer's world for her. She's always been content with her life but stifled.  As the two get to know each other, they gradually fall in love, but society's strictures stand in their way. It's a slow-burn love story that incorporates all the Ravenswood crew and even some characters from previous series. I enjoyed it very much and can't wait for the next book in the series.