This is my first Balogh and it certainly won't be my last. If you crave historicals novels that are well written and characters that are perfectly drawn, you must read this book. Its fantastic! Very reminiscent of Georgette Heyer in the way Balogh can weave a tale and draw the reader in. This is not light-hearted fluff, but realistic view of regency society. The romance is wonderful and completely believable.

I'm definitely looking forward to reading the sequels Unforgiven and Irresistable.

In most historical romances, a heroine has courage only if she fights like a man or can spar with the hero uselessly.Indiscreet is one of the few books where a heroine's courage is not defined by the above mentioned qualities but her belief in her honor and the decisions she makes.
Some great writing by Mary Balogh particularly when Catherine narrates her past to Rex. A book which truly makes you feel for its characters.

When Mary Balogh is good, she is very, very good, and here she excels. This love story is wonderfully written and wonderfully enjoyed. Balogh pulls the reader into her passionate story with her usual flare. This is the tale of the mysterious Catherine Winters, and the overpowering, bored Rex Adams, the Viscount Rawleigh.

Catherine is a compassionate woman living in the rural setting of Bodley-on-the-Water. She fills her peaceful days giving music lessons, baking for the sick, and reading to the elderly. Her only companion, in life, is a little terrier dog. Viscount Rawleigh is visiting his twin brother's country estate; he is titled, rich, handsome, blasý, and mistakes an innocent smile for a sexual invitation.

What is the story's true success? Mary Balogh does not allow our lovers to dwell in confrontation. Instead she chooses to tantalize her reader with the mystery surrounding Catherine Winters' past life. The author controls this intrigue with captivating skill, and when it comes to captivation, Balogh is in her element. The result? The reader is unable to put down the book.

Catherine's story is heartbreaking and her confession draws the reader to the edge of sadness. Viscount Rawleigh is the ultimate in a romance hero; he stands by his bride, and proceeds to rectify the injustice. Balogh wrote an incredible ending, with satisfying results. The villain got his just reward.

A rating of 5 stars, to me, suggests the book is perfect; however, I felt there was one stumbling block. In the end, was Catherine's father truly in her corner or not? And, if he was, why not the heartfelt begging of her forgiveness? It may not be a perfect story, but it does come close!

Oh, how I love a good book and this is a good book.

Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.