The Ideal WifeBy: Mary Balogh In this classic tale, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh introduces a hero like no other: Miles Ripley, Londons most irresistible bachelor, whos about to lose his heart to the last person he ever expected to lovehis wife. When Abigail Gardiner knocks at the door of Miles Ripley, Earl of Severn, the last thing she expects is a marriage proposal. Desperate, shed come to this charismatic strangers home to plead for her future.