When her wealthy family suddenly loses their fortune, Mary Ballard is expected to do the sensible thing: marry a rich man to save them all. Instead, she chooses to be 'contrary.' Rejecting a loveless marriage of convenience, the fiercely independent Mary decides to forge her own path and take in a boarder to make ends meet. Enter Roger Poole, a disillusioned man trying to escape a broken past. As these two strong-willed individuals share a roof, they unexpectedly challenge, provoke, and inspire each other. Can a woman determined to stand alone and a man who has lost his faith find the ultimate redemption in each other? Written by bestselling author Temple Bailey, this timeless romance comes to life in a captivating new audiobook. Perfect for fans of sweet, slow-burn historical romance, Contrary Mary is a beautifully narrated story about choosing love on your own terms.