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Can she find the strength to heal the wounds of her past--and open
her heart again? A widow at just thirty years of age, Rose Finlay
is determined to put all ideas of marriage and family behind her
and pursue an independent life. But when she notices a young woman
about to be led astray by a roguish aristocrat, bitter memories
from her past arise, and she feels compelled to intervene. The
unintended consequences of her efforts will ultimately force Rose
to reexamine her life in a new light. As the guardian of his two
widowed sisters' financial and domestic affairs, John Milburn
carries heavy responsibilities for a single man. But he's faced
with his biggest challenge when his headstrong niece falls prey to
the attentions of a powerful man who could ruin both her and her
family. When Rose and John join forces to protect his niece, they
put everything they hold dear--including their growing
attraction--in jeopardy.
When romance finally blossoms in her life, will it grow in the
right direction? Emma Sutton knows she should be satisfied with her
life. She has a position at London's Central Telegraph Office, and
behind her rented rooms is a small plot where she can indulge her
passion for gardening. But ever since she was orphaned as a child,
she has longed for a family of her own and the stability and
consistency it provides. Her deepest wish appears realized when a
handsome engineer is thrown into her orbit and sends her a
thrilling love note. Mitchell Harris's sharp wit and facility with
a pen have enabled him to thrive despite serious obstacles. That
the woman of his dreams works just two floors above his should make
life perfect. But a childhood accident has left Mitchell convinced
he'll never draw a woman's affection, especially from someone like
Emma. When his best friend--who once saved his life--falls in love
with Emma too and asks for help writing her love letters, Mitchell
must choose between desire and loyalty.
Alice McNeil resolved at a young age to travel through life
unencumbered by love or marriage, free to make her own decisions. A
seasoned telegrapher, she's recently acquired a coveted position at
an important trading firm, but when the company's ambitious junior
director returns to London, things begin to change in ways Alice
could never have imagined. For Douglas Shaw, years of hard work and
ingenuity enabled him to escape a life of grinding poverty. He's
also determined to marry into high society--a step that will ensure
he never returns to the conditions of his past. He and Alice form a
friendly relationship based on mutual respect, but anything deeper
is not in their plans. However, when Alice accidentally raises the
ire of a jealous and vindictive coworker who's intent on ruining
her life, Alice and Douglas are forced to confront what is truly
important in their lives. Will their growing bond give them the
courage to risk finding a better way?
Warm-Hearted Victorian Romance Brings 1880s London to Life When a
series of circumstances beyond her control leave Rosalyn Bernay
alone and penniless in London, she chances upon a job backstage at
a theater that is presenting the most popular show in London. A
talented musician and singer, she feels immediately at home and
soon becomes enthralled with the idea of pursuing a career on the
stage. A hand injury during a skirmish in India has forced Nate
Moran out of the army until he recovers. Filling his time at a
stable of horses for hire in London, he has also spent the past two
months working nights as a stagehand, filling in for his injured
brother. Although he's glad he can help his family through a tough
time, he is counting the days until he can rejoin his regiment.
London holds bitter memories for him that he is anxious to escape.
But then he meets the beautiful woman who has found a new lease on
life in the very place Nate can't wait to leave behind.
Strong-minded and independent Julia Bernay comes to London to study medicine and become a doctor--a profession that has only just opened up to women. She witnesses a serious accident, and through her quick actions saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson.
Coming from a family that long ago lost its money and its respectability, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought was impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to rise above his family's stigma and set him on the path to wealth and recognition. But his well-laid plans are upended when the accident brings Julia into his life.
Michael soon discovers he's met a woman every bit as stubborn and determined to make her mark on the world as he is. Sparks fly--but will they find common ground?
Cara Bernay has never fit in. At loose ends in 1881 London after a
near tragedy costs her a job, she befriends a carefree artist. With
his help, she begins planning a new life and developing her own
artistic talent. But soon Cara finds herself at odds with the
artist's brother--a handsome but arrogant earl forcing his brother
back to a "respectable" life. Henry Burke, the Earl of Morestowe,
feels the weight of growing financial burdens. His younger brother
is the one person who can save their family, and Henry needs him
back home. Despite misgivings about Cara's mysterious background,
Henry sees she's a positive influence on his brother and on Henry's
young ward, and he strikes a deal with her to return with them to
their estate. But the family has their own secrets, and when Cara,
drawn ever closer to Henry, stumbles onto the truth, she must
choose between following her heart and pursuing a bold plan that
could bring disaster.
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