Description
When an engagement of convenience becomes anything but convenient . . .
Forced into a betrothal with a widower twice her age, Charleston socialite, Sophia Fairfield is desperate for an escape. But, while her fiancé is away on business, he assigns his handsome stepson, Carver, the task of looking after his bride-to-be. Much to her dismay, Sophia finds herself falling in love with the wrong gentleman—a man society would never allow her to marry, given Sophia was supposed to be his new stepmother. The only way to save Carver from scandal and financial ruin is to run away, leaving him and all else behind to become a Harvey Girl waitress at the Castañeda Hotel in New Mexico.
Carver Ashton has had his life planned out for him since birth, but when he encounters Sophia Fairfield, he glimpses a new life—apart from his overbearing stepfather’s business. But, when the woman he loves disappears before he can express his devotion, Carver abandons all to find her. However, his stepfather has other intentions for Sophia and will stop at nothing until she is his bride . . . even if it is against her will.
From an award-winning author comes a small town saga featuring a forbidden love, a kidnapping going from bad to worse, and a hero determined to keep the heroine safe … all set in the wild West with all the sigh-worthy swoon, but no spice! Perfect for fans of Karen Witemeyer, Jen Turano, and Tracie Peterson!
Tropes/themes:
*Forbidden Love
*Arranged Marriage
*Runaway Bride
*Hidden Identity
*Second Chance Romance
*protector/alpha male
*high-stakes danger
*New Mexico/Rocky Mountain wilderness setting
Details
Publisher - Valmont House Publishers
Language - English
Case Bound - Cloth
Contributors
By author
Grace Hitchcock
Published Date - 2026-07-27
ISBN - 9798985821734
Dimensions - 21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm
Page Count - 290
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