REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"What good was it to wallow in regret? Things were as they were. Her father was dead. They had no money. Without someone coming to their rescue, they would . . . "
Someone? Coming to their rescue? Well, Elena's mother certainly had a plan for that . . . her! Finding a wealthy husband for Elena was the sole reason that Juanita Bradford was accompanying her two daughters on a husband hunting excursion to Kentucky's grand Graham Springs resort, where the wealthy gathered to enjoy the healing powers of the property's mineral springs along with its numerous options for pleasurable activities.
This lovely historical romance bears evidence of how quickly a family's fortune could change after the death of a beloved father whose poor choices drove the ones left behind to take desperate chances, making Elena's determination to save her family all the more complicated and as it turns out, a lot more interesting. Would she have to sacrifice love for convenience? Or had the one her heart longed for been closer than she thought? When things take a more dangerous turn, will it even matter?
Nicely paced with interesting characters and a steady supply of intriguing turns of events!
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review. 3.5 stars
BackCover Blurb:
Nothing
would please her family more than her securing an admirable match, but
true love and loyalty are harder to come by than she imagined.
At
twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider
marriage. But when her father dies and leaves the family deeply in debt,
Elena becomes their only hope. Her mother uses their last funds to take
Elena and her younger sister to Graham Springs, Kentucky, where people
find healing by drinking the mineral spring water and healthy recreation
through the many daily activities--including dances almost every
evening.
As her mother schemes to find Elena a wealthy husband,
Elena finds herself drawn to two men her mother would never consider.
Charming artist Kirby Frazier spends his days drawing and painting the
guests, but his real mission is to find a wealthy bride to finance his
dream to go west. Melancholy Andrew Harper has come to Graham Springs in
need of healing after a broken heart.
When a beautiful young
lady shows up at the Springs with no chaperone and a story that seems
suspicious, nearly everyone is charmed and intrigued. But when an
unexpected tragedy occurs, Elena, Kirby, and Andrew will all be faced
with decisions of life, love, and loyalty.
With a Southern flair
and a spark of intrigue, this stand-alone clean historical romance will
charm readers with masterful artists, colorful dances, a love triangle,
and endearing family relationships.
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