Belmont Mansion, Book 2
Historical Romance
One of my absolute favorite historical romance author's is Tamera Alexander. A couple of years ago she wrote the first book in the Belmont Mansion series entitled, A Lasting Impression and since that time I have eagerly been waiting on the next book! If you've not read the first book do not fear, each one is a stand alone title so you won't be lost. But . . . you should totally indulge yourself and read them both!
About the book:
Plain, practical Eleanor Braddock knows she will never marry, but with a dying soldier's last whisper, she believes her life can still have meaning and determines to find his widow. Impoverished and struggling to care for her ailing father, Eleanor arrives at Belmont Mansion, home of her aunt, Adelicia Acklen, the richest woman in America--and possibly the most demanding, as well. Adelicia insists on finding her niece a husband, but a simple act of kindness leads Eleanor down a far different path--building a home for destitute widows and fatherless children from the Civil War. While Eleanor knows her own heart, she also knows her aunt will never approve of this endeavor.
Archduke Marcus Gottfried has come to Nashville from Austria in search of a life he determines, instead of one determined for him. Hiding his royal heritage, Marcus longs to combine his passion for nature with his expertise in architecture, but his plans to incorporate natural beauty into the design of the widows' and children's home run contrary to Eleanor's wishes. As work on the home draws them closer together, Marcus and Eleanor find common ground--and a love neither of them expects. But Marcus is not the man Adelicia has chosen for Eleanor, and even if he were, someone who knows his secrets is about to reveal them all.
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Beautiful dress
ReplyDeleteI love the dress on this cover and the first book in the series. I think it would be fun to dress up in one. But I don't think I'd like it everyday! LOL
DeleteI'm so excited to read this one! Thanks for sharing the sneak peek!
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Heidi you're going to love it! Every bit as good as the first book in the series!!!
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