“Of course,” I said, and he opened the adjoining door that led into the next room, gesturing me inside. He saw me as a child, a little sister much like herself-though less demanding, I was sure. I’d said I’d have no part in her scheming, but I was now confident whatever her goal was in bringing Edwin and me together, it wouldn’t work. “Would you care to see the library, Miss Blakeslee?” I glanced at Diana who nodded her head in encouragement. I shifted awkwardly, deliberating how long it would last, when Edwin finally conceded. “There is little here of interest.” “Perhaps give her a tour of the library then, we hadn’t made it that far yet.” They stared at each other in a silent battle of wills. I am dreadfully tired from all this walking.” “It’s a study, Diana,” Edwin said with a raise of his brow. Oh well, Edwin, do take over for me until your appointment arrives. Had I remembered we would have ventured here sooner. “You may come in, though I’m obliged to mention I have an appointment shortly.” Diana sent him a pout. “You will show us the study?” Somehow, her request sounded more like a demand. “She hasn’t received a tour yet,” Diana said, answering his unspoken question. “But Edwin should be here.” The door opened, and Edwin stood glancing tentatively between us. “My father is out today,” she said with a smile. “Should we disturb him in his work?” I whispered. “This is where my father’s study is,” Diana said, pausing to knock on a large door. ~Cheryl-Lynn About the AuthorĪfter walking through the billiard room, we exited to a sizable corridor with wood archways.

A sweet Regency romance with all the back and forth love vs duty inherent in this type of book- which helps make them one of my favorite! The characters are well developed and believable. I'm sighing just thinking about it! ~Aimee This is Jess Heileman's first novel, and I am excited for her to write more! Edwin and Abigail were easy to love and cheer for, and there was a host of secondary characters who were also fun to get to know! ~Alisa Abigail sucked me in from the first page and I had a hard time putting it down. The build-up to the romantic, sigh-worthy ending was fantastic.

By the end, I really felt like a movie had just played out in my mind and in my heart. Insight came little by little as I came to know the characters more and more. My emotions and attention were held hostage for several hours and I'm looking forward to more stories by this author! ~Katie I love how this story unfolded. I'm quite surprised that Heileman is a debut author, as I found this to be a very entertaining and engaging story. ~Deanna I love a delicious story full of conflicting personalities, hidden secrets, and a budding romance, and this one is just that. If you enjoyed Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson, then this is just the book for you. I eagerly look forward to more books by this debut author.

Abigail by Jess Heileman