An Arrangement with the Heiress

By Lisa M. Prysock

Book Overview

She's a wealthy debutante with the finest ancestry in Kentucky horseracing circles...

He's a member of New York's Gilded Age elite, yet on the brink of financial ruin...

Neither of them want an arranged marriage...or do they?

Veronica Lyndon has a plan for her life, and it doesn't include being married off to a perfect stranger. After all, she is descended from generations of Kentucky horseracing royalty. She has no need for a marriage arranged solely to secure her place among the elite of Manhattan's Gilded Age society. But that's exactly what her parents expect of her. Determined to defy the arrangement, Veronica formulates a plan to drive her intended away. But when Edward arrives in anticipation of the match, she doesn't expect to find him so attractive, nor can she deny the feelings he stirs in her heart, complicating her plans. Has true love galloped into her life by conventional means, or are her estimations mistaken?

Edward Beckett realizes the futility of avoiding the arranged marriage to Miss Lyndon. His family is already on the brink of financial ruin and Veronica's dowry may be their best opportunity to recover. But he didn't expect to fall for the Kentucky debutante so easily. He finds himself attracted to her natural beauty and vivacious spirit, free from the conventions of other ladies in his customary circles. In fact, he's downright smitten after meeting Veronica. Unfortunately, Edward's sisters don't feel the same, and if their attempts to sabotage the relationship are successful, his whirlwind courtship to Veronica may be over before it's really begun.

Saddle up for a clean romp filled with sweet romance, inspiration, and plenty of adventure along this course of obstacles and a glide through the splendor and opulence of the Gilded Age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212029
• ISBN13: 9781963212020
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Laughter & Romance in 2901

I loved the twists and turns to the first book in the Kentucky Debutantes of the Gilded Age series. This is definitely not your typical arranged marriage story as neither party is accepting of the situation. I laughed so hard with the antics Veronica tries to dissuade Edward from liking her. I was engaged from the beginning to the end with the lyrical and descriptive dialogue that had me visualizing the beauty of the horses and bluegrass of Kentucky. Veronica is a strong, determined young woman who wants to remain single at Velvet Brooks Farm because of unresolved hurt from a previous romance. Can she find a way to open her heart to love or will she jeopardize her marriage prospect? You must read to find out and you can enjoy the adventures, the mayhem, and find your heart galloping to find the outcome. A truly enjoyable read that you will be glad you delved into. Trot along now and put a copy on your TBR pile. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.