The Golden Apple

By Margaret McNellis

A headstrong heroine. A brooding violinist. A village festival-and one golden prize that neither of them wants to lose.

Susanna Greenfield knows what's expected of her: marry well, smile sweetly, and secure her family's future. But she wants more than a well-mannered husband with decent prospects-especially if it means sacrificing her independence.

Elias Montrose has returned to Greenmeadow to recover from a professional blow he'd rather not discuss. He has no interest in gossip, society, or becoming a local curiosity-especially not to Susanna, who sees far too much and hides even more.

When a hastily arranged music lesson forces them together, neither is pleased. She finds him aloof and infuriating. He finds her impertinent and impossible. And yet, something between them begins to shift-note by note, glance by glance-until rivalry gives way to something far more dangerous: connection.

As the village's Harvest Festival draws near, and with it the symbolic awarding of the golden apple, Susanna and Elias must decide what matters more: the lives they were raised to live-or the future they never thought to dream.

A slow-burn Regency romance featuring:

reluctant student + reluctant teacherenemies-to-lovers tensionorchard walks, sharp banter, and stolen glancessimmering emotions, soul-stirring music, and a love worth risking everything for

Perfect for readers who love no-spice, character-driven romance, emotional tension, and heroines who don't go quietly.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHD41B1C
• ISBN13: 9798231541775
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Margaret McNellis
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"