The Trouble with Trust

By Sue Lewando

Rose Trethwick, an artist, born and bred in America, comes to England to claim a small cottage left to her by her paternal grandmother. Her intention is to sell it to fund the studio she has set up back in America. But in order to inherit, she must live in the house for three months. She discovers it to be the original Gate Cottage standing sentinel at the main drive to the local manor house, and falls in love with it, knowing that was what her estranged grandmother was hoping. William Montacue, the owner of the estate, turns out to be the most attractive and attentive man Rose has ever met. But the estate is in financial difficulties, and he needs the cottage to fulfill his own dreams. Rose wonders how far he's prepared to go to make his own plans come true. Is he in love with her, or her inheritance? All of which is complicated by the machinations of William's uncle and brother who both stand to gain if the long-standing entail binding the main estate could be broken. Each has a different story to tell - but who is lying, and what is the secret that caused Rose's father to run to America, severing all contact with his family? Romancing Softly Romancing Softly is the brand identity for romances that explore the psychological conflicts of new relationships, eschewing overt physical detail. These perceptive romances feature strong, contemporary, protagonists. Happy endings are the name of the game, the story element providing a challenge that has to be met and conquered by the protagonists if they want to achieve their happily ever afters. True romance explores the convergence of minds and souls striving towards a profound relationship. The rocky journey delivers an emotional ride for the protagonists, right to the not-so-bitter end. The race into the bedroom is left to the imagination, being nature's wickedly amusing imperative. The unique covers reflect the Valentine's Day flowers and hearts image, a universally accepted expression of everlasting love, rather than the clinch of desire, which can be fleeting. Happy Reading Bio As a child, Sue Lewando, was told off for telling stories. As an adult, she calls them fiction, and sells them by the thousands. Jack of all trades, she has worked as an English teacher, an energy assessor, a MS Office desktop expert for a multi-national company, and PA for a famous actor and actress couple. From successful mainstream sales in romance and erotica, she went on to achieve an MA(hons) in Creative Writing. She has had short stories published in mainstream and literary magazines, and a 12-part fictional soap in a national newspaper. When her own magical second-chance romance came knocking at the door, she didn't hesitate, but threw away the latest job, and chased the dream half way across the globe. Now, from a small-holding in Southern Ireland, she is sharing her experience with thousands of enchanted readers. If you loved her work, leave a review on Amazon, and join her at www.suelewando.com, where you will also discover a portfolio of free reads.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1790297761
• ISBN13: 9781790297764
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"