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Ah, the Gilded Age. If we only looked at the portraits or the architecture, we’d believe completely the name of the era. However, in this novel that is set but two years after the close of that time, in 1902, we see that the society pressures and the place of women still isn’t so different from their time just a few years before. The pressures brought on Abigail Dupree are too much for a young woman (especially in that era) to bear. For it’s her job to save her family from ruin by the means of a brilliant marriage. So that’s one thing. But for Abigail, who carries a terrible secret in addition to all the weight of her family’s needs and continued survival? What a life.
Welcome to the Blog Tour for An Unlikely Arrangement by Cindy Patterson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: An Unlikely Arrangement Series: Brides of Biltmore #1 Author: Cindy Patterson Publisher: Springbrook Press, LLC Release Date: March 11, 2024 Genre: Historical Romance, Christian, Clean & Wholesome
In 1902, Abigail Dupree is but a breath away from her grand societal failure. To save her family from humiliation and financial ruin, Abigail becomes a bargaining trade in her mother’s eyes. A bargain that will extinguish Abigail’s last hope of a happily-ever-after. If only she could return to the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, she might have a chance to reunite with the only man who has the power to save her reputation. Garrett Barringer arrives in Charlotte, North Carolina to escape a past that no longer wants him. He takes an undisclosed position with Mr. Dupree. When it is revealed that part of Mr. Dupree’s purpose for bringing him on board is to chaperone his beloved daughter, Garrett abruptly discovers that he has taken on more than he bargained for. Abigail Dupree is more beguiling than any other woman he’s encountered, but he must resist his heart for the sake of propriety and to keep a promise made to her father. When her father hires Garrett Barringer, a man that seems far too young to be a lawyer, and possesses far too many favorable characteristics, Abigail resists his charm but cannot deny her heart is compelling her toward him. But she will not allow the man to ruin an opportunity she has waited for nearly five years. Garrett is suddenly aware what his life was and what it could become in the presence of Abigail Dupree. Will he be able to give up the woman who has stolen his heart, for her happiness? Abigail stands to lose all if Garrett Barringer sees past her physical beauty and uncovers the ugliness of her imperfect past. Will Abigail continue on the condemned path she’s fashioned for herself, or trust that God wants a future for her she never believed possible? PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop| BookBubAbout the Author
Award-winning author Cindy Patterson believes in captivating romance and happy endings. In her stories, she loves to give glimpses of how God can use brokenness and make them whole. She reads a lot, drinks too much coffee, and wishes she had more time to write. Author of Chasing Paradise, Broken Butterfly, and Shattered Treasure, she loves to connect with her readers.
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(2) winners will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, a signed print copy of An Unlikely Arrangement and other book related gifts!
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Excerpts from An Unlikely Arrangement
I think you’ll love Cindy Patterson’s lovely book. But here are some excerpts from An Unlikely Arrangement so that you can dive immediately into Abigail’s and Garrett’s story.
Excerpt 1
Oh, dear heavens, she could kiss the man. “Thank you very much, Mr. Barringer.”
Ridges scored into the flesh above his eyes. “You remembered my name?”
Her cheeks burned for more than one reason as he tilted his head, leaving her with that crooked smile,
and disappearing into the crowd.
Had it been wrong to say his name? Had she given him an indication that he was memorable? Of course,
she was mostly thankful she had not blurted his given name since the name Garrett had been swimming
around in her head since their earlier meeting. Abigail wasn’t quite sure how she felt about being
persuaded to accept Mr. Barringer’s thoughtfulness. She was only certain she must broaden the
distance between them. There was something intriguing about the man—a charming blend of strength,
gentility, and charisma. And even though this was only her second encounter with him, her fascination
had already deepened beyond harmless curiosity.
A rarity for her, indeed. Then the thought of actually kissing him robbed her of her breath.
Oh, dear heavens, indeed!
Excerpt 2
Foolish woman. Abigail remained by the fireplace in the parlor, eyes slid closed in humiliation for the
hundredth time since Garrett Barringer’s departure. She had stood on the threshold of spending time
alone with the man. On the day before her departure, no less. An opportunity she never believed would
have occurred.
Why then had she ruined her chances by blurting out most of her faults within the span of not even a
full minute’s time? Faults he may not have even realized. Speaking liberally as if she were eager for his
forgiveness. His approval.
Why had she not stayed upstairs instead of running back down, desperate to see him? Because she was
eager to be near the man. More eager than even she had realized.
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Enjoy! –Wren
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from the author. All opinions shared here are my own honest ones.
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