Regency elegance and timeless Christian devotion.
A strong-willed woman and a remorseful earl are drawn into a courtship neither expected—where danger tests their trust, and grace offers a second chance at love.
She thought she could protect herself…
After three unsuccessful Seasons, Miss Sophia Hayward has decided marriage is not for her. But when she overhears a scheme to force her into a perilous match, her future becomes a bid for survival. With nowhere to turn, she must seek help from the last man she ever imagined trusting—Richard Balfour, the notorious Earl of Saunton.
He never expected to be anyone’s protector…
Richard Balfour, Earl of Saunton, has spent years trying to distance himself from the scandals of his past. When he meets Sophia Hayward, her quiet strength and quick wit unsettle him in ways he did not anticipate. Hoping to amend the damage once caused, he offers courtship to the unusual debutante. But as threats begin to circle and uncertainty takes root, Richard must confront the possibility that the life he left behind is catching up with him.
As danger draws near and long-buried truths rise to the surface, Richard and Sophia must learn to trust in something greater than themselves—and open their hearts to the possibility that love, like mercy, can come softly… and change everything.
The Earl's Courtship of Hope is the moving second novel in the Brides of the Regency series by Isabel Jacobs. If you enjoy noble heroes, courageous heroines, and stories of romance woven with faith and emotional depth, then you will be captivated by this heartfelt tale of love, trust, and quiet redemption.
