She has no desire for London society and he was never meant to be hers.
Our story begins in England during the early 1800s, or as it is more commonly known, the Regency era.
Marriage is common among the residents of England—love is a rarity.
Evelyn Riley’s first season as an eligible young lady in London’s society is finally coming to an end. She will no longer need to endure the dreadful attire, dull conversations, or poor dance partners. Though, her suffering has brought about many wonderful consequences, such as setting in motion those around her to be with the people they love.
Evelyn has witnessed firsthand the many romantic mistakes of those around her and is determined not to act so foolishly herself now that she has found the man she wants to marry. Her attraction is instant, but her determination to be with Arthur Landon grows stronger with each moment she spends in his company. Always feeling like an outsider in her social circle, his decidedly non-elite background and many other admirable qualities solidified her affection.
Arthur Landon has always been content with his simple life of working in his family’s dress shop during the day and practicing his beloved violin in the evenings. He has never felt anything is missing—until he met Miss Evelyn Riley. The allure is shocking. Never before has anyone caused such emotions within him. Even though he fights against the feelings, when Evelyn is in his presence, his doubts disappear and his devotion amplifies.
The only problem?
The disparity of their families’ wealth and standing within London.
Once Evelyn realizes she has fallen for Arthur, her determination to marry him leads to impulsive decisions that take the young couple on an unexpected journey.
