The Finding Of Miss Fairfield

When an engagement of convenience becomes anything but convenient . . . Forced into a betrothal with a widower twice her age, Charleston socialite, Sophia Fairfield is desperate for an escape. But, while her fiancé is away on business, he assigns his handsome stepson, Carver, the task of looking after his bride-to-be.

Much to her dismay, Sophia finds herself falling in love with the wrong gentleman—a man society would never allow her to marry, given Sophia was supposed to be his new stepmother. The only way to save Carver from scandal and financial ruin is to run away, leaving him and all else behind to become a Harvey Girl waitress at the Castañeda Hotel in New Mexico.

Carver Ashton has had his life planned out for him since birth, but when he encounters Sophia Fairfield, he glimpses a new life—apart from his overbearing stepfather's business. But, when the woman he loves disappears before he can express his devotion, Carver abandons all to find her.

However, his stepfather has other intentions for Sophia and will stop at nothing until she is his bride . . . even if it is against her will. Praise for Grace Hitchcock's Novels: " Sparkling with vivacious energy, this romance launches Hitchcock's American Royalty series. . . .

Fans of the TV's The Bachelorette will adore this historical spin on competitive courtship that features all of the glitz, glamour, and drama that the Gilded Age brought to New York City's elite." Booklist on My Dear Miss Dupré "To the modern reader, the plot of this book is reminiscent of the popular reality show, The Bachelorette.

In what is a unique take, author Grace Hitchcock has combined the modern with the old fashioned by setting her book at the height of America's Gilded Age. . . .Overall, the book is amusing and entertaining, a relatively quick read.

The characters are interesting and possess great depth." Historical Novels Review on My Dear Miss Dupré "In 1893 Chicago, the World's Fair brings excitement to residents and visitors, and