Whispers of Lace and Steel : Where Tradition Ends True Love Begins (The Lace and Steel Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

Atlanta, 1892 , where society dictates destiny… and love defies every rule.Caroline Devereaux is the perfect Southern lady, dutiful daughter, flawless hostess, and future bride to a man chosen long before she had a say. But behind polite smiles and glittering ballrooms, Caroline harbors a dangerous secret: she understands money, power, and the fragile empires built by Atlanta’s elite better than any man who claims authority over her future.And she knows exactly which fortunes are about to collapse.Jonathan Ashcroft is everything Southern society distrusts, a self-made railroad magnate, Northern outsider, and ruthless industrialist determined to reshape the South’s future. He didn’t come to Atlanta seeking romance. He came to win a war of steel, railways, and influence.Falling for the city’s most protected woman was never part of the plan.When a chance encounter sparks undeniable attraction, stolen glances turn into forbidden meetings, and one scandalous waltz places Caroline directly in the path of powerful enemies. As corruption, betrayal, and business rivalries close in, Caroline must decide whether to remain the obedient daughter society expects… or risk everything for the man determined to give her a choice.Because loving Jonathan Ashcroft means defying her family, challenging tradition, and becoming a woman Atlanta may never forgive.And the powerful men watching them fall will do anything to keep their secrets buried.- Enemies-to-lovers tension- Forbidden romance- Slow-burn historical love story- Powerful heroine & self-made hero- Gilded Age intrigue and scandal- Marriage-of-convenience stakes- High society drama & industrial rivalryPerfect for readers who love the sweeping romance of bold heroines, and emotionally rich historical romances filled with passion, danger, and unforgettable chemistry.Where tradition ends… true love begins. Read more