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.

My Thoughts on The Finding of Miss Fairfield

The Finding of Miss Fairfield is a wonderful historical fiction novel involving romance but also a bit of suspense plus the Harvey girls! I love the Harvey girls! If you’ve not noticed I tend to read all the books about them I can find. They’re a favorite of mine for historical fiction novels. Such a unique part of our history.

I felt for Sophia. Nobody wants to be forced into a marriage. Much less forced into a marriage to a man twice her age. Add in that she can’t stand the man and it’s quite the match she doesn’t want. But then she falls in love with his stepson and woah things start to happen.

But Prescott has ulterior motives for marrying her and he won’t let her go free. Even when she runs off he is determined to find her and make her wed him whether she wants to or not!

Great book! It read quickly and flowed smoothly. I loved the characters and how they overcame things. This is the start of a series and I am so pleased by that! I can’t wait for the second book! Waiting is always the hard part.

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