An Unlikely Arrangement by Cindy Patterson ~ Book Review

 

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About the Book

Title: An Unlikely Arrangement
Series: Brides of Biltmore #1
Author: Cindy Patterson
Publisher: Springbrook Press, LLC
Release Date: March 11, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance, Christian, Clean & Wholesome

In 1902, Abigail Dupree is but a breath away from her grand societal failure. To save her family from humiliation and financial ruin, Abigail becomes a bargaining trade in her mother’s eyes. A bargain that will extinguish Abigail’s last hope of a happily-ever-after. If only she could return to the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, she might have a chance to reunite with the only man who has the power to save her reputation. 

Garrett Barringer arrives in Charlotte, North Carolina to escape a past that no longer wants him. He takes an undisclosed position with Mr. Dupree. When it is revealed that part of Mr. Dupree’s purpose for bringing him on board is to chaperone his beloved daughter, Garrett abruptly discovers that he has taken on more than he bargained for. Abigail Dupree is more beguiling than any other woman he’s encountered, but he must resist his heart for the sake of propriety and to keep a promise made to her father. 

When her father hires Garrett Barringer, a man that seems far too young to be a lawyer, and possesses far too many favorable characteristics, Abigail resists his charm but cannot deny her heart is compelling her toward him. But she will not allow the man to ruin an opportunity she has waited for nearly five years. 

Garrett is suddenly aware what his life was and what it could become in the presence of Abigail Dupree. Will he be able to give up the woman who has stolen his heart, for her happiness? 

Abigail stands to lose all if Garrett Barringer sees past her physical beauty and uncovers the ugliness of her imperfect past. Will Abigail continue on the condemned path she’s fashioned for herself, or trust that God wants a future for her she never believed possible?  

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My Thoughts

This is my first book by this author and I need more! This was such a sweet story and I was absolutely captured with the storyline from the very beginning. It is also set in one of my favorite states I have lived in North Carolina so it was easy to love the setting. The story begins by introducing us to Abigail who has a past that sadly in those times would have made her damaged goods. In order to bring dignity back to her family her mother is trying to push her towards this older gentleman who is yuck, for lack of a better word, and her father is trying to prevent that from happening at all costs. Garrett who is AMAZING and completely swoon-worthy comes into the picture as a guardian to Abigail. 

Oh goodness the story is full of redemption for both Abigail and Garrett who have these heavy pasts to overcome. Despite them knowing that God has forgiven them they sure do have a hard time to letting go and forgiving themselves. Definitely very relatable characters. The romance is sweet and I thought it was perfect. It definitely kept me turning the pages. 

Overall I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to read more from this author and this series. If you are looking for a new historical fiction romance I definitely suggest you grab this one!

About the Author

Award-winning author Cindy Patterson believes in captivating romance and happy endings. In her stories, she loves to give glimpses of how God can use brokenness and make them whole. She reads a lot, drinks too much coffee, and wishes she had more time to write. Author of Chasing Paradise, Broken Butterfly, and Shattered Treasure, she loves to connect with her readers.

Connect with Cindy by visiting cindypattersonbks.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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