The Ardor of an Architect
(2026)(A book in the Beyond the Aristocracy series)
A Story by Linda Rae Sande
She kissed an architect. A witness says otherwise. The gossip is building faster than he can design a house.
When a woman from his past unexpectedly kisses architect Daniel Sinclair in his office, he finds himself unwittingly thrust into the spotlight of Edinburgh’s gossip scene. The news spreads swiftly, thanks in large part to his secretary, who witnessed the intimate moment. As a result, Daniel is branded a rogue, a reputation he’d much rather shake off in favor of being recognized for his cutting-edge house designs.Meanwhile, seamstress Isabella Farnsworth is forced to leave her childhood home and seeks refuge in Edinburgh. She has friends in the city, including one whom she nostalgically recalls from their carefree days at his grandparents' estate in Derbyshire. However, she never intended for her presence to stir up rumors of impropriety that could lead to a proposal of marriage from him.
Though she harbors a secret desire to marry Daniel, Isabella yearns for their union to be built on genuine affection. How can a woman truly discern if a man loves her?
Genre: Historical Romance
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