Publisher's Synopsis
Rose Trethwick, an artist, born and bred in America, comes to England to claim a small cottage left to her by her paternal grandmother. Her intention is to sell it to fund the studio she has set up back in America. But in order to inherit, she must live in the house for three months.
She discovers it to be the original Gate Cottage standing sentinel at the main drive to the local manor house, and falls in love with it, knowing that was what her estranged grandmother was hoping.
William Montacue, the owner of the estate needs the cottage to fulfill his own dreams.
They are undeniably attracted to each other, but Rose wonders how far he's prepared to go to make his own plans come true. Is he in love with her, or her inheritance? All of which is complicated by the machinations of William's uncle and brother who both stand to gain if the long-standing entail binding the main estate could be broken. Each has a different story to tell - but who is lying, and what is the secret that caused Rose's father to run to America, severing all contact with his family?
Is it possible for Rose and William to overcome the obstacles and mistruths being deliberately placed in their way, or will Rose simply sell to William and go back to America, disillusioned and hurt?
Romancing Softly is the brand identity for romances that explore the psychological conflicts of new relationships, eschewing overt physical detail. These perceptive romances feature strong, contemporary, protagonists. Happy endings are the name of the game, the story element providing a challenge that has to be met and conquered by the protagonists if they want to achieve their happily ever afters.
