Between Stairs and Stardust

Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the story follows Stella Emory, a young illustrator returning home to escape scandal. Unexpectedly, she forms a deep friendship with James Craven, a gardener at the Biltmore Estate, inspired by Cinderella's tale. As their bond blossoms into romance, Stella grapples with James's hidden millionaire status and her troubled past. A Christmas masquerade and a charm bracelet may hold the key to clearing her name and finding her happily-ever-after.