Her Secret Beau: A Touches of Austen Novel

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With a sister like Grace's, keeping her suitor a secret is essential. All she desires is a season to meet handsome gentlemen, be courted, and find love. However, her sister complicates matters, requiring a bit of subterfuge. When a charming stranger shares a secret smile with Walter Blakesley in the park, his curiosity is piqued. After she declines his dance offer—not due to lack of interest—Walter's intrigue deepens, leading him to accept her proposal for secret meetings. Upon meeting Grace, he discovers a lively young woman with a tender heart and a gentle spirit, exactly what he has been searching for. Yet, Grace is hesitant to let him declare his feelings, having already lost other gentlemen to her sister. The thought of losing Walter is unbearable. Despite her efforts to protect her heart, Grace fears their love, born in secrecy, may only become a bittersweet memory. This story, part of the Touches of Austen Collection, explores the heroine's journey to discover true love while the hero steadfastly supports her. If you enjoy sweet Regency romances filled with secret smiles, clandestine meetings, and enduring love, join Grace and Walter as they navigate their hidden courtship and the inevitable loss of their hearts to one another.