An Unwanted Suitor

When Eliza Ellsworth arrives at Blackwood Manor to visit her sister, she expects nothing more than a peaceful stay among family. Instead, she finds herself drawn into the warmth of the Blackwood household-and into the company of the reserved and thoughtful Mr. James Ashford.Though quiet by nature, Mr. Ashford possesses a depth of character that gradually earns Eliza's admiration. Yet just as their friendship begins to deepen, family expectations, social obligations, and the attentions of another suitor threaten to place an impossible distance between them.As misunderstandings multiply and the pressures of duty weigh heavily upon her heart, Eliza must decide whether to follow the path others have chosen for her-or trust the quiet hope that love may yet prevail.Set amid the elegance of Regency England, An Unexpected Love is a heartwarming tale of family, faith, gentle romance, and the courage to wait for the right person when the future seems uncertain.