It's the year 1810. Sixteen year old Adelaide, a well-behaved and educated damsel, is the only child of Duke of Norwall. Always obedient, polite and never rebellious, she is the pride and the joy of her father, who never misses an opportunity to show her off to his acquaintances, other members of upper class.
Her life turns upside down when she meets Howard, a man from the working class who, once again, proves her true love is real.
As she turns seventeen, she realizes her parents had already arranged marriage with the Duke of Caistor. Although some girls would do anything to be in her position, Adelaide is devastated by the news.
She believes in true love and finding the perfect one, but has no other choice than to obey her father's decision.
Since it's strictly prohibited, is there any chance for their love?
Will it be able to survive the constant judgement of others?
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
[**I am sorry for any historical inaccuracies, I'm not an expert, I did some research but not too much so please if you see something that didn't happen/wasn't specific for that time don't come at me 'cause I didn't know and frankly I don't care**]
Grief-stricken over the death of the boss who was like a father to her, Olivia Bailey is left to deal with the aftermath--the arrival of his dashing but estranged son, Pierce Alexander. But she can't stand him and he doesn't trust her. Will working for the new CEO remain to be an impossible task?
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Olivia Bailey might be plain and boring, but she's content with her current lifestyle, working for the kind but lonely old man who owns Alexander Corporation. But his untimely death flips her simple life upside down. Now, she must deal with his estranged son, the heir to his business empire, together with the growing feelings building up between them. Will Olive manage to bear the pressure and issues cropping up along the way--or is this too much to ask?
Disclaimer: This story won The Wattys 2014 People's Choice Award.
Cover Design by Ashley Marie Bandy