(Taking a break)
Grace Fawn, named because of her beauty and grace, caught the eyes of many suitors. Gentle and kind, but uninterested in marriage. She would instead care for her fallen family and care for others than herself. Something Anthony Bridgerton has in common with Miss Fawn. As delicate and kind as Miss Fawn may be, her stubbornness and smarts outwit the suitors, causing her to be alone because who wants a woman who is ambitious, innovative, and speaks her mind?
"Here are the emeralds you requested, my lady," Isabelle said, placing down a pair of earrings.
"Oh, thank you, Izzy," Grace uttered, lifting her hair slightly so Isabelle could put the matching emerald necklace on. Grace has always had a connection with emeralds. The shades of green glittering in the light ever so nicely, if not emeralds, it was amethyst. Some ladies loved jewels just because they showed off their wealth. Grace, however, was different. She did not care about wealth. She treasured those gems because of their connection with nature.
"I shall go see if the carriage is ready," Izzy smiled, turning to leave the room.
"Do you believe there is any way I could be home before dark Izzy?" Grace turned, stopping Izzy by the door.
"I do not believe so, my lady," She looked sorrowfully, "but I will see to it that Aster is doing well." Izzy smiled.
"Thank you," Grace nodded, turning around to her dressing mirror.
After spending years as one of the most sought-after bachelorette of the ton, Esmeralda Blackwood has decided one last time for the sake of her father to try to settle down and carry on the family line. She knows love exists because her parents were a shining example of a loving, happy marriage. Still, she has no intentions of falling in love with her intended groom.
She meets the Sharmas and decided to help the young Sharma find a husband but she didn't count on her ex-childhood friend Anthony Bridgerton trying to court her. Esmeralda has no intention of allowing Anthony Bridgerton anywhere near her new friends. She vows to do whatever it takes to interfere with the rakish viscount's courtship, but in the process manages to unintentionally get herself into some outlandish situations, which also place her in close proximity with the man himself.
When Esmeralda and the Sharmas are invited to a house party at the Bridgerton country estate, she discovers the old side of Anthony the side she fell in love with when they were kids.