Roses & Thorns (Coming Soon)

A Novel

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Jeanne Evens’s family is on the brink of collapse as her father struggles to keep his carpentry business afloat. Soon, they may be facing the consequences of not paying their dues to “The Beast”. With Jeanne’s frail mother's illness, any more bad news is bound to throw her over the edge.

Meanwhile, the ruthless Earl of Stanton, Lord Mervyn St. George, cracks down on his own tenants. When the Evens receive a notice that their father will be sent to debtor’s prison, Jeanne realizes that she must take drastic action before her family crumbles. Taking matters into her own hands, she confronts the Earl and begs for her father’s release. To their surprise, they both discover something beautiful and intriguing about the other.

But, to Jeanne’s dismay, he asks her to marry him in exchange for her father’s freedom. Realizing that she will be subjected to a life without love or compassion, she reluctantly agrees.

This Regency Era twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast story is filled with action, bravery, sacrifice, and powerful love. Follow this pair as they reckon with the past, discovering newfound compassion and the truly valuable parts of life.