A ghostly guide, a reluctant bride, and a love that defies all expectations.

At the Earl of Hammerswold's grand estate, a lavish country house party is underway with a singular purpose: to find a bride for his grandson and heir, Jared Camden. Following a long-standing family tradition, a spectral guide is believed to assist the heir in choosing a suitable match-a bride who, if selected wisely, will bring prosperity to the family.

Jared eagerly anticipates the ghost's guidance but finds himself bewildered when not one, but multiple apparitions appear, each leading him to a different young lady. Among the guests is Juliette Berceau, who remains skeptical of the supernatural intrigue and is far from interested in marrying the rakish Jared. Her attention, instead, is drawn to his honorable cousin, Mark, whose steady character and charm captivate her far more than ghostly tales.

As the house party unfolds, Juliette becomes an unexpected focus of the ghost's machinations, drawing her deeper into the estate's secrets.

With emotions flaring and rivalries intensifying, the question remains: will the true bride be chosen, or will the ghost's interference lead to a different destiny for the house of Hammerswold?

Autorentext

June Calvin resides in Oklahoma with her husband of 62 years, close to her son, beloved daughter-in-law, and young grandson. Over the years, she has worn many hats, including teacher, secretary-bookkeeper, public relations specialist, museum educator, antique dealer, candle maker, and newspaper reporter. However, it was her discovery of Regency romance that finally revealed her true passion. Her debut novel, The Baron and the Bookseller, won the Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart Award in 1993. Since then, she has written a total of twelve Regency romances, delighting readers with her timeless tales.