A Love on a Dime - Ladies of Summerhill by Cara Lynn James Paperback

About the Book

Turn-of-the-century novelist Lilly Westbrook learns that being faithful to her calling means more than just putting pen to paper. In 1899, she struggles to conceal her career from family and friends because of the stigma attached to dime novels. She finds that being faithful to her calling requires that she stand up for her faith and for herself, no matter the consequences.

Book Synopsis

In age of elegance and excess, Lilly Westbrook longs for a love both true and eternal.

Newport, Rhode Island, 1899, is a place of shimmering waves, sleek yachts, and ladies of leisure. Of opulent mansions that serve as summer cottages for the rich and famous. Home of railroad magnates and banking tycoons--dashing young men and the women who aspire to marry them.

But it's not the place for lady novelists. Especially not those who pen disreputable dime novels. This poses a problem for Lilly Westbrook, because that's exactly what she does.

No one in Lilly's social set knows she pens fiction under the nom de plume Fannie Cole. Not her family or the wealthy young man about to propose to her. And especially not Jackson Grail, the long-lost beau who just bought her publishing company...and who stirs her heart more than she cares to admit.

But Lilly must put aside her feelings and follow the path that will maintain her family's social stature and provide the financial security that everyone is depending on.

Now Lilly faces a double dilemma. Can she continue to protect her secret identity? And will she have the courage to choose the man who will risk it all just to win her heart?

Review Quotes

"James' debut novel is filled with romance, laughter and secrets, which will delight fans of historical romance. The characters are well defined and try to be true to themselves with unexpected results. Readers will look forward to the next Ladies of Summerhill installment. Four stars."--Romantic Times

"Love on a Dime is a touching, well-written novel whispering the theme that all things are possible with God."--CBA Retailers and Resources