A wanted man. A heart in hiding. A love to free them both.The Crest Stone Hotel is the perfect place for a man like Thomas Drexel to hide. Wanted for crimes he didn’t commit, Thomas hopes he can blend in as a handyman at the newly-opened hotel. But his past threatens his future when one of the hotel restaurant’s waitresses discovers his identity.Caroline Beauchamp ran from Boston to escape an … from Boston to escape an arranged marriage to a despicable man. She’s safe in the hotel, hidden from those who want her to return home. Yet she finds herself drawn to Thomas and compelled to help him prove his innocence, even if she risks her position as a Gilbert Girl to do so.
Experience has taught Thomas not to trust women who come from money, but it’s not long before he sees there’s more to Caroline than he thought. With new guests arriving at the hotel each day, it’s only a matter of time before the law finds Thomas and Caroline’s family finds her. With their futures on the line, Caroline and Thomas must trust their newfound love and face their pasts before they are pulled apart–forever.
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One runs from fear of the law; the other from an arranged marriage. Will they either one escape?
Thomas Drexel and Caroline Beauchamp both arrive at The Crest Stone Hotel, hoping to hide from what has happened, or meant to happen. He gets a job as a carpenter, she becomes a Gilbert Girl. Their unexpected attraction, becomes an issue that can cost both of them their jobs, and maybe more. This is a well written book, with lots of twists and turns, which author Cat Cahill is becoming good at developing and solving! You will not want to put this down, until it ends. I recommend you read it for adventure and romance!
Thomas and Caroline were both running from something. He from being wanted by the law after being set up to take the fall for theft. She from a man her parents were forcing her to marry, who physically abused and killed his previous wives. Caroline is working towards head waitress with the Gilbert Company and Thomas is trying to earn his way in Crest Stone after working with the crew that built the hotel. They are attracted to each other and dream of a future together, but their pasts are about to catch up with them. There was plenty of romance, humor, and suspense in this historical romance.
A great series that can be read as a stand alone. I love this this little town that’s slowly becoming bigger. The Gilbert girls and the cafe have a huge impact on this town. Caroline is meek but becomes courageous and bold, Thomas is a character that makes me laugh with his flirty banter that only makes Caroline mad. This book kept me pulled in from the first page with a great plot and wonderful characters. I can’t wait for the next book!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Carolynn w as excited as the hotel was about to open and she would have a chance to practice everything she had learned to be a Gilbert Girls. She had not told anyone about her past, why she truly left Boston. While doing last minute preparations for the opening of the restaurant, she notices a handsome hardworking man. Thomas has noticed her several months ago and was happy to finally be so close to her. He too was running from his past. Later she sees his wanted poster and he begs her to listen to his side. Can they trust each other and what do they do when their pasts come back to haunt them?
What a wonderful historical romance set in the Wild West. It is a love story that brings a feeling of what times must of been like in the past. The descriptions of the scenery, clothes and buildings are extremely well done lending a sense of authenticity to this story. The author weaves a wonderful tale of two people who need to overcome their pasts and learn to trust others. It is an emotional rollercoaster as the characters deal with the twist and turns and barriers they experience. It is easy to read, the characters are amazing and the storyline is creative. I enjoyed this book immensely.