Starling

Virginia Taylor

Apr 2015 · South Landers Book 1 · Lyrical Press

About this ebook

An aspiring dressmaker, orphaned Starling Smith is accustomed to fighting for her own survival. But when she’s offered a year’s wages to temporarily pose as a wealthy man’s bride, she suspects ulterior motives. She can’t lose the chance to open her own shop, but she won’t be any man’s lover, not even handsome, infuriating Alisdair Seymour’s...

To prevent his visiting sister from parading potential brides in front of him, Alisdair has decided to present a fake wife. He lost his heart once, and had it broken—he doesn’t intend to do it again. But stubborn, spirited Starling is more alluring than he bargained for, and Alisdair will risk everything he has to prove his love is true...

Set against the sweeping backdrop of 1866 South Australia, Starling is a novel of cherished dreams and powerful desires, and the young woman bold enough to claim them both...

74,855 Words

Ratings and reviews

Great characters, enjoyed the storyline. Glad to see one strong-hearted female lead not succumb so easily as other romance novels. Gives the man a run for his money!

An excellent, well written story that kept me reading on when I should have been sleeping. I very much enjoyed it.

Very entertaining. I enjoyed the way the characters had depth and it wasn't easy to predict what would happen next. It kept my interest from beginning to end.

About the author

From art student to stylist, to nurse and midwife, Virginia Taylor’s life has been one illogical step to the next, each one leading to the final goal of being an author. When she can tear herself away from the computer and the waiting blank page, she immerses herself in arts and crafts, gardening, or, of course, cooking. You can visit her website at www.virginia-taylor.com, and tweet her @authorvtaylor.