An Unexpected Hero

by Caroline Johnson

Alice can’t remember anything about her previous life after an unfortunate accident. All she knows is that she was rescued by the handsome Marquess of Cholmosley, the future heir to a dukedom. Will the marquess stay true to his feelings of love after he learns about Alice’s past? London, 1842 - Alice Sinclair was an orphan, who was fortunate enough to get a job as a lady’s maid. Her life takes a terrible turn when she is falsely accused of stealing, and then is knocked down by the Marquess of Cholmosley’s carriage. After being diagnosed with amnesia, the marquess, and his great-uncle, the Duke of Donnington, care for her and desperately try to find her family. Alice's presence brings new life into the duke's home as she helps mend a broken relationship. Edmund, the Marquess of Cholmosley, is captivated by her kindness and beauty and finds himself falling in love with her. When the dramatic truth is revealed, will Edmund stay true to his love or will Alice be forced to live in the London slums? Will love cross the upstairs-downstairs divide? If you love clean Regency-era romances and tales of damsels in distress, you’ll love An Unexpected Hero. Author’s This is a clean, stand-alone romance. Bonus books are included to lift your spirits and warm your heart. Happy reading!

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical

110 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2016

About the author

Caroline Johnson originally hails from the Midwest, but now enjoys the warmer temperatures and hospitality of the South. She is a firm believer that everybody deserves a happy ending. As a lover of romance, Caroline is passionate about touching other people’s hearts with messages that true love always prevails.

Caroline’s stories run the gamut of historical tales of love to modern romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Because of her strong faith, Caroline’s stories are clean, wholesome and often Christian-based.

When she’s not writing, Caroline is volunteering with her church or spending time with her husband, children and rescued pets. She loves hiking, biking, and exploring the beauty of nature, but is equally as fulfilled curled up on the couch with an almond milk latte and a good book.

Reviews

[Virginia Tican · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good read with a nice and satisfying twist to it. This has more pathos and drama to it. Alice Sinclair is an orphan fortunate enough to be chosen (from the orphanage) as a hair dresser cum lady's maid to Lady Jane. The problem is, the lady's maid looks more an aristocrat than the Lady herself. Then we also have Connie, a catty and sluttish house help in the same household. Jewelry was missing, Alice was blamed and turned out without reference though Lady Jane could have saved her. Then Alice had an accident resulting into a head injury and thus memory loss. Enter a most unlikely hero ~ a misguided heir to a Dukedom but the care of an amnesiac (his horses caused Alice's injury) had the making of him. Finally, we have the reveal of Alice's true parentage and the conclusion of the Romance between Alice and her rescuer.

[Richelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, clean Romance. Enjoyed reading this short story.

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic, sweet Regency fiction short story. The characters were heartwarming and I am really enjoying reading this author's books. Recommended!