A Golden and Green Affair

Molly Merlot’s Explosive Debut Novel

Gwendolyn Cane, the eldest daughter of the illustrious Cane family, is convinced that romance, courtship, and marriage are distractions for an ambitious young lady such as herself, and nothing—not even her upcoming semester at prestigious Blackwood Academy—is capable of changing her mind.

To be sure, when her older brother’s best friend from the academy, Laurence Troweman, comes to stay with the Cane family for the summer, Gwen is initially resistant to his pleasant and inviting countenance, dashing good looks, and musical nature. After all, Laurie is a notorious rake, and not suitable for her affections in any form. But his easy charm and winning smile eventually compel her to sing a different tune, and the two begin a secret and passionate affair that burns as bright as it does fast.

Gwen and Laurie agree that a formal courtship is not in the cards for them, and when the summer concludes and the autumn semester at Blackwood Academy begins, they agree to go their separate and uncommitted ways. However, Gwen discovers after months apart that the previously untamable Laurie is now part of a serious courtship. 

Upon seeing Laurie and his new lady in such happy and romantic bliss, Gwen finds that what she wants for herself—and from him—may be very different than she originally believed. But how can she chase what she desires when this once dishonorable rake is now a committed gentleman? In this Regency-inspired tale of lust, love, and envy, respectable sensibilities are put to the test, and a once golden affair turns very green indeed.