Eleanor: 7 (Beastly Lords)

An adventurous young woman is thrust into a real-life Gothic riddle. A dashing hero and his shadowy past are part of the mysterious puzzle!Eleanor Blackwood is thrilled to spend time at her best friends country estate. On the banks of the River Great Ouse Angsley Hall overflows with breathtaking natural beauty as well as with a mystery or two.Grayson OConnor caretaker of a nearby estate is not immune to Eleanors charms. True she still climbs trees and acts rashly but she also has a captivatingly quick wit and joyful humor.An intriguing treasure hunt . . .Danger becomes all too real in this quest based on Edgar Allan Poes The Gold Bug with midnight intruders shots in the dark and a perilously swollen river cresting its banks. Unlike Poes story of pirate booty Eleanor and Gray discover the greatest treasure is the precious human heart - theirs to cherish or to tear apart!(Note: This 40000-word book was first published as part of the USA Today bestselling anthology The Midnight Hour: All Hallows Brides in October 2019.)Engaging characters attention to period detail and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - youll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.