Before the Midnight Bells

Once Upon a Romance, Book One

Eleanor Emberton isn't sitting around waiting for a handsome prince to rescue her. In fact, she's determined to save not only herself, but her whole family from her stepmother's headlong plunge into financial ruin. When she meets a mysterious man at the ball, romance is the last thing on her mind, but she can't help feeling an instant attraction. Before long she finds herself head over heels for her charming suitor. So what if he's left out a few teeny, tiny details?

Before the Midnight Bells is a fresh look at the Cinderella story, with humor, intrigue, and a healthy dose of passion.