Bertha’s Engagement

She owes him her life. But does she owe him her heart?

When a terrifying accident brings Bertha Canfield to the brink of death, the devoted Egbert Fletcher risks everything to save her. Overwhelmed by gratitude, Bertha offers him the one thing he desires most—her hand in marriage. But Egbert refuses to accept a promise made out of obligation. He wants her love, not her gratitude.

What begins as an extraordinary act of devotion soon becomes a tangled story of romantic rivalry, dangerous attraction, and devastating betrayal.

As Bertha struggles to understand her true feelings, the charming and ambitious Waldon enters her life, threatening everything she once believed about love and loyalty. Meanwhile, the beautiful but impoverished Clara Anderson becomes entangled in her own painful romantic complications, where wounded pride, malicious gossip, and social prejudice threaten to destroy her future.

Behind elegant gatherings and seemingly perfect courtships lie hidden motives, broken promises, and secrets capable of ruining reputations. As jealousy and deception drive relationships toward disaster, the women must discover who truly deserves their trust—and whether genuine love can survive the consequences of betrayal.

Bertha’s Engagement is a captivating historical romance filled with emotional drama, complicated love triangles, strong female characters, society scandals, and unexpected twists. Blending passionate romance, family secrets, romantic intrigue, and the struggle between love and duty, this sweeping romantic drama explores the difference between being desired and being truly loved.

Perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally charged historical love stories, forbidden attractions, betrayal, second chances, and unforgettable heroines determined to follow their hearts.