Maid to Match, by Deeanne Gist

Setting

1898

Asheville, North Carolina

Synopsis

Tillie Reese is instructed to teach Mack Danvers proper etiquette and turn him into a well mannered footman at the elite Biltmore estate.  However, this is not who he is, and sparks fly as she tries her best to tame him this unrefined yet distractingly handsome mountain man.  There are further problems as they try to deal with issues at the town orphanage, and other problems with his family.  Tillie aspires to become Edith Vanderbuilt's lady's maid, but her interactions with Mack are constantly bordering on inappropriate since romance between servants is strictly forbidden.  If they are caught, they will both be out on their backsides, and all will be lost, though their hearts are already lost... to each other.

Review

Oh my, oh my!  Sparks fly between Tillie and Mack to an extend that is sure to please even the most romantic of readers.  The connection between these too is simply beautiful, and the other background conflicts are riveting.  As always, Deeanne wove a tale that felt original and lighthearted, while keeping us on the edge of our seats.  Well done!

Edgy Content

1) Captivating romance scenes push the envelope, without crossing any lines which would cast it out of the Christian genre.