The MistressChicago, 1871 A nighttime rendezvous, a secretive masquerade, and a city engulfed in flames Most days, Kathleen O'Leary is a penniless maid. But tonight, she takes a risk and masquerades as a glamorous heiress, thanks to a borrowed gown and her friends' sense of adventure. To her surprise, the ruse succeedseven Dylan Kennedy, Chicago's most eligible bachelor, seems enraptured. But like Kathleen, Dylan isn't who he says he is. And before their true

Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises

and fooling around

provocative spiritual experiences—from her Southern family of Presbyterians and psychics

as kids will respond to the exuberant pleasures of growing freedom and independence

behaviors and decisions the same way after you've finished reading this book

which will forever mark their lives

Abby helps a mysterious visiting astronomer search for a long-lost telescope—a quest that uncovers more secrets than she ever expected

and sometimes raw anecdotes

In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr

led by Alexander Graham Bell

one shocking moment will change their lives forever

Stung personally and professionally by an ill-advised affair