If You'll Have Me

· Dreamscape Media · Narrated by Noah Wall
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A lady desperately seeking freedom. A prosperous younger man. An unexpected connection.

Anna Atwood returns to Breckenridge, where she spent one blissful summer as a young woman. This time, though, she comes to the quaint town as a penniless spinster with a single hope: to build a life free from the constraints her father’s death put on her and free from the persistent suitor Mr. Green, whose plans for marriage are Anna’s worst nightmare. When she runs into David Tate, the boy she knew from that memorable summer, she finds he has grown into a confident and striking man. As they rekindle their friendship, David offers her warmth and protection in the moment she needs it most—when Mr. Green appears in town and threatens to destroy Anna’s carefully laid plans.

David Tate remembers Anna as the spirited woman who once brought light into his dark childhood. Now a man of means, he has a promising future, if he can withstand the powerful Lord Murphy—a man whose menacing hold on the town he owns is surpassed only by his relentless hold on David’s life. When David meets Anna again, he realizes he has a chance to save her from Mr. Green’s schemes, even if it means putting David in danger of Lord Murphy’s wrath and revealing David’s deepest secrets.

In a moment of desperation, David and Anna agree to a proposal of convenience to provide the safety they both need. But as their attraction ignites, the looming dangers from Lord Murphy and Mr. Green threaten to destroy their budding happiness.

A lady desperately seeking freedom. A prosperous younger man. An unexpected connection. Anna Atwood returns to Breckenridge, where she spent one blissful summer as a young woman. This time, though, she comes to the quaint town as a penniless spinster with a single hope: to build a life free from...

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Andrea Romance
February 6, 2026
Fleeing an unwanted suitor, penniless Anna returns to Breckenridge. She finds solace in old friend David, who's estranged from his powerful father. To protect each other, they agree to a marriage of convenience—but their growing feelings are threatened by looming danger. This romance is light and fun, yet there are dark moments, too. I enjoyed the chemistry and the sense of fun that Anna and David share. The book has a strong family feeling. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received.
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Shauna Jones
February 4, 2026
An engaging book about the struggles of two families. One having lost the father and now facing poverty. The other struggling to overcome past abuses and current threats from the father. Anna and her mother are trying to find a place to live until Anna receives her inheritance. Until then they depend mostly on the kindness of others. When Anna reconnects with her childhood friend David not only is she glad to rekindle their friendship, he offers an escape from an undesired suitor but also danger
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MelissasBookshelf
February 8, 2026
All the stars for this amazing book! Esther Hatch is an auto-read author, & with this book, she’s truly outdone herself. From the snippets of David’s journal to the reverse age gap, his closely guarded secrets, & the entirely unique storyline, this book grabbed my heart & wouldn’t let go. The humor, wit, delicious romance, the tension of a fake-wish-it-was-real relationship, & the heart-stopping suspense at the end kept me devouring the pages. Trust me, this is one fantastic Victorian romance!
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