Release Date: May 6, 2025
About The Book:
In London’s West End, where theatre lights blaze with promise, desire and ambition put two wary hearts to the ultimate test Ellie Lowery, former ballet prodigy turned international burlesque sensation,craves change and a professional challenge. By reinventing herself as a stage actress, she’ll not only escape the grind of constant touring—she can fulfill her late husband’s final wish. Her breakthrough role in a debut play provides the perfect fresh start, yet she’s reluctant to permanently retire her pointe shoes.
Corporate executive Dan Wheeler is instantly captivated by the alluring American who gained worldwide fame sashaying in cabarets. And, he soon discovers, there’s much more to appreciate than her beauty and charm and talent. But a visit to his ancestral home in the countryside reveals a significant obstacle to their future happiness—his father’s disapproval.
An unexpected threat emerges from her past, with the potential to lower the curtain on Ellie’s already troubled romance. Desperate to restore balance after a staggering betrayal, she must decide whether ballet will once again serve as her sanctuary and solace.
An absorbing tale of artistic resilience, family loyalty, and the courage to defy expectations.
About The Author:
MARGARET PORTER is an award-winning and bestselling author of fifteen historical novels and two contemporary romances. A former stage actress, she also worked professionally in film, television, and radio. Frequently interviewed on podcasts and in print media, she produces and co-hosts Turning Pages, a monthly tv show on various literary topics. She and her husband live in New England.
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Book Blurbs:
“Porter’s juxtapositions of personalities and worlds are nothing short of exquisite . . . A compelling story . . . Immersive descriptions, strong characterization, and challenges.” Midwest Book Review
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