The Rose of Winslow Street by Elizabeth Camden is an historical romance with mystery/suspense elements surrounding personal secrets and immigrant tensions, free courtesy of Christian publisher Baker's Bethany House imprint.
Several of the customer reviews mention that this seems considerably less overtly "inspirational" than Camden's previous books, if you're looking to go light on the preachiness.
Currently free @
B&N,
Kobo (available to Canadians),
Amazon UK (likely to drop in the
main store), and
Christian Book (available worldwide).
Description
The last thing Libby Sawyer and her father expected upon their return from their summer home was to find strangers inhabiting a house that had been in their family for decades. Widower Michael Dobrescu brought his family from Romania to the town of Colden, Massachusetts with a singular purpose: to claim the house willed to him long ago. Since neither party has any intention of giving up their claim, a fierce legal battle ensues between the two families.
When important documents go missing from the house, Libby suspects Michael is the culprit. Determined to discover the truth behind the stolen papers, Libby investigates, only to find more layers of mystery surrounding Michael and his family. Despite their rivalry, Libby finds herself developing feelings for this man with the mysterious past.
As a decision about the house looms in the courts, Libby must weigh the risks of choosing to remain loyal to her family or give her heart to a man whose intentions and affections are less than certain.