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Rachel van Buren arrives in Gold Rush San Francisco with two wishes: to protect her younger siblings and to return east as soon as possible. Both goals prove more difficult than she could imagine as her brother and sister are lured by the city's dangerous freedom and a missionary-turned-gambler stakes a claim on her heart. Rachel won't give up without a fight though, and soon all will learn an eloquent but humorous lesson about what truly makes a lady.Speak Politely. Even when you're the only respectable woman around, protesting the decadence of a city lost to gold fever.Dress Modestly. Wear your sunbonnet at all times. Ensure nobody sees your work boots muddied by the San Francisco streets.Remain Devoted to Family. Protect your siblings from the lures of the city, even against their wishes.Stand Above Reproach. Most difficult when a wonderful man turns out to be a saloon owner.Rise Above Temptation. No, not even just a little kiss....When these rules become increasingly difficult to uphold, can Rachel Van Buren remain a beacon of virtue in a city of vice?
About the Author
With over a million copies sold, international bestselling, award-winning author Deeanne Gist has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her original, captivating historical & contemporary novels. Her latest release, Tiffany Girl, was touted as a "Must Read of the Year!" by USA Today and one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Books by Huffington Post.Deeanne's awards include a RITA, USA Book News Best, National Readers' Choice, Best Historical of the Year (by RT Reviewers) , Librarians' Choice, Book Buyers' Best, the Maggie, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Seal of Excellent and Award of Excellence.Her most recent series takes readers into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where USA Today says ..."The historical details are absorbing, never intrusive and always eye-opening ... The characterization is rich and authentic ... The narrative is a treat, the tempo impeccable." She has a very active online community on her website at www.IWantHerBook.com and at www.facebook.com/DeesFriends.
