Books like Beauty for Ashes by Dorothy Clark
Set in 1820 Philadelphia, "Beauty for Ashes" follows Justin Randolph, a wealthy widower who believes marriage is merely a contract for his two orphaned daughters’ security. When Elizabeth Frazier mistakenly assumes her role as his bride, she discovers she is escaping an abusive engagements to Reginald Burton‑Smythe. Their union, intended initially for safety rather than romance, gradually reveals unexpected affection and the possibility of redemption in the eyes of God.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dorothy Clark
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