Bath, 1780: Without family or fortune, Miss Araminta Giles must rely on her wit alone. Engaged by Mr Derringer to be companion to his sister for the Bath Season, Ary views this position as merely another in a line of employments necessary to her survival. So when she finds herself warming to Charlotte, and shivering under the intense gaze of Mr Derringer, she is surprised to find herself hoping for more than just a roof over her head. But a series of intriguing encounters in polite Society cause Ary to realise her position with the Derringers may not be the fruit of her own labours after all. As she tries to make sense of the revelations, she is forced to consider what she really wants. Will she keep going through life relying only on herself? Or is she willing to take a chance on a home, family and… love? This is the first book in the Hearts of the Hall multi-author series of faith-based novellas: 1\. Finding Miss Giles by Philippa Jane Keyworth set in 1780 2\. Engaging Miss Shaw by Rachel Knowles set in 1815 3\. Restoring Miss Hastings by Edwina Kiernan set in 1850

Bath 1815 : John Derringer doesn’t need a wife, and he certainly doesn’t need children. Devoted to studying ancient Rome, all he wants after the death of his brother is to disappear into his research. But now he must take on the family estate—and care for his orphaned nephew. Unable to see past his grief, John cannot face the boy, leaving him to a succession of governesses who fail to tame the unruly youngster. Evelina Shaw is resigned to staying unmarried. With no dowry and little beauty, the only men she has attracted are widowers wanting a capable woman to look after their children—and she refuses to settle for that. When she hears of Mr Derringer’s desperate need for a governess, Evelina seizes the opportunity to escape from her sister’s futile matchmaking. But on arriving at Duriel Hall, Evelina can see hurt and misunderstanding everywhere she looks. As she helps bring healing to the Derringer family, her life becomes entwined with theirs, and neither John nor Evelina can predict the consequences… A story of hope and forgiveness set in the time of Jane Austen. This is the second book in the Hearts of the Hall multi-author series of faith-based 1 Finding Miss Giles by Philippa Jane Keyworth set in 1780 2 Engaging Miss Shaw by Rachel Knowles set in 1815 3 Restoring Miss Hastings by Edwina Kiernan set in 1850

Devastated by loss… a stranger takes her in. But will her presence ruin his plans to restore all he’s lost? Harriet Hastings has nowhere left to turn: after losing both her parents within a few months of each other, she is penniless and alone. So when a distant relative makes arrangements for her future, Harriet faces another loss—leaving the place she calls home to go and live with strangers. Edmund Derringer’s on a mission: to restore the family heirlooms he pawned to cover the debts of his failed speculation. The last thing he needs is to be saddled with his cousin’s ward—a friendly chatterbox who intrudes on his time, distracting him from the task at hand. But when outside forces threaten their burgeoning fondness, each will be compelled to re-examine what they really believe about one another, and what their most important goal for the future truly is… Immersed in faith and intrigue, this Christian Victorian romance from award-winning author Edwina Kiernan will encourage and delight you long after you turn the last page.