Thirty-five-year-old Christine Whitmore, a Black, New York City high school English teacher, swore off love after a broken engagement, dedicating herself to literature. A shocking event throws her into the arms of a mysterious man on the grounds of Ashbourne Estate in 1810 London. Suddenly, her convictions are challenged. Can she resist love in a time that’s not her own? This heartwarming Regency romance follows Christine’s journey of self-discovery, revealing unexpected strength and courage as she pursues her dreams.