A Twist of Fate: A Novella — M.A. Nichols

Dottie loves Phillip, and he loves her. It ought to be that simple.

When speaking of “love,” Phillip Russell thought it was merely a matter of finding the right woman and proposing, but it is far more complicated when that particular young lady is the eldest daughter of his employer. A man ought to offer his future bride more than grand dreams and empty hands. She deserves so much better.

Dottie Ashbrook knows what she wants. Her heart is not in doubt, but Phillip -- fool that he is -- seems determined to keep her at arm's length. He might be a poor tutor, but why can't he see how much she loves him? What can she do to convince him they were meant to be together?

But when a stranger unearths a secret from her past, Dottie discovers fate may have a different plan for her.