Librarian Phoebe O’Dunn deals in stories, but her passion for history has taught her that happy endings are rare. Her life in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, is safe and uneventful—until she discovers the hidden room. Among its secrets is a cache of vintage clothing, including a spectacular gown, perfect for a gala masquerade in Boston. In the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler who’s also adopted a more daring persona. Noah Kendrick’s wealth has made him wary, especially of women: everybody wants something.
When Noah and Phoebe meet again in Knights Bridge, at first neither recognizes the other. And neither one is sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared—until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves. After all, it takes more than just the right costume to live out your personal fairy tale. It takes heart and the courage to be more than you ever dreamed possible.
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"Loved the book, different set of hero and heroin, with a nerd and a librarian, but a very easy read, and loved how each relationship in the story balanced each other out. More based in reality type love story."
— Elise (4 out of 5 stars)
" Slow paced........not enough details. "
— Denise, 2/15/2014" This was a sweet romance that I really enjoyed because of the rich characters, but also because of the setting. It took place in a cozy little New England village in the area of the Quabbin Reservoir...an area that I am very familiar with. There are also scenes in Boston, San Diego, and The Hotel Del Coronado. It felt like it was written for me because these are all special places to me. It was a comfy read for me. "
— Liz, 2/9/2014" ehh. OK but not great for me "
— Michelle, 1/24/2014" Awesome story. I listened to this book "
— Dana, 1/18/2014" Mind numbing dialogue, constant repeating of storyline details, main characters act like they are in high school. The author believes readers forget from one page to the next what town they are in, every conversation or mental musing mentions Knightsbridge. "
— Marge, 1/12/2014" I won this in a giveaway. Got to love books about librarians! I would recommend this book for anyone that loves a great romance novel. "
— Hannah, 12/21/2013" 3.5 stars. I always love a good story by Carla Neggers. I've liked some of her other stuff better though. The Swift River Valley novels are nice light romances though. A good break if you've been reading a bunch of intense stuff. Though I haven't lately. LOL! "
— Dianna, 11/30/2013" A secret room filled with vintage clothing, a costume ball with disguised people, this book had it all along with a little mystery. Carla Neggers nailed it again. "
— Marjorie, 10/26/2013" Yes, another wonderful book. The story picked up well after the 1st and developed wonderful new characters and gave more quality to the former characters. Looking forward to book 3! "
— Mary, 9/22/2013" I found this book slow-paced and mainly uneventful. Ok read when no other current releases have come out "
— Maureen, 9/9/2013" Story did not go anywhere, the title had NOTHING to do with the plot and so slow moving - it drove me crazy. "
— Rebecca, 7/6/2013" It was OK, but I was really disappointed that there wasn't anything about the Quabbin, as there had been in the previous book of her series. Otherwise, it was OK, enjoyable enough that I'd consider reading another of her books. "
— Dorothy, 4/20/2013" A fine new romance by Carla Neggers. "
— Glenn, 3/20/2013Carla Neggers is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than sixty contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Her notable works include the New York Times bestseller Cider Brook. She is a founding member of the New England chapter of Romance Writers of America and has served as vice president of International Thriller Writers.
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.