Meant for Me
Carlyle Women Book 1
by Lyn Cote
Self Published
September 26, 2018
Available in: e-Book (reprint)
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Meant for Me
by Lyn Cote
Meant for Me, 1917-1929
"A rich journey...Meticulous historical detail and vivid characters...a treat for the reader." by Lyn Cote, Carol Award Winning author of over fifty novels.
1917 Maryland
Born at Carlyle Place, her family's two centuries old estate and the perfect Southern belle, Chloe Kimball's trapped in the middle of the lifelong tug of war between her parents. Her politician father wants her beauty to charm DC political circles. Her society maven mother insists a "lady" can have nothing to do with politics. Chloe asks Roarke McCaslin, a lifelong neighbor and friend, to help her break free. Instead, he proposes marriage. Though she values him as a friend, she refuses. Reluctantly Roarke agrees and with her other accomplice her maid Minnie, they head north to New York City.
In wartime America, an unexpected surprise thrusts Chloe and Minnie into new roles. and the heady tides of young 20th century---the women's crusade to vote and NAACP meetings with Minnie. Chloe becomes an independent woman. But the unexpected forces her to return home.
Even there, 1920's postwar America is roaring with flappers and speak-easies. Chloe loses her way--a reluctant member of the "Lost Generation." Though a new man pursues her, she finally realizes Roarke is the one she longs for. But Roarke keeps her at more than an arm's length.
As she strives to become an independent woman again. And help the man she loves. As the stock market crashes, she realizes that more than Roarke will need her to step up. Will she succeed?
"This is...a glorious story of hope and redemption. The plot is delicious, full of characters that come alive and draw you into Chloe's world. The story lives and breathes history, brings it home in ways that evoke our deepest emotions. This is a must read, a delightful story that will keep you reading until the last page. Don't pass this one by."
The Carlyle Women-four generations,
each facing the challenges of her time
and each harboring her own painful secret~
Originally published June 2005 in trade paperback by Warner Faith.
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Lyn Cote's Bio
USA Today best-selling author of over 40 romances, Lyn Cote writes award-winning contemporary and historical romance. Her brand is "Strong Women, Brave Stories." Her books feature a strong heroine, often a multi-cultural cast of characters and authentic history or contemporary life. She lives with her real life hero in a lakeside cottage in the northwoods with two fun cats. (She loves dogs too. :-)