Amelia
Spring 1910: An ad in the Boston paper called to me. “Wealthy family in need of secretary on Whale Island. Must have an affinity for books.” Offered the job, I do not hesitate to pack my meagre belongings and travel to Washington. I’ve just lost my job, have no family. It’s a dream come true. The problem? My employer, Benedict, makes my heart flutter. I didn’t expect him to be devastatingly handsome or kind. Unfortunately, I’m not from prestige or wealth. Benedict would never marry a woman like me.
Benedict
In a town full of misfits, I win the prize. After father’s untimely death, I’m expected to run the family business. Despite my efforts and education, I barely read or write. At mother’s urging, I agree to hire a secretary, fully expecting A.F. Young to be a man. To my shock, Amelia is very much a woman. A beautiful, beguiling woman who would never fall for the town idiot.

A Match for a Bookish Bride
by Tess Thompson
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