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the Golden Apple
A headstrong heroine. A brooding violinist. A village festival—and one golden prize that neither of them wants to lose.
Susanna Greenfield knows what’s expected of her: marry well, smile sweetly, and secure her family’s future. But she wants more than a well-mannered husband with decent prospects—especially if it means sacrificing her independence.
Elias Montrose has returned to Greenmeadow to recover from a professional blow he’d rather not discuss. He has no interest in gossip, society, or becoming a local curiosity—especially not to Susanna, who sees far too much and hides even more.
When a hastily arranged music lesson forces them together, neither is pleased. She finds him aloof and infuriating. He finds her impertinent and impossible. And yet, something between them begins to shift—note by note, glance by glance—until rivalry gives way to something far more dangerous: connection.
As the village’s Harvest Festival draws near, and with it the symbolic awarding of the golden apple, Susanna and Elias must decide what matters more: the lives they were raised to live—or the future they never thought to dream.
A slow-burn Regency romance featuring:
reluctant student + reluctant teacher
enemies-to-lovers tension
orchard walks, sharp banter, and stolen glances
simmering emotions, soul-stirring music, and a love worth risking everything for
Perfect for readers who love no-spice, character-driven romance, emotional tension, and heroines who don’t go quietly.
It’s my pleasure to make your acquaintance
I hold an MFA in fiction and a master’s in English and creative writing. I am the author of the Greenmeadow Seasons series—no-spice, character-driven Regency romances set in a cozy English village full of orchard walks, sharp banter, and slow-burning love.
I have also written historical adventures including The Red Fletch and Outlawed, medieval tales of defiance and loyalty, as well as Daughter of the Seven Hills, an ancient story about identity and belonging.
When not writing, I enjoy studying history, making art, and spending time with my corgi, Beatrice.