Someone to Hold

Description

When Camille Westcott’s carefully ordered life collapses under the revelation of her father’s bigamous marriage, she flees London and takes refuge teaching at the Bath orphanage—where she discovers a half-sister she never knew she had. There, she meets Joel Cunningham, an art teacher drawn back to the place that once shaped him, who is tasked with painting the portrait of the formidable new arrival. As Camille and Joel navigate grief, family secrets, and the quiet resilience of the children around them, their growing connection challenges the roles they’ve been forced to play. With Mary Balogh’s signature blend of emotional intimacy and Regency-era social nuance, this story explores belonging, redemption, and the healing power of trust—one steady, human bond at a time.