Unexpected (Hearts on Display #2)

In the glittering world of 1895 Philadelphia, where reputations can shatter with a whisper, love may be the most unexpected risk of all.

Zella Capp has built her life on independence and a carefully guarded secret. When she’s offered the chance to lead an ambitious new fashion publication for Denwall Department Stores, Zella is thrust into the heart of Philadelphia’s elite, where every glance is a test, and every word could be a weapon. As she navigates dazzling society events and unpredictable printing presses, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Bert Walraven, a guarded executive who prefers numbers to notoriety and whose recent brush with danger has left him more protective than ever.

When anonymous threats and sabotage threaten Zella’s hard-won success, she and Bert must confront the pasts they’ve tried to bury. For Zella, that means facing the truth about who she really is. For Bert, it means learning that playing it safe may cost him more than he’s willing to lose.

In a world obsessed with appearances, can they risk everything for a love that’s real?

A story of romance, resilience, and the power of faith, Unexpected is filled with heart, wit, and the courage to step into the light.

Perfect for fans grumpy and sunshine dynamics, hidden identities, workplace rivals-to-lovers, maternal matchmakers, fiercely competent heroines

Part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone.