Love, loss, and the fight for independence on the Kansas frontier.
Kansas, 1872. Nell Lillington is determined to carve out a life for herself and her daughter, far from the shame of her past. Working as a seamstress at an isolated girls’ seminary, she hopes to build something new—not just for Sarah, but for her closest friend Tess as well.
But when her only ally at the school dies unexpectedly, Nell finds herself alone in unfamiliar territory—forced to choose between returning to the constraints of her old life in Chicago or risking everything to remain free.
As commissions for her dressmaking grow, so does the attention of two very different men: Reiner Lehmann, a wealthy, confident student, and Judah Poulton, a thoughtful professor with little to offer but sincerity. When a second death shakes the school and unsettling news arrives from back home, Nell is pushed to her breaking point.
A deadly winter journey, a dangerous wager, and a love that defies all logic could cost Nell everything—her future, her family, even her freedom.
Eternal Deception is the sweeping second novel in the Carrion Dreams series, blending historical mystery and slow-burn romance with a heroine you’ll never forget. Perfect for readers of Sandra Dallas, Amy Harmon, and Kate Morton.
Buy Eternal Deception and follow Nell’s courageous journey into the unknown—where every choice comes at a cost.
