It Started with a Secret - (Spirit of the Shenandoah) by Tif Marcelo (Paperback)

About the Book

When Jared Sotheby arrives in Peak, Virginia, to search for his identity--and his Filipino roots--he doesn't anticipate an instant connection with a stunning woman he meets on his first night in town. And he certainly doesn't expect her to be managing the B & B owned by the biological family he's searching for! One passionate night aside, Matilda Matthews needs a cook, and Jared, a chef, needs a way in. She'll give him the job if he keeps his identity a secret--for now. Their subterfuge quickly grows complicated as Jared yearns for a connection--not only with his family, but also with the once-bitten Matilda. But first he'll have to convince her to let a younger man into her heart...

Book Synopsis

When one unforgettable night...

Leads to a whole new life...

When Jared Sotheby arrives in Peak, Virginia, to search for his identity--and his Filipino roots--he doesn't anticipate an instant connection with a stunning woman he meets on his first night in town. And he certainly doesn't expect her to be managing the B & B owned by the biological family he's searching for!

One passionate night aside, Matilda Matthews needs a cook, and Jared, a chef, needs a way in. She'll give him the job if he keeps his identity a secret--for now. Their subterfuge quickly grows complicated as Jared yearns for a connection--not only with his family, but also with the once-bitten Matilda. But first he'll have to convince her to let a younger man into her heart...

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Spirit of the Shenandoah

Book 1: It Started with a Secret