The Timepiece

When an Army officer and a young widow decide on a marriage of convenience, will the memory of her first husband drive them apart? Margaret Covington is a young widow whose son is the heir of the Earl of Bedford. Upon meeting the Earl, she finds a cold, austere man who wants control of her sons. She feels trapped and begins looking for another alternative in her life. However, she is haunted by the memory of her first husband. She wears his timepiece and can not be parted from it. Major John Stanhope has given his life for his country for years in the Peninsular Wars. While on leave, he too begins to think of other options for his life when he meets Margaret Covington and her young sons. However, he grows increasingly jealous of her dependence on the timepiece. Can Margaret be parted from the timepiece to make room for a new love in her life?

Paula Panariello is from a small town in Western Pennsylvania and has spent the last thirty years reading historical romance novels. Sweet historical romance is her favorite due to her interest in history and the pure escapism of a good happily-ever-after. In her previous career, Paula was a registered nurse for many years. She has always had the idea for a good story running through her head and finally decided to put her ideas to paper. Paula views human emotions as intricate and unique as snowflakes. Love, loss, anger, and frustration elicit vastly different responses, a truth often glossed over in predictable plots of typical historical romance novels. Drawing on her experiences with patients and families, Paula infuses her characters with depth and complexity, breathing fresh life into the genre. She believes understanding our diverse reactions to adversity holds profound lessons and strives to translate these insights into captivating stories that draw readers into her world.