Isabelle's Choice

Halifax, 1876. On the death of her mother and sister, Isabelle Gibson is left to fend for herself and her brother in a privately-run workhouse. After the matron's son attacks her, Isabelle decides to escape him and a life of drudgery by agreeing to marry a moorland farmer she has never met. But this man, Farrell, is a drunkard and a bully in constant feud with his landlord, Ethan Harrington.
When Farrell bungles a robbery and deserts her, Isabelle and Ethan are thrown together as she struggles to save the farm. Both are married and must hide their growing love. But despite the secrecy, Isabelle draws strength from Ethan as faces from the past return to haunt her and a tragedy is set to strike that will change all of their lives forever.-

An artist, illustrator, and author, Patsy Stanley is known for a diverse range of non-fiction and fiction books including romance novels, whimsical children's books, metaphysical energy books, and art books. Patsy is a great-grandmother with two children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Many of Patsy's stories show up fully formed and ready to be written. Many of her books are filled with humorous illustrations. Patsy is dedicated to storytelling and creating art and books that appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.