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Book Title: Clarissa: A Clean & Wholesome American Historical Romance by Jean Jacobsen
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 324 pages
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Jean Jacobsen
Release date: Feb 2020
Content Rating: G: Wholesome
Tragedy brings them together. Will love tear them apart?
New York City, 1832. Clarissa Tanner is carefree and lighthearted until the sudden death of her parents. Forced to pay off family debts or lose her horse farm, she's given one choice: auction off her beloved horses or reluctantly enter 1830s New York Society social season to face the dreaded marriage market.
Nicholas is a man on a mission, searching for his missing brother. Fearing Liam may be the victim of foul play, Nicholas needs to keep a low-profile while conducting his search. He takes a position as a dance instructor, providing refresher lessons to the beautiful but distracted Clarissa.
Clarissa and Nicholas find a connection through grief and movement as they fight their attraction to one another. Will they give in to their desires and find true love or will family obligations keep them apart?
Jean Jacobsen's Debut Novel Clarissa: A Tale of Love and Survival in 19th-Century New York's High Society
Jean Jacobsen's debut novel, Clarissa, is a captivating historical romance set in the picturesque Hudson River Valley near New York City in the 1830s.
Jacobsen's novel is a tale of love and survival, set in a time when societal expectations and financial struggles could make or break a family. The novel's setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the story, with Jacobsen's descriptions bringing the area to life. The novel also includes references to real historical events and figures, adding to its authenticity.
Follow Clarissa Tanner and her love interest, Nicholas Granger, as they navigate 19-century society dictates and norms. Experience the opulence of high societies debut balls with made-to-order gowns for the ladies, extravagant midnight dinners and must-attend activities.
Jean Jacobsen's debut novel, Clarissa, is a must-read for fans of clean, wholesome, and historical romance novels. Its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and vivid historical setting make it a standout novel in the genre.
Jacobsen's novel offers a beautifully descriptive and immersive portrayal of life in the 1800s, where societal norms dictated much of one's life. She weaves in historical elements that add depth and richness to the narrative.
Four other books in the series, Chronicles of the Hudson River Valley, follow Clarissa & Nicholas’s family and friends through a rousing adventure tale with his lost brother, Liam, a Christmas snowstorm and how her mother and father met. Each book can be read as a stand-alone. Link to my newsletter:
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Jean Jacobsen is an award-winning storyteller of Sweet, Historical Romance. Featuring strong female characters, roguish heroes, and 19th Century adventure tales. She pens stories that transcend the heart and always have a happy ending. Because of Jean’s deep passion for history, she includes real events from the time period, making her stories come to life as they transport you to a by-gone era. Join her on the next adventure.
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