{"product_id":"the-winter-companion-9781733056953","title":"The Winter Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA winter reunion for the orphans brings romance for Neville Cross in Book 4 of Mimi Matthews' \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling Parish Orphans of Devon series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eShe Needed to be Seen...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a lady's companion, Clara Hartwright never receives much attention from anyone. And that's precisely how she likes it. With a stormy past, and an unconventional plan for her future, it's far safer to remain invisible. But when her new employer is invited to a month-long holiday at a remote coastal abbey, Clara discovers that she may not be as invisible as she'd hoped. At least, not as far as one gentleman is concerned.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHe Wanted to be Heard...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Neville Cross has always been more comfortable with animals than people. An accident in his youth has left him with a brain injury that affects his speech. Forming the words to speak to his childhood friends is difficult enough. Finding the right things to say to a lovely young lady's companion seems downright impossible. But Miss Hartwright is no ordinary companion. In fact, there may not be anything ordinary about her at all.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e During a bleak Devon winter, two sensitive souls forge an unexpected friendship. But when Clara needs him most, will Neville find the courage to face his fears? Or is saying goodbye to her the most heroic thing he can do?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthews, Mimi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper historical romances set in Victorian England. Her articles on nineteenth century history have been published on various academic and history sites, including the Victorian Web and the Journal of Victorian Culture, and are also syndicated at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes an Andalusian dressage horse, two Shelties, and two Siamese cats.","brand":"Perfectly Proper Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726800621842,"sku":"9781733056953","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_819b3d5d-9aad-431b-af1f-13a4a426806a.jpg?v=1734884079","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-winter-companion-9781733056953","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}