Philadelphia, 1890. Elliot Shepherd is one of the city’s wealthiest and most enigmatic men, a railroad magnate and brilliant inventor on the cusp of a breakthrough that could revolutionize steel production. Yet beneath his success lies a painful past: raised in an orphanage after finding his mother dead at age five, Elliot knows nothing of his father and guards his heart as carefully as his fortune.
Jonah Halton has no time for distractions. A devoted single mother, she’s focused on raising her lively five-year-old son, Donovan, and enduring her grueling job as a secretary to a temperamental steel manufacturer. Jonah’s life may be modest, but she’s built a world of love and security for her son, one she’s determined to protect.
When Elliot skips a high-society dinner party and finds Jonah and Donovan at their Friday night picnic in the park, his life is forever changed. Jonah’s warmth and strength captivate him, and Donovan’s curious mind stirs something deep within. For the first time, Elliot finds himself longing for a family, a future with the spirited woman who’s stolen his heart.
Jonah is drawn to Elliot’s charm but wary of his wealth and status. Her past has taught her to stand on her own, and she doubts a man like him could truly understand her struggles. Yet Elliot is determined to prove her wrong, vowing to win her trust and her love.
But secrets from their pasts loom large, threatening to unravel everything they’ve built. As danger and betrayal close in, Jonah and Elliot must decide: are they strong enough to fight for each other, or will their love be another casualty of the shadows that haunt them both?
“The Inventor Prince” is a heartwarming tale of resilience, love, and the courage to overcome the odds.
The Inventor Prince: Barriers of Stone Book 2
