A lively competition draws her into her rival’s blueprints–and maybe even his heart.
Olive Kentworth has spent her life hiding her interest in architecture, even though she pores over architectural books and sketches buildings. When she accepts a job on a home expansion, it’s only because her cousin Amos agrees to pose as the builder. To further hide her involvement, Olive takes a position as a nanny–not knowing that she’ll be working for her idol, Joplin’s leading architect, widower Maxfield Scott.
Maxfield is intrigued by his new nanny–she makes his home and his life bearable again. His work, on the other hand, is a disaster. An untrained builder is remodeling a completed project of his. What’s worse, Maxfield’s current client wants changes to his plans because of that builder’s work.
As the architectural one-upmanship heats up, Olive’s involvement becomes harder to hide. Will the relationship between her and Maxfield survive, or will they both miss out on building something for their future?
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Summary
Engaging Deception by Regina Jennings is part of the Joplin Chronicles. I have enjoyed this series and the special treat of the author’s notes in the back to realize how much of the story she bases on real characters.
This is Olive’s story who is the self trained architect. I found this storying light hearted and fun and then serious as Olive and Max each tried to deal with their own grief. The children were an adorable addition.
The book reads as a stand alone but if you have been following the series, you will enjoy the scenes with the characters from the other books.
I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical Christian lightly based on real events.
Sexual content - kissing
Violence – none
Triggers – dealing with grief (loss of parent and wife)
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.
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