{"product_id":"a-touch-unexpected-9798992211528","title":"A Touch Unexpected","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKept safe from all of he, until two and twenty, a border born shall be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince birth, Rosalind Carver has maintained a careful distance from the opposite sex. Too close, and she risks provoking the enchantment. Yet, if the proverb is true, her twenty-second birthday promises a new beginning-one that puts the touch of a man within her reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks leading up to her imminent foray into the world of men, a familiar face returns to Brighthall Manor: Jonathan Rashford, the newly inducted Chancellor of Denault and enigmatic older brother of Rosalind's dearest friend, Valentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen something unexpected transpires between the two, sparks fly in ways they never imagined. Soon, Rosalind finds herself juggling the intricacies of society, secrets, and a touch of magic-all while grappling with her burgeoning feelings for Jonathan as their friendship ventures into uncharted territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout the protection of the enchantment, should she chance an unguarded heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnwind with this historical-inspired, light fantasy romance, ideal for readers craving a gentle friends-to-lovers story with a bit of humor and spice. Also woven into this tale of romantic love is a heartfelt celebration of lifelong friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e A.L. Rivers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992211528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.84d","brand":"A. L. Rivers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45234758287541,"sku":"9798992211528","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f8a78cba-2276-4d72-9062-5a6e7db5b558.jpg?v=1743518672","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-touch-unexpected-9798992211528","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}