Engaging Deception, by Regina Jennings, is set in late 1890’s Joplin, Missouri. Olive Kentworth is having trouble moving forward with her life following her mother’s death. Her best friends are intent on finding just the right man for her; however; Olive is not so convinced about this plan!
Olive would much rather spend her days dreaming of the next building she could design. When her father comes home with a new design opportunity, Olive cannot pass it up. But before she knows it, Olive has become a governess to Maxfield Scott’s children. This man is not only an accomplished architect, but also desperately in need of help caring for his children!
You will not believe the situations Olive finds herself as she tries to keep her interest in design from this handsome architect!