The Scandal of Rose: A Gilded Age Novella in Bloomington, MN

When actress Rose O'Donahue agrees to become the mistress of the formidable tycoon Moore Emerson, she knows the part all too well: fancy champagne, opulent parties, and late nights full of wickedness.
The arrangement with Moore suits her perfectly. He's generous and caring, a fantastic lover. Best of all, she'll soon have enough money saved to secure her future independence for good.
Except Rose has made a terrible mistake.
She's fallen in love with him.
And now he's betrothed to someone else.