The Wordsmith

In Tess Thompson’s seventh installment of the Emerson Pass Historicals, "Addie Barnes" navigates the complexities of forbidden love and familial duty. Adelaide Barnes, an aspiring author, has harbored feelings for James West, her brother's best friend, who is bound by a marriage obligation to save his family's finances. As they reunite in Colorado, their friendship evolves into something more, forcing them to confront their desires against the backdrop of loyalty and sacrifice. This heartwarming story explores the challenges of love in the face of societal expectations.