The Musician's Promise Series
The Price of Gold
MEXICO, 1910
“It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees.” - Emiliano Zapata
Esperanza lives a charmed life. The daughter of a wealthy landowner, her parents are thrilled when she attracts the attention of the handsome and mysterious Don Raúl, opening the door to a glittering life of opulence for them all.
However, the Don turns out to be a far cry from the gallant prince Esperanza had hoped for. Desperate to escape his advances, she is rescued by charismatic street musician Arturo, lighting a spark between them that even whispers of revolution cannot extinguish.
They cannot close their eyes to the civil unrest for long. When a tragic mining accident devastates the town and tears Arturo’s family apart, Esperanza faces choices she hoped never to make as she resolves to fight for both Mexico’s freedom and her own...
But in these brutal times, where a single careless word could cost the lives of those she loves, will the price of freedom prove more than she is willing to pay?
“The Price of Gold is a gripping swashbuckler of a romance that will set your pulse racing from the very first page. Based on real historical events, this story of forbidden love, friendship, heartbreak and courage follows characters in a thrilling page-turner which will keep readers guessing through every twist and turn.”
The Cost of Rubies
MEXICO, 1910
"If you want to be free, you must be willing to pay the price." -Pancho Villa
Gossip travels fast… and so does revolution.
As social tensions rise and loyalties are questioned, Esperanza finds herself caught in the middle of a high-stakes power struggle between the poor street musician she loves and the wealthy aristocrat she is unwillingly betrothed to. Refusing to be used as a pawn in Don Raúl’s deadly game, Esperanza must find a way to win back her own freedom before Arturo loses his.
But freedom comes at a price, and Esperanza soon discovers that she will need to make sacrifices if she wants to protect the people she loves… even if that means having to fight her battles alone.
As revolution sweeps across Mexico, families are divided and alliances broken... but when social boundaries begin to crumble, could love be the one thing that survives?
“The Cost of Rubies is the thrilling sequel to The Price of Gold, with plenty of swashbuckling action, heartbreaking romance and characters so realistic they might step off the page. I couldn't put it down - and nor will you!”
