A Botanist and A Betrothal by Wendy May Andrews

Can science’s waltz with betrayal still lead to the bloom of true love?
Dr. Lincoln Welby, a brilliant botanist and naturalist, has unearthed a secret that could revolutionize the scientific world. Hidden on the lands of Mr. Caldwell, a wealthy landowner, lies a rare but significant specimen that could change the course of history. But there’s a condition: to access this treasure, Lincoln must enter into an arranged engagement with Mr. Caldwell’s stepdaughter.

Miss Vesta Lowell, lonely, studious, yet strong-willed, never imagined she’d be a pawn in her stepfather’s scheme. Bound by duty to her family and an intense desire to find a home of her own, she accepts the engagement, but her heart rebels against the arranged marriage.

As the two scholars embark on their scientific quest, a shared fascination with the natural world ignites a spark between them. Beneath the shadow of a forced engagement, they navigate the path of discovery, betrayal, and love. The land reveals its secrets, and their hearts reveal their desires, but will the weight of societal expectations prevent the most precious discover of all – true love?