The Bright Star

Can the most unorthodox girl in the ton become the model Duchess?

Philippa Stanhope is unconventional to everyone but herself. To Philippa's way of thinking, the ton is the problem. Unfortunately, she must live in her world and conform to its conventions to find a husband.

Elliot Dorset, Viscount Somerset, is hunting for the perfect Duchess. He is looking for one who is beautiful, elegant, and most importantly traditional.

When Elliot meets Philippa her actions are a catalog of unusual behavior for a potential Duchess.

However, sometimes the most unusual behavior is exactly perfect.

Paula Panariello is from a small town in Western Pennsylvania and has spent the last thirty years reading sweet historical romance novels. Sweet historical romance is her favorite due to her interest in history and the pure escapism of a good happily-ever-after.
In her previous career, Paula was a registered nurse for many years. She has always had the idea for a good story running through her head and put her ideas to paper.
Paula views human emotions as intricate and unique as snowflakes. Love, loss, anger, and frustration elicit vastly different responses, a truth often glossed over in the predictable plots of typical historical romance novels. Paula infuses her characters with depth and complexity, breathing fresh life into the genre. She believes understanding our diverse reactions to adversity holds profound lessons and strives to translate these insights into captivating stories that draw readers into her world.