Edwardian London 1902
Clara Fitzroy, spoiled and entitled, refuses to conform to convention. Her reckless behaviour has devastating consequences and an ill-judged liaison threatens to destroy everything she’s hoped for.Daisy Carter, the hotel housekeeper, has problems of her own. A family relationship brings grief and heartache and a well meaning action ends in disaster. When tragedy strikes at The Fitzroy Hotel on the day of Edward VII’s Coronation their lives are thrown into turmoil. As the drama unfolds, stretching out like ripples in a pond, no one escapes the consequences..
A life-changing moment, a heartbreaking choice. Can Clara find the courage to follow her heart and find the happiness she craves? Can Daisy keep her family together when fate is pulling them apart? Clara and Daisy are bonded by the secrets they keep. Can they rely on each other when their futures depend on it?
Follow the fortunes of Clara and Daisy in One Beat of a Heart from the bestselling author of The Hope Series.
A powerfully written saga from a master storyteller. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs.
This is more a mystery than a romantic story.
It all depends on who is the killer. Clara discovers it is easier to give up her baby but she just can't do it.
A coronation, a murder, and a life changing day of passion makes the difference.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

This was a lovely historical book to read. It was well written and I throughly enjoyed reading about this family. Another new author for me and I will be keeping watch over any other new releases from this author. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

One Beat of a Heart is the story of Clara Fitzroy and Daisy Carter. Clara works at the family hotel. One year after the death of Queen Victoria, and the impending coronation, they are hoping for many guests to fill the hotel in order for the family business to prosper after hard times. Clara Fitzroy, unfortunately gets into a little bit of trouble. She will ask Daisy, one of the employees at the Fitzroy Hotel, to help her. Daisy, with hardships of her own, does her best to help Clara, and her own family.

Clara will be forced to make a decision that will alter her life, but will she make the right one. As a result Clara will ask Daisy to do a favor for her, but will she be able to see it through.

This is a wonderful story of second chances. I really liked this story. It was a quick afternoon read. I liked all the characters and as was quickly caught up in this page turning drama.

I enjoyed this book- Daisy was an incredibly sweet character, and although Clara wasn’t exactly likeable, I admired her tenacity and she certainly provided colour to whichever situation she was in!
I thought the Fitzroys were a caring family at their heart and I enjoyed reading about the rather dramatic events at their hotel as they tried to resurrect their lost family fortune. A pleasant read!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sheer escapism, beautifully written, I will look for more of this author’s work.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this title. I highly recommend it.

Thanks to Net Galley for granting this book - really enjoyed the style of writing - felt absorbed in the storyline from page one - great characters and a very enjoyable read. would recommend and will definitely read other books by this author.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A good women's fiction romance novel. Recommend