Historical Romantic Fiction By Patty Wiseman

It is said that we should not judge a book by it's cover. We can, however, judge a book by what others say about it. This is what others have said about 'An Unlikely Arrangement' by author Patty Wiseman:

' . . .loved the fast-pace and surprises . . .'

' . . .loved the twists and turns . . .'

' . . .if you like murder, love, and betrayal you should buy this book . . .'

' . . .an attention grabber . . .'

' . . .loved the cliff hanger ending . . .'

' . . . riveting . . .'

'The skill with which Patty Wiseman uses plot to enchant the reader and keep the pages turning is evident. In An Unlikely Arrangement, there is a surprise at every turn, and just when you think you've figured out the ending, Patty unveils the most gripping part of the story, where the fates of several parties become even further entangled. The end of the book is a cliff hanger that leaves the reader eager for the sequel, yet satisfied enough with several burning questions answered. The setting of Detroit 1929 takes the reader into another world. Patty's knowledge of people's characters and reactions to life's traumas give the book a deep and believable appeal. An Unlikely Arrangement is a book that, once started, is hard to put down.' - Amazon review 

Author Patty Wiseman

Master of the unexpected twist, breathtaking depth, and contagious storylines, romance novelist, Patty Wiseman is the daughter of a WWII Navy vet who survived Pearl Harbor. She was raised in Washington State, attended The Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, then moved to Northeast Texas where she has resided for over 30 years. Several of her short stories have been published in 'Angie's Diary'. 'An Unlikely Arrangement', an historical romance novel, was published with Desert Coyote Productions. There are two more in the works. One is a romantic comedy.

Her most recent award is a 2012 Roughdraft short story contest where she placed 2nd.

Patty is a member of GFWC-Texas Federation of Women's Clubs-Marshall Woman's Club. She is listed in Worldwide Who's Who (view certification).

An Unlikely Arrangement

Young and rebellious, Ruth Squire defied her parents to live the high life of young people in 1929 Detroit. Handsome and responsible, Peter Kirby worked diligently to make his family's life easier. Rich and powerful, Eric Horton held the fates of many families in his hands. These three lives intertwine through the differing worlds of high society, middle-class life, and organized crime, culminating in an engagement, a kidnapping, a misunderstanding ... ... and a murder.

An Unlikely Beginning

In the far corner of a seedy speakeasy known as the Blue Feather, seventeen year old Ruth Squire tried to avoid the interested eye of a repugnant patron. The impatient bartender waved his hand toward the stage—it was her turn to sing, but the metallic taste of fear drenched her tongue and slithered downward until her stomach burned. She took a step back.

A female voice whispered from behind, “Remember why we are doing this Ruthie. You can’t abandon him now.”

Slowly, courage overtook the fear. One step—another, until she stood center stage. The piano began the prelude, and she closed her eyes. A few tremulous notes exhaled through ruby lips, but strengthened as memories of the murderous carnage at home unfolded and steeled her will. The choice to save him was hers. Instead of a pack of crude, bawdy men in a smoke filled room, she envisioned Peter, the man she came to rescue. Her eyes opened, and she remembered…