A Heart Divided: The Gilded Hearts Chronicles, Book 3

A Scandalous Past. A Dangerous Game. A Choice That Will Change Everything.

Eleanor “Nellie” Blackwood arrives in 1880s New York determined to leave her troubled past in Ireland behind. Clever, ambitious, and unapologetically bold, she’s ready to climb the city’s glittering social ladder and secure her future among the elite. But the path to power is never simple, and Nellie soon finds herself torn between two very different men: Theodore Livingston III, a wealthy suitor with charm and connections, and Dr. Patrick Sullivan, an idealistic physician working in the city’s poorest slums.

As Nellie navigates dazzling society balls, manipulative rivals, and a devastating cholera outbreak, she begins to question what she truly wants—and who she truly is. Theodore offers prestige and security, but his callous disregard for the suffering around them sends cracks through Nellie’s carefully constructed ambitions. Meanwhile, Patrick’s compassion and steadfast dedication to his patients force her to confront parts of herself she’s long tried to ignore.

When scandal threatens to destroy her reputation, Nellie must decide whether to cling to the life she’s fought so hard to build or risk everything for a future she never thought possible.

Rich with historical detail, compelling romance, and a heroine as flawed as she is fascinating, this sweeping tale of love, ambition, and redemption will linger with readers long after the final page. Perfect for fans of historical fiction with strong female leads and complex love stories.