The Favored

By Mikayla Robbins

Description:

Her inheritance is guaranteed—if she can marry in time. As the clock ticks, the cost of wealth may be more than she’s willing to pay.

Margaret Nicholson’s life is turned upside down when her estranged grandfather names her heiress of his fortune. After years of hiding from society, Margaret must develop social skills and find a suitable husband before her twenty-first birthday or lose her inheritance. As she enters her grandfather’s world, suitors line up to compete for her hand in marriage, but only a newly entitled British marquess catches her eye.

Roger McKinley, a former passionate poet, has suffered since he returned from The Great War. Feeling guilty and responsible for his brother’s tragic death, he finds himself in a repetitive routine, working during the day as an accountant for the Nicholson Building & Loan and reliving his war trauma at night. When Margaret enters his life, defying the traditional roles he’d always expected women to play, she unsettles his routine, awakening feelings he thought were lost.

As time ticks by, Margaret finds herself torn between societal expectations and her own desires. While working as a secretary, her heart is captivated by a troubled accountant, yet she is also being wooed by a charming marquess. With her inheritance on the line and her birthday approaching, Margaret must unravel the mystery of her heart and decide which path to follow before it’s too late.

The Favored is the second novel in the Advantageous Marriages series. Return to the world of the Nicholson family as they cope with the aftermath of World War I and their unexpected return to Richmond society.

Book Takeaway:

God is always there when we need Him the most and is the only One who can heal our wounds. Also, God has a plan and purpose for us all.

Why the author wrote this book:

After writing my debut (The Chosen) I wanted it to be a standalone. However, I had readers wanting more closure, especially with WWI on the rise in 20 years. The area was gray, and I didn’t want my readers to lose hope in the couple–Anna and Collin. After reading Mrs. Dalloway in college, the side character Septimius Warren, had a story that stuck with me.

As a WWI veteran, he lost hope and chose to end his life so that he might find peace. Inspired by Septimius and heartbroken by his choice, my character, Roger McKinley was born. His story flowed out of me, and thanks to God, He gave me a theme of hope and peace to create this novel. As a victim of depression and anxiety, this story spoke to me, and I was able to write from my heart and experiences.