Flirtation on the Hudson

Cornelia Rose, determined to make her own way, shuns the limited vocations available to proper women in New York in the 1850s.

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Historical Fiction

“Marry well and become a lady—is that all I can do?” Cornelia fumes. “No.” She secretly apprentices with a midwife and begins her journey to learn the healing arts.

Flirtatious and sexy, Cornelia attracts suitors everywhere she goes. Flooded with invitations after her unofficial debut, her courtships take a dramatic turn when a cadet invites her to West Point Military Academy.

Will her romantic escapades compromise her choices? Who will influence her future?

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a journey back in time to the 1800s, with the first book in the award-winning “Journey of Cornelia Rose” series, combining the best of historical fiction, women’s fiction, and the Old West pioneering spirit as one woman seeks fulfillment in her life.

“This is a beautiful story and the author brings to life a period of history with its traits and way of life.... Flirtation on the Hudson is real; a narrative that features elaborately developed characters and adventures that will keep readers entertained. J.F. Collen combines humor and wit in a work that is hugely entertaining. I enjoyed every bit of this story.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Christian Sia (5 STARS)