"Mistaken Promises: Love and Deception in the 19th Century" is a gripping historical romance set against the turbulent backdrop of post-Civil War America. In Omaha, Nebraska, Jenny Larson, a single mother, is ensnared in a web of uncertainty when Clyde Jenkins, the father of her son and a man she thought she'd left in the past, forcefully reenters her life with dubious intentions. Meanwhile, Owen Russell, a gambler from Baton Rouge, finds himself in an unexpected twist of fate, compelled to assume a false identity. As their paths cross, Owen, masquerading as Irving Spencer, becomes entangled in Jenny's life, leading to a marriage built on mistaken identities and hidden truths. This novel masterfully intertwines their destinies, exploring themes of love, deception, and the quest for redemption. It's a story of how unexpected bonds are formed in the face of adversity and how love can flourish even under the guise of deception. "Mistaken Promises" is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and the unpredictable nature of the heart.