Sweet Celeste (Belle Époque #1)

Celeste Martin dreams of becoming an artist like her famous father, but years of self-doubt find her working at the Louvre copying other people's paintings. When her father mysteriously abandons her and her young brother, she must find a way to support them. Unless she can overcome her insecurities, forging her father's work appears to be her best option—until a handsome American starts asking too many questions.

Alexander Bennett believes in reason over emotion. He uses science to analyze paintings uncovering frauds to provide his wealthy clients with certified originals. After the authenticity of a Cyrus Martin painting comes into question, he grows suspicious of the man's beguiling daughter. Unfortunately, whenever he is near her emotion takes over.