"Which young lady are you making a cake of yourself over this time, Laurie?"
The voice belonged to the most handsome and arrogant of Theodore Lawrence's friends.
"The same one as always," Laurie replied. His eyes had not left Jo since he entered the ballroom.
His friend scoffed. "Of all the ladies you could have, why her, my poor fool?"
"It's always been her," Laurie replied simply.
"Is she not the girl you once rescued from drowning?"
"She is the woman who rescued me," Laurie said, his fingers curling into fists. Why am I friends with this oaf?
"She did? When?" Said oaf raised a questioning eyebrow.
"Every day," Laurie murmured. "And now, I need her to save me again."
He should march over to her, and ask her to dance. Ask her to save him from this torment. Ask her to marry him.
Except.
He had ruined everything the night before.
The night when he had almost kissed her.

Theodore Augustus Lawrence, Lord Lowry, or simply 'Laurie' to those who have the misfortune to know him, has been in love with his best friend for years. But now they are no longer children, playacting at swordfights, climbing trees, and swimming in creeks under the stars.
Now, they are each expected to take their places in society. For Josephine St. Claire, or simply 'Jo' to her sisters and Laurie, that will mean marriage. To someone else.
And the very thought makes Laurie feel as if he is submerged underwater with no hope of rescue. He can't go on like this. He needs to speak to her about his feelings, and it needs to be soon. He cannot bear the torment of wanting her any longer.
But a little voice in his head keeps whispering:
What if she is not ready?
What if she only wants to be your friend?
What if she rejects you?
And if the little voice is right... Who will rescue him then?
This is Laurie's book. And it is going to be as chaotic, gorgeous, heart-breaking and full of sunshine as the man himself.
Tip: Bring tissues

AUTHOR'S NOTE TO READERS:
Rescued is a Jo and Laurie prelude. This is the story of Jo and Laurie retold, but it is not the whole story. This short book is not a standalone, even though it does end in a very satisfactory manner (Laurie would agree wholeheartedly).
But please, dear reader, be warned: The story of Rescued concludes in Rejected, so start this journey into Regency London and the hearts of two very sad, very lost and very much in love young people, at your own risk.
If you have already read Rejected, then this short book, Rescued, can be considered its prequel.

You think you know what happens afterwards.
Are you sure?