Meet The Characters

Eleanor

The Poet

Love and adventure don't mix, or so thinks Eleanor Morgan, a teacher of poetry in 1918 Oklahoma. And she's heard the call to adventure all her life: through books, through histories and fairy stories, entering their worlds and their fancies. This kind of imaginative escape has given her life some of its most bright and shining days. And now, as a grown woman, she's desirous of early twentieth-century life's real adventures: seeing the West, joining the Navy, exploring the North Pole-and a future with no thought of romance.

Erwin

The Scientist

But sparks fly, quite literally, on the night she meets Erwin Phipps, a chemist-turned-lieutenant, on his way home to Austin after the Armistice. Their chance encounter is brief but electric, one she's not able to forget, as much as she tries.

Fate

Then, over a year later and with a continent now between them, an errant Valentine's Day greeting from Erwin arrives. The embers in her heart are fanned back to life, her dreams of adventure having thus far gone unfulfilled, eclipsed by the demands of her family and profession. But letting her guard down, revealing her true self, and confronting her rejection of love may prove to be the most perilous-or gorgeous-adventure of all.

Erin Nieto

Erin Nieto lives in Champaign, Illinois, with her husband, two sons, and a small menagerie of cats. Like Erwin and Eleanor, she prefers a hike through nature over a tea party any old day.

Book Reviews

What People Are Saying
Jessica Brockmole
internationally bestselling author of Letters from Skye

Inspired by real historical correspondence, Erin Nieto has crafted a charming epistolary romance that is at times playful and tender. A heartfelt and heartwarming love story!

Erin Lindsay McCabe
USA Today Bestselling author of I Shall Be Near To You

A gorgeous literary historical novel that will transport readers to post-WWI America with sumptuous period details, beautifully crafted imagery, and a swoon-worthy romance that’s the stuff of dreams and yet feels oh-so-real. Nieto has magicked a story that is perfectly of its time and ours, as every page rings with echoes that resonate today. I was swept away by the emotional depth of this slow-burn love story and its conclusion left me teary-eyed and tingling with the best kind of goosebumps.

Diane C. Braley
author of The Summer Before, winner of the 2024 NYC Big Book Award

Love and Conductivity by Erin Nieto is a beautifully written tale that captures the elegance of a bygone era with lyrical prose and emotional depth. Nieto’s masterful storytelling blends romance and adventure with a touch of whimsy, creating a narrative that feels both timeless and refreshingly original. Her vivid descriptions and nuanced characters draw readers into Eleanor Morgan’s world, making every moment resonate. A celebration of dreams, love, and self-discovery, this historical romance is as enchanting as it is heartfelt.

Brandy Vallance
Brandy Vallance, author of The Covered Deep & Within the Veil

Love & Conductivity is a refreshing work of historical fiction. Based on real life letters, readers will dive heart first into this unforgettable romance that's both sigh worthy and sweet. It's been a long time since I've come across a story that's so smart and endearing. Erin Nieto is definitely an author to watch!

Rachel Stone
author of The Blue Iris

Love and Conductivity evokes a bygone era in full colour through tender prose and elegant description. Nieto deftly executes the epistolary format to illuminate the tension of dreams bigger than the space allotted to them, the power of words to transcend convention, and the electric warmth of a love that seeks not to change, but to simply be embraced. A wonderful read.