A highly skilled and respected volcanologist, the handsome
Chase Wilcox has been trained to detect and observe every
different nuance in the nature of the volcanoes and lava
flows that he loves so much, yet due to the gold-digging and
heartless nature of his first wife, he only views Read more...
Single mom Josie Marcus, with the help of her 76 year old
mother Jane, manages a happy lifestyle for herself and
daughter Amelia by working mystery shopping assignments.
Mostly, she has loved her work and had a keen eye for
observing details for her reports, but there were parts of Read more...
Gabriel has a small dilemma. He loves the enthusiasm of
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, three delightful but not quite
angelic angels with a penchant for creating, intentionally
or not, a little mischief wherever they went. Now, what
assignments could he give them that they could go and not
create minor Read more...
Saved from the streets of London, young Jack Tucker is
totally loyal to his master, Crispin Guest, famously known
as "The Tracker". While Jack idolizes Crispin and is
learning from him how to think like an investigator, he is
definitely not enamoured by this long, bumpy and tiring trip
from Read more...
A chance encounter on a train sparks a connection between
two people both dreading their own separate destinations.
Yet, their shared conversation gives both comfort in
listening and talking to the other. Like strangers in the
night, neither expects to see each other again, but their
words and the memory Read more...
Laughing and filled with the joy of a long friendship since
childhood, three friends, Amelia Beiler, Emma Stolzfus and
Carrie Miller, all treasure their quilting frolic time
together on Tuesday afternoons. It is a bright light in
their hard working daily lives in Whinburg, a small
community in Lancaster County Read more...
Captain Miles Trevelyan's mother was worried. So worried, in
fact, that she had even consulted with a very credible and
well known astrologer about finding a suitable wife for him,
but to no avail. Her son was the heir to the family fortune
and if he died without issue Read more...
Wedding days can be filled with surprises and the lovely
Elspeth Stewart still wasn't sure how things would be with
Laird Lachlan Drummond, but she was totally unprepared to
be swooped up on the back of a tall black stallion by a mad
looking wild man with bluish woad Read more...
It is the summer of 1971 and girls from different parts of
world are winging their way to Europe for a little culture
and high hopes. Yet, there was little to raise Vivien
Wahl's spirits when she first arrived in Switzerland. Even
if it was an elite summer school Read more...
Almost a quarter of a century old and still no hero worthy
of her in sight! Like the other independent minded Cynster
women in her family, Heather was a beauty and wanted to
marry just the right man. But, time was marching on and
she was not marching down the Read more...
For some strange reason, Michael's mom wants to keep her
son and their life as ordinary as possible. She was
constantly warning him to stay out of trouble. They have
been a very close and small family ever since his dad died and
they move around a lot. Michael Read more...
It the summer of 1813 and the Napoleonic Wars are still
being fought in Europe. Lieutenant Colonel Victor
Bramwell's life's mission is the military and he was not
going to let a bullet in the knee end it for him.
Unfortunately, more senior officers in the British Army Read more...
Despite the warmth of the sun and the beauty of the
blooming magnolia trees, the dark clouds of civil war were
slowly moving in on the peaceful Texas town of Indianola
in 1860. Caught by the handsome stranger while licking a
bit of sweet peach pie at a church picnic Read more...
The former High Queen Isolde was only able to see part of
the vision before it shattered and left her with more
questions than answers. It was a battle to the death but
whose? Her lover, her husband, the strong and handsome
Trystan was the son of King Marche, but Read more...
When his field of dreams laid crushed and battered by the
unexpected and horrible storm, Clyde Tombaugh thought he
would never make it to college or to escape from a farming
life in Kansas, but a response to a letter written out of
deep frustration and grief changed his world Read more...
Axel Mackenzie, a top magazine photographer, had a dream of
owning a small microbrewery in Pittsburgh and finally
getting out of the New York rat race. His dream is so
close, he could almost taste its malty reality. Now highly
leveraged (actually totally skint), he
just needs to come up Read more...
Except for one violent and horribly abusive wedding night,
Lady Isabelle, Countess of Tynsdale, had managed to avoid
for five years her nasty elderly husband and the fate of
his three previous wives by seeking the protection of her
uncle at Alnsworth castle.
When her uncle dies in the spring Read more...
Basking in the new found freedom of the jazz age in 1929,
the three slim, lovely, and lively girlfriends and New York
socialites seem to have it all. With their interesting mix
of worldly activities and naïve innocence, Cordelia Grey,
Astrid Donal and Letty Larkspur fill their days lounging Read more...
With Christmas fast approaching, the market was busy and
bustling with excitement. The lovely 24-year-old Naomi King
enjoyed her life in Bird-in-Hand, her Amish community in
Pennsylvania. She is a skillful quilter and wonderful
baker and enjoys working in the market as part of the
family Read more...
As an M16 agent, Will Cochrane, is a highly trained covert
operative and has special skills, yet only a select few are
aware that he has reached a level that is so unique, he is
coded "Spartan."
Yet, will all his skills and keen insights be enough?
British and American Read more...
Audrey Lawrence
Ever since I taught myself to read at
age two, I have been an avid reader
and
collector of books. I am seldom
without a book in my hand, stacks by
my
bedside and more waiting on my Kindle,
so I am very happy to be a book
reviewer for FreshFiction and have
been
so since the last century. How can you
tell I love historical fiction? Other
book genres I love are regency
romances, suspense thrillers,
contemporary fiction, more romance
books and anything I can get my hands
on! Having a background in education
and organizational development, I also
love to read kids’ books and YA and
books on business.
I currently live in the National
Capital Region of Canada (aka Ottawa)
where Tinkerbelle, my beautiful
Siamese
cat, rules the roost and reminds us
every day of her regal heritage,
especially when she wants treats! As
the saying goes: dogs may have owners,
but cats have staff!
Great comments and questions! I have just started in on INTO THE WHIRLWIND but only complaint is that I do not want to put it down ... how am I going to get all my errands done when I need to know what happens next?
That is just so grand that you are naming characters in your book with your ancestors' names. I love it when I know the special meaning behind the names. I look forward to reading it.
I found out from family lore that my mother's family comes from a former shield bearer to a 12th century Irish king but I think that has been the last irish connection as the rest is all Scottish. Thank goodness everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
That is so Purr-fect of Avon to make a donation! I can appreciate your lemma (slightly less critical than a dilemma) as to what to do! It is up to you but remember a cookie in each hand is a balanced diet!
All teh best with your new book and Avon's kindness!
Oh, as you can see from all these comments that not only do you write incredibly well but you also spin your readers so convincingly to the period of your tale that they feelas if they are there as well!
I have to admit, I love your books, but I had to stop reading them on the bus as I would get so engrossed in the story that I would miss my stop and have to walk home more than I expected. I quite look forward to reading your newest one!
Oh, a hero to fall into sweet dreams with! Sounds wonderful and I especailly like that he is willing to apologize. It takes a strong person to acknowledge that a situation may need an apology. True heros think about the needs of others before themsleves!
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