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Regency Romance from Wild Rose Press:
"Although I thought
this would be a typical hate-turned-love story, I truly appreciate
how Donna Hatch gave this old story an atypical spin. I enjoyed
seeing Alicia's romance with her husband bloom and watching how
Donna painted their emotions with a deft brush... The intrigue held
me spellbound until the very end and it was an unexpected ending. I
will definitely be looking for more stories from Donna Hatch in the
future." "...there were two key elements which contributed to my enjoyment. First, the settings of the Regency balls, parties, social events and even the quiet solitude of a country estate were so beautifully and vividly rendered, it truly made me feel like I had been transported back in time to that era. The author certainly seems to have a good grasp on the history of the period, which lent the atmosphere a wonderful air of authenticity. The other thing which truly impressed me was the dialog. I don't think I have ever read dialog that is quite so fresh, varied and robust to the point that it is not only woven seamlessly into the plot, but it almost becomes a living, breathing thing in itself." -excerpt from
Hope Chest Reviews
The Stranger She Married When her parents and only brother die within weeks of each other, Alicia and her younger sister are left in the hands of an uncle who has brought them all to financial and social ruin. Desperate to save her family from debtor's prison, Alicia vows to marry the first wealthy man to propose. She meets the dashing Lord Amesbury, and her heart whispers that this is the man she is destined to love, but his tainted past may forever stand in their way. Her choices in potential husbands narrow to either a scarred cripple with the heart of a poet, or a handsome rake with a deadly secret.
Cole Amesbury is tormented by his own ghosts, and believes he is beyond redemption, yet he cannot deny his attraction for the girl whose genuine goodness touches the heart he'd thought long dead. He fears the scars in his soul cut so deeply that he may never be able to offer Alicia a love that is true.
After yet another bizarre mishap threatens her life, Alicia suspects the seemingly unrelated accidents that have plagued her loved ones are actually a killer's attempt to exterminate every member of her family. Despite the threat looming over her, learning to love the stranger she married may pose the greatest danger to her heart.
Excerpt from "The Stranger She Married", copyright Donna Hatch, 2008:
As Cole looked down into Alicia Palmer's face, he had no doubt she would be worth any risk. Something about her sweet, unspoiled temperament touched him in a place he thought long dead.
A younger man approached Miss Palmer wearing a grin. When his gaze moved to Cole, he paled.
Cole frowned. He knew that young man from somewhere.
The younger man's face went from white to red. "You!"
Miss Palmer gasped. "Robert, what . . . ?"
Robert. Of course. Robert Palmer. From London. Cold dread trickled across Cole's heart as he considered the ramifications. He nodded stiffly. "Mr. Palmer."
"What are you doing here?" Palmer's face twisted in fury.
From some inner reservoir, Cole regained his cool demeanor. "Dancing. And you?"
Palmer took Alicia's arm. "Come with me, Lissie. We need to talk."
"Now see here–" Cole began but Palmer pinned him with a dangerous glare.
"Stay away from my cousin. Haven't you done enough?"
"Robert Palmer, what has gotten into you?" Miss Palmer cried.
"Your cousin?" Cole looked from him to Miss Palmer and understanding dawned.
He cursed under his breath. He hadn't been aware his former foe, Armand Palmer, had a sister. Not that he'd bothered to find out.
Palmer shot Cole a venomous glare and took Alicia by the arm. Anger rolled off his body as he led her out of the room.
Wanting desperately to somehow explain, Cole followed them into the foyer, away from the others.
Miss Palmer dug in her heels and glanced apologetically toward Cole and then glared at her cousin. "Robert, what is the matter with you?"
Cole remained rooted to the floor and waited for the condemning stare she would surely turn upon him.
Palmer trembled in rage. "That's Cole Amesbury."
"Yes, I know." She looked back at Cole again, clearly puzzled.
Palmer spoke quietly, but Cole heard every word. "He's the man who shot your twin brother." |
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Regency Romance Desperate to escape her estranged husband and a home enshrouded with death and despair, Julia flees in the middle of the night. Little does she know, her determined husband is in pursuit. Along the journey, she discovers a telling revelation. But will it be enough to banish the ghosts of the past and quiet her troubled heart? Troubled Hearts by Donna Hatch is a tenderly sweet story of misunderstanding and redemption. The death of Julia’s baby leaves her despairing and certain that her husband no longer wants his barren wife. She flees the manor, but Richard follows, determined to get his heart’s desire back. With gentle finesse, Ms. Hatch solves a real dilemma with a fresh, yet subtle voice that soothes Troubled Hearts. Read complete review here What a wonderfully heartwarming and loving tale. Ms. Hatch has provided us with a tale of a couple who had lost their way and almost lost each other. Luckily for them (and us) they realized that communication was what was needed to keep their love alive. Troubled Hearts gave us a trio of wonderfully alive characters and a life lesson that will not very soon be forgotten! Well done Ms. Hatch, well done! Read complete review here Excerpt from "Troubled Hearts", copyright Donna Hatch, 2008: A commotion outside the door drew her attention. Angry voices, heavy feet. The doors to the dining room flew open, nearly torn from their hinges. They slammed open against the wall. Julia jumped to her feet. "Richard!" Surprise and fear rippled through her. He'd come for her. In a rage, her husband stood in the doorway. His dark hair mussed, his cravat awry, he paused only to fix upon her a glare so fearsome she took a step backward. Richard turned a murderous gaze to Aiden. To his credit, Aiden rose to his feet, squared his shoulders, and looked directly at Richard with a challenge in the raise of his chin. Growling, Richard strode to Aiden, and with a quick swing, punched him so hard that he sailed across the room and hit a sideboard table with a crash. As Aiden struggled to get up, Richard stood over him, shaking in fury. "If you ever again come within a league of my wife, I will kill you with my own hands."
Watch for Book 2 of the Rogue Hearts Series, "The Guise of a Gentleman" Release Date: June 2010 "Combining Jane Austen with swashbuckling adventure, The Guise of a Gentleman is a fine specimen of pirate romance!" USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ashley
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