To venture capitalist Davis Jamison, the pile of boxes is a headache he must deal with to protect the family. What better way to solve the mystery than to have an expert inventory the papers in his own house? He expects neither his cousin's frantic obsession to keep all the family sins hidden, nor the fierce need he comes to feel for Barrett. He's sworn never again to trust a woman with his property or his heart. Can he rely on Barrett to guard them both?

As the dark past—a tale of deception and murder—emerges, Davis's question becomes harder and harder to answer . . .

"Windswept is a book well worth reading."
~ Tammie King, Night Owl Romance

"Windswept is an engaging romantic suspense thriller that highlights 1830 plantation life in the Bayou through several journal entries weaved throughout the narrative. The key to the well-written story line is that the romance is for the most part kept on the back burner to slowly simmer into love, which enables the deep look by the professor into the Jamison family tree to serve as the prime plot. Although a late suspense seems a bit over the top, fans will enjoy this fine comparative look at the past and present residents of Windswept."
~ Harriet Klausner

“Windswept is a complex, intriguing tale that is more than a simple romance, much more. I would highly recommend this novel for the more discriminating romance reader who actually likes mystery and intrigues served up with her romance.”
~ Morgan Wyatt, Novelspot

“I couldn’t wait to find out what happened and it was a hard book for me to put down.… I highly recommend this book. It was wonderful!”
~ Leah Storz, Contemporaryromancewriters.com

“This novel is an intriguing blend of contemporary and historical.… A wonderful story, I recommend you pick it up!”
~ Cheri Jetton, President of the Northwest Houston Chapter of Romance Writers of America

“Ann Macela delivers a magnificently well written tale that delights.… This is a whirlwind romance that really delivers.”
~Coffeetime Romance

“Windswept is smooth-as-silk storytelling . . . one of the best contemporaries I have read in a while . . . I think you will like it as much as I do.”
~ Vi Janaway, Romance Reviews Today

“Whether writing a paranormal or contemporary romance, Ann Macela is one author to keep your eye out for. This reviewer highly recommends Windswept to any reader who enjoys their contemporary romances with that extra punch from the past.”
~ Love Romances And More

“A great mystery filled with family secrets [and] villains who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals with a slow burning love story as the background. Highly recommended.”
~ Pat, A Romance Review

“I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fascinating and enthralling read!”
~ Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews (December 2008)