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A terrible secret lurks in the papers of the Windswept Plantation, and its revelation will ruin the Jamison family name. To Barrett Browning, however, the collection of correspondence, ledgers, and journals is a treasure trove of potential publications sure to gain her a valuable promotion at her university. As a historian, her job is to root out secrets from the past and hold them up to the light, no matter the cost. The farthest thing from her mind is getting involved with the papers' owner. 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 . . . |
Reviews
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"Windswept is
a book well worth reading." "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." “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.” “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!” “This
novel is an intriguing blend of contemporary and historical.… A
wonderful story, I recommend you pick it up!” “Ann
Macela delivers a magnificently well written tale that delights.… This
is a whirlwind romance that really delivers.” “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.” “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.” “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.” “I
highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fascinating
and enthralling read!”
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