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Writing is a wonder-filled world I love to immerse myself in every chance I get. I'm thrilled to share the experience one story at a time.
Western romance is my favorite genre, so naturally 'Comanche Haven #1' is my first in 'The Loflin Legacy series with 'Casey's Gunslinger #2 releasing in March 2014.
The Western Werewolf Legend series mixes paranormal romance with history and the wild west. It's an action packed surprise one book after the next. There's 'The Lady in the Mist, followed by 'Waking Up Dead' and finally, 'Wolfen Secrets' complete the trio.
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The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls
Description
<p>Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame.<br /><br />This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers.<br /><br />This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end.<br /><br />Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective.<br /><br />Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.</p>
Story Behind The Book
The sample of Comanche Haven includes three chapters of the complete book. Enjoy the story of star crossed lovers, Celia, the half-breed Comanche and Seth Loflin, Rancher and ex-army lieutenant, who meet after twelve years. The town they knew hasn't changed much, but they have. What will they do when confronted by the same prejudice that has flourished since they last held each other?
Reviews
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<div class="productDescriptionWrapper" style="margin:0px 0px 1em;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">"Loved the story line and characters in this western romance. Celia is strong, proud and willful, which gets her into trouble alot. And Seth reminds me of a rugged cowboy, steadfast in doing what is right. The tension and mistrust sparks between these two and I enjoyed the way the writer leads them into each other's arms. The conflict around them keeps the story moving at a fast pace. Loved the ending! Can't wait for more in this series!" <b>A Larkin</b><br /><br />
"Really enjoyed this book and loved the period setting. Quite a typical first outlook; boy meets girl, but it wasn't a typical romance, with race factors and peril thrown in too. Loflin is a strong wilfull man's man and Celia is a mixed race Indian woman with beauty and brains together they make a formidable team. the story was strong all the way through and let me wanting more." <b>mrs C</b><br /><br /><b>Review by: </b>Shelly Antilley-Guevara on July 18, 2012 : <br />
Overall, this book was very good. Good story telling. But my opinion would not prohibit me from reading the sequel.<br />
(reviewed within a week of purchase)</div>
<div class="productDescriptionWrapper" style="margin:0px 0px 1em;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:21.111112594604492px;">I really enjoyed reading this sample of the story. A secret love between a cowboy and indian girl. Years later they meet again. She was his first love, can he really forget her and go on? Is set in a time where white man and indians are at war with each other. When tragedy strikes where will it take them. I am going to have to check out more by this author and read the full book!! Brenda Kness</span></div>
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<div class="productDescriptionWrapper" style="margin:0px 0px 1em;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:21.111112594604492px;">An intriguing introduction to the Loflin Legacy series. Celia and Seth have a history. Sparks fly when Celia returns to Tyler, Texas to care for her ailing father. There is mystery and a bubbling heat in this sample. I can't wait to read the entire book! Nola Arganbright</span></div>
