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Award-winning author of urban fantasy and medieval historical romantic suspense, Terry Spear also writes true stories for adult and young adult audiences. She’s a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and has an MBA from Monmouth College and a Bachelors in Business and Distinguished Military Graduate of West Texas A & M. She also creates award-winning teddy bears, Wilde & Woolly Bears, which includes personalized bears designed to commemorate authors’ books. When she’s not writing or making bears, she’s teaching online writing courses.

Originally from California, she’s lived in eight states and now resides in the heart of Texas. She is the author of Heart of the Wolf, Don’t Cry Wolf, Winning the Highlander’s Heart, Deadly Liaisons, Relative Danger, The Vampire…In My Dreams (young adult) and numerous articles and short stories for magazines.

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Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask. He was befriended by the Danes, raised up by Canute the Great, given an Earldom and a wife from the highest Danish ranks. He sired nine children, among them four Earls, a Queen and a future King. Along with his power came a struggle to keep his enemies at bay, and Godwine's best efforts were brought down by the misdeeds of his eldest son Swegn. Although he became father-in-law to a reluctant Edward the Confessor, his fortunes dwindled as the Normans gained prominence at court. Driven into exile, Godwine regathered his forces and came back even stronger, only to discover that his second son Harold was destined to surpass him in renown and glory.

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Recommended Read by Viewpoints Reviews - ~Cory A Here is why I loved this book: The author (Terry Spear) has a gift of making it easy to imagine yourself in another place and time while you get to know the characters. While this story is fiction, the historical settings are accurate. The characters are well developed and believable. This is not your average romance novel. There is action, <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://www.viewpoints.com/Terry-Spear-Winning-the-Highlanders-Heart-review-31668"> mystery</a>, and suspense throughout the pages. Happy ending? Well, I won't give the ending away, but once you start reading this novel, you will find it hard to put down until you find out for yourself. Five Hearts from the Romance Studio Winning the Highlander's Heart by Terry Spear is an exciting adventure filled with action and intrigue. Malcolm and Anice make a wonderful couple. The chemistry between them is very strong and their attempts at denying it, at times is humorous. Winning the Highlander's Heart is a thrilling action-filled adventure that will capture the attention of the reader and keep him spellbound till the very end. Five Beacons from Lighthouse Literary Reviews ~Reviewed by Linda Terry Spear creates two charming characters with incredible skills that make them unique. With a wonderful consistent storyline and well-developed secondary characters, Winning the Highlander's Heart is an incredible tale. Terry Spear allows the reader to practically see and feel the sensations that each character emits. Exciting, captivating, mesmerizing, and down right sensational—this book has all the delectable elements that make it a huge winner! Five Angels Fallen Angel Reviews ~Reviewed by Janet There is something about a good, strong Highland romance that stirs the soul. Winning the Highlander's Heart is a story of true romance and adventure. It is definitely worth reading on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Four and a half Rating from Romance Junkies~ Reviewed by Chrissy Winning the Highlander's Heart is a delightful story right from the very first page. This story is fast paced, full of witty dialogue, and interesting characters that will keep readers entertained for hours. If you like historical stories about those braw Highlander men, you’ll love this book. Four Cups from Coffeetime Romance~ Reviewed by Charissa This novel was stunning in its suspenseful complexity, and a brilliant romance was crafted by a deft imagination. Treachery stalks [the characters] at every turn as jealous suitors and scheming family set to destroy a love blossoming under the harshest of conditions. Set in my favorite period of English history, [Terry Spear] weaves documented historical fact with lush, captivating fiction. Her Highlander men are breathtaking and brave. The heroine is delightfully strong willed and oft times cheeky. Together it makes for quite an adventurous and sensual read.

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