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A Heart Revealed

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Description

Amber Marie Sterlington, the Rage of the Season in Regency-era London, has her pick of men, and she knows what she wants most in a husband: a title and a fortune. Why would she ever marry for something as fickle as love? And why would she ever look twice at Thomas Richards, a third son of a country lord?

But when Amber's social standing is threatened, the character of her future husband becomes far more important than his position. After a public humiliation, she finds herself exiled to Yorkshire. Alone except for her maid, Amber is faced with a future she never expected in a circumstance far below what she has known all her life. Humbled and lonely, Amber begins to wonder if isolation is for the best. Who could ever love her now?

Product Details

PublisherShadow Mountain
Publish DateApril 07, 2015
Pages336
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781609079901
Dimensions9.3 X 6.2 X 0.9 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Romance, Literary Fiction

About the Author

Josi is the author of twenty-five novels--including the twelve-book Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery series--one cookbook, and has been part of several coauthored projects and anthologies. She is a two time Whitney award-winner (Sheep's Clothing in 2007 and Wedding Cake in 2014) and the Utah Best in State winner for fiction in 2012. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children and live in Utah.

Reviews

"A sure hit! A poignant story of friendship and finding inner beauty. Kilpack delivers masterful character development and stunning writing throughout the plot. Leading lady Amber transforms from a truly unlikable character into one that readers will come to cheer for and love. Amber's friendship with spunky Suzanne and her blossoming relationship with the charming Thomas make for a sweet and satisfying read. Many thought-provoking, beautiful and touching lines... With a fantastic message, delightful romance and several great Shakespeare references, A Heart Revealed is a real winner!"-- "Compass Book Ratings"
"Eye-opening story a snobbish socialite intent on marrying for title and money changes her outlook dramatically. She discovers she is losing her hair due to a rare disorder, which places her in imposed exile. Sincerity, love, and acceptance take on new meaning as she meets a man of lower status and finds romance for the first time--touching and believable."-- "Foreword Reviews"
"In this haunting and mesmerizing novel, Kilpack weaves an emotional tale of fleeting fame in Regency-era London. . . . Amber's struggle with her new life, her despair, and her hope for a happy future are stirring and real. Kilpack paints an extremely vivid picture of Amber's suffering and reawakening, as well as her initial frivolity and callousness. Exceptionally moving and full of rich period details, this delicate romance is a real winner."
2015 Publishers Weekly Best Romance Book of the Year

-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review" (2/17/2015 12:00:00 AM)
"The slow build of the relationship between hero and heroine is more complex and quite moving. This is clean romance with an unusual plot element that makes it well worth sticking with the protagonists until they blossom into a couple to root for."-- "Historical Novel Society" (11/2/2015 12:00:00 AM)
"The unusually well-crafted prose draws the reader along...More literary than other romances....A very compelling read."-- "Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review" (2/18/2015 12:00:00 AM)
Romance fans won't be able to put down this singular and unexpected story.-- "Library Journal" (4/9/2015 12:00:00 AM)

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