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An
Unforgettable Lady and
An Irresistible Bachelor
One sister has wealth beyond measure, the other has only a hidden secret: two women from totally different worlds find love in a pair of dramatic, emotionally captivating books...
An
Unforgettable Lady
(March
1, 2004)
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at Amazon
Grace Hall lives in the lap
of luxury, surrounded by gorgeous things and glittering people but when
a serial killer marks her for death, she finds herself totally alone.
She hires John Smith as her protector and finds a passion she never dreamed
of, in a tough man from a different world. Beneath his brash self-confidence,
she sees the potential for true love in him and it becomes clear that,
although he's nothing she's ever wanted before, he's everything she needs.
At first, Smith is convinced Grace is only what she appears to be - rich, pampered, beautiful - so he isn't concerned about the hot desire he feels for her. He's a man with total faith in his self-control and he has no intention of getting involved. She's a client, she's in danger and she's not his type, anyway. But the longer he's with her, the more he's impressed by her courage and strength, tested by her honesty and intelligence, tempted by her very presence. Soon, he realizes he'll never find another like her and he's caught between what's professional and what he wants.
As the killer gets closer, and the emotional stakes get higher, Grace and Smith face a crucial choice. Whether to follow the rules or follow their hearts.
Reviews at a Glance
Romantic
Times
Top
Pick! 4 1/2 Stars
"Searing
tension and intense emotion add special flair to this sensational romantic
suspense. With just a few books, Bird has established herself as a large
presence in today's romance genre." - Jill M. Smith, Reviewer, Romantic
Times
An
Irresistible Bachelor
(March
31, 2004)
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RITA
nominee for Best Contemporary Romance
Jack Walker always gets what he wants and he wants Callie from the moment he sees her. Except he's not a free man. Recently engaged, he realizes after meeting Callie that he's with the wrong woman. It's a mistake he's willing to rectify, even if it means breaking off a relationship with someone who's from his world.
Their passion is undeniable but Callie is wary of being hurt, torn between her past and her hopes for the future. To win her heart, Jack must prove that love means more to him than money and she's the only woman for him.
Heart
of Gold
(June
2003)
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at Amazon
Carter Wessex
is an archaeologist
on a mission.
She
wants to find a fortune in missing gold but she needs permission to dig
on Farrell Mountain first. The trouble is, sexy Nick Farrell is renowned
for keeping people off his property. When Carter approaches him anyway,
sparks fly at their first meeting. The ruthless corporate raider doesn't
want his vacation home disturbed by yet another trespasser, even if she's
a beautiful one. Things change when he realizes Carter, who is the estranged
daughter of another financial tycoon, could be useful to him.
When Nick invites her to come to the mountain and dig, she's suspicious
of his change of mind and well aware of his ruthless reputation. But,
as she gets to know him, their initial attraction becomes an undeniable
passion. As skeletons are unearthed, and the details of the gold's disappearance
are gradually unveiled, they embark on a love affair which touches Nick's
heart in a special way. He realizes he's falling in love with her but
tragically, it's too late. His plotting is revealed before he can stop
the events he put in motion and Carter suffers a betrayal so deep, she
fears she will not recover.
Can Carter forgive the man she's given her heart to and learn to trust him again? Will the mystery of the gold be solved? As Carter comes to the end of the dig, she finds more than she ever bargained for up on Farrell Mountain.
As a child, I spent my summers in upstate New York on a crystal clear lake and knew my memories of the place would be the perfect backdrop for a romance. I hope you enjoy Carter and Nick's love story!
Reviews at a Glance
*Romantic Times Gives Heart of Gold a TOP PICK and 4 1/2 Stars! "Jessica Bird is on a roll and keeps getting better with each new book. Powerful emotions spill out from her characters, making them fascinating and poignant. A hot new talent!" - Jill M. Smith, Reviewer
Huntress
Reviews
5 Stars!
(Reviewed
by Detra Fitch) ***** I LOVED Jessica Bird's debut novel last year. I
figured either the author had beginner's luck or was really, really talented.
The second book would tell the tale. Well, here it is and the verdict
is (insert drum roll here) "PURE TALENT!"
Jessica Bird writes
much like the contemporaries of Jayne Ann Krentz. If you have not read
a book by Jessica Bird, you are missing out. This author will become very
well known in the near future. This story is A MUST! *****
www.huntressreviews.com
The Romance
Readers' Connection
41/2 Plugs!
(Reviewed
by Tracy Farnsworth) Last fall, I had the opportunity to review Ms. Bird’s
debut, LEAPING HEARTS. At the time I said, “This stunning debut
is sure to launch a fabulous career for this new author.” Her second
story proves she is an author to watch. Once again, Ms. Bird has wowed
this reader. I anxiously await her next book and hope it will not be too
long a wait.
www.theromancereadersconnection.com
Leaping
Hearts
(August 2002)
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at Amazon
A.J. Sutherland is a woman who knows her own mind. She also knows a good horse when she sees him.
Even
though everyone thinks she's crazy for buying a rogue stallion no one
can seem to tame, she is determined to turn him into a champion. Recognizing
she needs help, she approaches Devlin McCloud, a world champion who has
suffered a career ending tragedy. When he reluctantly agrees to train
her, they embark on an adventure that has as much to do with pounding
hearts as it does with pounding hooves!
From their first meeting, their chemistry is electric and, though the
course of their love is complicated, their romance prevails against forces
that threaten to drive them apart.
On a whim in
1999, my future husband and I went to an outdoor horseshow in late September.
It was a perfect fall day in New England, the horses were beautiful, the
action in the ring was exciting and that's where I got the idea for Leaping
Hearts. I was an equestrian, back when I was younger and less frightened
by the realities of gravity, and it was wonderful to return to that world
of flying hooves and soft muzzles. Even better, though, was getting to
watch the love bloom between these two extraordinary characters. I am
thrilled to have had the chance to write about them and I hope you get
the same joy I did from their remarkable romance!
Reviews at a Glance
*Nominated
for a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice for Best Contemporary Romance
Booklist
(Reviewed
by Shelley Mosley) "Readers who loved National Velvet as children
and are fans of Nora Roberts' classic horse books... will savor every
well-written page of Bird's impressive debut novel."
Romantic
Times
****1/2
"This romantic drama has it all, from action to acts of courage,
all of which makes for an emotionally enthralling read."
Huntress
Reviews
(Reviewed
by Detra Fitch) ***** This is one truly awesome story! The author has
a few sub-plots to keep the readers on the edge of their seats, while
managing to give each of the two main characters their own set of problems
AND a shaky romance! Well done, Jessica Bird! Highly recommended reading
here! *****
www.huntressreviews.com/modern.htm
Escape
to Romance
Reviewer
Erin B. gives LEAPING HEARTS four roses and writes "A coming of age
love story, LEAPING HEARTS is a tumultuous tale of two people trying to
sustain both a personal and professional relationship. Jessica Bird's
debut novel is perfect for a rainy day!"
www.escapetoromance.com/reviews/bird-leaping.html
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