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Donna Lea Simpson is a nationally bestselling romance and mystery novelist with over twenty titles published in the last ten years. An early love for the novels of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie was a portent of things to come; Donna believes that a dash of mystery adds piquancy to a romantic tale, and a hint of romance adds humanity to a mystery story. Besides writing romance and mystery novels and reading the same, Donna has a long list of passions: cats and tea, cooking and vintage cookware, cross-stitching and watercolor painting among them. Karaoke offers her the chance to warble Dionne Warwick tunes, and nature is a constant source of comfort and inspiration. A long walk is her favorite exercise, and a fruity merlot is her drink of c ...more

Miss Truelove Beckons is here!

As promised, in time for Valentine’s Day, here is Miss Truelove Beckons:


When Truelove Becket���s betrothed went missing in a naval battle, she vowed never to marry unless she found someone she loved as much. In the seven years since then, the quiet vicar���s daughter has lived a simple and contented life helping the poor people of heTrueloveMedr village. But now another man has asked for her hand in marriage

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This is my second time reading this book. I read it once many years ago now.

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“one should never miss any opportunity to combine kindness with friendship.”
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“up and she fell instantly silent. St. Claire glanced from Elizabeth’s frosty glare to August’s troubled gaze. He felt Celestine’s”
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“Love without honesty must be a hollow thing, worth little and easily shaken.”
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message 2: by Mary

Mary McCoy-Dressel Hi, Donna, Great to know you. Thanks.


Jaimey Welcome to goodreads! :o)


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