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Family Found #12
Les Mensonges Du Passé
Brenda a du mal à croire ce qu'on vient de lui annoncer : une femme dont elle n'a jamais entendu parler auparavant et qui vient de mourir accidentellement, l'a couchée sur son testament, faisant d'elle son unique héritière. Mais le plus surprenant est que la richissime inconnue, en lui léguant tout ce qu'elle possède, a déshérité son propre fils. Incrédule, Brenda s'interroge. Se peut-il qu'un lien mystérieux l'unisse à cette femme qu'elle n'a jamais rencontrée ? Quel sombre secret, quelle histoire enfouie dans le passé a amené l'inconnue à renier ainsi son propre enfant ? Mais tandis qu'elle hésite encore à accepter cette fortune tombée du ciel, Brenda est victime d'une série d'accidents ponctués d'appels téléphoniques menaçants. Persuadée que le responsable n'est autre qu'Ethan, le fils de sa bienfaitrice, Brenda décide de le rencontrer. Pourtant à sa grande surprise, ce dernier, un homme aussi séduisant que secret, la pousse à garder l'héritage...
408 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2006
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Gina Wilkins
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Gina Wilkins sold her first book to Harlequin in 1987, and has been writing full-time ever since, publishing more than 90 books for Harlequin/Silhouette. Her books are translated into 20 languages. A lifelong resident of central Arkansas, she attended Arkansas State University, obtaining a degree in journalism. She pursued careers in advertising and human resource development before achieving her lifelong goal of becoming a published writer. The bestselling author is a four-time winner of the prestigious Maggie Award for Excellence sponsored by the Georgia Romance Writers, and has won several awards from the reviewers of Romantic Times magazine. She was a recent nominee for a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.
A member of Romance Writers of America, Diamond State Romance Authors and Novelists, Inc., she is a past president of Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas. She is a frequent speaker at writers’ conferences, civic organizations and in middle and senior high schools, where she focuses on literacy and goal setting.
Gina and John, her husband of more than 30 years, have raised three “extraordinary” children, two daughters and a son, all pursuing careers in science and medicine.
Gina Wilkins sold her first book to Harlequin in 1987, and has been writing full-time ever since, publishing more than 90 books for Harlequin/Silhouette. Her books are translated into 20 languages. A lifelong resident of central Arkansas, she attended Arkansas State University, obtaining a degree in journalism. She pursued careers in advertising and human resource development before achieving her lifelong goal of becoming a published writer. The bestselling author is a four-time winner of the prestigious Maggie Award for Excellence sponsored by the Georgia Romance Writers, and has won several awards from the reviewers of Romantic Times magazine. She was a recent nominee for a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.
A member of Romance Writers of America, Diamond State Romance Authors and Novelists, Inc., she is a past president of Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas. She is a frequent speaker at writers’ conferences, civic organizations and in middle and senior high schools, where she focuses on literacy and goal setting.
Gina and John, her husband of more than 30 years, have raised three “extraordinary” children, two daughters and a son, all pursuing careers in science and medicine.
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April 23, 2019
Back cover blurb:
More than she ever dreamed of
Brent Prentiss lives paycheque to paycheque – until she inherits over $1 million from a woman she never knew. But Brenda can’t just take the money. She needs to know why.
More than he ever wanted
Years ago, Ethan Blacklock walked away from his wealthy and demanding family, wanting nothing more than his freedom to be his own man. Now a perfect stranger is about to inherit Ethan share of his mother’s estate.
More dangerous than either of them knew
When several attempts are made on Brenda’s life, Ethan becomes the prime suspect – and he must prove to Brenda he’s not out to protect his inheritance. He’s protecting her.
My review:
This is one of my favourite harlequin authors. This book is a bit of a departure from her usual stuff, it’s a bit more dramatic. I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I have with previous books by this author. This was more focused on the mystery than the romance imo. This is connected to her “family found” miniseries. However I haven’t read that series and this book worked as a standalone.
Still enjoyed this, I give it 3 1/2 stars.
More than she ever dreamed of
Brent Prentiss lives paycheque to paycheque – until she inherits over $1 million from a woman she never knew. But Brenda can’t just take the money. She needs to know why.
More than he ever wanted
Years ago, Ethan Blacklock walked away from his wealthy and demanding family, wanting nothing more than his freedom to be his own man. Now a perfect stranger is about to inherit Ethan share of his mother’s estate.
More dangerous than either of them knew
When several attempts are made on Brenda’s life, Ethan becomes the prime suspect – and he must prove to Brenda he’s not out to protect his inheritance. He’s protecting her.
My review:
This is one of my favourite harlequin authors. This book is a bit of a departure from her usual stuff, it’s a bit more dramatic. I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I have with previous books by this author. This was more focused on the mystery than the romance imo. This is connected to her “family found” miniseries. However I haven’t read that series and this book worked as a standalone.
Still enjoyed this, I give it 3 1/2 stars.
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