Jade

by Patricia Simpson

What woman could ignore a man like Connor MacKenzie?After a car accident stole two years of her life, Jade Brennan returns to her family's grand hotel in Seattle, struggling to pull her life back together so she can reclaim her young daughter. The last thing she needs is the sexy scoundrel she unwittingly resurrects from 1886! And that's just the beginning. Soon Connor MacKenzie becomes her very willing husband of convenience, and with him comes a most irritable ghost! Is Connor destined to return to his own time and to the woman who had him first? Or will Jade's bold love for this devilish Scotsman find a time of its own?

Paperback

First published July 1, 1997

About the author

Patricia Simpson grew up in the wilderness of Western Montana, where it meant a 3-1/2 hour drive just to buy shoes. When she was young, the iPod hadn't yet been invented, and there were no radio stations in the area, so on the many long drives for shoes, Patricia amused herself by reading novels or creating her own stories in her head. She was encouraged to write by her sister, who always asked to be read what she had written so far that day, her Egyptian-born English teacher in junior high, and then again by a creative writing professor at the University of Washington. Instead of seeking a writing degree, Patricia chose to pursue a BA in Art and has worked as a graphic artist/web developer at the University of Washington since 1982. Patricia still enjoys painting almost as much as she loves to write.

Ms Simpson has won numerous awards for her fiction, including Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, Career Achievement Award, and has been a finalist in the RITA awards and for Best Indie Paranormal of the Year.

Her Scottish husband encourages her to accompany him on his frequent business trips around the world, and whenever possible Patricia goes with him to scope out spooky historical places to use as the settings of her books.

Reviews

[Adriana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jade by Patricia Simpson

A good story.

The description of the book I am listing below is from the back jacket of the book. I'm adding it because I believe the one on the Goodreads page does not depict this story.

What woman could ignore a man like Connor MacKenzie?

After a car accident stole two years of her life, Jade Brennan returns to her family's grand hotel in Seattle, struggling to pull her life back together so she can reclaim her young daughter.

The last thing she needs is the sexy scoundrel she unwittingly resurrects from 1886! And that's just the beginning. Soon Connor MacKenzie becomes her very willing husband of convenience, and with him comes a most irritable ghost!

Is Connor destined to return to his own time and to the woman who had him first? Or will Jade's bold love for this devilish Scotsman find a time of its own?

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read, though not light. The situation the female lead found herself in was tragic and horribly wrong, through no fault of her own. A hero shows up when and where she least expects it. The results weren't hilarious by any means, but they touching in some instances. The century between them definitely caused some serious friction. It was an interesting concept and well executed. I would definitely recommend it.