The Keepsake

by Jillian Hart, Jill Henry

Maeve O'Brien was once a member of a wealthy, respected family, but after her father was arrested and she realized her family's money was gone, she had no choice but to become a servant to earn a living. Despite her limited means and diminished status, Maeve's pride is intact. She knows that falling in love with Connor Raeburn, the new lord of Wild Wind Hall would ruin her reputation, and his, but as she begins spending more time with her childhood friend, the love she feels for him cannot be denied. If Connor chooses Maeve, he risks losing everything, but can he walk away from true love?

Previously published. Sensual content. Approximately 28,000 words (100 pages).

*** originally appeared in anthology Irish Eyes in 2002 under pen name Jill Henry

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Jillian Hart grew up on her family's homestead in Washington state, where she raised cattle, rode horses and scribbled stories in her spare time.
After earning her English degree from Whitman College, she worked in travel and advertising before selling her first novel.
When Jillian isn't working on her next story, she can be found puttering around her rose garden, curled up with a good book and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Keepsake by Jillian Hart
A novella.
Connor Raeburn and Maeve O'Brien had rode ponies together through the Irish hills as young children when Connor would visit his uncle at Wild Wind Hall. The O'Brien's lived on the neighboring estate. Now that his uncle passed away, Connor is returning as the new lord, but Maeve is there as a servant. Her father had shamed the family with his debt and was put in prison. When her mother passed away, the thirteen year old Maeve was on her own to find work. She hoped that Connor would not recognize her in her lowly position.

Connor, a now bitter man did recognize the blue eyes of his old friend, even with her jet black hair tucked under her maids cap. What he did not expect was the desire he had for her. And yet with his grandfather's noose around his neck he was looking at a dreary life. He was too marry a heiress so his sister and mother could be protected from the type of life Maeve now had. So while they lived in his townhouse in London he was banished to this Irish Isle. Could a lord and penniless maid find happiness together or would a blackmailing Duke deny his grandson all happiness?
**Sexual situations.

[Diane Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read, loved the fact that Connor knew deep down that Maeve was the one he wanted and he wasn't going to let her go!