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Copper
This is an 'easy to read' historical romance, set in 1950s Swansea, Wales.
Young factory worker, Victoria Dillwyn, is dreaming of someone who will first sweep her off her feet and then give her the type of marriage her parents share.
At his father’s request, Morgan Templeton leaves his playboy life behind to try and find out who is ripping off his family’s factory.
From the first meeting sparks fly, but is Ria willing to ignore all the gossip about Morgan and his family? Will she be able to forget their differences in experience and wealth to fully trust him? Would the relationship constraints of the 1950s allow her to share her heart and body with him without worrying about the consequences?
In the conflict of emotional need versus sexual desire, will only one or both have to pay the price?
Young factory worker, Victoria Dillwyn, is dreaming of someone who will first sweep her off her feet and then give her the type of marriage her parents share.
At his father’s request, Morgan Templeton leaves his playboy life behind to try and find out who is ripping off his family’s factory.
From the first meeting sparks fly, but is Ria willing to ignore all the gossip about Morgan and his family? Will she be able to forget their differences in experience and wealth to fully trust him? Would the relationship constraints of the 1950s allow her to share her heart and body with him without worrying about the consequences?
In the conflict of emotional need versus sexual desire, will only one or both have to pay the price?
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2012
About the author
Ceri Bladen
20 books46 followersCeri likes to write 'easy flow' romances, either historical or contemporary, and is now venturing into sci-fi and fantasy novellas.
She particularly likes the Viking era and the Scottish Highlands to find her heros and heroines :)
She particularly likes the Viking era and the Scottish Highlands to find her heros and heroines :)
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June 8, 2015
Copper is an interesting story set in 1950s Wales, centering its story around Ria (Victoria) and Morgan. Ria's family isn't exactly the wealthiesy family, but Morgan was born into the stuff, so it fits that from a financial point of view, marrying him would be a very good move, and certain to please Ria's father.
Whilst not exactly a love triangle, the author has weaved in another character - John, who may derail the future Morgan has mapped out for himself. Ria is all he wants, and he s not backwards in coming forwards when it comes to telling her so.
I have to admit that in the first half of the book, I found Ria to be annoying, often indecisive, and capable of turning on the spin of a coin. I felt Morgan's exasperation with her (at times, not always) and wondered why a man of his position would chase her the way he does.
As the story progresses, Ria's character grows, with the negative sides to her diminishing as she finds she really does care about Morgan. That said, she holds a candle for John too, but perhaps not in the way Morgan would appreciate.
Then, a critical event happens that could split a happy future apart. This was actually the best written part of the book, along with the intriguing explanation of the story title (which could have many interpretations).
Ultimately, Copper is a pleasing and very well written historical romance. The references to Wales are very well placed, and as the reader you can feel carried along with the story. It is a light, enjoyable read, solidly written and with a satisfying end.
This is the third book I have completed reading by this author, and I think if you give her a try, the author Ceri Bladen will soon be amongst your favourites!
Whilst not exactly a love triangle, the author has weaved in another character - John, who may derail the future Morgan has mapped out for himself. Ria is all he wants, and he s not backwards in coming forwards when it comes to telling her so.
I have to admit that in the first half of the book, I found Ria to be annoying, often indecisive, and capable of turning on the spin of a coin. I felt Morgan's exasperation with her (at times, not always) and wondered why a man of his position would chase her the way he does.
As the story progresses, Ria's character grows, with the negative sides to her diminishing as she finds she really does care about Morgan. That said, she holds a candle for John too, but perhaps not in the way Morgan would appreciate.
Then, a critical event happens that could split a happy future apart. This was actually the best written part of the book, along with the intriguing explanation of the story title (which could have many interpretations).
Ultimately, Copper is a pleasing and very well written historical romance. The references to Wales are very well placed, and as the reader you can feel carried along with the story. It is a light, enjoyable read, solidly written and with a satisfying end.
This is the third book I have completed reading by this author, and I think if you give her a try, the author Ceri Bladen will soon be amongst your favourites!
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May 14, 2019I am the author of 'Copper'.
I lived in Swansea for many years and was always fascinated by the rich history that it has; from the large industries of the past, the terrible bombings and devastation during the war, to more present day iconic places that have either already gone or are disappearing.
When the idea for 'Copper' came to me, I originally planned to write about the industrial era of the Copper works. But as my writing progressed Ria (Victoria) and Morgan seemed to 'fit' more comfortably into the 1950s. Not being born in the 50s, it was fun researching and talking to people about the places that were around and what it was like living in Swansea then.
I have tried to make it an easy to read romance, with information about the 1950s threaded throughout. I hope that you enjoy reading 'Copper'.
I lived in Swansea for many years and was always fascinated by the rich history that it has; from the large industries of the past, the terrible bombings and devastation during the war, to more present day iconic places that have either already gone or are disappearing.
When the idea for 'Copper' came to me, I originally planned to write about the industrial era of the Copper works. But as my writing progressed Ria (Victoria) and Morgan seemed to 'fit' more comfortably into the 1950s. Not being born in the 50s, it was fun researching and talking to people about the places that were around and what it was like living in Swansea then.
I have tried to make it an easy to read romance, with information about the 1950s threaded throughout. I hope that you enjoy reading 'Copper'.
June 18, 2013
A fun romance, although the occasional grammar errors and typos jarred me out of the story.
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