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Hide & Seek
He thought he knew all there was to know about the birds and the bees, but he’s about to get schooled.
A little birdie tells Hope Buchanan that American hotel developer Sullivan O’Dare isn’t just in town for a holiday. As the manager of Hot Tropics Bird Sanctuary, Hope has more than a vested interest in protecting natural habitats.
Hope pulls out all the stops to convince Sullivan to come out with her to the WA bush, with its beautiful trees and unique wildlife. Surely the stunning scenery and a dose of ‘Broome time’ will show him what is at stake. But what is initially about saving the Sanctuary soon becomes about finding a connection. Could it be that Hope has finally found the bird of a feather to form her own flock?
A little birdie tells Hope Buchanan that American hotel developer Sullivan O’Dare isn’t just in town for a holiday. As the manager of Hot Tropics Bird Sanctuary, Hope has more than a vested interest in protecting natural habitats.
Hope pulls out all the stops to convince Sullivan to come out with her to the WA bush, with its beautiful trees and unique wildlife. Surely the stunning scenery and a dose of ‘Broome time’ will show him what is at stake. But what is initially about saving the Sanctuary soon becomes about finding a connection. Could it be that Hope has finally found the bird of a feather to form her own flock?
142 pages, ebook
First published April 1, 2014
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About the author
Eliza Redgold
28 books79 followersEliza Redgold is an author and 'romantic academic'. Her natural pen name is based upon the old, Gaelic meaning of her name, Dr Elizabeth Reid Boyd. English folklore has it that if you help a fairy, you will be rewarded with red gold. She writes fiction as Eliza Redgold and non-fiction as Elizabeth Reid Boyd. She is represented by Joelle Delbourgo Associates US.
Eliza Redgold’s bestselling historical and romance fiction includes her Ladies of Legend trilogy, starting with 'NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva' released internationally by St Martin’s Press New York. Her historical romances including 'Enticing Benedict Cole' and WH Smith Historical Romance bestseller 'Playing the Duke's Mistress', are published by Harlequin Historical, London (Harper Collins) and translated internationally. Her next Harlequin Historical romance will be out in 2019.
Dr Elizabeth Reid Boyd is author of the Spiritual Aristocracy series that includes 'INSPIRITRIX: The Complete Spiritual Aristocracy Sourcebook' and three individual handbooks, 'The Real Princess', 'The Queen of the Castle' and 'Lady Love'. They offer women a fun and accessible way to discover their Aristocratic Archetypes, a Princess, Queen or Lady, and harness their inner wisdom with centuries-old female lore.
'The Secrets of Mindful Beauty' by Elizabeth Reid Boyd and Jessica Moncrieff-Boyd (Skyhorse, New York) provides women with mind-body techniques in mindfulness and self-care that will change how you look and how you feel. 'The Secrets of Mindful Beauty' hit number one on Amazon in both Health/Beauty and Mindfulness categories concurrently.
Dr Elizabeth Reid Boyd has presented academic papers on women and romance. She has written for The Guardian (UK), The Conversation and is a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction. She has degrees in psychology and gender studies and has taught interpersonal skills including meditation, self-awareness, self-care, and mindfulness at university level for almost two decades.
She loves to hear from readers (especially their Aristocratic Archetypes, so do take the 'Princess, Queen or Lady' quiz!) www.elizaredgold.com
Eliza Redgold’s bestselling historical and romance fiction includes her Ladies of Legend trilogy, starting with 'NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva' released internationally by St Martin’s Press New York. Her historical romances including 'Enticing Benedict Cole' and WH Smith Historical Romance bestseller 'Playing the Duke's Mistress', are published by Harlequin Historical, London (Harper Collins) and translated internationally. Her next Harlequin Historical romance will be out in 2019.
Dr Elizabeth Reid Boyd is author of the Spiritual Aristocracy series that includes 'INSPIRITRIX: The Complete Spiritual Aristocracy Sourcebook' and three individual handbooks, 'The Real Princess', 'The Queen of the Castle' and 'Lady Love'. They offer women a fun and accessible way to discover their Aristocratic Archetypes, a Princess, Queen or Lady, and harness their inner wisdom with centuries-old female lore.
'The Secrets of Mindful Beauty' by Elizabeth Reid Boyd and Jessica Moncrieff-Boyd (Skyhorse, New York) provides women with mind-body techniques in mindfulness and self-care that will change how you look and how you feel. 'The Secrets of Mindful Beauty' hit number one on Amazon in both Health/Beauty and Mindfulness categories concurrently.
Dr Elizabeth Reid Boyd has presented academic papers on women and romance. She has written for The Guardian (UK), The Conversation and is a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction. She has degrees in psychology and gender studies and has taught interpersonal skills including meditation, self-awareness, self-care, and mindfulness at university level for almost two decades.
She loves to hear from readers (especially their Aristocratic Archetypes, so do take the 'Princess, Queen or Lady' quiz!) www.elizaredgold.com
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June 29, 2014
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I was a bit on the fence about whether to give this a three star rating or a four, so I rounded up. I tend to really like Australian writers, I'm not sure why, they just have a very appealing writing style, so this book was a no brainer for me to pick up. So one of the things that stood out to me the most about this Australian writer is that she seems to have a great ability at painting a picture, it was easy for me to picture the hot springs that she was describing as well as the different birds that the characters were looking at. I can't tell you how much I like when an author is able to paint me a picture with words.
I liked the storyline dealing with construction versus the environment, you have two characters on the opposites sides of the fight, coming together and having a good time together. So Hope is big on birds, well big might be an understatement, and she's all about trying to keep the birds environment from being overrun with new developments, like the hotel Sullivan wants to build. Thankfully Sullivan is willing to let Hope show him the world she is trying to protect, even though he might be more interested in her than the environment.
I really liked the time they spent together, they have kind of a good synergy together, there is a nice push and pull between them. Plus the chemistry is spot on. My big issue with the romance between Hope and Sullivan is that it's so quick. I have no problem with the physical relationships and flirty relationship developing quickly, but it felt like a switch flipped and suddenly they were in love, it was too much to fast. I wish the book had been a bit longer and there had been more time to develop the relationship, it would have let the characters feelings feel a little bit more organic.
There's some good action scenes in the book, and Hope has some events from her past that make her a more complex character that I enjoyed. I enjoyed the surprise person that showed up to put a wrinkle in Sullivan's time in Australia. There is a lot of talk about birds in the book, so if you aren't a fan of the environment or animals, then I don't think this is a book you would enjoy. But if you are one of those people, then I think you'll enjoy having the issue being the backdrop for a romance.
I was a bit on the fence about whether to give this a three star rating or a four, so I rounded up. I tend to really like Australian writers, I'm not sure why, they just have a very appealing writing style, so this book was a no brainer for me to pick up. So one of the things that stood out to me the most about this Australian writer is that she seems to have a great ability at painting a picture, it was easy for me to picture the hot springs that she was describing as well as the different birds that the characters were looking at. I can't tell you how much I like when an author is able to paint me a picture with words.
I liked the storyline dealing with construction versus the environment, you have two characters on the opposites sides of the fight, coming together and having a good time together. So Hope is big on birds, well big might be an understatement, and she's all about trying to keep the birds environment from being overrun with new developments, like the hotel Sullivan wants to build. Thankfully Sullivan is willing to let Hope show him the world she is trying to protect, even though he might be more interested in her than the environment.
I really liked the time they spent together, they have kind of a good synergy together, there is a nice push and pull between them. Plus the chemistry is spot on. My big issue with the romance between Hope and Sullivan is that it's so quick. I have no problem with the physical relationships and flirty relationship developing quickly, but it felt like a switch flipped and suddenly they were in love, it was too much to fast. I wish the book had been a bit longer and there had been more time to develop the relationship, it would have let the characters feelings feel a little bit more organic.
There's some good action scenes in the book, and Hope has some events from her past that make her a more complex character that I enjoyed. I enjoyed the surprise person that showed up to put a wrinkle in Sullivan's time in Australia. There is a lot of talk about birds in the book, so if you aren't a fan of the environment or animals, then I don't think this is a book you would enjoy. But if you are one of those people, then I think you'll enjoy having the issue being the backdrop for a romance.
May 20, 2014
Hope Buchanan strives to protect the wildlife sanctuary that is Hot Tropics. Sullivan O'Dare is a developer who is seeking to build a multi million dollar hotel in the area of Hot Tropics, which would devastate the wildlife, obliterating Hot Tropics and Hope's dreams and passions all in one fell swoop. Hope sets about changing Sullivan's mind by pulling out all stops and taking him on a journey of discovery of the wildlife and hidden areas that would be in danger if one of his developments are built in the sanctuary's vicinity. Little do they know, the expedition they set on will change them both forever.
A heartfelt read with pleasant characters with many laugh-out-loud moments! The meeting scene was absolutely hilarious!
Hope and Sullivan's introduction was anything but traditional. Both caught unaware in many instances but both drawn together like magnets. The journey that Sullivan and Hope travel on is sometimes joyous, tumultuous, hectic and even dangerous. The author captures the character emotions in the book splendidly - heartfelt, loyal and downright shady characters makes Hide & Seek one pleasing read.
4 Shining Stars!
*ARC received from the Publisher/Netgalley for an honest review
A heartfelt read with pleasant characters with many laugh-out-loud moments! The meeting scene was absolutely hilarious!
Hope and Sullivan's introduction was anything but traditional. Both caught unaware in many instances but both drawn together like magnets. The journey that Sullivan and Hope travel on is sometimes joyous, tumultuous, hectic and even dangerous. The author captures the character emotions in the book splendidly - heartfelt, loyal and downright shady characters makes Hide & Seek one pleasing read.
4 Shining Stars!
*ARC received from the Publisher/Netgalley for an honest review
May 18, 2014
Really enjoyed this romance set in Broome. The descriptions made me want to experience Cable Beach and the hot springs. This is a beautiful romance with some fun, quirky situations thrown in, some very painful secret sharing, and just enough emotional misunderstanding to make the HEA worth the wait.
Although I have very little real experience with the world of "bird nerds" I really appreciated Hope Buchanan's outlook, passion, and genuine love of her birds and their sanctuary. Our hero, Sullivan O'Dare, also comes to see that everything that makes Hope different from any woman he's ever known and been intimate with, is everything she should be loved for.
These two make for an emotional, fun, and endearing romance read. What a beautiful part of our country to experience it in. I'm keen to sample a bit of "Broome Time" myself.
Note: Eliza Redgold is a fellow Escape Publishing author. I purchased this book because the setting and the subject matter attracted me. It seemed a little different and I was right. I'm so glad I did and I'm looking forward to reading more from Eliza
Although I have very little real experience with the world of "bird nerds" I really appreciated Hope Buchanan's outlook, passion, and genuine love of her birds and their sanctuary. Our hero, Sullivan O'Dare, also comes to see that everything that makes Hope different from any woman he's ever known and been intimate with, is everything she should be loved for.
These two make for an emotional, fun, and endearing romance read. What a beautiful part of our country to experience it in. I'm keen to sample a bit of "Broome Time" myself.
Note: Eliza Redgold is a fellow Escape Publishing author. I purchased this book because the setting and the subject matter attracted me. It seemed a little different and I was right. I'm so glad I did and I'm looking forward to reading more from Eliza
January 31, 2015
I found this book a little hard going at times. The characters were good, but I think if I had a real passion for birds, I would have really loved this book. However, it did make Broome sound like such a beautiful place that I want to go and visit and experience all these beautiful destinations now.
March 24, 2018
Tales interwoven that just kept going on in a place I would like to visit (Broome, WA) - enjoyed this despite not being the usual crime/murder/mystery genre I like. An easy read while on holiday.
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Want to read
March 11, 2014** ARC kindly provided by Netgalley and Harlequin Enterprises Australia in exchange for an honest review
April 10, 2015
Not a fan of this one
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