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Morgan's Fire #1
Lucy's Hearth
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Heart in pieces post-divorce, Lucy Winthrop visits her Uncle Ben Morgan’s ranch where she meets his younger brother, Richard. Her new neighbor back east, Richard is a self-made billionaire who goes after what he wants, and he wants Lucy. Back home in New England, they begin a white hot love affair. As the heat pumps up, Lucy tries to step back, scared she is in too deep, too fast. Will this gorgeous Morgan man let her go? And, in pulling away, is she giving up a dream of happiness she never thought possible?
As Lucy and Richard’s love story unfolds, join another branch of the Morgan family in this first book of Morgan’s Fire!
Heart in pieces post-divorce, Lucy Winthrop visits her Uncle Ben Morgan’s ranch where she meets his younger brother, Richard. Her new neighbor back east, Richard is a self-made billionaire who goes after what he wants, and he wants Lucy. Back home in New England, they begin a white hot love affair. As the heat pumps up, Lucy tries to step back, scared she is in too deep, too fast. Will this gorgeous Morgan man let her go? And, in pulling away, is she giving up a dream of happiness she never thought possible?
As Lucy and Richard’s love story unfolds, join another branch of the Morgan family in this first book of Morgan’s Fire!
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2019
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M. Lee Prescott
50 books162 followers“You only live once – but if you work it right, once is enough.”
– Joe E. Lewis
Hello, friends and generous readers!
Welcome to my Goodreads page! I write romances, mysteries, suspense, and women’s fiction. Grab one of my books and see what you think. Are you a fan of humorous, first-person mysteries? Readers have lots of fun with Ricky Steele (Prepped to Kill, Gadfly, Jigsaw, Lost in Spindle City, and Poof!). How about small-town cozy mysteries? Join Roger and Bess (A Friend of Silence, In the Name of Silence, and The Silence of Memory) in the village of Old Harbor where murders occur almost as much as in Cabot Cove. (Roger and Bess Mysteries).
Did someone say romance? Aside from stand-alone romances like Widow’s Island and Hestor’s Way, I write two popular romance series -- Morgan’s Run (twelve books and counting) and Morgan’s Fire (seven titles with more on the way!). Morgan’s Run books are set in the beautiful U.S. southwest and are peopled with gorgeous cowboys and strong, contemporary women. The spin-off series, Morgan’s Fire moved some of the gang east to the New England coastal village of Horseshoe Crab Cove where the romance sizzles and amazing couples find their way to happily ever after.
I also have a YA title, Song of the Spirit, an award-winning historical romance that explores the kidnapping, torture, and enculturation of indigenous children in so-called “Indian schools.” That book features one of my favorite characters, Wind Flower, a strong resilient teenager who protects her younger sister and holds onto her values and culture, despite the daily cruelties of life at Rose Academy.
I am now retired from teaching, but my scholarly work continues. I am currently writing about my recent research-- the impact of mindfulness on readers and writers. I live on a beautiful river and when not writing, I love to spend time with family and friends, practice yoga, swim, walk, canoe, and teach mindfulness to people of all ages. Life is full!
Come on over and visit -- http://www.mleeprescott.com-- to explore and signup for my newsletter. I love to hear from readers and always respond so be in touch anytime! Follow me on BookBub https://bit.ly/3AImHzS
– Joe E. Lewis
Hello, friends and generous readers!
Welcome to my Goodreads page! I write romances, mysteries, suspense, and women’s fiction. Grab one of my books and see what you think. Are you a fan of humorous, first-person mysteries? Readers have lots of fun with Ricky Steele (Prepped to Kill, Gadfly, Jigsaw, Lost in Spindle City, and Poof!). How about small-town cozy mysteries? Join Roger and Bess (A Friend of Silence, In the Name of Silence, and The Silence of Memory) in the village of Old Harbor where murders occur almost as much as in Cabot Cove. (Roger and Bess Mysteries).
Did someone say romance? Aside from stand-alone romances like Widow’s Island and Hestor’s Way, I write two popular romance series -- Morgan’s Run (twelve books and counting) and Morgan’s Fire (seven titles with more on the way!). Morgan’s Run books are set in the beautiful U.S. southwest and are peopled with gorgeous cowboys and strong, contemporary women. The spin-off series, Morgan’s Fire moved some of the gang east to the New England coastal village of Horseshoe Crab Cove where the romance sizzles and amazing couples find their way to happily ever after.
I also have a YA title, Song of the Spirit, an award-winning historical romance that explores the kidnapping, torture, and enculturation of indigenous children in so-called “Indian schools.” That book features one of my favorite characters, Wind Flower, a strong resilient teenager who protects her younger sister and holds onto her values and culture, despite the daily cruelties of life at Rose Academy.
I am now retired from teaching, but my scholarly work continues. I am currently writing about my recent research-- the impact of mindfulness on readers and writers. I live on a beautiful river and when not writing, I love to spend time with family and friends, practice yoga, swim, walk, canoe, and teach mindfulness to people of all ages. Life is full!
Come on over and visit -- http://www.mleeprescott.com-- to explore and signup for my newsletter. I love to hear from readers and always respond so be in touch anytime! Follow me on BookBub https://bit.ly/3AImHzS
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November 9, 2020
OK, by the time I made it to the second page, I realized the author had heard of "show me don't tell me" and took it to heart. The problem with that is, if you only show me, then you aren't telling me any background. The first chapter, there are characters with no background. The background info which should be forthcoming is buried in as sentences inside all the dialogue. I'm used to reading books that are balanced between dialogue and narrative. This one is not. I stopped reading at around 40%, and I may go back to it. But this book, while reading, reminded me of a child with ADHD, the jumping around was killing me.
In case anyone thinks I hated the plot line or the book, it was not a question of hate. It was a question of writing that could have been improved on a great deal and background information that could have been organized better and far more accurately.
In case anyone thinks I hated the plot line or the book, it was not a question of hate. It was a question of writing that could have been improved on a great deal and background information that could have been organized better and far more accurately.
November 22, 2021
I really, really wanted this to be a 5 star read. In some places, it was. In most, unfortunately it just went zig zag, back again, rebound, zig zag. All of this detracted from the main story for me and earned it 3 stars. The main characters were likable. Their stories, while abbreviated, were interesting. I knew more about the H than the h though she was the predominate POV.
May 28, 2025
Lucy’s Hearth
Although I enjoyed this book, I was thoroughly confused by all of the characters and their relationships. The events of the book were almost overwhelming— and yet I still couldn’t put it down. I will say that I found Lucy and Richard’s”private moments” in public to be not believable at their age. Lucy is a wonderful character with such compassion and a loving heart, always offering to help her friends and neighbors. Wouldn’t we all like to be like her!
Although I enjoyed this book, I was thoroughly confused by all of the characters and their relationships. The events of the book were almost overwhelming— and yet I still couldn’t put it down. I will say that I found Lucy and Richard’s”private moments” in public to be not believable at their age. Lucy is a wonderful character with such compassion and a loving heart, always offering to help her friends and neighbors. Wouldn’t we all like to be like her!
March 23, 2021
Great story
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the first series, Morgan's Run. This book is the beginning of a new series, but really a continuation of the Morgan Run series. It has all of the same characters. You should read that series before starting this one so you can know who everyone is.
Great book, I recommend it!
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the first series, Morgan's Run. This book is the beginning of a new series, but really a continuation of the Morgan Run series. It has all of the same characters. You should read that series before starting this one so you can know who everyone is.
Great book, I recommend it!
October 3, 2020
This wasn’t for me. I had to go back to check it was the first in the series as it doesn’t read like a stand-alone. I found it dull and couldn’t connect with the characters so decided not to continue. Glad it was free!
June 2, 2025
I wanted more
A sweet story between many characters. For me, the book began very abruptly and I had to page back to make sure I didn't miss anything. I also struggled to keep up with all the characters and the names. I was also disappointed at how abruptly the book ended.
A sweet story between many characters. For me, the book began very abruptly and I had to page back to make sure I didn't miss anything. I also struggled to keep up with all the characters and the names. I was also disappointed at how abruptly the book ended.
September 18, 2024
I was lost from the beginning. Author never gives a background on how they met. Don't know who any of the characters are or their ages. Really confusing. Says it's book #1 but it didn't seem like it.
June 20, 2025
I couldn't get the characters straight. It read like the fifth book in a series of interconnected stand-alones, but not like a stand-alone. It was too much work to figure out who was who.
January 31, 2026
I chose this book because it is labelled as the first in a series. The "blub" says how Lucy meets Richard in the Saguaro valley and finds out he is her new neighbor "out east". Well that must have happened in a previous book as this one starts with their romance in full bloom.
I love to read series in order so I am very careful about choosing book one. While this may be book one in this series it appears that the author has included every character from every single book she has ever written. The new couple get lost in the constant listing of other characters and places. Since Lucy and Richard obviously began their relationship in a previous book that should have been indicated in the summary. I found it very off putting to start a story in the middle of the story. That being said I liked the couple but I didn't care to read about a 53 year old man having sex outdoors and at a family party. Really?? This is my first book by this author and it will be my last. It was good enough that I read it 'til the end. Perhaps if I had a warning that it was a continuation of a series, or if I had already read the previous series I would have enjoyed "catching up" with all of the other characters. Those story summaries about the content of the book really do matter! The summary being so wrong ruined the book for me.
I love to read series in order so I am very careful about choosing book one. While this may be book one in this series it appears that the author has included every character from every single book she has ever written. The new couple get lost in the constant listing of other characters and places. Since Lucy and Richard obviously began their relationship in a previous book that should have been indicated in the summary. I found it very off putting to start a story in the middle of the story. That being said I liked the couple but I didn't care to read about a 53 year old man having sex outdoors and at a family party. Really?? This is my first book by this author and it will be my last. It was good enough that I read it 'til the end. Perhaps if I had a warning that it was a continuation of a series, or if I had already read the previous series I would have enjoyed "catching up" with all of the other characters. Those story summaries about the content of the book really do matter! The summary being so wrong ruined the book for me.
July 22, 2023
'Life turns on a dime'
Not a bad story but got a little confused about all of these people mentioned - not sure who was related to who. It seemed to be a very busy story. However, I would consider reading the rest of the series.
Richard Morgan Sr - age 53, a widower of eight kids. His wife Laura died from cancer after having their last child.
Lucy Winthrop Brennan - age 39, a recently divorced mom of 2.
At the end of the book, Lucy finally says 'YES' to Richard. Read the next book: Tim's Hands: Morgan's Fire Book 2 to see what happens between Gail and Tim.
"Cross the meadow and the stream and listen as the peaceful waters bring peace upon your soul." Happy reading!
Not a bad story but got a little confused about all of these people mentioned - not sure who was related to who. It seemed to be a very busy story. However, I would consider reading the rest of the series.
Richard Morgan Sr - age 53, a widower of eight kids. His wife Laura died from cancer after having their last child.
Lucy Winthrop Brennan - age 39, a recently divorced mom of 2.
At the end of the book, Lucy finally says 'YES' to Richard. Read the next book: Tim's Hands: Morgan's Fire Book 2 to see what happens between Gail and Tim.
"Cross the meadow and the stream and listen as the peaceful waters bring peace upon your soul." Happy reading!
June 17, 2025
𝑨 𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒂. 😍😍😍
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆. 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒎𝒄 𝒘𝒂𝒔 53 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 20 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆!! 𝑨𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓. 😉😉😉😘😘😘
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆. 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒎𝒄 𝒘𝒂𝒔 53 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 20 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆!! 𝑨𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓. 😉😉😉😘😘😘
July 6, 2021
Enjoyable Read
Enjoyed Lucy and Richards story. Lucy is recently divorced and hesitant about getting involved in a new relationship. Richard has been a widow for approximately 20 years who have had several affairs but nothing serious … when meet … it’s as if they’ve been waiting for each other. This is a must read, a lot of twists and turns … but you don’t want to put it down.
Enjoyed Lucy and Richards story. Lucy is recently divorced and hesitant about getting involved in a new relationship. Richard has been a widow for approximately 20 years who have had several affairs but nothing serious … when meet … it’s as if they’ve been waiting for each other. This is a must read, a lot of twists and turns … but you don’t want to put it down.
February 1, 2026
I should have listened.
The blurb on this book said it’s helpful to read other books in this series first. No kidding. It was clear, I was starting this book from somewhere other than the first chapter. So I didn’t really have much background like Richard’s age, how he became rich…even what he looked like. So, not my most enjoyable read.
The blurb on this book said it’s helpful to read other books in this series first. No kidding. It was clear, I was starting this book from somewhere other than the first chapter. So I didn’t really have much background like Richard’s age, how he became rich…even what he looked like. So, not my most enjoyable read.
February 6, 2026
This is later in life laid back romance, except when they are having sex anywhere they can be caught. There actually about that time they did it in his home office where everyone at a dinner get together could hear them. Lucy was mortified after. She should have known better anyways. Also Richard has nine adult children and many more grandchildren. Oh well, each to his/her own. This is just an average read for me.
February 6, 2020
Wonderful
This was a really good book & well written.Richard & Lucy were great characters.They made it so real it made you feel like it was happening to you. What I got out of the story was keep trying in a situation & don't give up hope of a happy ending.
This was a really good book & well written.Richard & Lucy were great characters.They made it so real it made you feel like it was happening to you. What I got out of the story was keep trying in a situation & don't give up hope of a happy ending.
August 10, 2020
Lucy's Hearth
This is a good book and a really wonderful story. I like the way the Author weaves all the characters into this 1st. book in this series. I am looking forward to reading more from her.
This is a good book and a really wonderful story. I like the way the Author weaves all the characters into this 1st. book in this series. I am looking forward to reading more from her.
November 17, 2020
Perfect Story
This is the first book I've read by M. Lee Prescott and wow fantastic story about an older couple him a widower for many years and her a resent divorcee and the trials and hoops the had to figure.
This is the first book I've read by M. Lee Prescott and wow fantastic story about an older couple him a widower for many years and her a resent divorcee and the trials and hoops the had to figure.
January 29, 2021
A place to heal
Wonderful book . I couldn't choose a favourite character because there was so many . The town reflects the character's and there steamed to something going on daily . This book just invites you like a good friend .
Wonderful book . I couldn't choose a favourite character because there was so many . The town reflects the character's and there steamed to something going on daily . This book just invites you like a good friend .
July 1, 2021
Assume
A very good book. Recommend to anyone who likes reading books about families. Each family has things that happens in life. This book has a place of happiness and sorrow foe each of that members of the family.
Take time to enjoy each chapter.
A very good book. Recommend to anyone who likes reading books about families. Each family has things that happens in life. This book has a place of happiness and sorrow foe each of that members of the family.
Take time to enjoy each chapter.
December 8, 2021
Okay
A bunch of different characters but you figure out where they belong. I'm not sure if disjointed is the right word for this type of writing style. It was a short entertaining read.
A bunch of different characters but you figure out where they belong. I'm not sure if disjointed is the right word for this type of writing style. It was a short entertaining read.
September 8, 2024
Interesting.
The story is good, just probably 3.5 stars. A bit much on dragging out the differences between the characters and too many side characters to keep up with. Angst is good in limited doses. There was a bit too much for me.
The story is good, just probably 3.5 stars. A bit much on dragging out the differences between the characters and too many side characters to keep up with. Angst is good in limited doses. There was a bit too much for me.
September 27, 2024
Lovely story
Really enjoyed this book, even though I had a rough time keeping up with the plethora of family and friends. This is my 1st M Lee Prescott read so not sure if this is the norm, but somewhat busy and at times confusing. Otherwise, a wonderful story.
Really enjoyed this book, even though I had a rough time keeping up with the plethora of family and friends. This is my 1st M Lee Prescott read so not sure if this is the norm, but somewhat busy and at times confusing. Otherwise, a wonderful story.
May 25, 2025
slow and sluggish
Loved the premise of the book and an older couple but in all honesty it was slow. As for the ex husband who occupied too much space in the story and in his kids lives was deadwood. Disappointed.
Loved the premise of the book and an older couple but in all honesty it was slow. As for the ex husband who occupied too much space in the story and in his kids lives was deadwood. Disappointed.
May 26, 2025
Great book must read
This is a wonderful book filled with so many good things an bad but back to good a feel good book I recommend this book to everyone that loves romance I gave it a 6 stars as it is a very good book
This is a wonderful book filled with so many good things an bad but back to good a feel good book I recommend this book to everyone that loves romance I gave it a 6 stars as it is a very good book
dnf
July 2, 2025I don't think I'm connecting with any of the characters (and there are a LOT of them). Also many of them have similar names which is a little overwhelming.
I may come back to this in the future because it is cute, but it's just not for me right now.
I may come back to this in the future because it is cute, but it's just not for me right now.
January 20, 2026
Sadly there were entirely too many characters to begin to remember anything about. The locations bounced around a lot. I realize that the author was trying to tie the characters and locations to those in earlier books. What could have been a solid book ended up giving me a headache.
February 2, 2026
Too many characters
Too many characters that appear once ,have no reference points and have names that are too similar to other characters. Father Richard and son Rich, Marta and Marla. This book is not a stand alone read.
Too many characters that appear once ,have no reference points and have names that are too similar to other characters. Father Richard and son Rich, Marta and Marla. This book is not a stand alone read.
February 14, 2026
Finished this book only because I have a rule to finish every book I start. I found that the characters were not developed well enough..............too many of them actually. Almost as though each scene only lasted for two pages.
April 3, 2020
Very sweet book. Good story. Lots of characters, moat of which are mentioned once and forgotten. The main characters, Lucy & Richard were beautiful.
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