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Regency #4
The Rogue's Redemption
Only she could redeem him.
He was tall and dark with eyes as blue as cobalt. In a glittering London ballroom Miss Hester Leighton saw a man who interested her more than anyone she'd met since coming to town. A woman of deep faith, Hester knew she should not keep company with Major Gerrit Hawkes, a jaded, penniless soldier haunted by nightmares of war. But their connection would not be denied.
Hester was the only woman who'd ever made Gerrit feel truly worthy of love, and he would not lose her. Separated from her by her father - and an ocean - Gerrit must decide whether he will risk his life and his soul to earn a home in Hester's arms forever.
He was tall and dark with eyes as blue as cobalt. In a glittering London ballroom Miss Hester Leighton saw a man who interested her more than anyone she'd met since coming to town. A woman of deep faith, Hester knew she should not keep company with Major Gerrit Hawkes, a jaded, penniless soldier haunted by nightmares of war. But their connection would not be denied.
Hester was the only woman who'd ever made Gerrit feel truly worthy of love, and he would not lose her. Separated from her by her father - and an ocean - Gerrit must decide whether he will risk his life and his soul to earn a home in Hester's arms forever.
416 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2008
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About the author
Ruth Axtell Morren
21 books76 followersRuth Axtell Morren wrote her first story when she was 12--a spy thriller--and knew she wanted to be a writer.
There were many detours along the way as she pursued more realistic goals. She studied comparative literature at Smith College, where she received a Bachelor's degree; spent her junior year in Paris; taught English and lived as an au pair in the Canary Islands; worked in international development in Miami, Florida. It was there she met her husband, a Dutchman from Suriname, who took her to the Netherlands to live for six years.
In Holland Ruth began crafting her first serious story in between having children Justin, Adaja and Andre. It was there, too, she gained her first recognition as a writer when she made the finals in the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Contest in 1994.
After the initial euphoria wore off, it was still several years before she made any progress. Ruth and her family moved back to the U.S. to the east coast of Maine. It was the ideal location--surrounded by spruce and fir, a short walk from the rocky seashore--to hunker down in front of her computer and write the stories simmering at the back of her mind.
Ruth's inner journey of faith parallels her outward journey--seemingly circuitous, sometimes wandering in the desert--yet ever-guided by the Good Shepherd.
Ruth currently teaches Spanish to her children and a small group of elementary school children in an after-school program. She also enjoys gardening and has recently learned to knit. Living in rural Maine has given her an opportunity to learn to start a fire in a woodstove on a cold winter morning, shovel snow and realize how many stars are in the sky at night.
also writes under the name Ruth Axtell
There were many detours along the way as she pursued more realistic goals. She studied comparative literature at Smith College, where she received a Bachelor's degree; spent her junior year in Paris; taught English and lived as an au pair in the Canary Islands; worked in international development in Miami, Florida. It was there she met her husband, a Dutchman from Suriname, who took her to the Netherlands to live for six years.
In Holland Ruth began crafting her first serious story in between having children Justin, Adaja and Andre. It was there, too, she gained her first recognition as a writer when she made the finals in the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Contest in 1994.
After the initial euphoria wore off, it was still several years before she made any progress. Ruth and her family moved back to the U.S. to the east coast of Maine. It was the ideal location--surrounded by spruce and fir, a short walk from the rocky seashore--to hunker down in front of her computer and write the stories simmering at the back of her mind.
Ruth's inner journey of faith parallels her outward journey--seemingly circuitous, sometimes wandering in the desert--yet ever-guided by the Good Shepherd.
Ruth currently teaches Spanish to her children and a small group of elementary school children in an after-school program. She also enjoys gardening and has recently learned to knit. Living in rural Maine has given her an opportunity to learn to start a fire in a woodstove on a cold winter morning, shovel snow and realize how many stars are in the sky at night.
also writes under the name Ruth Axtell
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March 29, 2010
To date it has been hard to find Regency books in the CBA market, but I'm delighted to say that this is starting to change.
Ruth Axtell Morren has written a wonderful Christian Regency romance that is flavored with the time period and sensory details that will have you experiencing a delightful taste of England. When reading this book you will feel the emotional impact of one man's change of heart from the rogue he was to a new creation in Christ who loves the heroine with a passion and a new restraint.
Morren has captured the dialogue of the period, created 3-dimensional characters with flaws and strengths that make you root for them in their goals, and layers enough conflict in the story that makes you wonder how they will be brought together in the end. It's a great and wonderful read that I would recommend to anyone who loves historical Christian romance.
Book Description
He was tall and dark with eyes as blue as cobalt. In a glittering London ballroom Miss Hester Leighton was a man hwo interested her more than anyone she'd met since coming to town. A woman of deep faith, Hester knew she should not keep company with Major Gerrit Hawkes, a jaded, penniless soldier haunted by nightmares of war. But their connection would not be denied.
Hester was the only woman who'd ever made Gerrit feel truly worthy of love, and he would not lose her. Separated from her by her father--and an ocean--Gerrit must decide whether he will risk his life and his sould to earn a home in Hester's arms forever.
To learn more about Ruth Axtel Morren and her books, visit her website, http://www.ruthaxtelmorren.com/.
Ruth Axtell Morren has written a wonderful Christian Regency romance that is flavored with the time period and sensory details that will have you experiencing a delightful taste of England. When reading this book you will feel the emotional impact of one man's change of heart from the rogue he was to a new creation in Christ who loves the heroine with a passion and a new restraint.
Morren has captured the dialogue of the period, created 3-dimensional characters with flaws and strengths that make you root for them in their goals, and layers enough conflict in the story that makes you wonder how they will be brought together in the end. It's a great and wonderful read that I would recommend to anyone who loves historical Christian romance.
Book Description
He was tall and dark with eyes as blue as cobalt. In a glittering London ballroom Miss Hester Leighton was a man hwo interested her more than anyone she'd met since coming to town. A woman of deep faith, Hester knew she should not keep company with Major Gerrit Hawkes, a jaded, penniless soldier haunted by nightmares of war. But their connection would not be denied.
Hester was the only woman who'd ever made Gerrit feel truly worthy of love, and he would not lose her. Separated from her by her father--and an ocean--Gerrit must decide whether he will risk his life and his sould to earn a home in Hester's arms forever.
To learn more about Ruth Axtel Morren and her books, visit her website, http://www.ruthaxtelmorren.com/.
March 22, 2016
"'American', and 'lady' - can those two terms be used together?" The colonies may be free, but tensions still exist between the US and British in 1818. Hester's hometown in Maine has recently been attacked by the British from Canada, and in England all Americans are considered savage and uneducated. Fascinating background for a novel, I think, yet there are few Regencies with American women and British men, and in most of them the woman is a fortune hunter, out of her depth in English society.
This one is different. Hester, visiting England with her lumberman father, is an intelligent young woman with a good head on her shoulders, not especially interested in landing a British husband. Major Gerrit, wounded at Waterloo, is naturally a handsome, penniless rake, but he's also plagued by memories of the war. This was a good story about two people who don't fit into the society they find themselves in becoming friends, then falling in love. There's also a bit of witty dialogue between them, which I love.
It's a Christian novel, so no sex and a serious discussion of redemption and new life in Christ. But it doesn't overshadow the story. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to more.
This one is different. Hester, visiting England with her lumberman father, is an intelligent young woman with a good head on her shoulders, not especially interested in landing a British husband. Major Gerrit, wounded at Waterloo, is naturally a handsome, penniless rake, but he's also plagued by memories of the war. This was a good story about two people who don't fit into the society they find themselves in becoming friends, then falling in love. There's also a bit of witty dialogue between them, which I love.
It's a Christian novel, so no sex and a serious discussion of redemption and new life in Christ. But it doesn't overshadow the story. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to more.
July 8, 2019
This is a good, clean, classic romance. While the ending is predictable, the plot does throw some curve balls. I'd like to read more books by this author.
March 15, 2013
I really enjoyed all four books in this series. Ruth is an excellent author and I look forward to reading more by her.
This book follows up with the story of Major Garret Hawkes who played the villain in book II. It shows that all God's children are redeemable if we just open our hearts to His call. I've always felt that even Judas Iscariot would have been forgiven if he had just repented so it doesn't surprise or repulse me when a villain such as Major Garret Hawkes turns his life over to Christ and finds happiness.
I've had some friends that don't care for stories like this because they found the villain to repulsive and had a hard time believing he could/would change. I think stories like this just show us more fully God's redeeming power. And Ruth's ability to tell a good story only adds to the believability.
This book follows up with the story of Major Garret Hawkes who played the villain in book II. It shows that all God's children are redeemable if we just open our hearts to His call. I've always felt that even Judas Iscariot would have been forgiven if he had just repented so it doesn't surprise or repulse me when a villain such as Major Garret Hawkes turns his life over to Christ and finds happiness.
I've had some friends that don't care for stories like this because they found the villain to repulsive and had a hard time believing he could/would change. I think stories like this just show us more fully God's redeeming power. And Ruth's ability to tell a good story only adds to the believability.
March 11, 2008
This book started out okay, and not really grabbing my attention, but it ended very nice. An easy-to-read book for a rainey day.
July 11, 2008
Very Good!
July 9, 2009
Very clean, but still a classic romance. I think this author also writes Christian fiction. The ending was a little contrived. I still enjoyed the light read.
May 5, 2010
Excellent book.
Ruth has a unique writing style. Really enjoy her books
Ruth has a unique writing style. Really enjoy her books
April 13, 2012
Fantastic romance!!!!
April 16, 2015
It was mostly pretty bleak and sad
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