Moonlight Masquerade

The Unwanted Legacies #3.5

by Amanda Harte

Judith Barlow is a woman with a problem. She's close to getting a hard-earned promotion at one of the state's stodgiest banks when what was once a dream becomes a reality. The Regency romance that she wrote on a dare is so successful that her publisher urges her to make some public appearances.Judith hid behind a pseudonym—because bankers, at least at Judith's bank—do not write love stories. How is she going to appear in public without people recognizing her? The approach of Halloween inspires her, and a reddish blond wig and green contact lenses transform brown-haired, gray-eyed, bespectacled Judith into her alter ego, Lynette. She tries out her masquerade at a costume party where she meets a knight in shining armor. Little does Judith know that the handsome knight is hiding behind a mask of his own.Two days later, she learns that he's none other than Glenn Hibbard, the consultant who's going to conduct a study at her bank. What will happen if he learns that Lynette and Judith are the same woman? And what will Judith do when she learns that Glenn has secrets of his own?

466 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2000

About the author

"Isn't it wonderful when dreams come true? I've been very fortunate, because many of my dreams have done just that.

Two of my earliest dreams wound up being inter-related. The first was to become a published author, and the second was to live in Europe. As it turned out, living in France as a college student and then in Germany while my husband was stationed there with the Army provided me with the background for my first historical romance. How's that for what people in the business world would call synergy? I prefer to call it serendipity -- or perhaps Fate.

Fate, chance, luck -- call it what you may -- has played an important role in my life. How else would you explain the fact that one Ides of March when I was still reeling from a major personal disappointment, I wandered into one of the high school classrooms after school and met a man who could make me laugh, the same man who's been my husband for over thirty years? Is it any wonder I believe in happy endings?

No doubt about it, I've been lucky. I had parents who nurtured my love of reading, a sister who shared my dreams and always believed I could make them come true, a husband who's also my best friend and who hasn't lost his sense of humor, even when dinner is late because I have "just one more scene" to write, and loyal readers whose letters make all the hard work of writing books seem worthwhile.

Don't let me mislead you. There have been obstacles along the way, and not all my dreams have come true … yet. But I believe that the power of dreams is that they help us through the tough times and give us a reason to celebrate when they come true.

So, my friends, dream on!" - Amanda Harte

Reviews

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reread this one, I liked it that much. Very funny and sweet also. Squeeky clean romance. Mmm. But it also has a nice plot. An interesting one.