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Silverbridge
Starring in the role of a lifetime, Tracy Collins goes on location to film a movie set amid the elegance of Regency England. Here, on the lush, sprawling estate of Silverbridge, the American actress is caught between the clashing egos of cast and crew…and undeniably intrigued by Harry Oliver, the devastatingly attractive lord of the manor. Then Tracy begins to have startling visions from the past, more menacing than the dramatic scenes she enacts for the camera. Suddenly, terrifying acts of sabotage, and attempted murder—all too real and very much in the present—threaten her and Harry. At stake is a legacy too precious to lose…and a love as fragile as a dream foretold long ago.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2002
About the author
Joan Wolf
104 books369 followersJoan Wolf is a USA TODAY bestselling American writer, whose acclaimed Regency romances have earned her national recognition as a master of the genre. Her many historical and contemporary romances, some of which have been chosen as Literary Guild selections, have been highly praised by reviewers and authors alike.
Joan was born in 1951 and she grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mercy College and Master in English and Comparative Literature at Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan lives in Connecticut with her husband Joe and two grown children, Jay and Pam.
Joan was born in 1951 and she grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mercy College and Master in English and Comparative Literature at Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan lives in Connecticut with her husband Joe and two grown children, Jay and Pam.
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August 7, 2021
TW: Anorexia, sexual abuse.
Silverbridge is a contemporary romance / historical regency romance. Time travel visions, ghosts, a beautiful estate & cheesy dialogue. Oh, and a plot twist that I’m sure you’ll figure out halfway through the book.
On the front of the book it says, “Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best.” -Nora Roberts
Which I find super fitting, because this book FELT like Nora Roberts wrote it, if you catch my drift. Cozy, instalove, and fade to black sex scenes. Gotta love it, or in my case not so love it. Alas, it’s great if you’re not into the spicy stuff.
This book also touched on some heavy subjects, mainly eating disorders. And it was done in a pretty shitty and unrealistic way. So, so, many, “she’s so THIN” lines. Made me cringe. So if you’re sensitive to that, probably not a good read for you.
Pretty unforgettable in the grand scheme of things, but I devoured it regardless. Maybe I shouldn’t have started off with a contemporary from Joan Wolf. A lot of her other books sound much more interesting IMO.
Silverbridge is a contemporary romance / historical regency romance. Time travel visions, ghosts, a beautiful estate & cheesy dialogue. Oh, and a plot twist that I’m sure you’ll figure out halfway through the book.
On the front of the book it says, “Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best.” -Nora Roberts
Which I find super fitting, because this book FELT like Nora Roberts wrote it, if you catch my drift. Cozy, instalove, and fade to black sex scenes. Gotta love it, or in my case not so love it. Alas, it’s great if you’re not into the spicy stuff.
This book also touched on some heavy subjects, mainly eating disorders. And it was done in a pretty shitty and unrealistic way. So, so, many, “she’s so THIN” lines. Made me cringe. So if you’re sensitive to that, probably not a good read for you.
Pretty unforgettable in the grand scheme of things, but I devoured it regardless. Maybe I shouldn’t have started off with a contemporary from Joan Wolf. A lot of her other books sound much more interesting IMO.
July 13, 2012
"Actress Tracy Collins is ready to try a new path in her career veering away from romantic comedies to a serious feature which sends her to England and the estate of Silverbridge."
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January 6, 2021
Pretty good. It included one of my favourite tropes. The dialogues between the "ghosts", though, sounded like a bad play.
February 3, 2021
Read this! Page turner with movie-making, movie star, a 400-year old manor and earl, mystery remedied by ghosts in the beautiful manor, a gorgeous love story, totally enjoyable!!!!!!
September 8, 2007
An actress filming on an Earl's estate sees a story from the past through ghosts. Bad dialogue, whimpy protagonist.
From Publishers Weekly
When American movie star Tracy Collins first sees the English estate of Silverbridge, she's jolted by an odd sense of recognition. Even more powerful is her immediate attraction to the current earl, Harry Oliver. Neither experience, however, prepares her for the star-crossed ghost lovers who bear an eerie resemblance to her and Harry.
Telling himself he's too busy to deal with a movie star, Harry tries to ignore his feelings for Tracy as he fends off a developer's bid to buy a portion of his ancestral estate. But when suspicious fires break out and Harry's brake lines are cut, the two must join forces to discover the villain.
The novel's weaknesses lie mostly with Tracy, who favors such clunkers as "As I have discovered, to my sorrow," and a too-British use of "ghastly." Her contentment to call a man her own age "my lord" also rings false. But Wolf certainly hasn't plunged in over her head with this shift. As always, she paints both conflict and setting with a sure hand.
From Publishers Weekly
When American movie star Tracy Collins first sees the English estate of Silverbridge, she's jolted by an odd sense of recognition. Even more powerful is her immediate attraction to the current earl, Harry Oliver. Neither experience, however, prepares her for the star-crossed ghost lovers who bear an eerie resemblance to her and Harry.
Telling himself he's too busy to deal with a movie star, Harry tries to ignore his feelings for Tracy as he fends off a developer's bid to buy a portion of his ancestral estate. But when suspicious fires break out and Harry's brake lines are cut, the two must join forces to discover the villain.
The novel's weaknesses lie mostly with Tracy, who favors such clunkers as "As I have discovered, to my sorrow," and a too-British use of "ghastly." Her contentment to call a man her own age "my lord" also rings false. But Wolf certainly hasn't plunged in over her head with this shift. As always, she paints both conflict and setting with a sure hand.
March 12, 2014
Joan Wolf's 'Silverbridge', a blend of paranormal time travel and contemporary romantic suspense, was a snoozer. Loved the setting, an English estate, the details about elite equestrian competition, and the idea of a film crew invading the estate to film a regency mystery. However, the characters were flat, the mystery was unexciting, the paranormal elements were distracting, and the romance lacked emotion. Fortunately, there so many other wonderful Joan Wolf books to read!
January 31, 2009
Anna found this book at the library and said I should read it... and I'm really impressed! This is the first book I've read by Joan Wolf. It was a fantastic blend of mystery/suspense, true love, and fantasy. Anyone who likes stories with a touch of magic - ghosts, reincarnation, visions, etc. - will really get into this :-)
July 17, 2012
I really enjoyed this story, not what I expected but was pleasantly surprised
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