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Classic Gothics - Volume 1
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Romantic historical gothic suspense set in the Deep South.
7 Jennifer Blake classics in two volumes!
Atmospheric, suspenseful, and psychologically compelling reads with elements of the supernatural. These novels are perfect for readers who love the intrepid heroines, Byronic heroes and sweet romances that bloom in the face of the ominous settings and sinister villains who lurk in vintage gothics.
Come be spell-bound by this collection of early works from Jennifer Blake, now one of the legends of romance.
Volume One Includes:
BRIDE OF A STRANGER
STRANGER AT PLANTATION INN
THE SECRET OF MIRROR HOUSE
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Romantic historical gothic suspense set in the Deep South.
7 Jennifer Blake classics in two volumes!
Atmospheric, suspenseful, and psychologically compelling reads with elements of the supernatural. These novels are perfect for readers who love the intrepid heroines, Byronic heroes and sweet romances that bloom in the face of the ominous settings and sinister villains who lurk in vintage gothics.
Come be spell-bound by this collection of early works from Jennifer Blake, now one of the legends of romance.
Volume One Includes:
BRIDE OF A STRANGER
STRANGER AT PLANTATION INN
THE SECRET OF MIRROR HOUSE
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2016
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About the author
Jennifer Blake
177 books542 followersA pseudonym used by Patricia Maxwell.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
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July 29, 2018
Gothic
This collection is out of my uncomfortable genre. It is unusual to me but very interesting. There is a great amount of suspense Nd a smattering and subtleness of romance. It is enough for me purchase Volume 2.
This collection is out of my uncomfortable genre. It is unusual to me but very interesting. There is a great amount of suspense Nd a smattering and subtleness of romance. It is enough for me purchase Volume 2.
August 12, 2019
3.5 stars really
3 well written stories, with interesting mysteries but the characters were all vaguely similar, especially the Heroes of each one: distinctly unlikeable. I can’t imagine how any of the young women would have fallen for them.
3 well written stories, with interesting mysteries but the characters were all vaguely similar, especially the Heroes of each one: distinctly unlikeable. I can’t imagine how any of the young women would have fallen for them.
March 12, 2017
Timeless gothics
All three were fine stories, however, my favorite was the third one in the set. It just seemed to have more substance to it, and I enjoyed it a lot.
All three were fine stories, however, my favorite was the third one in the set. It just seemed to have more substance to it, and I enjoyed it a lot.
July 8, 2021
Three stories that were well written with interesting mysteries and unique characters. First time reading this author, loved the collection can't wait to read collection 2.
December 15, 2016
Gothic romances in a historical Southern setting. I got this volume of three when it was free. I had already read the first, "Bride of a Stranger", but "Stranger at Plantation Inn" and "The Secret of Mirror House" were new to me. I like Jennifer Blake's gothic romance writing style, and find it reminiscent of Victoria Holt and others I read in my teens. These books had all the spooky elements and the enigmatic, flawed hero, as expected. And, as true gothics, they were clean romances. The only detraction for me is that they were set in the South, which is not a favorite setting for me. As gothics, they were somewhat dark, and not uplifting, but that's to be expected.
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