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The Hidden Falls #4
Stargazer
An assignment restoring the Hidden Falls carousel could not have come at a better time for Julie Unger. A change of scenery, a chance to leave the heartbreak of her recent divorce behind her, and the opportunity to spend a year doing what she loves most--working with her beloved carousel horses--are all just what she needs. But what she doesn't expect is the presence of handsome architect Rick Swanson and his son Josh, a silent child traumatized by his mother's death. Josh has refused to speak since discovering his mother dead, a model of a stargazer carousel horse clutched in her hand. It will take a miracle to cure him of the trauma. But maybe all Josh needs is some time with Julie and her painted ponies...Both Julia and Rick are wounded by painful memories and wary of falling in love. Yet, sometimes, love and healing grow in the most unlikely of spots.
- GenresRomance
262 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Amanda Harte
23 books4 followers"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
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
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
February 2, 2017
I think that Stargazer is a feel good romance. Julie and Rick share a ramance that is sweet and charming. I like that Julie is given a chance to restore the carousel. It feels like God gave Julie the chance to retore the carousel, so that she could meet Rick and mend her broken heart. I really liked this book and look forward to reading more of Amanda Harte's books.
October 9, 2008
This was one time that I almost wished I had read some of the authors other books because she constantly refers to other characters from her previous novels. This book was a nice easy clean romance, which I appreciate, however it was a little bit like drinking a flat coke. There was just not enough fizz for me. I'm trying to decide if I want to give the author another chance with one of her other books.
July 24, 2008
A fun, clean romance. It seems to try for drama too hard in some places, but mostly it was good.
February 7, 2016
Good book for preteens and teenagers.Not often you can say that about a book written today.would recommend for my granddaughter.Enjoyed it very much.
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