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Gold Coast Brides #1
The Treasure Bride
Can a gentleman looking for a governess find the greatest treasure of all?
When James Craig is awakened by the sound of a woman’s weeping, he fears he’s once again being haunted by a ghost from his past. The powerful railroad tycoon has given up all hope of escaping his nightmares. But when he opens his hotel room door, he finds not a memory, but a flesh-and-blood woman. A woman who makes him ache to take her into his arms and dry her tears…
Elizabeth Sadler came to San Francisco with a heart full of hope. After her dreams of a bright future are dashed, she finds unlikely solace in the arms of a stranger. A stranger who just happens to be looking for a governess for his four motherless daughters.
Although she tries to resist their charms, Elizabeth soon finds James’s little girls — his “Treasures” — sneaking their way past her defenses. But it’s their handsome father who poses an even greater danger to her battered heart as Elizabeth finds his stolen kisses and tender touches utterly irresistible. As the shadows of the past gather around them, James and Elizabeth must decide just how many dangers they’re willing to brave to claim the greatest treasure of all—true love.
Book 1 of the Gold Coast Brides series, which includes THE TREASURE BRIDE, THE SILK BRIDE, THE HEIRESS BRIDE and THE IRISH BRIDE
When James Craig is awakened by the sound of a woman’s weeping, he fears he’s once again being haunted by a ghost from his past. The powerful railroad tycoon has given up all hope of escaping his nightmares. But when he opens his hotel room door, he finds not a memory, but a flesh-and-blood woman. A woman who makes him ache to take her into his arms and dry her tears…
Elizabeth Sadler came to San Francisco with a heart full of hope. After her dreams of a bright future are dashed, she finds unlikely solace in the arms of a stranger. A stranger who just happens to be looking for a governess for his four motherless daughters.
Although she tries to resist their charms, Elizabeth soon finds James’s little girls — his “Treasures” — sneaking their way past her defenses. But it’s their handsome father who poses an even greater danger to her battered heart as Elizabeth finds his stolen kisses and tender touches utterly irresistible. As the shadows of the past gather around them, James and Elizabeth must decide just how many dangers they’re willing to brave to claim the greatest treasure of all—true love.
Book 1 of the Gold Coast Brides series, which includes THE TREASURE BRIDE, THE SILK BRIDE, THE HEIRESS BRIDE and THE IRISH BRIDE
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2017
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Rebecca Hagan Lee
34 books99 followersRebecca Hagan Lee has had many different jobs, earning her beads of experience on the necklace of life with each one, but her desire to write was constant. After graduating from college, she set out to make her mark in the world of television journalism, but somewhere along the way, she decided she was a small town girl at heart and settled in a town where the media consisted of a weekly newspaper and an AM radio station.
Seeking a creative outlet, she turned to writing romance and began to write stories far different from those in the world of television news, but not that far removed from the hundreds of episodes of Daniel Boone, Big Valley, Gunsmoke and Bonanza she had watched growing up. She decided to create stories where good guys win, bad guys lose, prostitutes have hearts of gold and the heroes and heroines who fall in love and persevere are richly rewarded with incredibly bright futures and happy endings. In her world, heroines don't die or get killed off to make way for the next episode's new love interest. Her heroines get their men and help them become ideal husbands, lovers, friends and fathers.
Rebecca lives in a small southern town with her husband, a miniature schnauzer, two rat terriers, a half dozen barn cats, and two extraordinary horses. She is currently seated at the computer working hard to make her dreams come true, or riding off with her hero into the sunset. . .
Seeking a creative outlet, she turned to writing romance and began to write stories far different from those in the world of television news, but not that far removed from the hundreds of episodes of Daniel Boone, Big Valley, Gunsmoke and Bonanza she had watched growing up. She decided to create stories where good guys win, bad guys lose, prostitutes have hearts of gold and the heroes and heroines who fall in love and persevere are richly rewarded with incredibly bright futures and happy endings. In her world, heroines don't die or get killed off to make way for the next episode's new love interest. Her heroines get their men and help them become ideal husbands, lovers, friends and fathers.
Rebecca lives in a small southern town with her husband, a miniature schnauzer, two rat terriers, a half dozen barn cats, and two extraordinary horses. She is currently seated at the computer working hard to make her dreams come true, or riding off with her hero into the sunset. . .
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June 9, 2019
In The Treasure Bride, James Cameron Craig calls his four daughters his treasures and he has named each one for a precious stone, Ruby, Garnett, Emerald and Diamond. He is a millionaire that has adopted four Chinese baby girls when they are abandoned by their parents because they are girls and not the desired boy child.
He finds a new governess when he meets Elizabeth Sadler, a teacher from Rhode Island. She was disgraced, disowned by her family and sent away from her home; she came to San Francisco to join her brother Owen but found out he had died two months before she arrived.
The author did an excellent job with presenting the prejudices of the period between the different races. She also described the social structure and how doing something considered unacceptable, although humane could cause a young woman to become unacceptable for 'polite' society. The social setting is great along with the descriptions of how the people lived and interacted. I look forward to more books in the "Gold Coast Brides Series".
He finds a new governess when he meets Elizabeth Sadler, a teacher from Rhode Island. She was disgraced, disowned by her family and sent away from her home; she came to San Francisco to join her brother Owen but found out he had died two months before she arrived.
The author did an excellent job with presenting the prejudices of the period between the different races. She also described the social structure and how doing something considered unacceptable, although humane could cause a young woman to become unacceptable for 'polite' society. The social setting is great along with the descriptions of how the people lived and interacted. I look forward to more books in the "Gold Coast Brides Series".
May 30, 2019
In general, I liked this - but I found way too many personality clashes in both James AND Elizabeth!
Elizabeth is portrayed as an intelligent, self-sufficient, resourceful woman who says she's better than her prejudicial grandmother, but then turns out to be EXACTLY like her grandmother within the span of a heartbeat. And in another heartbeat, back again to not being like her.
James is the same. He seems an intelligent, well-spoken man, but for some reason this blows out the window the minute an actual crisis arises.
Now, I understand emotional trauma and all that. That's all fine and good, but it wasn't just then that he was wishy-washy, and that it took Will to tell him some hard truths ... I don't know.
I enjoyed the general gist of the story, but the ups and downs were a little much.
Also, I'm sorry, but just because your brother got tangled with the Chinese, regardless, CHILDREN ARE INNOCENT. The excuse 'I have my reasons' just doesn't cut it because, literally, the babies are BABIES.
*Edit: and let's not even get into how RIDICULOUS Elizabeth was with the whole parasol incident. I'm going to jail anyway, might as well go for something worthy??? REALLY? And then as James was trying to save her SHE LITERALLY IS MAD AT HIM FOR SAVING HER NAIVE BUTT. Like, lady, you admitted yourself you have no clue about what's going on, maybe you should listen to the person who DOES and THANK HIM instead of yelling at him!
Elizabeth is portrayed as an intelligent, self-sufficient, resourceful woman who says she's better than her prejudicial grandmother, but then turns out to be EXACTLY like her grandmother within the span of a heartbeat. And in another heartbeat, back again to not being like her.
James is the same. He seems an intelligent, well-spoken man, but for some reason this blows out the window the minute an actual crisis arises.
Now, I understand emotional trauma and all that. That's all fine and good, but it wasn't just then that he was wishy-washy, and that it took Will to tell him some hard truths ... I don't know.
I enjoyed the general gist of the story, but the ups and downs were a little much.
Also, I'm sorry, but just because your brother got tangled with the Chinese, regardless, CHILDREN ARE INNOCENT. The excuse 'I have my reasons' just doesn't cut it because, literally, the babies are BABIES.
*Edit: and let's not even get into how RIDICULOUS Elizabeth was with the whole parasol incident. I'm going to jail anyway, might as well go for something worthy??? REALLY? And then as James was trying to save her SHE LITERALLY IS MAD AT HIM FOR SAVING HER NAIVE BUTT. Like, lady, you admitted yourself you have no clue about what's going on, maybe you should listen to the person who DOES and THANK HIM instead of yelling at him!
June 7, 2019
Really good story, with way too much hot and steamy in the middle, then finish storyline. I would have given it a one star but, even though I had to skip almost the whole middle of the book, I finished reading it.
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May 29, 2019 DNF
September 4, 2021
San Fran 1873.
James, an English millionaire tycoon, born & raised in
Hong Kong, lived outside of San Francisco for the last
3 years. He adopted 4 foundling girls. These precious
Chinese girls he took in now ranged in age from a few
days old to 3.5 yrs old. He called his daughters his
"Treasures." He let the eldest Ruby 'rule the roost.'
Why? James had a Chinese lady as his late wife, but
their love story strained credibility (compromises &
so on).
Elizabeth traveled out west from R.I. via train & now
had limited funds. She discovered her bro had died.
Elizabeth, in her new town, unknowingly alienated a
man w/ underworld connections.
The first half seemed stronger than the 2nd half. After
the H + h couple had sex for several weeks, James treated
Elizabeth too much like a mistress. I did not feel the love.
James, an English millionaire tycoon, born & raised in
Hong Kong, lived outside of San Francisco for the last
3 years. He adopted 4 foundling girls. These precious
Chinese girls he took in now ranged in age from a few
days old to 3.5 yrs old. He called his daughters his
"Treasures." He let the eldest Ruby 'rule the roost.'
Why? James had a Chinese lady as his late wife, but
their love story strained credibility (compromises &
so on).
Elizabeth traveled out west from R.I. via train & now
had limited funds. She discovered her bro had died.
Elizabeth, in her new town, unknowingly alienated a
man w/ underworld connections.
The first half seemed stronger than the 2nd half. After
the H + h couple had sex for several weeks, James treated
Elizabeth too much like a mistress. I did not feel the love.
June 12, 2019
W.O.W. "The sound of her heartrending sobs penetrated his sleep." (Extract from the book) What a fantastic start to a wonderful novel. I had to pace myself while reading this book so that I would not finish too quickly. I then went and reread the book just for pure enjoyment. Elizabeth and James have to overcome many obstacle n the path of their love and also to take care of Jame's daughters. This is truly a beatifically a d well written novel set in the American Historical novel set in San Francisco and California. I really recommend this book and know that you will enjoy it as much as I have. Thank you Rebecca Hogan Lee, I can't wait to read more of your books.
July 25, 2019
Ah yes, the White Savior story, but this time with Chinese girls
I'm not saying there isn't a potential story here, but this book REALLY needed Chinese readers, at the vey least. Another commenter noted how unrealistic the four children are - a 3 year old, 2 year old, 13 month old and newborn, who altogether need about a quarter of the attention of your average 13 month old. Someone should have clued the author in on that.
Worse, is the one-dimensional (not even two) portrayal of Chinese people as either thuggish opium den owners or abandoned Chinese daughters collected by the white hero and kept in his home as his "treasures." He calls them his "daughters," although he seems to have no legal responsibility beyond having saving them from certain death from the rising surf, or plucking them from the jaws of vicious dogs. He has named each of them after gemstones - one can only assume he intends to collect all twelve.
The author does attempt to deal with racism; the heroine is horrified, even disgusted, when she sees the "treasures" (yes, everyone calls the four girls the "treasures" throughout the book) are Chinese. And yet, within less than 24 hours, she has overtime her prejudices and becomes a loving governess took all four. (A female counterpart to the male White Savior.)
I think the author probably meant well, perhaps intending to shine a light on the "plight" of Chinese daughters who were not valued as sons were. It seems she wanted to shine a light on racism against the Chinese in the late 20th century Bay Area. However, she has done so by writing characters that serve only to show how good-hearted and open the white hero is, and focusing only on the negative aspects (stereotypes) of Chinese culture. Aside from the white man's "Treasures," the only Chinese person who the author tries to portray as an actual person is the ruthless leader of a Chinese gang. But his purpose in the story seems to be to show how horribly Chinese men think of and treat women, and to give the White Savior another opportunity to show his depth and compassion by explaining the limited options this Chinese man would have because of entrenched white racism.
There is so much more I could say.
I feel it necessary to say that I AM NOT ONE IOTA CHINESE. Other than having lived in Seattle and the Bay Area and watching tv and reading books, I have little to no actual exposure to anything Chinese. This is my own failing and I'm sure I hold more stereotypes and, I'll say it, racist views of Chinese people and culture than I realize. I also have a lot to learn. But I also realize that my not being Chinese, or Asian at all, will somehow make this review more trustworthy to many people.
I'm not saying there isn't a potential story here, but this book REALLY needed Chinese readers, at the vey least. Another commenter noted how unrealistic the four children are - a 3 year old, 2 year old, 13 month old and newborn, who altogether need about a quarter of the attention of your average 13 month old. Someone should have clued the author in on that.
Worse, is the one-dimensional (not even two) portrayal of Chinese people as either thuggish opium den owners or abandoned Chinese daughters collected by the white hero and kept in his home as his "treasures." He calls them his "daughters," although he seems to have no legal responsibility beyond having saving them from certain death from the rising surf, or plucking them from the jaws of vicious dogs. He has named each of them after gemstones - one can only assume he intends to collect all twelve.
The author does attempt to deal with racism; the heroine is horrified, even disgusted, when she sees the "treasures" (yes, everyone calls the four girls the "treasures" throughout the book) are Chinese. And yet, within less than 24 hours, she has overtime her prejudices and becomes a loving governess took all four. (A female counterpart to the male White Savior.)
I think the author probably meant well, perhaps intending to shine a light on the "plight" of Chinese daughters who were not valued as sons were. It seems she wanted to shine a light on racism against the Chinese in the late 20th century Bay Area. However, she has done so by writing characters that serve only to show how good-hearted and open the white hero is, and focusing only on the negative aspects (stereotypes) of Chinese culture. Aside from the white man's "Treasures," the only Chinese person who the author tries to portray as an actual person is the ruthless leader of a Chinese gang. But his purpose in the story seems to be to show how horribly Chinese men think of and treat women, and to give the White Savior another opportunity to show his depth and compassion by explaining the limited options this Chinese man would have because of entrenched white racism.
There is so much more I could say.
I feel it necessary to say that I AM NOT ONE IOTA CHINESE. Other than having lived in Seattle and the Bay Area and watching tv and reading books, I have little to no actual exposure to anything Chinese. This is my own failing and I'm sure I hold more stereotypes and, I'll say it, racist views of Chinese people and culture than I realize. I also have a lot to learn. But I also realize that my not being Chinese, or Asian at all, will somehow make this review more trustworthy to many people.
July 5, 2022
I have to start by saying I have read several books by this author recently and I have loved what I have read so far. This book unfortunately did not live up to her other books in my opinion. This was supposed to be set in the 1800’s, but the story felt like it weaved in and out of being more modern day. This was James and Elizabeth’s story.
James Craig is a millionaire, but all the money in the world can’t erase his past. He grew up in Hong Kong and eventually married and his wife passed away, but her death haunts him daily. He has now started over in the States and is raising his four adopted daughters, his Treasures.
Elizabeth is in search of her brother and when he turns up dead she is devastated. Her grandmother disowned her and the only person to care about her is now gone. She is a strong woman, but finds herself alone and unsure of what is next other than to find the horrible person who killed her brother.
These two meet when James hears her crying in her hotel room next to his. They have an instant connection, but Elizabeth evades James the next morning. Then the game is on. James needs a governess and she needs a job, but now he has to find her.
Once she is found their connection and admiration grows. This story takes us into their lives and touches on a few subjects not normally read about in this genre. They touch on drugs, bigotry and the ugly side of some cultures.
I just didn’t connect with the characters. James allowed the bad behavior of the eldest Treasure, Ruby and it almost cost him Elizabeth. She travels across the country because of her awful grandmother and ends up acting just like her at times. I did love the other children and Mrs. G. I also loved that James took in these children who were otherwise left for dead. Overall there was a little mystery, sexy time and love mixed into this story, but it just wasn’t for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
James Craig is a millionaire, but all the money in the world can’t erase his past. He grew up in Hong Kong and eventually married and his wife passed away, but her death haunts him daily. He has now started over in the States and is raising his four adopted daughters, his Treasures.
Elizabeth is in search of her brother and when he turns up dead she is devastated. Her grandmother disowned her and the only person to care about her is now gone. She is a strong woman, but finds herself alone and unsure of what is next other than to find the horrible person who killed her brother.
These two meet when James hears her crying in her hotel room next to his. They have an instant connection, but Elizabeth evades James the next morning. Then the game is on. James needs a governess and she needs a job, but now he has to find her.
Once she is found their connection and admiration grows. This story takes us into their lives and touches on a few subjects not normally read about in this genre. They touch on drugs, bigotry and the ugly side of some cultures.
I just didn’t connect with the characters. James allowed the bad behavior of the eldest Treasure, Ruby and it almost cost him Elizabeth. She travels across the country because of her awful grandmother and ends up acting just like her at times. I did love the other children and Mrs. G. I also loved that James took in these children who were otherwise left for dead. Overall there was a little mystery, sexy time and love mixed into this story, but it just wasn’t for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 14, 2019
I truly enjoyed this historical romance--it alternately made me hold my breath and laugh. Elizabeth Sadler is a lady who decided it would be better to try and get to her brother in California rather then be forced to marry a gentleman who was old enough to be her father. She reaches California only to find out her brother is dead.
James Craig hears her crying her heart out in the hotel room next to hers and cannot help himself--he has to try and help. She skips out before he wakes up-taking with her the handkerchief he had lent her.
Meanwhile James needs a governess--desperately for his 4 daughters--or Treasures as he calls them. He looks all over for Elizabeth----she is found after trashing the Opium Den and arrested for petty larceny. He bails her out-and takes her back to his estate. She agrees to pay back the bail money by working as his governess.
It takes a bit getting used to--and one of the Treasures really gives her a hard time---until that fateful day (not going to tell you what happens)---and I promise there really is a happily ever after!!
James Craig hears her crying her heart out in the hotel room next to hers and cannot help himself--he has to try and help. She skips out before he wakes up-taking with her the handkerchief he had lent her.
Meanwhile James needs a governess--desperately for his 4 daughters--or Treasures as he calls them. He looks all over for Elizabeth----she is found after trashing the Opium Den and arrested for petty larceny. He bails her out-and takes her back to his estate. She agrees to pay back the bail money by working as his governess.
It takes a bit getting used to--and one of the Treasures really gives her a hard time---until that fateful day (not going to tell you what happens)---and I promise there really is a happily ever after!!
June 3, 2019
The Treasure Bride
James lived in Hong Kong and married a woman who was to be his bed partner only but they fell in love. He did everything for his wife. They had a child a daughter. But his wife paid the neighbor to give the baby a bath, back then when this happened the person would drown the baby, very sad many girl babies were killed because that’s how things were simply done.
Elizabeth moved out to California to be with her brother but after arriving she learns he died two months back in a drug den, tossed out in a ditch. She meets James he is in the room next to his and she is weeping. He knocks on her door and she lets him in. He comforts her, the next morning she ran away.
Later James catches up with her and she takes on as a caregiver for his four children, which are all throw away children.
Sad, but happy endings.
I enjoyed reading this book.
James lived in Hong Kong and married a woman who was to be his bed partner only but they fell in love. He did everything for his wife. They had a child a daughter. But his wife paid the neighbor to give the baby a bath, back then when this happened the person would drown the baby, very sad many girl babies were killed because that’s how things were simply done.
Elizabeth moved out to California to be with her brother but after arriving she learns he died two months back in a drug den, tossed out in a ditch. She meets James he is in the room next to his and she is weeping. He knocks on her door and she lets him in. He comforts her, the next morning she ran away.
Later James catches up with her and she takes on as a caregiver for his four children, which are all throw away children.
Sad, but happy endings.
I enjoyed reading this book.
May 30, 2019
The Treasure Bride (Gold Coast Brides Book 1) by Rebecca Hagan Lee.
I liked the general premise of this unusual historical romance book. The story line was excellent, a variety of characters and situations not usually portrayed. The supporting characters were well presented. I felt that James and Elizabeth were not consistent in both their behaviour and character as the story progressed. I know there has to be angst, tension and drama to get to the Happy Ever After but to me it felt all a bit off, not quite right.
Overall a nice read. I am sure you will enjoy this if you like historical romance with a difference. 3 stars.
I liked the general premise of this unusual historical romance book. The story line was excellent, a variety of characters and situations not usually portrayed. The supporting characters were well presented. I felt that James and Elizabeth were not consistent in both their behaviour and character as the story progressed. I know there has to be angst, tension and drama to get to the Happy Ever After but to me it felt all a bit off, not quite right.
Overall a nice read. I am sure you will enjoy this if you like historical romance with a difference. 3 stars.
June 2, 2019
James Craig, a wealthy guest in a San Francisco hotel in 1873, was awakened by the pitiful cries of Elizabeth, a nearly destitute woman who had traveled thousands of miles only to discover her brother had died. She is determined to cause havoc to the opium den where her brother died. James, a single father, is determined to secure her as a governess for his four very young daughters.
Each of our characters must face his/her own failures and unforgiveness in order to be able to move into a future that can be filled with love, joy and peace.
This is a fantastic novel portraying the peace that only comes through forgiveness and surrender to God’s love.
Each of our characters must face his/her own failures and unforgiveness in order to be able to move into a future that can be filled with love, joy and peace.
This is a fantastic novel portraying the peace that only comes through forgiveness and surrender to God’s love.
August 16, 2019
More like 4.25. It was refreshing to read this after trying to read some other mediocre historical romances. The push/pull of James and Elizabeth's situation was not contrived as found in so many other romances. The author is skilled with banter between the H&H, but not overly so. It is a book with the right amount of conversation, looks, and reactions to each other's presence. I would have probably scored it higher if some of the actions of the main characters were not so irritating, mostly with respect to letting the kids run the show. Other than that, the secondary characters added to the story and the whole thing was a good solid read that I found difficult to put down.
April 26, 2023
good read, however I found Elizabeth to be annoying and dramatic at times, I also could not get myself to get attached to the kids, except for Garnet, Ruby was to spoiled and bratty, and the rest of them didn't talk lol.
James was at times too lenient with the Treasures, idk, I didnt like the kid's attitude.
I did really like the their intimate moments, the little touches and how easily Elizabeth became mistress of the house.
the ends was rushed tho, we went from ruby hatig Elizabeth, to suddenly saying "I love you" and "mommy" to her.
James was at times too lenient with the Treasures, idk, I didnt like the kid's attitude.
I did really like the their intimate moments, the little touches and how easily Elizabeth became mistress of the house.
the ends was rushed tho, we went from ruby hatig Elizabeth, to suddenly saying "I love you" and "mommy" to her.
June 29, 2018
Five stars for all the Treasures in this book.
I loved this wonderful story. James and Elizabeth have their hands full with four babies under the age of four, yet they still find the time to get better acquainted and explore the attraction they feel for each other. I also feel that the supporting characters played a huge part in making this book a real page turner, they were awesome.
I loved this wonderful story. James and Elizabeth have their hands full with four babies under the age of four, yet they still find the time to get better acquainted and explore the attraction they feel for each other. I also feel that the supporting characters played a huge part in making this book a real page turner, they were awesome.
October 10, 2019
An extremely nice HEA
I really liked this book about a man his adopted daughters and the governess he falls in love with. But the ghosts of his past is a stumbling block to his future happiness as well as is the spoiled oldest adopted daughter. I really liked the characters of this book. I also liked the historical aspect of the book. I would very much like to read the next book in the series.
I really liked this book about a man his adopted daughters and the governess he falls in love with. But the ghosts of his past is a stumbling block to his future happiness as well as is the spoiled oldest adopted daughter. I really liked the characters of this book. I also liked the historical aspect of the book. I would very much like to read the next book in the series.
March 25, 2020
This was recommended to me and I decided to give it a shot. This is book one in a new series. In this we have Elizabeth who heads out west to be with her brother only to find out that he died. She has no prospects and runs into James a rich man looking for a governess. It was a match made in heaven. I did enjoy the story it was well done I just wasn't in love with James he was a jerk for 80% of the book.
June 2, 2019
The Treasure Bride (Book 1) By Rebecca Hagan Lee
Five stars, James millionaire who had four abandon Chinese daughters..Elizabeth who came to San Francisco to bury her brother, but found a job as his governess..Lots of ups and downs especially dealing with prejudice of others..James had to learn to let go in order to love again..Happy ending
Five stars, James millionaire who had four abandon Chinese daughters..Elizabeth who came to San Francisco to bury her brother, but found a job as his governess..Lots of ups and downs especially dealing with prejudice of others..James had to learn to let go in order to love again..Happy ending
June 3, 2019
Traditions be damned
He may have been raised in Hong Kong and definitely went against the cutural differences in Hong Kong society and English society but he wouldn't have changed it either to a degree. She was the daughter to a banking family and was also a burr in her grandmother's life. Can the two of them find common ground?
He may have been raised in Hong Kong and definitely went against the cutural differences in Hong Kong society and English society but he wouldn't have changed it either to a degree. She was the daughter to a banking family and was also a burr in her grandmother's life. Can the two of them find common ground?
June 16, 2019
TB
I had to look up the meaning of more words than I ever have before reading a good story. I learned about interesting things I never thought about before. Combining facts, fiction and imagination in a delightfully written account, that I truly did not want to end. Thank you for an enchanting story.
I had to look up the meaning of more words than I ever have before reading a good story. I learned about interesting things I never thought about before. Combining facts, fiction and imagination in a delightfully written account, that I truly did not want to end. Thank you for an enchanting story.
June 24, 2019
Different twist
Although we know what the end result is going to be there are interesting twists in this story that I have never encountered that I found delightful, especially the Treasures. I also enjoyed the back and forth retorts between James and Elizabeth. They gave the characters a depth that made them enjoyable.
Although we know what the end result is going to be there are interesting twists in this story that I have never encountered that I found delightful, especially the Treasures. I also enjoyed the back and forth retorts between James and Elizabeth. They gave the characters a depth that made them enjoyable.
February 3, 2025
Treasures
James has a really terrific life, being accused of killing his first wife, and then he began taking in chinese children to raise. He now had 4 daughters to raise and needed a governess to help, and then he meets Elizabeth and has her arrested for triumphed up charges. The she makes a powerful enemy of a drug dealer.
James has a really terrific life, being accused of killing his first wife, and then he began taking in chinese children to raise. He now had 4 daughters to raise and needed a governess to help, and then he meets Elizabeth and has her arrested for triumphed up charges. The she makes a powerful enemy of a drug dealer.
May 31, 2019
Elizabeth travels to San Francisco to visit her brother only to find that he died two months ago. James finds her crying in her hotel room. He holds her through the night and decides to hire her as his governess for his four children. But complications compound. This is a delightful story.
May 31, 2019
Interesting
Interesting story about a man who adopts babies no one else wants and needs a new governess to care for them. The woman he chooses is alone in the world, someone he meets randomly when her sobs are audible through the walls of his hotel and awaken him.
Interesting story about a man who adopts babies no one else wants and needs a new governess to care for them. The woman he chooses is alone in the world, someone he meets randomly when her sobs are audible through the walls of his hotel and awaken him.
June 6, 2019
A wonderful story.
I really enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. Precious children, a woman’s instinctive reaction, a love that is passionate, all come together to make a truly romantic story. Thank you, Jack.
I really enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. Precious children, a woman’s instinctive reaction, a love that is passionate, all come together to make a truly romantic story. Thank you, Jack.
June 24, 2019
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She’s looking for her brother but finds that he died in an opium den. She has no money and winds up in jail. He saves her and hires her to be his governess for his 4 adopted Chinese daughters. He doesn’t want to fall for her but...
She’s looking for her brother but finds that he died in an opium den. She has no money and winds up in jail. He saves her and hires her to be his governess for his 4 adopted Chinese daughters. He doesn’t want to fall for her but...
October 10, 2019
Entertaining and educational!
This is an interesting side to early San Francisco and lifestyle. Featuring the Chinese influence and all the prejudices and hypocrites of the era, this is a tastefully written love story with a satisfying amount of plot and intrigue.
This is an interesting side to early San Francisco and lifestyle. Featuring the Chinese influence and all the prejudices and hypocrites of the era, this is a tastefully written love story with a satisfying amount of plot and intrigue.
November 27, 2019
This was an OK read. James Craig is a wealthy railroad tycoon that has adopted four Chinese baby girls because they were abandoned. He has not been successful in finding a good governess for them until Elizabeth Sadler comes into his life.
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January 4, 2020The way this story was told made me want to be in the main Elizabeth's shoes . I wanted to experience everything, the sadness of finding her brother dead, the joy of her attachment to the little girls and the true, all consuming love she finally experiences in the arms of James .
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March 7, 2020
It was great writing ....however I liked the main female character in the beginning where she was honorable and strong yet a bit naive opposed to the middle/later were she gives up her innocence and becomes a silly women. Too hot and steamy for my liking.
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