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The Buchanan Saga #4
Hearts Crossed
In a rush of heart-stopping adventure, this thrilling continuation of the Buchanan Saga begins as a member of Garret Wentworth’s sailing crew is killed under mysterious circumstances, and Garret himself visits the man’s daughter in America to deliver the unfortunate news. Brandy Ashton instantly takes Garret’s breath away, but he just as quickly learns that her heart is already taken by none other than a philandering cad who is the mastermind behind a worldwide smuggling operation, with Brandy in the center as an unwitting pawn.
As Garret, smitten by this beautiful, courageous, and good-hearted woman, fights to protect her from a danger she doesn’t understand, he prays she will hear the truth her heart is trying to tell her—before it’s too late. In a fierce battle between good and evil, Garret and those he loves lay their very lives on the line, and a tragic end could come at any moment. After years of searching for his soul mate, and then finding her, has he come this far only to lose it all in a single catastrophic moment?
As Garret, smitten by this beautiful, courageous, and good-hearted woman, fights to protect her from a danger she doesn’t understand, he prays she will hear the truth her heart is trying to tell her—before it’s too late. In a fierce battle between good and evil, Garret and those he loves lay their very lives on the line, and a tragic end could come at any moment. After years of searching for his soul mate, and then finding her, has he come this far only to lose it all in a single catastrophic moment?
377 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2005
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Anita Stansfield
133 books471 followersAnita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
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August 8, 2022
Wow! Another fabulous novel! I thoroughly enjoyed that Captain Garret was the main character this time.
May 15, 2009
All I can Say is Garret is a BABE!!!
February 3, 2010
OMG!! I loved it!! The best out of all four books!! I was so happy that Garett found his true love.
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January 31, 2020
Fascinating story, highly recommend this book
I loved the story of Captain Garrett and his adventures in love.
Lots of great action and twists and turns lead to a miraculous ending.
Can't wait for the next installment. I hope the doctor finds a sweethear next.
I loved the story of Captain Garrett and his adventures in love.
Lots of great action and twists and turns lead to a miraculous ending.
Can't wait for the next installment. I hope the doctor finds a sweethear next.
October 2, 2025
Very similar to the other books with just other characters doing the action. It gets just to the point of too much and then resolves.
I did like these characters and am enjoying the family enlarging.
The villain is pretty bad and very good at manipulating others.
I did like these characters and am enjoying the family enlarging.
The villain is pretty bad and very good at manipulating others.
November 3, 2019
Surprises 😯
It was filled with twist and turns ...there were a few times that there were too many details but it certainly kept my interest.
It was filled with twist and turns ...there were a few times that there were too many details but it certainly kept my interest.
December 7, 2019
Good Series many twist and turns
July 14, 2023
Loved it, great read
November 9, 2017
I had to buy this book from Amazon because it is no longer in print and the Salt Lake County library system no longer has it in circulation. Technically, "Hearts Crossed" is the last "hard copy" book in the Buchanan Saga. There is a #5, "The Captain's Rose" but only available in digital, a format I'm still not interested in reading. I prefer my books in 3D.
In this book, now that Kyrah and Ritcherd's dramatics have been resolved, we can finally get our Most Eligible Bachelor married off and about time too. Garret Wentworth has been a menace to society for far too long. How fortunate one of his American shipmates has a single daughter just his age, Brandy (a fine girl what a good wife she would be...doooo dootdoot dooo do do...yes, this book comes with a theme song). Except Brandy is in grave danger and needs rescuing at every turn. While it is very easy for Captain Garrett to fall head over heels in love, Brandy is determined to stay true to her own Captain Andrew Cross, a man notorious for always getting what he wants and who may, or may not, have murdered Brandy's father in cold blood thus throwing her into Garret's waiting arms.
The sequence of getting rid of Andrew Cross so they can all live happily ever after is, to be honest, lame.
Read this book, only if you've developed an unhealthy obsession with these characters and MUST know what happens next. Like all previous Anita Stansfield novels, there is no sex or swearing but the book does take a dark turn in the third act when Brandy takes matters into her own hands with a pistol while confronting Andrew Cross. Wonder Woman eat your heart out! The romance also expands to include kissing between not just Garret and Brandy but Brandy and Andrew too!
Oh my!
In this book, now that Kyrah and Ritcherd's dramatics have been resolved, we can finally get our Most Eligible Bachelor married off and about time too. Garret Wentworth has been a menace to society for far too long. How fortunate one of his American shipmates has a single daughter just his age, Brandy (a fine girl what a good wife she would be...doooo dootdoot dooo do do...yes, this book comes with a theme song). Except Brandy is in grave danger and needs rescuing at every turn. While it is very easy for Captain Garrett to fall head over heels in love, Brandy is determined to stay true to her own Captain Andrew Cross, a man notorious for always getting what he wants and who may, or may not, have murdered Brandy's father in cold blood thus throwing her into Garret's waiting arms.
The sequence of getting rid of Andrew Cross so they can all live happily ever after is, to be honest, lame.
Read this book, only if you've developed an unhealthy obsession with these characters and MUST know what happens next. Like all previous Anita Stansfield novels, there is no sex or swearing but the book does take a dark turn in the third act when Brandy takes matters into her own hands with a pistol while confronting Andrew Cross. Wonder Woman eat your heart out! The romance also expands to include kissing between not just Garret and Brandy but Brandy and Andrew too!
Oh my!
March 20, 2014
Well, this is your typical LDS romance. I read this book because my sister insisted I read and I was like "Okay! I love LDS romance! This will be great!"
It was a good book. Very romantic, very religious, etc. etc. etc.
However, I felt that this book just kept on going and going and going. It wasn't bad. It was good and it was sweet and the characters were just fine.
Everything was just fine. And, really, probably everybody loves this book except for me.
It was a good book. Very romantic, very religious, etc. etc. etc.
However, I felt that this book just kept on going and going and going. It wasn't bad. It was good and it was sweet and the characters were just fine.
Everything was just fine. And, really, probably everybody loves this book except for me.
June 18, 2014
So ‘can’t-put-the-book-down’ good. This story follows Captain Garrett as he FINALLY finds the love of his life. Like the others, there are lots of obstacles to overcome, action, intrigue, murder and lots of the good old “go after the one you love no matter what it costs” scenes. Sigh. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this whole series.
April 3, 2008
I got it from the library and began reading it, needless to say I had already read it. It was a good book and I almost kept going just to reread it, but decided there are many more that I would like to get read.
November 17, 2008
One of my favorite Anita Stansfield books! I like this whole series, but I think this is my favorite of the four. Maybe that's because you've had 3 entire books of growing to like Garrett before he finally finds someone. Good clean romance with a lot of adventure.
June 4, 2009
I got kind of frustrated with this one, I really expected her to kill Garrett. I really liked his character but I think it might have had more of an effect on me had he actully died. Sill a good series overall.
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September 23, 2012
This is my favorite book of the series. Garret is my favorite character too. He finally finds the woman of his dreams, but he has to fight very hard for her. This was a wonderful conclusion to a great series.
March 22, 2008
Read my other reviews for the whole series!
April 24, 2008
One of my favorites
June 24, 2008
I truly loved every book in this series. It's very exciting to see what will happen next and who's lives will be affected!
June 25, 2008
I'm not adding the first 3 because I wasn't captivated at all with them, but this one...I loved it! I do however recommend all of Anita Stansfield's books. She is one of my favorite authors.
August 7, 2008
Original story actually my favorite of the four in the series closely followed by the first book in the series.
October 8, 2008
See my review for the first of this saga, I have the same opinion of all four.
January 15, 2009
Own: Book
July 13, 2009
Garrett finally finds her!! But, he has to fight for his life to keep her.
February 25, 2010
There are four books in this series and this is the final one and in my opinion the best out of the four. Gotta love Garrett!!!
March 23, 2010
Great ending to the series!
September 11, 2010
This was my favorite of the four.
July 11, 2011
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. It was great!
September 8, 2011
By the end of the series I really liked the books. I think that Anita Stansfield is a good author and really pulls you into her books with the characters.
September 12, 2011
My favorite from this series!
June 7, 2012
Loved it!!!
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