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Secret Sister
The reading of the will takes place in twenty-one days ...
Miss Madeline Pickett is on her way to London, to hug the family she never knew and the sister sheâ s always wished for.
Jace Remington has been sent from London to unmask the scheming fortune huntress claiming to be a missing relative. Though, perhaps he should not have masqueraded as the expert Scottish outdoorsman who will escort Madeline on her journey.
Secret Sister is the story of a young woman about to meet the sister sheâ s never known, and her adventures on the way to London escorted by an imposter.
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Sharol Louise and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, where her psyche was born. However, her body was born in Los Angeles, so it took about twenty-five years for the two to catch up. As a youngster, she thought people were referring to the dictionary when they said, â the good book,â as she grew up in the library reading Edgar Rice Burroughs, Mary Stewart, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sheâ s been known to miss her bus stop when engrossed in a novel, and wishes that her books may do the same for you. Sharol is a docent with The Seattle Public Library.
Miss Madeline Pickett is on her way to London, to hug the family she never knew and the sister sheâ s always wished for.
Jace Remington has been sent from London to unmask the scheming fortune huntress claiming to be a missing relative. Though, perhaps he should not have masqueraded as the expert Scottish outdoorsman who will escort Madeline on her journey.
Secret Sister is the story of a young woman about to meet the sister sheâ s never known, and her adventures on the way to London escorted by an imposter.
About The
Sharol Louise and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, where her psyche was born. However, her body was born in Los Angeles, so it took about twenty-five years for the two to catch up. As a youngster, she thought people were referring to the dictionary when they said, â the good book,â as she grew up in the library reading Edgar Rice Burroughs, Mary Stewart, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sheâ s been known to miss her bus stop when engrossed in a novel, and wishes that her books may do the same for you. Sharol is a docent with The Seattle Public Library.
279 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2006
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About the author
Sharol Louise
6 books11 followersSharol Louise and her husband hail from the Pacific Northwest, where her psyche was born.
However, her body was born in downtown Los Angeles, so it took about 25 years for the two to catch up.
As a youngster, she thought people were referring to the dictionary when they said “the good book,” as she grew up in the library, escaping through fiction on travels of romance, mystery, and adventure in foreign lands.
A former docent with Seattle Public Library, Sharol is passionate about libraries, and has visited almost 200 libraries across the U.S.
She’s been known to miss her bus stop when engrossed in a novel and wishes that her books may do the same for you.
However, her body was born in downtown Los Angeles, so it took about 25 years for the two to catch up.
As a youngster, she thought people were referring to the dictionary when they said “the good book,” as she grew up in the library, escaping through fiction on travels of romance, mystery, and adventure in foreign lands.
A former docent with Seattle Public Library, Sharol is passionate about libraries, and has visited almost 200 libraries across the U.S.
She’s been known to miss her bus stop when engrossed in a novel and wishes that her books may do the same for you.
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March 31, 2012
I had to give this five stars since I caught myself smiling and rereading certain passages. It was filled with likable characters and a fun plot. Madeline was very likable and had a great love for life. Jace was also a lot of fun and would have loved to have him in the story a bit more. They had good chemistry and they had great banter. My only really complaint is that it switched POV between too many characters, which is a pet peeve of mine. Overall, a quick, lighthearted read.
Content: PG, Clean romance. Mild innuendo. A couple attempts at Madeline's virtue. Some swearing.
Content: PG, Clean romance. Mild innuendo. A couple attempts at Madeline's virtue. Some swearing.
April 3, 2012
Such a good cute book!!!! I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I read it!! Jace was so great and I loved Madeline. So cute
June 16, 2019
This is my review of the audio version as posted on Audible:
This is the second book by Ms Louise that I've listened to and I like it as much as the first one. It's fast-paced, it's romantic and it's funny:)
Madeline is a sweet girl who unexpectedly discovers she has a sister she's always dreamed of. All she wants is to meet her - but why not have an adventure on the way to London first? Luckily, Mr Duncan, her grandfather's Scottish hunter-friend, is there to bodyguard and guide her in her forest outing. But why does he not know how to put a tent up, how to fish, or how to set a bonfire...? That's only one of the secrets the story is full of...:)
The book is full of warm humour, too. There is more than one conversation that will bring a smile to your lips, and the entanglements that all the characters find themselves in will keep that smile on your face. Maybe that's why it's impossible not to like Madeline, Jace and their friends and family members (well, most of them:)).
Ms Louise seems to have a knack for creating stories that - although you may consider them a little over the top with the amount of coincidences:) - will make you read/listen eagerly while keeping your fingers crossed for the main characters to finally find their happily ever after:)
Narration by Ms Jillings is great. She adds another layer of warmth to the story and makes even the nasty, vicious characters feel human. She also reads at a good pace, and does well both male and female voices.
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This is the second book by Ms Louise that I've listened to and I like it as much as the first one. It's fast-paced, it's romantic and it's funny:)
Madeline is a sweet girl who unexpectedly discovers she has a sister she's always dreamed of. All she wants is to meet her - but why not have an adventure on the way to London first? Luckily, Mr Duncan, her grandfather's Scottish hunter-friend, is there to bodyguard and guide her in her forest outing. But why does he not know how to put a tent up, how to fish, or how to set a bonfire...? That's only one of the secrets the story is full of...:)
The book is full of warm humour, too. There is more than one conversation that will bring a smile to your lips, and the entanglements that all the characters find themselves in will keep that smile on your face. Maybe that's why it's impossible not to like Madeline, Jace and their friends and family members (well, most of them:)).
Ms Louise seems to have a knack for creating stories that - although you may consider them a little over the top with the amount of coincidences:) - will make you read/listen eagerly while keeping your fingers crossed for the main characters to finally find their happily ever after:)
Narration by Ms Jillings is great. She adds another layer of warmth to the story and makes even the nasty, vicious characters feel human. She also reads at a good pace, and does well both male and female voices.
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
November 2, 2021
I listened to the audiobook of this story. I just love the narrator, Doro Jillings. She brings the story alive. Miss Pickett, Madeline has just learned she has a sister and other family members. She is called to London for the reading of the will of her Father. She is thrilled to learn she has a sister, after all these years. She wants to make this trip an adventure, as she has never been outside of her village before. She is to be escorted by Mr. Duncan, aka Jace and this just starts the fun and problems along the way. Her sister is not happy to have a sister, after all these years, so there is tension. The characters are wonderful and the storyline will keep you in your toes.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review.
May 19, 2019
I listened to the audio book. I am not sure how to select that edition on Good reads. The Narration was great.
It is now 3.30 AM. I had to stay up and finish this book. I have been reading it for a while, but it was hard to put down.
AS you have already probably guessed, I totally loved this story. It was enchanting.
There were lots of laugh out loud moments, but lots of moving moments as well. Madeline, was totally lovable, along with mrs Cork, Mr Dunken, and of course her grandfather. The character dynamics were great.
Would highly recommend this book.
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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
It is now 3.30 AM. I had to stay up and finish this book. I have been reading it for a while, but it was hard to put down.
AS you have already probably guessed, I totally loved this story. It was enchanting.
There were lots of laugh out loud moments, but lots of moving moments as well. Madeline, was totally lovable, along with mrs Cork, Mr Dunken, and of course her grandfather. The character dynamics were great.
Would highly recommend this book.
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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
February 25, 2025
Madeline finds out she has a sister she never knew. Herfather she never knew has died and she has to go to London for the reading of the will. I like that the story has a case of mistaken identity, adventure and secrets
May 5, 2012
I enjoyed this book. This is almost a satire on the typical historical romance in that the hero, try as the poor man might, is not all that heroic. Oh he is dashing, and charming, but really, no matter how hard he tries, just can't quite grasp the ring, as it were. And the heroine has her heart set on a hero--what woman doesn't? By the end, when I could stop laughing, I began to cheer for him. I would say this is a romantic comedy, and enjoyable enough for me to buy the author's next book.
October 6, 2014
I read this quite some time ago and became an instant fan. I would highly recommend this and Sharol Louise's other historical romances. Clever, fun, humorous and well written.
-Sheri J. Kennedy aka author, Kennedy J. Quinn
-Sheri J. Kennedy aka author, Kennedy J. Quinn
February 23, 2011
Quite boring and slow going. I am not sure why the hero and heroine actually fell in love, because they didn't really spend that much time together. Strange book.
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