Rescuing the Heiress

by Valerie Hansen

As a San Francisco firefighter, Michael Mahoney has never seen anything burn more brightly than the determination in socialite Tess Clark's eyes. Her fiery green gaze and the persuasive curve of her smile convince him to support her involvement in the women's suffrage movement. His unspoken, forbidden love for the privileged young woman drives him to be her only protector as the earth begins to quake and the city catches fire. Now, in the midst of panic, corruption and disaster, Michael's survival is uncertain, yet his faith in God and love for Tess are stronger than ever. Will he have the chance to show Tess that love can't be contained by social binds?

Genres: Christian, Love Inspired Historical, Christian Fiction, Love Inspired, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance

281 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Valerie Hansen is the pen name of Valerie Whisenand.

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.

Although I have been a published author since the mid 1980s, I have been writing women's Christian fiction almost exclusively since 1999.

There is a longer, more detailed bio on my website so there's no need for me to repeat all that here. Right now, I write for all three Love Inspired lines, Romance, Suspense and Historical. I'm delighted to have been included that broadly and besides, it keeps me so busy that I stay out of trouble. Well, mostly.

You'll find me on the LI Historical blog as well as other LI features. If I try to do much more I won't have time to write my books!

Reviews

[Angelica Morado-Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story! Takes place in San Francisco when women were having meetings to discuss and promote women having the right to vote. The main character’s father owns a very successful bank so she is a heiress and is strong willed. However, is friendly with her maid, the cook and the cook’s son. He is a fireman and despite the difference in class, they care for each other. Suddenly, there is an earth quake and everyone needs to help each other.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set during the San Francisco earthquake, this is a very interesting, informative Christian historical fiction novel where the reader feels the devastation, tension, and challenges that were present during that tragedy. The author includes social class expectations, deceit, the women's suffrage movement, and a sweet, clean romance.

[MariaFernanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book could have been a little better. The cover is certainly more intriguing than the novel itself. I thought the themes were lovely, but I felt like the characters developed from one page to the next, instantly, and I didn't like that. The plot was also exhausting. I was actually hoping it would end soon. I didn't think the romance was carried out as realistically as it could have been. Nonetheless, it was still alright and a rather good read!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warm story, touches of the Feminist movement, stern but good father, good looks and valor can go together!

[Valerie Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

San Francisco earthquake - scary and exciting!