There were secrets hidden in the lavish Ursuline Convent, or so the town's people suspected. Secrets that Shawn Fraser, reporter for the Protestant News, relished to expose to finally avenge his young mother's death.
Inside the convent, love is the furthest thing from his mind, yet the unpleasant emotion strikes his carefully guarded heart the moment the beautiful green-eyed lass faints into his arms.
Young, timid Brianna Lawrence, too old for the convent's school, had only one thing on her mind- acquire the black veil of Sisterhood to secure her stay within the convent. Not an easy task, especially when the new hired hand opens her eyes to temptation and leads her to reveal secrets better left unsaid.
Secrets that would ensure Shawn's revenge. Is he willing to risk losing Brianna to gain it?
Looks like a must read and the cover makes me want to come inside....
Reviewed by Sue Glover
1/29/2003
I really liked the book. Such a sweet tale of young hearts...couldn't put it down until I found out whether they were together. Frankly, the entire event could have been ficticious (without any historic event around which it was built). I love it. Write on girl!
Reviewed by Joan Genest
1/29/2003
Congratulations on having your book published. Shawn Fraser is the hero that all women want to fall for, even if he did have a potentially fatal character flaw. Brianna Lawrence, though timid and naive, bravely faces the world and all it offers. A winning combination. Don't we all strive to find our way in this world and sometimes find it's easier to hide, though much less satisfying. Bravo to those who help us choose the right path. Your early 19th century setting of turbulent Charlestown, MA and the charming Nova Scotia coast were nicely played. I look forward to reading more of your work and watching you grow as an author.
Reviewed by Dinah Roseberry
1/20/2003
Here is a story with emotional intensity so strongly shouted that the reader will fall quickly into the painful reality of a young couple’s needs . . . and desires . . . and dreams. The conflicts are hard and burning. The emotions are tender and scandalous. The characters are fresh and real. There is a secret within these walls that you won’t want to miss!
Reviewed by Joyce Rapier
1/20/2003
Sounds rather intriguing. Temptations seem to run amok at the Convent, leaving this reader wanting to turn more pages.
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