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Rosie is his target – A Misalliance with Love

Rosie’s choice to live apart from her husband means that she faces unwanted attention for another man. -A tumult of disordered thoughts raced through her mind. She recalled the intense fear that had gripped her when Sir Gaylord had come too close to her during the estate sale. As she had moved from one room Read more

August 3, 2023
At the Theater-A Misalliance with Love

“As they ascended the grand staircase and found their box, she could feel the excitement building around them and eagerly anticipated the beginning of the play. Lowering herself demurely into a seat and opening an ornate Chinese jade fan, she turned to Alton, aware of the eyes of society upon her. Since signing the marriage Read more

August 1, 2023
A writer’s corner: Big red flags

In the writer’s forum I belong to, a writer posed the question: What are huge red flags, no-nos, or just downright cringe-worthy things you have identified in books or manuscripts you’ve read?There were some great answers. The OP revealed that they dislike books with too many characters that remain undeveloped. I second that. Knowing the Read more

July 30, 2023
A writer’s corner: Writing for fame

In the Reddit writer’s group I frequent, an author made the statement: “I stopped wanting to be a famous writer; now I can actually write because I want to tell stories.“ This resonated with me immediately. I’m in this space right now. I never started writing for fame, but I want people to read my Read more

July 28, 2023
A writer’s corner: Productivity

An author in the Reddit writers group posed the question: “When do you feel the most inspired or productive in your writing?”They went on to ask is it morning? Afternoon? And they asked if we ever dream about our characters and get up to write more. I had a good laugh out loud at that. Read more

July 26, 2023
A writer’s corner: Characters

An author in the Reddit writers group I belong to posed the question: “How do you develop characters?”They had a method to develop characters concentrating on four things: The character’s function, personality, physical attributes, and family background. Many writers responded, some revealing that they concentrate on backstory first, others stating that they jump right into Read more

July 23, 2023

The Wayward Son by Caroline Warfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a first-time read of a Caroline Warfield book, and it covers one of my favorite storylines-unexpected inheritance, and a strong female fighting to survive with little support.
The main male character, Rob, receives an unwanted, unexpected inheritance, and the independent, strong female, Lucy, is now in the vulnerable position of possibly losing the home she loves when the inheritance is claimed.

The characters show fierce independence, resistance to love and marriage, and undeniable attraction. There is just the right balance of attraction and resistance between the two.

Other forces want the property, and a key element of the story is the mystery of unraveling the perpetrator of a sabotage campaign. This brings the two characters together.
The mystery element was a well-handled, added complication while not entirely dominating the story.

The book is beautifully written, well-paced, and full of interesting supporting characters and villains. It paints a picture of complicated family dynamics and ultimate forgiveness.

This was the first in a series, and I look forward to reading about some of the other characters.

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