Book Review
of Her Dear & Loving Husband,
Book 1
Sponsored by Premier Virtual Author Book Tours
Publisher Copperfield Press (April 1, 2011)
Series: Loving Husband, #1 (trilogy)
Category: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Some Historical
Tour Date: September, 2013
ISBN: 9780615472607
Available in: Print & ebook, 268 Pages
Series: Loving Husband, #1 (trilogy)
Category: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Some Historical
Tour Date: September, 2013
ISBN: 9780615472607
Available in: Print & ebook, 268 Pages
Her Dear & Loving
Husband
Book One of The Loving Husband Trilogy
By Meredith Allard
James Wentworth has a secret. He lives quietly
in Salem, Massachusetts, making few ties with anyone. One night his private
world is turned upside down when he meets Sarah Alexander, a dead ringer for
his wife, Elizabeth. Though it has been years since Elizabeth's death, James
cannot move on.
Sarah also has a secret. She is haunted by nightmares
about the Salem Witch Trials, and every night she is awakened by visions of
hangings, being arrested, and dying in jail. Despite the obstacles of their
secrets, James and Sarah fall in love. As James comes to terms with his
feelings for Sarah, he must dodge accusations from a reporter desperate to
prove that James is not who, or what, he seems to be. Soon James and Sarah
piece their stories together and discover a mystery that may bind them in ways
they never imagined. Will James make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Sarah
and prevent a new hunt from bringing hysteria to Salem again?
Part historical fiction, part romance, part
paranormal fantasy, Her
Dear & Loving Husband is a story for anyone who
believes that true love never dies.
Author Bio:
Meredith Allard is the Executive Editor
of The Copperfield Review, an award-winning literary
journal for readers and writers of historical fiction. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from
California State University, Northridge. She has taught writing to students
aged 10 to 60, and she has taught creative writing and writing historical
fiction workshops at Learning Tree University, UNLV, and the Las Vegas Writers
Conference. Her writing has appeared in journals such as The Paumanok Review, Moondance, Wild Mind,Muse Apprentice Guild, The Maxwell Digest, CarbLite, Writer’s Weekly, and ViewsHound. She lives in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Links:
Meredith on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/ authormeredithallard
Meredith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ copperfield101
Meredith on Google+: https://plus.google. com/101687256587444508026/ posts?hl=en
Meredith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Meredith on Google+: https://plus.google.
Book Review:
Imagine having dreams that seemed to
show you dying, or showed you people you knew but you never saw their faces and
then one day you moved to a new town and started to recognize things from your
dreams. Then you find out that the
things that go bump in the night are real… and one of them used to be your
husband… in a past life… Okay that
would be a little TMI for me.
This book is great and has all those
elements. I give it 4 out of 5
clouds. This book is the first book in
the series.
Praise for Her Dear and Loving
Husband:
"I thought the
story was great. I did not want to put the book down. With all the twists and
characters the book keeps you gripped to the edge of your seat. With a bit of
romance mixed it makes a wonderful read. Reading about the witch trails added a
mystical touch. Charles Dickens and Jane Austen even made their way into the
read. This is a book I will re-read again and again"- Babs Book
Bistro Website
"The historical
facts regarding the Salem witch hunts, trials and executions served as the
backbone for this interesting paranormal romance and i loved how author
Meredith Allard wove her magic around them. I also loved how the author's
use of modern English seamlessly flowed into 17th century speech when her
characters Sarah and James relived their dreams and memories respectively.
Magic, romance, mystery and suspense make Her Dear and Loving Husband a great
read for me!"- aobibliophile Website
"With strong gothic
flavor, this beautifully structured story captures the intensity and frenetic
activity of the late 1600's and the Salem Witch Inquisitions and trials.
Graphic scenes and sequences are brilliantly depicted in small segments
throughout the modern-day story. I enjoyed the tale and especially the
secondary characters who sometimes provided levity during an otherwise often
harrowing chronicle. This is a wonderfully spooky love story that is
painstakingly researched and eloquently penned.- Laurie Jenkins,
Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts
"If you like a bit
of history, some paranormal goodness and a downright good story, look no
further than Her Dear and Loving Husband for your next read. Sarah's past
life is really what makes the story. I love the way Meredith brings her former
life to us through the dreams/nightmares she has. She really brings her former
life to life well.
I also love the modern
day witches in the story. Jennifer and Olivia really help Sarah to find her
true self. There's a lot going on in this book, but everything is tied together
nicely and the story is super enjoyable. There are so many books with vampires
out there now, this is definitely one that is well worth reading. It is the
first book in the "Her Loving Husband" series and once you read it
you will want the next book immediately."- Andrea Guy, A Chick Who
Reads Website
"First of all, I
loved this book! The "love conquers all things, including time" theme
was absolutely delish for my locked in a closest hopeless romantic inside. And
personally, my favorite character really was James. He is a wonderful
combination of modern and traditional. He loves Sarah and Elizabeth, both for
their individuality, their uniqueness. And he is willing to sacrifice
everything to protect Sarah. How sexy is that?
Sarah was a great character.
She is a strong woman who has kept secrets for years, living a life that just
hasn't felt completely right. After moving, she begins to feel everything
falling right into place; her life feels right when she is with James.
I loved the development of
not only the characters, but also the crisis. Can't give too much away, but you
can bet your next book that you will be on the edge of your seat wondering if
all is going to turn out okay. Overall, this is an amazing book, and I really
look forward to reading more by Ms. Allard. Highly recommend!"- Cana
Elene, The Place of Reads Website
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opinions or reviews.
Thanks for taking part in the tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed Her Dear and Loving Husband!
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