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| Heart of Stone |
Heart of Stone is the latest in a long line of captivating Cornish historical romances from the superb pen of talented storyteller Jane Jackson! Rich in period detail and atmosphere and full of drama, action and romance, this evocative historical romance is so well-written and so densely-plotted that I devoured the book in a single sitting!
Jane Jackson’s ability to bring to life eighteenth-century Cornwall is simply stunning and readers will be enthralled from the very first page as they are swept away by her mesmerizing narrative, her resourceful heroine, her flawed hero and the nail-biting pathos and poignant tenderness which pervade throughout the story. Fast-paced, wonderfully romantic and riveting from start to finish, Heart of Stone is another triumph from the outstanding pen of Jane Jackson.
Julie Bonello - Singletitles.com
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I adore Jane’s books because they’re so well rounded. Sarah Govier is a really strong heroine and easy to warm to, and the same is true of James Crago, the hero. Sarah’s little boy, Jory, is a real scene-stealer. And I loved learning so much about granite and gunpowder – her research doesn’t show because she weaves it in so well, but I know she's meticulous about details (and they're fascinating) so I tend to look for them. Highly recommended.
Kate Hardy - winner of the RNA Romance Prize 2008. |
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| Bonded Heart |
"Jane writes beautiful (and realistic) Cornish historical romances – and this cover is just so evocative. Roz is a very, very sympathetic hero; Bran is utterly gorgeous. Their mothers are realistic and well-drawn (both have the mother from hell, in different ways). There’s a fabulous sense of community in the book (I especially liked Jack and Nell, the pub landlord and his wife). There’s a villain and a half (Petherick is a very realistic nineteenth-century corrupt aristo); the gritty bits and social snobbery made me so angry on the heroine’s behalf (very much how I felt when I was reading George Moore’s Esther Waters, which I’d rate as one of my top ten nineteenth-century novels); and the ending is just brilliant. Congratulations, Jane, on your milestone. And on such a wonderful read."
Kate Hardy - winner of the RNA Romance Prize 2008 (Read Kate's full review of Bonded Heart on her Blog, here)
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| Devil's Prize |
'Jane Jackson always writes with plenty of flair, intelligence, style and sensitivity and Devil's Prize is certainly no exception! Fast-paced, romantic, moving and evocative, with Devil's Prize, Jane Jackson once again proves herself to be a storyteller of outstanding prowess who possesses the ability to tell a thrilling, powerful and passionate story that readers will not want to forget!'
Singletitles.com (click here to read full review) |
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| 'Devil's Prize is sure to please readers of historical who love a swashbuckling saga with a little spicy romance on the side.'
Roberta Austin for Romancejunkiesreviews.com (click here to read the full review) |
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Jane Jackson's latest Cornish historical romance, Devil's Prize, is a sweeping tale of perilous intrigue, forbidden passion, destructive sibling rivalry and deadly secrets that will leave you breathless! |
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| The Chain Garden |
'The Chain Garden is more than a straightforward romance; it is also a study into the nature of guilt and the effect it can have over the human mind and heart. Jane Jackson's novel is satisfying on many levels, well-written and pleasurable to read.' Historical Novels Review |
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'Wonderfully evocative, atmospheric and marvelously told, The Chain Garden is a spellbinding tale written by a writer who never fails to mesmerize and captivate her readers.'
Singletitles.com |
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| Dangerous Waters |
| 'Gripping, enthralling and unputdownable, Dangerous Waters is historical romance at its absolute best!'
Singletitles.com |
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| Eye of the Wind |
'Combines the grittiness of Catherine Cookson with the romance and period detail of Georgette Heyer and the result is delightful…'
Rachel A Hyde for www.myshelf.com
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'This is a first class historical novel, showing a Cornish lifestyle of 200 years ago, coupled with a gripping storyline.'
The West Briton |
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'The book has a thriller feel, and will please romantics who like a little mystery at the same time.'
Packet Newspapers |
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'Cornish, historical, romantic and well-written... I loved Eye of the Wind '
Christina Jones, bestselling author of "Going the Distance" |
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| Tide of Fortune |
| '... the writing was stunning, and so realistic I could feel the salt spray on my face.'
Historical Novel Society Review |
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Jane Jackson's 4th book TIDE OF FORTUNE is a thrilling adventure story set on the high seas. It has all the ingredients that readers who are familiar with the writing of Patrick O'Brian, Alexander Kent and C S Forester are famous for: perilous seascapes, bloody sea battles, races against time and tide, gallant sea captains and salty crew, exotic locations but with a twist! The story is told from the point of view of an inexperienced nineteen year-old girl, Kerenza Vyvyan, who might have stepped out of a Jane Austen book.
I expected TIDE OF FORTUNE to be a light, romantic read but found, to my surprise, that it was a well researched, gripping tale that had me eagerly turning the pages to see what happened next to the engaging heroine and her honourable captain.
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| Reader review from Amazon.co.uk |
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| A Place of Birds |
| "A well paced tale... lucid, effortless style with plenty of atmospheric period detail"
Historical Novel Society Review |
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| The Iron Road |
'Lovers of fiction skillfully woven with historical fact will enjoy this author's latest novel.'
Historical Novel Society Review |
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| Love's Ransom |
A super romance. This is the first work by Dana James that I've read and it was written back in 1989, so I'm sure there are more out there and I'm going to be looking for them! 5 Stars. |
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| Snowfire |
Snowfire written by Dana James and set in Iceland is one of the best Harlequin Romance books that I have read! 5 stars. |
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