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Donna Alward

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Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.

Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative w
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Donna Alward I read and knit, and I'm hooked on some TV series (which lends itself well to knitting!). On October 1 I'm launching a project called The Love Bugs wh…moreI read and knit, and I'm hooked on some TV series (which lends itself well to knitting!). On October 1 I'm launching a project called The Love Bugs which will be crafting for charity. :) (less)
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It was a great month for us over at Step Into The Story with fabulous reads!

Our monthly book chat focused on QUEENS OF LONDON by Heather Webb – you can watch our show on YouTube! Barb and I really enjoyed this story – we talk about characters with positive and negative character arcs, the real center of this story, and how it reminds us a bit of Peaky Blinders meets Miss Scarlet.

 

 

 

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“All I've ever wanted was a place to belong, and someone to belong to.”
Donna Alward, Hired by the Cowboy

“A partner to share the ups and downs with. Honor and strength, and knowing you're stronger together than apart”
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“right now...” He nuzzled her neck and she sighed, only to hear Maren’s spoon banging against her tray. Alex craned her head around and smiled at the baby. “You’re really pregnant?”
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“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.”
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Medusa Dracul Thanks for accepting my friend request its awesome that we both are from Canada! AYE!!!!


Christine Hatfield I would love bookplates and here's my home address


406 greenwood ave
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message 7: by Donna

Donna Alward Christine wrote: "I entered that book already but if I don't win it I was wondering if you can autograph that book please"

I wish I could send books to everyone! However, I get a lot of requests, and I only get a certain number of author copies. I do have bookplates, though, and if you like I can send you one for one of your books!


Christine Hatfield I entered that book already but if I don't win it I was wondering if you can autograph that book please


message 5: by Donna

Donna Alward Christine wrote: "Can you give me the link of your contest on goodreads please?"

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...


Christine Hatfield Can you give me the link of your contest on goodreads please?


Christine Hatfield Oh ok and thanks


message 2: by Donna

Donna Alward Christine wrote: "Donna I was wondering if you can autograph one of your harlequin books for me please"

Christine - try my latest giveaway! I just started one here on Goodreads for my next Harlequin. Visit my site too - I hold contests quite often and have a newsletter. You never know what sorts of prizes are up for grabs!


Christine Hatfield Donna I was wondering if you can autograph one of your harlequin books for me please


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