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The Unwanted Legacies #1
Strings Attached - An Avalon Romance
A woman who's just inherited a million dollars shouldn't feel as if she's received a jail sentence, but that's what it seems like to Rachel Fleming. You see, the money comes with some strings attached. In order to inherit, Rachel must spend a year in her grandmother's house with her husband … a husband Rachel neither has nor wants.
She would gladly turn down the money, if it weren't for her nephew. But it's literally a matter of life and death. The inheritance will save her nephew's life.
And so Rachel returns to her hometown to find herself a husband. Scott Sanders volunteers for the job, but -- like Rachel's grandmother -- he attaches some strings of his own.
It's a business arrangement, pure and simple. There's no way it can turn into anything more. Or is there?
She would gladly turn down the money, if it weren't for her nephew. But it's literally a matter of life and death. The inheritance will save her nephew's life.
And so Rachel returns to her hometown to find herself a husband. Scott Sanders volunteers for the job, but -- like Rachel's grandmother -- he attaches some strings of his own.
It's a business arrangement, pure and simple. There's no way it can turn into anything more. Or is there?
- GenresRomance
192 pages, Hardcover
First published February 24, 2000
About the author
Amanda Harte
24 books5 followers"Isn't it wonderful when dreams come true? I've been very fortunate, because many of my dreams have done just that.
Two of my earliest dreams wound up being inter-related. The first was to become a published author, and the second was to live in Europe. As it turned out, living in France as a college student and then in Germany while my husband was stationed there with the Army provided me with the background for my first historical romance. How's that for what people in the business world would call synergy? I prefer to call it serendipity -- or perhaps Fate.
Fate, chance, luck -- call it what you may -- has played an important role in my life. How else would you explain the fact that one Ides of March when I was still reeling from a major personal disappointment, I wandered into one of the high school classrooms after school and met a man who could make me laugh, the same man who's been my husband for over thirty years? Is it any wonder I believe in happy endings?
No doubt about it, I've been lucky. I had parents who nurtured my love of reading, a sister who shared my dreams and always believed I could make them come true, a husband who's also my best friend and who hasn't lost his sense of humor, even when dinner is late because I have "just one more scene" to write, and loyal readers whose letters make all the hard work of writing books seem worthwhile.
Don't let me mislead you. There have been obstacles along the way, and not all my dreams have come true … yet. But I believe that the power of dreams is that they help us through the tough times and give us a reason to celebrate when they come true.
So, my friends, dream on!" - Amanda Harte
Two of my earliest dreams wound up being inter-related. The first was to become a published author, and the second was to live in Europe. As it turned out, living in France as a college student and then in Germany while my husband was stationed there with the Army provided me with the background for my first historical romance. How's that for what people in the business world would call synergy? I prefer to call it serendipity -- or perhaps Fate.
Fate, chance, luck -- call it what you may -- has played an important role in my life. How else would you explain the fact that one Ides of March when I was still reeling from a major personal disappointment, I wandered into one of the high school classrooms after school and met a man who could make me laugh, the same man who's been my husband for over thirty years? Is it any wonder I believe in happy endings?
No doubt about it, I've been lucky. I had parents who nurtured my love of reading, a sister who shared my dreams and always believed I could make them come true, a husband who's also my best friend and who hasn't lost his sense of humor, even when dinner is late because I have "just one more scene" to write, and loyal readers whose letters make all the hard work of writing books seem worthwhile.
Don't let me mislead you. There have been obstacles along the way, and not all my dreams have come true … yet. But I believe that the power of dreams is that they help us through the tough times and give us a reason to celebrate when they come true.
So, my friends, dream on!" - Amanda Harte
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August 27, 2017
Sweet Romance
I loved the storyline. Although I wish there could have been more. It was almost like they tried to shorten the story and keep right to the point. I saw places where they could have heightened the drama making it more intense. But for a quick read, all the highlights were there making it a nice love story.
I loved the storyline. Although I wish there could have been more. It was almost like they tried to shorten the story and keep right to the point. I saw places where they could have heightened the drama making it more intense. But for a quick read, all the highlights were there making it a nice love story.
May 14, 2017
Romantic
Predictable and safe with characters that are down or to earth and appealing. Nice to see solid values and love.
Predictable and safe with characters that are down or to earth and appealing. Nice to see solid values and love.
June 24, 2017
I kind of thought I knew what would happen, however there were many twists and turns along the way. Left me smiling.
July 24, 2017
A nice little romance novel. Predictable, but still enjoyed it.
August 21, 2017
Predictable
Kind of a HoHum book, which makes it a easy mindless read. Wanted a little bit more of a secret with Grandma.
Kind of a HoHum book, which makes it a easy mindless read. Wanted a little bit more of a secret with Grandma.
October 16, 2016
What an enjoyable easy read, very formulaic in that 'Hallmark movie of the month' sort of way but that’s not a bad thing. I was looking for an easy lighthearted story to pass the time and this fit the bill. Rachel was the quintessential female who tries to protect her heart by being standoffish and difficult but eventually learns to open up and take a chance at love. Scott is the quintessential man with a secret, a plan, and a heart as big as Texas. With Scott's patients and cunning plan he slowly starts to chip away at Rachel's reserve and opening up possibilities for both of them.
This is a book I wouldn't mind reading again sometime later when I'm in the need of a little lighthearted romance that springs out from friendship.
This is a book I wouldn't mind reading again sometime later when I'm in the need of a little lighthearted romance that springs out from friendship.
May 14, 2010
An enjoyable easy read chick-lit.
One can never hide true love.
One can never hide true love.
June 26, 2016
Afraid to love
The book wasn't all interesting,especially the ending,it was disappointing,what happened to Scott and Rachel? did Danny came home to his beloved dog?
The book wasn't all interesting,especially the ending,it was disappointing,what happened to Scott and Rachel? did Danny came home to his beloved dog?
January 17, 2017
Fun simple book . Could not put it down. A book I would think mostly for women.
August 7, 2017
The book was predictable and similar to stories I've read before. I liked the writing style though.
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