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Devotion
Caryl never wanted to dupe Sir Geoffrey. But Brad convinced her that the only way to bring peace to the old man's final days was to have Caryl pose as Brad's former fiancee, Caryl's own sister, Emma.
How could Caryl deny Brad anything? She had loved him at eighteen and loved him still at twenty-four. But she hadn't counted on marriage, and while Sir Geoffrey was now happy to see Brad and "Emma" united at last, Caryl herself could only wonder how long she would have to endure a marriage with all the love on one side.
How could Caryl deny Brad anything? She had loved him at eighteen and loved him still at twenty-four. But she hadn't counted on marriage, and while Sir Geoffrey was now happy to see Brad and "Emma" united at last, Caryl herself could only wonder how long she would have to endure a marriage with all the love on one side.
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186 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 28, 1982
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Anne Hampson
169 books152 followersAnne Hampson was born on 28 November 1928 in England. At age six she had two ambitions: to teach and to write. Poverty after WWI deprived her of an education and at 14 she was making Marks & Spencer's blouses at one shilling (5p) each.
She retired when she married. Later, when her marriage broke up, she was homeless with £40 in her purse. She went back to the rag trade and lived in a tiny caravan. But she never forgot her two ambitions, and when Manchester University decided to trial older women she applied, and three years later had achieved one ambition, so set her thoughts on number two.
In 1969, her first novel, Eternal Summer, was accepted five days from posting and she soon had a contract for 12 more. From the caravan she went to a small stately home, drove a Mercedes and sailed on the QE2. From the first book, came over 125 more written for Mills & Boon, Harlequin and Silhouette. Alan Boon (the Boon of Mills & Boon) and she came up with the title for 'Harlequin Presents' over lunch at the Ritz. She suggested to Alan that they have a historical series. He told her to write one - it was done in a month, entitled Eleanor and the Marquis under the pseudonym Jane Wilby. She has the distinction of being number one in Harlequin Presents, Masquerade and Silhouette. Many of "Presents" have been reprinted many times (some as many as 16) and are now fetching up to $55, being classed as "rare" books.
She has had 3 awards, one at the World Trade Centre where she received a standing ovation from her American fans, who had come from many states just to meet her.
She was retired, but in 2005 she wrote two romance and crime novels, both of which were published by Severn House.
She passed away on 25 September 2014. She has been written her autobiography, entitled Fate Was My Friend.
She retired when she married. Later, when her marriage broke up, she was homeless with £40 in her purse. She went back to the rag trade and lived in a tiny caravan. But she never forgot her two ambitions, and when Manchester University decided to trial older women she applied, and three years later had achieved one ambition, so set her thoughts on number two.
In 1969, her first novel, Eternal Summer, was accepted five days from posting and she soon had a contract for 12 more. From the caravan she went to a small stately home, drove a Mercedes and sailed on the QE2. From the first book, came over 125 more written for Mills & Boon, Harlequin and Silhouette. Alan Boon (the Boon of Mills & Boon) and she came up with the title for 'Harlequin Presents' over lunch at the Ritz. She suggested to Alan that they have a historical series. He told her to write one - it was done in a month, entitled Eleanor and the Marquis under the pseudonym Jane Wilby. She has the distinction of being number one in Harlequin Presents, Masquerade and Silhouette. Many of "Presents" have been reprinted many times (some as many as 16) and are now fetching up to $55, being classed as "rare" books.
She has had 3 awards, one at the World Trade Centre where she received a standing ovation from her American fans, who had come from many states just to meet her.
She was retired, but in 2005 she wrote two romance and crime novels, both of which were published by Severn House.
She passed away on 25 September 2014. She has been written her autobiography, entitled Fate Was My Friend.
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May 22, 2022The H was her sister’s fiancé and he loved her sister.
I hate the keeping-it the-family trope if it’s about brothers or sisters. In my opinion that’s just gross.
I hate the keeping-it the-family trope if it’s about brothers or sisters. In my opinion that’s just gross.
October 7, 2018
The h has always loved the H. He, on the other hand, tells her at the beginning of the EOC that he is pretty sure he'll fall for her because she's so nice. He was also in love with her sister at one point. Two strikes and you're out, buddy.
May 30, 2021
There were moments in the book when the heroine seemed TSTL. I can understand her insecurities but that whole drama with the OM was unnecessary. At least she wasn’t leading Robert on. But purposely trying to make H think she had an affair was immature .
I liked the concept of H in love with OW but slowly falling for the heroine. I would like more angst due to the OW. The characters weren’t developed enough.
I liked the concept of H in love with OW but slowly falling for the heroine. I would like more angst due to the OW. The characters weren’t developed enough.
January 17, 2022
Slow pace and h is stupid, so self-centered. He keeps too much to himself.
October 5, 2015
Rather ridiculous. Heroine was very immature for her age.
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