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Loretta had come all the way to South Africa just to marry Lee, a man she'd cherished for years. So how could she possibly have fallen in love with someone else? And worse, Paul Tremayne—severe, commanding and ruggedly handsome—was Lee's friend and employer.
Loretta longed for Paul's love but feared it was disapproval that gleamed in his eyes. Yet his kisses were searing and passionate. Was this man who scorned emotion deliberately toying with her affections, trying to teach her a lesson? Loretta didn't know—and soon was past caring....
Loretta longed for Paul's love but feared it was disapproval that gleamed in his eyes. Yet his kisses were searing and passionate. Was this man who scorned emotion deliberately toying with her affections, trying to teach her a lesson? Loretta didn't know—and soon was past caring....
186 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1982
About the author
Anne Hampson
151 books154 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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December 4, 2021
Not a lot of romance, but pleasant. The setup is ridiculous, and the h is a typical Hampson beauty living in a dream world.
August 27, 2022
Oh boy. Classic Ann Hampson weird pace with an almost Betty Neels-like hero. Except he's not a doctor. And is more of a jerk.
Pull quotes/notes
"ANNE HAMPSON
currently makes her home in England, but this top romance author has travelled widely and lived all over the world. She has the same impetuous streak as her heroines,
and it often lands her in the middle of a new adventure and a new book." (1) impetuous.
"His eyes seemed not quite so alert, and he had put on rather more weight than he should have done.
It was the climate, he said by way of an excuse when she had commented on it." (66) wow what a c
"In her eyes was a protest which never reached her lips, for, sensitized by the sheer magnificence of him, she saw him as an exalted being, far, far above her, a god whose power she dare not challenge or defy.
'Relax,' he ordered and she obeyed, allowing him to have his way with her" (74-75) gross
"But, as if he just could not completely hold his temper in check, he moved across the room and as Loretta fled in alarm he gave her a resounding slap that made her wince. Instinctively she swung around.
'Why, you—'
'Are you going to take my advice?' he asked her gently, 'or do you intend to push your luck a little further?'" (80) NOPE. Granted, she slapped him first, but still, NOPE.
"'I came after you.' Flexed the jaw and crisp the tone." (93) what is this sentence structure
"She thought as she stared up into his face: It could almost be that he knows it is him love." (110) yes a very normal sentence to think and not awkwardly worded at all
Pull quotes/notes
"ANNE HAMPSON
currently makes her home in England, but this top romance author has travelled widely and lived all over the world. She has the same impetuous streak as her heroines,
and it often lands her in the middle of a new adventure and a new book." (1) impetuous.
"His eyes seemed not quite so alert, and he had put on rather more weight than he should have done.
It was the climate, he said by way of an excuse when she had commented on it." (66) wow what a c
"In her eyes was a protest which never reached her lips, for, sensitized by the sheer magnificence of him, she saw him as an exalted being, far, far above her, a god whose power she dare not challenge or defy.
'Relax,' he ordered and she obeyed, allowing him to have his way with her" (74-75) gross
"But, as if he just could not completely hold his temper in check, he moved across the room and as Loretta fled in alarm he gave her a resounding slap that made her wince. Instinctively she swung around.
'Why, you—'
'Are you going to take my advice?' he asked her gently, 'or do you intend to push your luck a little further?'" (80) NOPE. Granted, she slapped him first, but still, NOPE.
"'I came after you.' Flexed the jaw and crisp the tone." (93) what is this sentence structure
"She thought as she stared up into his face: It could almost be that he knows it is him love." (110) yes a very normal sentence to think and not awkwardly worded at all
November 26, 2021
It's ok.
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