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Anne Barwell

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Anne Barwell lives in Wellington, New Zealand. She shares her home with two cats who are convinced that the house is run to suit them; this is an ongoing "discussion," and to date it appears as though the cats may be winning.

In 2008 she completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching. She has worked as a music teacher, a primary school teacher, and now works in a library. She is a member of the Upper Hutt Science Fiction Club and plays violin for Hutt Valley Orchestra.

She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as "too many." These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further t
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Anne Barwell Hi Andrea. Thanks for asking. Yes, there will be a sequel. A Knight to Remember was never intended to be a standalone which is why there were unanswer…moreHi Andrea. Thanks for asking. Yes, there will be a sequel. A Knight to Remember was never intended to be a standalone which is why there were unanswered questions at the end of the story. I'm starting the sequel in 2017 - sorry for the delay but I've been waylaid by other projects. The working title is 'A Sword to Rule' and it will finish the series so will probably be a longer book than the first one was. (less)
Anne Barwell Hi Sharlene. Great to meet another Kiwi. I'd love to host and interview you. The book sounds intriguing. I'm a little behind with my stack of books to…moreHi Sharlene. Great to meet another Kiwi. I'd love to host and interview you. The book sounds intriguing. I'm a little behind with my stack of books to read and review so although I'd love a review copy, it would take some time to get to it. I'll PM you with contact details. (less)
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I’ve loved this series and am sad it’s finished although Nick and Mads finally get their well- deserved HEA. As always with books from this author I didn’t want to put this one down, especially during the suspense part of the story with the bad guys ...more
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I’m loving this series, and how it crosses over with characters from other books by the author. I enjoyed Sandro and Bennett’s second chance romance, and the strong themes of team as family, and legacy.

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I’ve enjoyed this series, and am sad this is final book. I loved Oakley and Roman getting their HEA, amongst the bad guys going down, with help from friends and family.

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Wow. I couldn’t put this down. Razor and Tristan definitely worked hard for their HEA, with the bad guys upping the ante even more in this book. A highly recommended series that needs to be read in order.

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I loved this fun opposites-attract, enemies to lovers, fantasy story. I love how neither Mokido nor Kason are whom the other thinks they are, and their journey to love, with quests along the way.

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Good read, with a nasty cliffhanger. Really hoping the library gets the next one.
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“Stories never really end...even if the books like to pretend they do. Stories always go on. They don't end on the last page, any more than they begin on the first page.”
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“If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.”
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“But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say Ave there for me,
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me”
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Anne Barwell Josephine wrote: "Hi Anne - thanks for the friendvite :D

Jo x"


You're welcome. Good to see you here :)


Josephine Myles Hi Anne - thanks for the friendvite :D

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Erin Thanks, Ann! :)


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