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“Once one has rescued a sheep, one feels a little differently toward mutton stew.” Charles Fontaine, The New Forest, 1817 Running away into the New Forest, in the depths of winter, isn’t the wisest course of action. But for Miss Hannah Derby, it’s her only escape. She doesn’t want to be part of anyone’s inheritance, let alone a man she’s never met. Charles Fontaine has never heard of the Penvale traditions or bequests, until he learns he’s inherited all of them. He’s tempted to run away as well, but Madam Fate won’t let that happen. She drives him into the New Forest, where he encounters a blizzard, sheep, the best ale he’s ever tasted—and one Hannah Derby. The destiny they’re both trying to avoid will bring them together to face danger, and breathtaking passion…all part of becoming the Fifth Wife.
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I'm really rather boring... Honestly. I live a pretty hum-drum life as a wife and mother. I shop at the local supermarket and use coupons now and again. See? Boring stuff. I live in Virginia now, so I am learning all kinds of new things - such as being able to buy beer and wine along with bread and toothpaste. Wow! Having been born and raised in England, I do possess a well-developed feel for the English countryside. Comes in handy for those Regency tales. Even though I was transplanted over to the US side of the Atlantic, I still have ties to all things Brit. I bake sausage rolls and make Christmas pudding. You can take the girl out of England, but not England out of the girl, I guess. I'm not sure anyone can write really well unless they read. A lot. I read anything and everything these days. And mostly on my couch with a book on my knees. Yes, the technology is out there for electronic versions, but there's not much to compare with a shiny new hardcover from a favorite author.
