Writing
as Victoria Gordon, author Gordon Aalborg penned twenty contemporary
romance novels, published by Harlequin/Mills & Boon. He calls his latest romance, FINDING BESS,
a "true book of the heart".
Finding
Bess
by Victoria Gordon
Five Star Publishing ISBN: 1-59414-101-0
Bess Carson writes steamy, best-selling historical romances,
but the heart beneath her own bodice is an icy cinder. A corporate marriage
to an abusive man has destroyed her confidence as a woman, and convinced her
she's no good to any man.
Which is just fine with Bess. She doesn't want a man, doesn't need one, wouldn't have one. Even the thought of it terrifies her.
So when fellow author Geoffrey Barrett, a Tasmanian author of rugged, outback historical adventures, suggests she leave her beloved Colorado and fly to Australia so they can co-author a book together, she scoffs at the idea. Not least, it must be said, because he expresses a romantic interest in Bess, herself, though they've never met except through an authors' on-line discussion group.
Yes, they share a common interest — both love the Alfred Noyes poem "The Highwayman", sparking online discussions she privately terms, "Poetry in e-Motion".
But fly to Tasmania and co-author a book? Together...at the same computer, in the same house, without the safety of an ocean and a "delete" key between them — not on your life!
But that's suddenly a much better option than fighting off another corporate marriage bid being arranged by her manipulative tycoon father, and almost before she knows it, Bess is flying halfway round the world on a date with destiny.
Geoffrey Barrett is everything suggested by his web-site photo, a man as rawboned and vivid as Bess's suppressed emotions, and a man determined to drag Bess into his life and keep her there.
Then her cunning, malicious father takes a hand, and Bess is on the run again, fighting kidnappers, her own inhibitions and a growing love for her devastating co-author. Now everybody's out to find Bess — the father she fears and loathes and must confront for her own sanity, the man she has come to love, and — not least — Bess herself!
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Praise for FINDING BESS "FINDING BESS is an intriguing tale of growth, self-discovery, adventure, suspense, and romance. Set in the author's homeland and influenced — or, at least, inspired — by his e-mail courtship of his American wife, it rings with authenticity. Geoff and Bess are complex characters, as well as a study in contrasts. He's confident, assured, and willing to work hard to achieve what he wants. Bess, on the other hand, can't lay claim to any of those traits except the last. Well-drawn and realistically portrayed, both are memorable. Add in the fascination of the story within the story, and it's a book fans of romantic suspense will find difficult to put down. "For
a unique, enjoyable, very intriguing tale, don't miss FINDING
BESS. It's
a book that will appeal to readers of romance, suspense, and
general fiction novels."
"FINDING BESS
is an awesome story of life’s struggle, fatherly manipulation
and love. I started reading this book, and the next thing I knew
I was at the end! I was so completely absorbed into the life
of Bess and her adventures that I totally lost track of time.
The story line was exciting and kept me guessing until the end.
I had not read Victoria Gordon’s books before, but after
this one, I definitely plan to remedy that—and soon"
"FINDING
BESS is a fast, fun, sexy read that will leave the reader wowed
and breathless, begging for more. Set in Gordon's alternate home,
Tasmania, it has at its roots the real-life courtship of an American
bride via email. Throw in some fictional suspense and drama,
add action, shake vigorously and voila! FINDING BESS is the bang-up
result. You won't be able to put it down."
"Vintage Victoria
Gordon…steamy and suspenseful. Fans of romantic suspense
will be thoroughly entertained by this intriguing new novel.
A fascinating tale within a tale that sets a new standard for
romantic suspense."
"The
characters are so alive that they live on long after the book
has been finished."
"Not
your usual romance, FINDING BESS throws an appealing heroine
and a compelling
hero into a plot just far enough off the wall to ring true, spices
it with a travelogue and insights into the writing business,
and garnishes it with a wry sense of humor. These are characters
that will stay with you long after your satisfied sigh at the
last page of the story."
"Suspense,
intrigue and a one-of-a-kind romance. Terrifically enjoyable.
Utterly
charming!" |
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