Wings ePress Author - Barbara Edwards


Historical Romance	Historical Romance	Romantic Suspense

Multi-published author Barbara Edwards grew up in New England, giving birth to her interest in history. She has traveled extensively across the United States and uses every opportunity to explore the research resources available. A member of RWA since 1989, she is currently the Chapter President of Charter Oak Romance Writers. She teaches a class on romance writing at Manchester Community College and speaks at various local organizations on writing.

Barbara and her husband lived in Florida for ten years where they became Civil War re-enactors. She has a dog that thinks its more fun to take a walk than watch her write and enjoys raising roses.

"Quote." – Pat Potter, Award winning author calls Another love…“A real page turner with wonderful characters and a unique plot. You can’t miss with this one.”

Drew Larkin has fallen into the hands of his prey. When Meg Warren rescues him from the tumble he takes from his horse, she unwittingly provides the opportunity he needs to prove she is involved in the kidnapping of his nephew. The pretty Meg vows she knows of no plot to hold the boy ransom in exchange for a political favor, one that would force Drew's father to betray President Cleveland.

But she does have a secret. Never having the love of a family, she means to keep hers together. It is the only way to protect the brood of orphans she has adopted. She must resist the powerful feelings this stranger evokes at all costs. Drew is torn between his growing desire for Meg and loyalty to his family. How can they trust one another, despite their growing attraction?

ANOTHER LOVE is a story that is hard to put down. The characters are well-developed and the setting is vivid amidst a solid, balanced plot.

Meg Warren has more than her hands full with her adoptive brood of five and making a living off of her upstate New York farm. When Meg saw that some of the orphaned children she knew became little more than unpaid servants under the stern care of their adoptive families, Meg took it upon herself to remove those most affected, or least likely to be adopted, and headed back to her home after the death of her abusive father. Unfortunately, the children didn't always come to Meg by legal means. She knows that one day someone will find her out, and she fears that that day has come. Her few years living in New York City have left her alert to strangers, and when Drew Larkin shows up wounded and bleeding on her doorstep, she knows taking him in may jeopardize those closest to her.

Drew knows he is close to finding his nephew Jimmy, recently abducted from his grandparents' home. Jimmy has become a political pawn because of his grandfather's close ties to President Grover Cleveland. With talk of switching from the silver standard to the gold, huge fortunes are at stake and pressure is being put on those with presidential influence, including Drew's own father. Drew has been sent on a secret mission to find out who has been threatening his family. While Drew is convinced that Meg is somehow involved with the plot to take Jimmy, he can't seem to keep his hands or his lips from betraying his mission or his resolve. Relieved that Jimmy has been found by his relatives, Meg reluctantly agrees to help Drew ferret out the people responsible for his kidnapping.

Unfortunately, their cover story has them married and returning to the high-society and politics of Drew's world. Meg has agreed to the sham marriage because she intends to get an annulment and return home once the mystery is solved. Unfortunately for her, Drew has his own ideas about an annulment and his growing feelings for Meg override his continuing suspicions. Distrust on both sides must be overcome before true love makes the day. Throw in some political intrigue and whodunit and enjoy this afternoon read.

The horse of a different color? Perhaps something of the sort. Another Love is painted with a kaleidoscope of perception. A historical that at times feels like a James Bond film. A true paint box..

Meg Warren has been through the fire, coming out the other side a wounded butterfly. She finds herself in the midst of deception and intrigue as she fights for her children. Drew Larkin, with nearly an identical goal, finds himself fighting for Meg as political machination threatens to take her life. Meg and Drew together look for the men who are threatening President Cleveland's downfall as well as economic ruin of the nation. Along the way,
perceptions are challenged and emotions embraced.

I had to keep reading. I was caught up in the detail. Another Love has elements unique to a historical romance. Some things made me uncomfortable. Another Love spans passion of unending variety. Passion can be frightening. More so when it involves our letting go. That kind of passion shows the range of the author's gift.

I wasn't happy with all of it. True, some things made me uncomfortable but those elements were necessary to the story. While uniquely plotted, I still felt as if I'd been there before. But then isn't that what you want from a historical? All in all, a super read

Annie Moss buries her abusive husband with no regret, hoping desperately that she'll be able to keep the abandoned stage station as a home for herself and her two children.

On her way home, she find Trace Randolph, gunshot and unconscious. As he recovers, Trace helps Annie out, while reminding her that he must leave before winter comes.

The tremendous physical hardship that the country presents is as much a threat to their love as Annie's mistrust of men and Trace's reluctance to settle, Barbara Edwards creates a romance that proves life is about "surviving disaster. Growing back stronger," and most of all, the courage to love. **** (four stars), Gerry Benninger, Romantic Times Magazine