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MY BACKLIST: WITH REVIEWS BY READERS AND ROMANCE REVIEWERS — NONE OF WHOM ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME, NOR HAVE THEY RECEIVED REMUNERATION.

 

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Kiss Me At Christmas

 

The Lieutenant's Woman
The Admiral's Daughter
A Prince's Heart
A Princess Born
Heaven Sent
       
           
Confort and Joy

Since You've Been Gone

 

           
   

KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS
KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS
ZEBRA Historical, October 2004
(Book Three in the "Annapolis" Series)
ISBN: 0-8217-7765-3

The Men of Annapolis come home for the holidays in Kiss Me at Christmas, the third story of the officers of the newly founded Naval Academy in Maryland...from beloved historical romance author Sandra Madden.

Sandra Madden’s distinctive writing keeps the pages flowing smoothly and beautifully. She is a remarkable talent …the characters will keep you laughing and loving their antics.
—BJ Deese, Romance Junkies

I picked up the book on a snowy December day and by 10pm when I finished the last chapter I felt my heart would burst from pure happiness. It is a rare author who can makeyou love the characters so much that you can physically feel the love they have for one another.
—Bryna O. Chandler

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The Lieutenant's Woman

THE LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN
ZEBRA Historical, December 2003
(Book Two in the "Annapolis" Series)
ISBN: 0-8217-7527-8

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"In this second book of her Men of Annapolis series, Sandra Madden innovatively brings the novel of manners to the post-Civil War era, more specifically to the reopened U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. The family element and the background danger have just the right touches..."
**** (4 stars)

—Gerry Benninger, RT Bookclub

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The Admiral's Daughter

THE ADMIRAL'S DAUGHTER
ZEBRA Historical, April 2003
(Book One in the "Annapolis" Series)
ISBN: 0-8217-7526-X

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When Nantucket whaler Benjamin Swain joins the Navy, his plan is straightforward. Work his way up to officer, marry a pleasant woman and use his newly honed skills to design revolutionary ships for the Navy. Beginning as a lowly seaman, his first assignment is to teach sailing at the fledgling Naval Academy at Annapolis, a simple enough task.

Until he meets Sophie Harrington, the admiral's daughter.

Impulsive and rebellious, Sophie is also beautiful, a fact Ben vows to ignore. Nothing will ruin his well-laid plan quicker than an entanglement with his superior's only child. But Sophie, balking at her father's insistence that she marry an officer and dreaming of writing a novel, is determined to learn to sail. Ben is the logical teacher - but nothing like the man he knows her father envisions for her. Arguing with Sophie is like shouting at the wind, however, and soon Ben wants nothing more to silence her protests with kisses, so she can hear him say "I love you."

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A Prince's Heart

A PRINCE'S HEART
ZEBRA Ballad Historical, November 2002
(Book Two in the "Of Royal Birth" Series)
ISBN: 0-8217-7251-1

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When a man has dreamed of a military career since boyhood, getting shot by a woman is a bit of an embarrassment -especially when he learns she was aiming for a duck. But from the first, Cameron Thatcher is willing to forgive Meggie Fitzgerald almost anything. Except her Irish heritage. Meggie may be a beauty, but she's also the enemy - something a British lieutenant fighting the Rebellion can't easily overlook. Yet, the spirited lass has stolen his heart nonetheless. The only thing Cam can offer her is the mysterious gold ring that he's worn since birth. But when a band of Irish renegades discovers him, Cam wonders if Meggie has repaid him with betrayal.

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A Princess Born

A PRINCESS BORN
Zebra Ballad Historical
(Book One in the "Of Royal Birth" Series)
ISBN: 0-8217-7250-3

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Edmund Wydville's first surprise upon returning to his country estate was to find Kate Beadle fully grown and uncommonly beautiful. His second surprise was his own honorable intent. If he could not have his gardener's daughter for himself, no one would fault him for finding her a good match. Except Kate of course. She had other ideas.

"Princess Born proved an enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to finding Kate's ...prince born-brother ..."
—Lynne Remick, UndercoverReader

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Heaven Sent : CoverHEAVEN SENT
Leisure Historical 2002
ISBN: 0-8439-4955-4

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Matilda Rose Applebee isn't looking for love when she captures drummer Cooper T. Davis at gunpoint. She'd rather be home on her father's California ranch, taming horses and playing the harmonica. But her younger sister has gotten herself in the family way and claims Cooper T. is responsible. Matty goes after him, determined to haul the snake-belly's butt back to her sister's waiting arms.

The firmly rooted cowgirl and the handsome drifter never counted on finding more than adventure on the return trail to the Silver Star Ranch. Love must have been heaven sent.

"In a madcap journey reminiscent of "Annie Get Your Gun" and the film version of Maverick, Matilda Rose Applebee and Cooper T. Davis travel alone the west coast, sharing high adventures in encounters with bandits, wildcats - and to Matty's great discomfort - strumpets."
—Four stars Gerry Benninger, Romantic Times

"Heaven Sent is the tale of two people completely made for each other, but fighting every step of their journey. Ms. Madden is on her way to be one of the best writers in Western Historicals. I cannot wait for her next release.
—Four plugs, Jane Koss

Found on Sadhbh's list of 100 books Harlequin challenge.  Thank you so much!!

Jun 9, 2006 6:13 am

Historicals and Intrigues

Heaven Sent by Sandra Madden (Leisure Books Historical) Matilda Rose Applebee is a tomboy, she wears breeches more often than skirts and her father despairs of finding her a husband. But when Matilda's sister gets pregnant and tells Matilda who the father is, Matilda is determined to find the man and force him to marry her sister.

Cooper T Davis is mightily surprised to wake up looking down the business end of a Winchester rifle. He knows he didn't do anything to her sister, but he can't convince Matilda of that, so he decides to allow himself to be taken as their ranch is more or less in the direction he's going. Far from being a drifter, he's a Pinkerton agent undercover. On their journey back he finds himself digging graves, running up against a thieving preacher, losing a tooth and having to bail Matilda out of jail, and when they do get to Matilda's home, her sister has been kidnapped, her father wants him to marry Matilda and he's expected in Kansas City in two weeks. But he's fallen in love with Matilda. Is there any hope for them?

This was funny and Matilda's determination to do right by her sister even if it means giving up the man she loves is charming, I liked the way the HEA was worked out.

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Comfort and JoyCOMFORT AND JOY
Zebra Historical 2001
ISBN: 0-8217-7217-1

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When spirited Maeve O'Malley stumbles upon an unconscious man one snowy night in December, she doesn't think twice before coming to his rescue.

But her good intentions are no match for her brother's sense of propriety, and before long Maeve is married to the nameless-and irresistibly attractive stranger. It doesn't matter who he is, because Maeve is certain he's a gift from above — one she means to keep.

An art collector from one of Boston's oldest and wealthiest families, Charles Rycroft is astounded to learn that he's a married man when his memory returns -- and that his lovely Irish wife is one of Boston's serving class. Intending only to give Maeve a bit of polish before ending their hasty union, Charles's primary concern is finding the valuable sketch of St. Nicholas that was stolen when he was robbed. Yet Maeve's presence in his home is a dazzling ray of light, and as Christmas nears, he suspects her love may be his greatest joy.

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Comfort & Joy. Maeve is a heroine with wit and determination for which the reader will find themselves cheering. Charles is a strong, handsome man that any reader of romance will love. I look forward to reading more from this author.
—Four plugs, Jane Koss, RomanticReader's Connection

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Since You've Been Gone

SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
(contemporary romantic comedy)
Bouquet 2001
ISBN: 0-8217-6801-8

Amanda Tate's "dead" husband Bailey has just showed up, very much alive, and he's eager to pick up where they left off seven years ago. But Amanda's no longer the sweet, submissive wife who put him through medical school. She's got a successful career as a TV cooking show host, a fiance' she's about to marry and a daughter — Bailey's daughter — to raise.

How does she explain all that to the man who's legally still her better half? And how on earth does she resist his undeniable male magnetism?

The single thought of getting back to his wife kept Dr. Bailey Tate alive in the remote jungle where his plane went down. He knows he wasn't the best husband years ago, but since then, he's learned how to be a better person. Now he's got 30 days to prove he's a changed man before Amanda files for divorce. Winning back her trust won't be easy, but Bailey's determined to do whatever it takes to build a new love with his beautiful, sexy, independent wife . . . one that lasts forever.

"Since You've Been Gone is a lighthearted tale with winning characters and touching scenes."
—Four stars Affaire de Coeur

"Talk about a blast from the past! Very highly recommended. Since You've Been Gone is a tingly, impossible, totally romantic tale that makes you feel good right down to the toes."
— Five stars Amazon/wordweaving

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