Violet Fire (Author's Cut Edition): Historical Romance

Jo Goodman

Dec 2018 · ePublishing Works!

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Murder and Mistaken Identity Lead to Love in Violet Fire, a Historical Romance by Jo Goodman

-- 1746, England and Virginia Colony --

Wrongly accused of murdering her abusive step-father, Shannon Kilmartin never expected to leave Newgate prison until she's sold as an indentured servant to work as a governess in the Virginia Colony.

Brandon Fleming never escaped the memory of the beautiful raven-haired woman he met in Cambridge. He was so captivated that upon returning to the Tidewater Plantation in the Virginia Colony, he married Aurora because she held an uncanny resemblance to that raven-haired beauty. But it was in appearance, only. Now, abandoned by Aurora and left to raise a child on his own, Brandon faces a lonely future and needs a governess for his daughter.

When Shannon arrives in Tidewater, she's immediately mistaken for the wayward Aurora and is not greeted with enthusiasm by anyone except Brandon's daughter. Brandon recognizes Shannon as the young girl who captivated him four years prior and though he tries to resist, cannot deny the attraction he feels.

Then Brandon's missing wife's parents arrive to visit, forcing Shannon to play the role of Brandon's wife, which soon leads to mutual attraction. But, the love growing between them is soon tested when Aurora returns with her lover and a shocking secret.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Fans and readers of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverly, Courtney Milan and Stephanie Laurens will not want to miss this tale of mistaken identity, intrigue and second-chance love.

ALSO BY JO GOODMAN:

Violet Fire
Scarlet Lies
Sweet Fire

THE MCCLELLANS
Crystal Passion
Seaswept Abandon
Tempting Torment

THE HAMILTON FAMILY
More Than You Know
More Than You Wished

THE COMPASS CLUB
Let Me Be The One
Everything I Ever Wanted
All I Ever Needed
Beyond A Wicked Kiss

THE DENNEHY SISTERS
Only My Love
My Heart's Desire
Forever in My Heart
Always in My Dreams
Only in My Arms

THE MARSHALL BROTHERS
Her Defiant Heart
His Heart's Revenge

THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY
My Steadfast Heart
My Reckless Heart
With All My Heart

MEET JO GOODMAN:
Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Always a fan of the happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell.

Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia.

Ratings and reviews

A dramatic historical romance, this story is like a tapestry with shades of light and dark. My heart broke as Shannon had to face an evil that is as prevalent in society today as it was then. It almost seems impossible that she found an open window that brought light and precious freedom into her darkness, only to experience the threat of having it slammed in her face once again. In the midst of evil and manipulation, Shannon does not lose her sweet character, even though she did exhibit some of the symptoms of a traumatised person. Initially, Brandon was a careless hero, one so sure of his destiny and future that he never took it into consideration that his very savoir faire could put someone else at risk. This suspenseful love story stirs one at a deep emotional level, leaving one questioning issues of morality and right versus wrong. It is well written and emotive with well-defined characters and tension to keep one sitting on the edge of one's seat. The novel is a standalone and comes to a bitter-sweet conclusion, leaving one with the feeling that whilst justice is served, it is not without pain and loss. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

the book started out good but then it was way to long then the ending was lack luster

About the author

Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Always a fan of the happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Please visit her website at www.jogoodman.com