Review
DREAM WEAVER is the third Hidden Falls Romance, and it is a departure from the first two books, both of which took place around the turn of the century when Hidden Falls was at its peak and the Morelands were one of the three families that made up the town's high society. As this story opens, the Morelands, living elsewhere, are still fabulously rich and successful, but Hidden Falls has not faired as well. Having read the two previous books, it's rather sad to revisit the town and find it in such miserable shape. However, this new twist keeps the storyline original. And although the Moreland family is familiar to some of us, and we once again meet the residents of Hidden Falls, they are all fresh, new characters that all seem to possess their own kind of charm. John, in particular, is an alluring man. Not only does he enjoy wealth and looks, but he has charisma as well. But, not surprisingly, like so many men, Claire finds he has issues when it comes to trust and commitment. Still, the author does well to make the reader care for him, when it is Claire who garners so much sympathy. She's passionate in her zeal to save what she loves, and their romance often parallels the storyline about the restoration of Fairlawn, and ultimately the fate of Hidden Falls. With both, there are ups and downs, risks to take, and a lot of soul-searching involved.
In DREAM WEAVER, it is obvious that Hidden Falls and its residents are created with great fondness, and this loving attention produces a pleasant place to visit peopled with characters who ring true to life. Readers do not have to read the previous Hidden Falls Romances in order to enjoy DREAM WEAVER. It stands on its own as a sweet and gentle romance featuring likable characters. - Sandra Brill --Romance Reviews Today, August 2007
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About the Author
A chance encounter with a merry-go-round horse in - of all places - a highway rest area led to Amanda Harte's incurable case of carousel fever. She's been planning stories about painted ponies and the people who love them ever since and is delighted to share the third of the Hidden Falls Romances with you.
Amanda is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, co-founder of its New Jersey chapter and an avid traveler. She married her high school sweetheart, who shares her love of travel and who's driven thousands of miles to help her research her books. They now live in the American West, where they're continuing to search for antique carousels.
Dream Weaver is Amanda's tenth romance novel for Avalon and the third in the Hidden Falls series. In addition to her highly acclaimed War Brides Trilogy (Dancing in the Rain, Whistling in the Dark and Laughing at the Thunder) she has written three Unwanted Legacies books (Strings Attached, Imperfect Together and Bluebonnet Spring). These books as well as Moonlight Masquerade, the story of a romance writer with a problem, and Painted Ponies and The Brass Ring, the first two Hidden Falls Romances, are all available.
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
edition.
