The Haunting Of Brier Rose (Silhouette Shadows, #17) [Paperback]

Patricia Simpson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373270178
• ISBN-13: 978-0373270170
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,206,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Simpson grew up in the wilderness of Western Montana, where it meant a 3-1/2 hour drive just to buy shoes. When she was young, the iPod hadn't yet been invented, and there were no radio stations in the area, so on the many long drives for shoes, Patricia amused herself by reading novels or creating her own stories in her head. She was encouraged to write by her sister, who always asked to be read what she had written so far that day, her Egyptian-born English teacher in junior high, and then again by a creative writing professor at the University of Washington. Instead of seeking a writing degree, Patricia chose to pursue a BA in Art and has worked as a graphic artist/web developer at the University of Washington since 1982. Patricia still enjoys painting almost as much as she loves to write.

Ms Simpson has won numerous awards for her fiction, including Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, Career Achievement Award, and has been a finalist in the RITA awards and for Best Indie Paranormal of the Year.

Her Scottish husband encourages her to accompany him on his frequent business trips around the world, and whenever possible Patricia goes with him to scope out spooky historical places to use as the settings of her books.

Customer Reviews

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2.0 out of 5 stars No, November 14, 2010

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Christy Leigh Stewart "Good Mourning Sunshine" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Haunting Of Brier Rose (Silhouette Shadows, #17) (Paperback)

It's a Silhouette book so I can't blame it for being predictable but the characters should at least be likeable and they aren't. Not in any of their lives.

The book begins with the need that you already feel empathy for the couple and then when it jumps to present day you have to over look how whiny and annoying they both are.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gothic Well-Written Romance, July 29, 2009

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Beth Dora Barany "book lover" (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Haunting Of Brier Rose (Silhouette Shadows, #17) (Paperback)

I read a lot of romances, among other genres, and I know that when I pick a Patricia Simpson novel I will not be disappointed. She always crafts well-told tales. Simpson created a wonderfully gothic tale in The Haunting of Brier Rose that weaves a Puritan love tale gone wrong with the plight of Rose Quennel and Taylor Wolfe, two modern souls from two different backgrounds. Rose is raised and sheltered by her loving guardians at the Brierwood santuary. She's an orphan, her family's past a blank to her. A gifted artist in fabric painting, Rose is content with quiet life. Taylor Wolfe is an adventurous man cut down by tragedy and a secret in his past. When these two find each other in a mansion in the Pacific Northwest, their lives begin to intertwine in ways they do not understand. Well-written, poetic at times, this book should be a keeper on any avid reader's shelf.

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A spectacular description of conquering over ourselves., September 2, 1998

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This review is from: The Haunting Of Brier Rose (Silhouette Shadows, #17) (Paperback)

I read 'The Haunting of Briar Rose' over two years ago and remember it as being my favorite Silhouette ever. The detail kept me glued to the book. I recommend it for any avid Silhouette reader, although it can be enjoyed by everyone--each and every friend I have agrees.