Heart's Desire [Kindle Edition]

Jacquie D'Alessandro (Author)

Book Description

***Get HEART'S DESIRE now before this special price ends!***

Heart's Desire--A sensual, delightful Victorian-era romance novella!

"Jacquie D'Alessandro writes romance at its enchanting best!" --New York Times Bestselling author Teresa Medeiros 

One unexpected turn in the road can change everything... On her way to London to announce her engagement, a young woman's unplanned stop in the village where she spent her childhood brings her in contact with a man and an antique mirror--and both will change her destiny. 

If you love Julia Quinn, Teresa Medeiros, Lisa Kleypas or Stephanie Laurens, check out HEART'S DESIRE!

More Praise for Jacquie D'Alessandro's books:

"...on par with some of the best works from seasoned authors like Julia Quinn and Stephanie Laurens." --Publishers Weekly

"Ms. D'Alessandro's books are not only keepers - they are treasures." --Affaire de Coeur Magazine

"...classic D'Alessandro - witty, sexy, and full to the rim with love and romance."--Romance Novel TV

"An Excellent Regency Author."--Publishers Weekly

"Ms. D'Alessandro has the nimbleness of a thief when it comes to crafting relationship dynamics."--Heartstrings Reviews

"Trotting at the heels of Julia Quinn and catching up fast"--Publishers Weekly

"Something special."--New York Times Bestselling author Carly Phillips

"Smart, funny..."--New York Times Bestselling author Susan Mallery

"Great characters, sizzling sex and deep emotional conflict."--Romantic Times BOOKreviews

"If it has the name Jacquie D'Alessandro on it, it's guaranteed to please!"--Huntress Book Reviews

"...marvelous characters whose dialogue is fresh and filled with passion, this delicious tale is a definite keeper."--Rendezvous Magazine

"Jacquie D'Alessandro is always a solid read for me."--Night Owl Reviews

**Other ebooks by New York Times best-selling author Jacquie D'Alessandro:

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AT LAST-- A scandal from her past could cost her everything...

CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC COMEDIES
MINE AT MIDNIGHT--A professional relationship turns into a pleasurable pastime...

KISS THE COOK--A caterer turns up the heat and finds herself in hot water...


CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE WITH A PARANORMAL TWIST
HE'S NO ANGEL-- He's bound for hell unless his humans fall in love, but they're not cooperating!
                                                                                                                 
ROMANCE BUNDLE
JACQUIE D'ALESSANDRO ROMANCE BUNDLE VOL. I--A money-saving collection of contemporary romantic comedies and historical romances.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jacquie D'Alessandro has written more than thirty books spanning the historical, contemporary romantic comedy and women's fiction genres. She is a four-time RITA finalist, four-time Maggie Award of Excellence finalist, two-time Daphne du Maurier Award finalist, and both a PRISM Award and National Readers' Choice Award finalist. She's the recipient of three Orange Rose Awards, two Golden Quill Awards as well as a Booksellers' Best Award, a Barclay Gold Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for "Best Historical Love and Laughter." Her books have been published in over 21 languages. Jacquie grew up on Long Island, New York, graduated from Hofstra University and now lives in Georgia with her husband and son.

Jacquie loves to hear from readers! You can contact her through her website at jacquied.com or join her on Facebook at facebook.com/JacquieDAlessandroReaderPage or follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/jacquiedbooks. Jacquie also blogs with the Whine Sisters at whinesisters.com. She is currently working on a new series of ebooks in a joint venture with other bestselling authors. Visit WeDazzleU.com for more details. No matter what genre she's writing in, all of Jacquie's books are filled with two of her favorite things--love and laughter.

Product Details

• File Size: 271 KB
• Print Length: 70 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B009274PNU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,604 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart's Desire...a sweet, satisfying romance December 16, 2012

By teacher mom

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Don't let the short length fools you; this story is a very satisfying read. Callie and William have known each other since they were children. They fell in love as teenagers, but they both were too afraid to tell the other. William never acts on his love for Callie for two reasons: (1) he believes his position as a shopkeeper is too lowly for a duchess's sister, and (2) he believes there's no possible way Callie feels anything more than friendship for him.

Now adults in their twenties, Callie returns after a two-year absence. When she walks into William's store and invites him to dinner, William has no idea she's not leaving again without a kiss. This is where the story gets interesting, as we watch these two dance around each other, both frightened of admitting their true feelings. With a little help from a "deaf" aunt and a mystifying "magic mirror," a happily ever after is guaranteed.

If you love sweet friends-turned-lovers stories and happily-ever-afters, you'll love this story!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! September 24, 2012

By Jessicca E Collins

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Even though it was short, I really liked Heart's Desire. I loved the language and the old-world charm of the piece. It was heartwarming with a little bit of steam! I would definitely recommend it!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Too short!! October 5, 2012

By momattiaa

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I really like the way Jacquie writes. I must have missed the fact that it was a short story and was sorely disappointed that it ended so fast!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A biased opinion June 17, 2013

By Misuzmama

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Red Roses Mean Love is one of the first historic romances I've read and remains one of my very favorites. I urge anyone to give it a try. Callie, the heroine in this novella, was an adorable little girl in that one. It's been years since Roses was published so I was surprised and extremely happy to hear that an all grown up Callie got her own story. Heart's Desire, although short, is excellent. Callie returns to the country, before the season, to persuade the boy she grew up with that they belong together. William fights his desire because he believes he is not good enough for a duchess sister. A magical mirror, showing pictures of the future, is added to the mix. Loved it!

***If by some absolute miracle D'Alessandro reads this review, I beg you to write a novella about the secondary characters Lady Darvin and Adam Straton from The Bride Thief. I can't stand to think that the poor abused widow and the magistrate with a serious case of unrequited love don't get their HEA. Please!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, fun read November 22, 2012

By G. A. Shanks

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Enjoyed this novella. Characters were well developed for such a short story. Liked both Callie and William, I was rooting for them, glad they had the happy ending, without a lot of drama. Aunt Olivia was a gem. Quick easy read.

4.0 out of 5 stars an afternoon treat May 24, 2013

By souixan

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Callie and William have been best friends since childhood.The one secret that they didn't share is the one that they needed to most.Can a shop keeper and a duchess share their innermost secrets? This is true old fashioned romance.

4.0 out of 5 stars Hearts Desire April 19, 2013

By Vharm

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Good quick read. Enjoyable story. This author is one of my favorite authors. Will certainly seek out her other titles.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good short story April 2, 2013

By blake summers

Format:Kindle Edition

I appreciate the writers who manage to create a decent plot in such a short story as this one. It was a very fast read, but very satisfying. The characters and their dialogues are delicious, the writing style really made me smile, and the romance was nice. Altogether a good fast read.

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jacquie D'Alessandro has written more than thirty books spanning the historical, contemporary romantic comedy and women's fiction genres. She is a four-time RITA finalist, four-time Maggie Award of Excellence finalist, two-time Daphne du Maurier Award finalist, and both a PRISM Award and National Readers' Choice Award finalist. She's the recipient of three Orange Rose Awards, two Golden Quill Awards as well as a Booksellers' Best Award, a Barclay Gold Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for "Best Historical Love and Laughter." Her books have been published in over 21 languages. Jacquie grew up on Long Island, New York, graduated from Hofstra University and now lives in Georgia with her husband and son.

Jacquie loves to hear from readers! You can contact her through her website at http://www.jacquied.com or join her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JacquieDAlessandroReaderPage or follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jacquiedbooks. Jacquie also blogs with the Whine Sisters at http://whinesisters.com. She is currently working on a new series of ebooks in a joint venture with other bestselling authors. Visit http://www.WeDazzleU.com for more details. No matter what genre she's writing in, all of Jacquie's books are filled with two of her favorite things--love and laughter.