Hostage to Her Heart [Paperback]

Chriss Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2008

A mysterious nun eludes arrest for dishing out un-prescribed medications, claiming that they were provided by God, for "He has a plan for everyone." Tara Reece, a victim, took pills meant for fertility and is pregnant. She turns to Ross Kelly, a childhood friend. They've shared a strong bond, but he wants commitment-something she can't easily give up- or him either. While Tara prays for solutions, Lieutenant Commander Daniel Cross wants one too. Women find him old-fashioned in the midst of the turning tides of the late 1970's- a decade known for change and new trends. A Royal Naval mission brings him to NYC, where he meets Ross and Tara on New Years Eve. He shares a musical interest with Ross and he can't resist Tara's magnificent eyes. After awhile, Danny convinces them to leave everything for a better life in Wiltshire County, England. Tara marries Danny, even if she doesn't love him. It's security for her impending children and to get away from the poverty always known. At the Grand Manor-after introductions to the elite members of the Cross Family-complications occur. Tara's pregnancy is at risk. Danny's older brother, Michael, interferes with their marriage and reforms Ross into a "love them and leave them" prot¿g¿, who eventually tempts Danny's sisters to compete for his affection. Yet, Ross still wants Tara-even at the sake of putting his new friendship with Danny at risk. In spite of calamities, can true love surface? Can the miracle of life force them to realize what is truly important? After all the sacrifices, will Tara realize her true destiny while she enflames her lovers souls and capture them "Hostage to Her Heart."

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About the Author

Chriss Hill is a native Central Texan who enjoys several things: traveling, listening to pop/rock music, reading about movie stars and famous singers, fishing, and spending leisure time with her husband, three daughters, one son, and five grandchildren (so far). She is a firm believer of the power of prayer. By day, she works at one of the most prominent hospitals in the region and by evening, she relaxes at her computer; creating stories that combines her passions; that puts characters into unusual situations, weaving their story line into a format simulating a soap opera. Writing has always been a passion discovered early on in life and things really took off after taking a college creative writing course back in 2000. She tackled writing her first novel, "Hostage to Her Heart", which she hopes can develop enough interest to create a series, about a rock-n-roll "Dynasty-like" extended family that includes musical children created by divine intervention.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (May 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143436044X
• ISBN-13: 978-1434360441
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,516,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chriss Hill is the author of the Cross Passage Series, where her first book, Hostage to Her Heart, was voted 2008 USAbooknews.com Awards Finalist in the Romance Category. She is a member of the Texas Writers League. Currently residing in Central with her family, she loves writing, blogging, networking. Her other interests include fishing, traveling and gardening.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding., June 21, 2009

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Panda "Kaya Lawliet" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hostage to Her Heart (Paperback)

Now I'm not normally one who likes to just read romance novels, they never really caught my attention for I'm younge and the whole 'younge fortay' is Fantasy(like vampires, werewolves, the such?) but when I read this book I was amazed. The Author really caught my interest with the characters, yeah there were parts where it got a little slow or confusing but some books are like that to add to the mystery, something you'll only understand once you finish the book. I became really caught up in all the characters and their lives, their troubles and turmoil as their lives contained problems some 'regular' people have to face daily, i.e; jealousy, love, family, work, rumors, and some that just capture your interest like septuplets.

I really love this book, its enrapturing and compelling, and I think anyone, no matter what their style of reading is, should read it.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Romance I've ever read!, December 22, 2008

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Sunny - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hostage to Her Heart (Paperback)

I don't normally like romance novels but I happened upon this book one day. I began to read and the characters gripped me. The further I got into the book the more I wanted to know. The Characters are so real, flaws and all it was as if I was watching a great movie. One second I'm rooting for one guy to win Tara Reece's heart but the next second I'm hoping for the other guy. Your heart feels what the characters are feeling, you fly when they do, you cry when they do. At the end of this book I was shocked. Nothing could prepare me for what would happen to these awesome characters, but the book left me wanting more. I can't wait for the second of this series to come out!!!

Give it a chance and you two will fall in love. (smile)