The best-selling, award-wining author of Chances Are and Liberty Blue presents another historical romance about two tempestuous characters who find true love despite themselves.
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This novel is an odd mix of feminism and romance. Protagonist Katie Jones, a mover and shaker in the women's suffrage movement in Washington in the early 1900s, leaves the capital behind to return home to Idaho. Her views cause quite a stir, but she finds support in an old friend whom she begins falling in love with, leading to an internal conflict between her modern thoughts and her traditional feelings. Severn House books can be purchased at a discount at 800-830-3044.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The year is 1916 and the suffrage movement is gaining momentum. Chugging across the country in her Model T Ford christened the Susan B, Katie Jones is coming home and bringing the message of women's rights with her. Katie left Homestead, Idaho to go to Vassar College back east several years ago. Since graduating from college, she's been in Washington, D.C., assisting the suffrage movement. It is a cause very dear to her heart and one she hopes to encourage the women of Homestead to become involved in. But the people from her home town aren't quite ready for Katie Jones! Ben Rafferty also left home to attend college, but Homestead is where his heart is and it's where he returned. Now the owner and editor of the Homestead Herald, Ben is ready to settle down with a wife and start a family. When Katie comes home, Ben is amazed by how much she's changed. His childhood friend has grown into a beautiful, spirited woman. In some ways, she's the same old fearless Katie with fire in her eyes. It doesn't take long for Ben to realize he's in love with Katie-- the only problem is, she never intends to marry. Ben decides he will just have to win Katie's love. Katie convinces Ben to let her write a column for his paper. She want's to call it "Unshackled," but he convinces her that she'll catch more flies with honey and the column is called "Katie's Corner." It doesn't matter what it's called, though-- Katie's message causes more than a few problems for the people of Homestead. The idea of women's rights divides the town, even her own friends and family are bickering. For once in her life, Katie doesn't know what to do. She believes in the suffrage movement but she doesn't want to hurt the people she cares about. And for all her talk about staying single, Katie is falling in love with her old friend Ben. But can love, marriage, and children be compatible with independence and the suffragist movement? If there's a way to make it work, Katie Jones and Ben Rafferty will do it!Robin Lee Hatcher does it again! Her stories are the very best in Americana! Kiss Me, Katie! is pure romantic fun! Don't miss it! Fans of Robin Lee Hatcher will be delighted with her latest romantic tale! She gives readers a fascinating glimpse into the not-so-distant past, and history comes alive! Robin Lee Hatcher is an incredibly gifted author! Her unique voice makes every book memorable! With her special talent for creating fascinating stories, Robin Lee Hatcher has made her mark in romantic fiction!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times
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I'm the author of 60+ novels and novellas. My home is in Idaho, where I spend my time writing stories of faith, courage, and love; pondering the things of God; and loving my family and friends. Please note that the list of my books on Amazon includes novels written for the general romance market from 1984 to 1999. My Christian fiction has been published from 1999 to present. I no longer recommend my older fiction. Purchase used books with caution. For more information, please visit my web site at http://robinleehatcher.com.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny & Romantic - Read series in order.,
By Abbys (Moreno Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kiss Me, Katie (Hardcover)
The Americana series is about a town called Homestead, Idaho. The creation of the town beginning with just few families in small farm houses, one main street and only few stores to it's booming times with railroads and big hotels. I have only read three of the series but so far, it makes me feel like I am in the town itselft. There are many characters aside from the two primary couples. It contains love stories as well as family and neighborly love scenes. People helping one another is heart warming. Like every small town, everyone knows everybody's business and gossips cannot be avoided. Though I find that flaw amusing in many ways. My favorite aside from the romance story is that each book contains many updates of the characters from the previous book. I also enjoy reading books about children and their growing up years especially if they become the couple or the main characters in the next book. It is like keeping track of a mini series in T.V.. This is what makes the series so interesting from the beginning to the end.This is the last book of the Americana Series. It's the story of Benjamin Rafferty (son of Michael & Rose in book 2 "Forever, Rose") and Katie Jones (daughter of Lark & Yancy in book 2 "Forever, Rose"). After reading the book synopsis, I was doubtful as to whether I will enjoy this book or not. I thought this book would somehow be a bit boring or too serious considering Katie's involvement in suffrage movement & her firm belief of the woman's rights. I hate to waste my entire time reading about the woman's rights in the the early 1900's. However, I made myself read it because it was part of the Americana Series, which I have started, and "Forever, Rose" is my favorite of all the series. I was excited to read updates of Rose & Lark as well as the rest of the people in Homestead, Idaho. I am glad I wasn't disappointed. As it turned out, the book was very interesting. Robin Lee Hatcher blended the facts with lots of romance & humor. I am happy to say that there was no dull moment. The heart warming love story of Katie & Ben wasn't overpowered by the facts or stories of the suffrage movement either. Everything was just blended perfectly! Since the... Editorial Reviews pretty much cover the basics or the summary of this book, there is no need for me to carry on... However, here's the series in sequence: 1st: WHERE THE HEART IS ------> 2nd: FOREVER,ROSE --------> 3rd: REMEMBER WHEN ------------> 4th: Kiss me, Katie. If you started the series, which I highly recommend... finish it with "Kiss Me, Katie". It's a wonderful end to the Americana Series.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Political Tale!,
By Nancy Compton (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kiss Me Katie (Mass Market Paperback)
Book four, KISS ME, KATIE in the Americana series is an entertaining story of one woman entering the early twentieth century political arena and trying to balance her personal goals with love. It's a good story; however, it's my least favorite in the series.
Although each one of the four books in the series: 1. WHERE THE HEART IS 2. FOREVER, ROSE 3. REMEMBER WHEN 4. KISS ME, KATIE can stand alone, it's my recommendation you read the books in order. Many of Homestead, Idaho's secondary characters are first and thoroughly described in book one and are carried through storylines in FOREVER ROSE, REMEMBER WHEN and KISS ME, KATIE. Some became new main characters and of course, it's always a treat to revisit the ones we grew to love.
0 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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