Wish For Nicholas (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jackie Manning (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: January 1, 1998

She Was Of The Land; He, Of The Sea…

Still, Becky Forester sang her own kind of siren song of home, family and forever—and Captain Nick Sinclair, though wedded to the ocean's adventure, found himself succumbing to its lure…!

Newly knighted naval hero Nicholas Sinclair had taken command of her beloved Thornwood Hall, and Becky Forester vowed to end his interference. But the longer he stayed, the more the reason appeared to be the capture of her very heart and soul…!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Nicholas Sinclair is recuperating from injuries he suffered at sea during a battle in which all of his crew were killed. A grateful King Charles gives him Thornwood Hall as a reward and instructs him to find out why the once profitable estate has failed to pay its taxes for the last several years. As soon as he's accomplished that, he will sell the manor and use those funds to buy a ship. Dutifully though reluctantly, Nick goes to Thornwood disguised as a commoner hoping to investigate the estate's books and discover the reason for it's decline. Becky Forrester mistakes him for someone else and orders him to be nanny to her baby brother. Nick goes along with the charade but his identity is soon revealed when Becky finds his telescope in her study. Becky did what she had to do in order to keep her brothers and sister together at Thornwood Hall, but what she did could land her in prison. Though Becky and Nick love each other, neither one can allow the other to succeed for if Nick sells the estate her family will be torn apart. Yet if Becky prevents him from selling the estate, Nick will not have the money he needs to buy a ship and return to sea. Could there possibly be a solution that would benefit them all? The goals, motivation and conflicts of the hero and heroine are thoroughly developed making this romance enjoyable and easy to read.Terrifically strong and stubborn, Nick and Becky are wonderful, dynamic characters! Jackie Manning's latest book, A Wish for Nicholas, will propel her to new heights!Gloria Miller -- Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 297 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373289987
• ISBN-13: 978-0373289981
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,170,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and Heartwarming--classic Manning!, April 16, 1998

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This review is from: Wish For Nicholas (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Just as she did in EMBRACE THE DAWN, Jackie Manning sweeps readers into a world rich in history and brimming with heart-warming emotions. Very gifted writer, very well-written and charming story.

4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it..., August 21, 2008

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Description from the back of the book:

She was of the land; He, of the sea...

Still, Becky Forester sang her own kind of siren song of home, family and forever--and Captain Nick Sinclair, though wedded to the ocean's adventure, found himself succumbing to its lure...!

Newly knighted naval hero Nicholas Sinclair had taken command of her beloved Thornwood Hall, and Becky Forester vowed to end his interference. But the longer he stayed, the more the reason appeared to be the capture of her very heart and soul...!

* I really enjoyed this book. The storyline was great & I really enjoyed everybody in the book. I have to say though that I was really confused by the cover picture. If this picture is supposed the family from the beginning of the story then Peter & Aphra are reversed age-wise. If the picture is supposed to represent them when the book ended then Peter is missing.

I would recommend this book.