The Stranger's Secrets [Paperback]

Beth Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2009

Sarah Spalding has learned to forge her own way and never to trust anyone - least of all a Yankee. But when her companion abandons her while on a train to Colorado, Sarah begrudgingly accepts the help of Whitman Kendrick - a Yankee, yes, but one with the most bewitching green eyes. Allowing Whit to be her travelling escort is one thing, taking him as a lover is another - even though she's tempted beyond reason...Whit Kendrick isn't quite sure what to make of the sharp-tongued, sassy woman sharing his train compartment. All he knows is that Sarah is refreshingly different from most women - and his urgent, primal attraction for her is unlike any he's experienced. Breaking down Sarah's wall of defence won't be easy. But Whit is determined to prove to Sarah that they're more alike than different - and loving each other is all they need.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Brava; Original edition (December 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758234732
• ISBN-13: 978-0758234735
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beth Williamson, also writing as Emma Lang, is a multi-published, award-winning author of romance fiction including historical, contemporary, and erotica. She won 2010 Best Western Romance from The Romance Reviews, two 2007 CAPA Awards and one 2008 CAPA Award from The Romance Studio, nominated for the 2007 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award in Historical Romance, nominated for the 2009 and 2010 Career Achievement Reviewer's Choice Award in Erotica by Romantic Times Magazine, and a PAN member of Romance Writers of America.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book brings out strong emotions. What 1st drew me to this story were the characters., December 29, 2009

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The Stranger's Secrets by Beth Williamson
Historical Western- Dec. 29th, 2009
4 1/2 stars

The Stranger's Secrets is a stirring and heartwarming romance. It features genuine characters that I grew to love. This novel was surprisingly deep and emotional, one that I will not forget.

In this story, 2 strong but wounded characters find a haven and an unexpected attraction with each other although their backgrounds would normally keep them apart.

Sarah prides herself on her strength and control. The Civil War left her lame and disillusioned. When a sudden invitation to visit her long lost brother arrives Sarah decides to leave her old and traumatic life behind her. Filled with determination, Sarah finally feels hope and is looking forward to a fresh life far away from the South and the bitter memories of suffering and abuse. She boards a train that will reunite her with her brother. Unfortunately, she finds she must share the compartment with a dreadful Yankee. He represents much of the pain she has endured. And although she finds his eyes and smile beguiling she wants nothing to do with a man that represents all that she has lost.

Whit is on his way to San Francisco where his hopes for a new life with a fiancée he only knows through correspondence. He is tired of war and his mother's expectations. He longs to escape the dark memories as a Union solider. On the train he finds a kindred spirit in the form of a Southern female named Sarah. He is fascinated by her strength and as circumstances throw them together he finds he cannot stop the intense attraction he feels for her. But he knows any relationship with her is futile since he is already engaged. When the sudden murder of Sarah's traveling companion places them both as murder suspects they must try to work together to solve the mystery while trying to keep their mutual attraction out of the way. To complicate matters Whit realizes that Sarah was the woman maimed by his leader during the war and doesn't want her to realize he knows.

This book brings out strong emotions. What 1st drew me to this story were the characters. They are very real and fully fleshed. I really felt connected with them. The hero is not exactly alpha, he is extra-ordinary man trying to make the best of his life against difficult circumstances. The heroine is very admirable and tough. I respected Sarah's grit and determination and felt that the hero was exactly the right man for her. Their relationship had a poignancy that was wonderfully moving. Neither was perfect but together they were a perfect match!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story Line, August 4, 2010

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This review is from: The Stranger's Secrets (Paperback)

Just love the story line and the plot. Read all three books and they where great. Can't wait the another series from Beth Williamson. Just love her books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST HOT WESTERNS, June 15, 2010

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This review is from: The Stranger's Secrets (Kindle Edition)

If you want a western with a great story, fanastic characters and a hot romance, then Beth Williamson is it! I read the first two novels in the series, The Education of Madeline, The Redemption of Micah, and couldn't wait to order The Stranger's Secrets on my Kindle. I loved the whole series. Once you read Williamson, you will quickly buy up the rest of her novels. I am currently making my way through her list.