On Winding Hill Road (Berkley Sensation) [Paperback]

Diane Tyrrel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2005 | Series: Berkley Sensation

Sarah Logan is the new governess to a widower's daughter. Although dark rumors surround him, her master arouses her. And soon she'll risk not only her heart, but also her life.

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Classy, sexy, and deliciously suspenseful. Don't miss it. (Linda Castillo)

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (April 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425201953
• ISBN-13: 978-0425201954
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,465,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars entertaining modern day gothic romantic suspense, March 30, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Winding Hill Road (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

Sarah Logan flies from Santa Barbara to San Francisco to serve as a companion to thirteen years old May DeFalle. May's mom Lisa died last year in what was either an accident or suicide; her father Gatien is a Grand Prix driver away from home a lot. If Sarah thinks about the assignment, she would realize that the family starting with Lisa's sister Helene Browning wants her to be a surrogate mother to May. Sarah accepted the job because of the exorbitant salary and the incredible bonus if she stays a year.

May is unhappy with the babysitter, but Sarah does her best to help the despondent teen who only perks up when her dad is in town. Sarah also begins looking into what happened to Lisa not because she suspects anything diabolical, but only to gain a better understanding of May's needs. As her inquiries begin to gel, Sarah wonders if murder occurred and could a cuckolded Gatien have killed his wife for cheating on him. She needs to know because she is falling in love with her prime suspect her employer.

This entertaining gothic romance contains all the classic elements, but places them in modern day California with soccer playing teens and auto racing to counter an innocent heroine, a dark mansion, a brooding hero, and the suspicious death of his first wife. The story line is character driven as Sarah slowly falls in love with her employer who she believes killed his spouse. Fans of modern day gothic romantic suspense will enjoy the drive in, around, and ON WINDING HILL ROAD.

Harriet Klausner

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Modern Gothic, August 23, 2005

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Winding Hill Road (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

To help young May Defalle become less of a hellion, Sarah Logan accepts the role of governess in the home. Immediately, she's plunged into a world of secrets and intrigue. May's mother drowned mysteriously, and hints of crimes worse than murder are tantalizingly whispered, compelling Sarah to learn the truth for the sake of the child she's come to love. What is hidden in the family library and the late Mrs. Defalle's journals? Why is the handsome, brooding, and enigmatic Gatien so secretive? Yet, even knowing Gatien could be a killer or something more evil, Sarah is drawn to him and he to her.

**** Although written in a style much akin to Jane Eyre or Rebecca, this book is planted firmly in the present. The story will hook you almost immediately, making you want to know how it ends. Gatien is the classic brooding hero, with a heart of gold hidden under his darkness. Though May seems far older than her years, that is quite understandable and logical in the scheme of things. Sarah's voice dominates the book, and you will feel all she does, whether it is fear or love. This book shows that the author is growing in skill, actualizing the talent her earlier work began to reveal. ****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TALENTED WRITER - THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE!, August 12, 2005

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Diane Morgan (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Winding Hill Road (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

I LOVE DIANE TYRREL'S STYLE. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Finished the book in one sitting - couldn't put it down! Can't wait for her next book. If you enjoy a romance where you can actually relate to the main character then this if for you!