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Circled Heart (The Laramie Series Book 4) by [Karen J. Hasley]

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Meet a remarkable woman. Read an unforgettable love story.

Johanna Swan is a survivor. She escaped death twice—as a child in China during the Boxer Uprising of 1900 and twelve years later as a young woman aboard the ocean liner Titanic. Now a forward-thinking suffragist and an heiress besides, Johanna intends to use her intelligence, energy, and fortune to help poor and immigrant women. Johanna manages life the way she manages her money. Invest sensibly. Never be obligated. Reduce risk. Keep control of your assets. But the emotional turmoil in her family and the growing confusion in her own heart when it comes to charismatic, sentimental and—she fears—deceitful Drew Gallagher are interfering with Johanna’s orderly existence. For all her logical decision making, it will be the shifting emotions of desire and despair that finally force Johanna to realize that love is more complex and life far less predictable than any business venture.

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"...Author Karen J. Hasley's body of work, the four books in the LaramieSeries, are expertly interwoven, with minor characters in one storybecoming major figures in another, crossing each other's lives like ribbons.Her newest novel, Circled Heart, brings back a secondary figure from WhereHome Is to romance one of her signature resourceful, intelligent women.

JohannaSwan, orphaned daughter of missionaries, is trained as both a social worker anda nurse, and returns from Englandon a swanky ocean liner. It's 1912, and the liner is Titanic.

ThoughJohanna and her grandmother survive, a brief encounter with a doomed manconnects her to his brother back in Chicago, a newly rich industrialist whosecontradictions make him attractive and infuriating. Her small service ... places him in her debt, and she takes fulladvantage of this on behalf of the Anchorage,a branch of the Florence Crittenton homes for needy women ...

As usual, Hasley's historical research is flawless,and the other characters, like Johanna's genteel but vigorous grandmother, herdictatorial aunt and conflicted cousin add to the rich tapestry. The book islong but does not meander, and one wonders if the people Johanna meets inpassing will turn up in Hasley's next captivating book."

Akron Beacon Journal, 1/10/10

About the Author

Karen J. Hasley grew up in America's heartland. Research into 17th-century female poets showed her the rich treasures in women's lives of the past, and in 2006 Karen's first novel, "Lily's Sister," hit the stands. The rest is -quite literally - history.
     Do you recognize these American women? Jane Addams.Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Dr. Alice Hamilton. Dr. Kate W. Barrett. Donaldina Cameron. Gertrude Stein. Mary Cassatt. You'll find them all - and then some -in Karen's books, which intertwine the lives of fictional heroines and historical real-life women so closely and convincingly that you may need to check a history book to figure out which is which.
     Hasley's 6-book Laramie Series spans the years between 1880 and 1919 with satisfying stories from America's past, each with a competent, courageous woman at its center. The books can stand independently and be enjoyed in any order. One reviewer wrote that "Hasley's impeccable writing" offered a "satisfying read from beginning to end."(ABJ, 2006)
     The author's first stand-alone novel "The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone" was a quarter finalist for Amazon's 2013Breakthrough Novel of the Year, the PW review stating that it was "subtle and effective." "Magnificent Farewell," a second stand-alone novel set during World War One, was a "highly recommended" Finalist in the 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.
     In 2014, Karen offered readers a trio of light-hearted Victorian romances. The Penwarrens Series ~ made up of "Claire, After All," "Listening to Abby," and "Jubilee Rose" ~ is the author's affectionate, admiring homage to Georgette Heyer.
     Karen returned to America's heartland in 2017 with the first book of a new series set in 19th-century New Hope, Nebraska. As readers have come to expect, "What We Carry With Us" offers mystery, history, and romance with an engaging, strong-minded woman at its center.

Remarkable women. Unforgettable stories. All in historical settings.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004LLIX08
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Outskirts Press, Inc. (November 30, 2009)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 729 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 413 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1651948488
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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Karen J. Hasley grew up in America's heartland. College research into 17th-century female poets showed her the rich treasures in women's lives of the past, and in 2006 Karen's first novel, "Lily's Sister," hit the stands. The rest is - quite literally - history.

Do you recognize these American women? Jane Addams. Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Dr. Alice Hamilton. Dr. Kate W. Barrett. Donaldina Cameron. Gertrude Stein. Mary Cassatt. You'll find them all - and then some -in Karen's books, which intertwine the lives of fictional heroines and historical real-life women so closely and convincingly that you may need to check a history book to figure out which is which.

Hasley's 6-book Laramie Series spans the years between 1880 and 1919 with satisfying stories from America's past, each with a competent, courageous woman at its center. The books can stand independently and be enjoyed in any order. One reviewer wrote that "Hasley's impeccable writing" offered a "satisfying read from beginning to end."(ABJ, 2006)

The author's first stand-alone novel "The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone" was a quarter finalist for Amazon's 2013 Breakthrough Novel of the Year, the PW review stating that it was "subtle and effective." "Magnificent Farewell," a second stand-alone novel set during World War One, was a "highly recommended" Finalist in the 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

In 2014, Karen offered readers a trio of light-hearted Victorian romances. The Penwarrens Series ~ made up of "Claire, After All," "Listening to Abby," and "Jubilee Rose" ~ is the author's affectionate, admiring homage to Georgette Heyer.

Karen recently returned to America's heartland with the first book of a new series set in 19th-century New Hope, Nebraska. Of the book, one major newspaper review read, "... a lot of mystery, a realistic Western flavor, some romance, and some very fine writing ... Not a note strikes false in this exceptional story. Hasley continues to get better and better as she finds new heroines." (Akron Beacon Journal, 1/14/18) As readers have come to expect, "What We Carry With Us" (2017) offers mystery, history, and romance with an engaging, strong-minded woman at its center.

Return to New Hope in book 2 of the series, "Surprised by Shadows," (2018) and again in book 3, "Through Seasons of Fire." (2019) The people of New Hope, Nebraska, are worth a return visit!

Remarkable women. Unforgettable stories. All in historical settings.

Visit www.karenhasley.com to learn more.

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M. WELLS

Sometimes protagonist is infuriating, but keep reading; it gets better!

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016

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This is a story of a young woman raised by her wealthy grandmother, who was allowed to follow her goals. Johanna Swan is an outspoken, energetic, and confident woman, and a suffragette. Though she works to help abused women, which is a very worthy cause, she has a very poor view of men. Her relationship with the male lead in the book is where I had major problems. It seems she is antagonistic toward everything he either says or does. He, on the other hand, is kind, caring, thoughtful, etc. Why he keeps coming back to her is inconceivable. Did I mention he is wealthy, witty, and handsome? Back to the protagonist, Johanna Swan, she is blunt and very rude in her comments, not only to her male friend, but to just about everybody she knows. Yet, everyone keeps telling her how wonderful she is. I stayed with the book, hoping she would have an epiphany to change her behavior. It finally comes almost at the end. She's decided that she can trust her (now) fiancé and they live happily ever after. I think the author wanted to show how forward-thinking and independent Ms.Swan was by giving her a grating personality, but all it does is make you hate her. The 4 stars are because the last 1/8 of this book is beautifully written. Ms. Swan and her husband are happily married, but what really impressed me was the prose written describing their love for one another. It is truly a feast for readers!

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Christina Boyd

Beautiful, haunting

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021

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Beautiful, haunting tale that begins the night of the sinking of the Titanic. This story has everything. Strong, suffragette heroine from a monied Chicago family, a charming and handsome younger brother who has inherited more money and responsibilities than he ever wanted, emotive prose, amazing dialog, colorful characters, and a character driven plot that I won’t likely forget soon. This is a MUST read.

*My sister recommended this to me. I confess the cover and the title put me off and, had I just stumbled upon it, I wouldn’t had picked this up to read. So glad she suggested it. I’m going to see what else this author has written. Brilliant!

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Jenna Matheson

One Word: Spectacular

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021

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This book is a spectacular work of art. I found the story compelling from the first page and it never ceased holding my interest. In fact, it was lucky for me that I was sick in bed all day so I could finish it all and find out what happens! :)

Karen Hasley has a true gift of exploring complex human emotions and of writing them in such a way that exactly quantifies things we’ve all felt but might not have been able to express. Her ability to write a slow burn romance that melts you, while only implying more intimate moments, was incredible and appreciated by this reader who doesn’t want to read a bunch of smut.

I don’t summarize books in reviews. I just want to thank the author for taking me on an exquisite journey with this book, and want to encourage other readers to give this book a chance, too. I look forward to reading her others!

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Karen Amos

Wiity, intellectual & charming.

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017

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I was captivated from the first page! First, I enjoy historical novels and second, I like romance stories but I was taken by surprise with the witty dialogue and intellectual conversation embedded Within the storyline. I felt the characters were amazingly well developed as was the structure and mechanics of the writing. In my opinion this author is very skilled in her craft. I won't describe the characters or the book because I feel that detracts from the enjoyment for the reader. I would recommend this for all women who have reached an age of understanding about the relationships between people. It is definitely a romance and one that I wish would have continued into the Next Generation however I also feel the author ended the book with giving the reader a sense of closure . I hope other readers will find as much enjoyment in this novel.

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The series is truly a joy!

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021

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How can you describe Karen Hadley the author? It's truly only to express my appreciation for her ability to track so many story lines, so many family groups, the geography of the families, the customs and morals of the time periods the dress of those times, the hair styles. It's just exhausting to even think about the research that went into this series. Well done ma'am! Very well done. I spent a whole week in the world created by Ms. Hasley when I was supposed to be doing a great deal of other things, thank you very much, but I was very sorry to read the last word. Thank you, for a great read!

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The Voracious Reader

Fascinating Characters

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015

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Johanna Swan was more independent that most ladies of her time. The daughter of missionaries who were killed in China, she wants to use her abundant energy and resources to help those in need. However, she’s never felt successful where society is concerned. When she meets Drew Gallagher, she’s intrigued, but he has a bad reputation as far as women are concerned. Yet, her logical mind is having a hard time overriding her heart.

This was a well-written book. It did seem to drag in a few places, and would have been better if it had been trimmed a bit, but the main characters were fascinating, with depth and complexities not usually found in such a novel. There were a few mild curse words, and it was written in first person, which I don’t prefer, but it was still an interesting read. I gave it 4.5, which rounded up to a five.

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Jane Page

Survival, success and hope

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2017

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Excellent. I read this for free and I have to say I am so grateful to the rare authors like Karen J. Hasley who put quality books like this out on the market for one day's free read. It is a well crafted, well written, intelligent and fascinating story with a great deal of satisfaction in it. Not an average romance - in fact I think I would have chosen a different title as it leads one to expect a book that is primarily a love story, whereas this is more about a strong, not faultless, unusual woman who did a great deal of good in the very early days of women's liberation. It is, in fact, essentially a book which highlights the Before and After aspects of equality. Some characters are lost to prejudices and some survive, but the overall emotion is one of success and hope. Very engaging characters, a good sense of time and place (it seemed to me anyway, who admittedly knows nothing of it), and the sort of book I will enjoy reading again.

Frankieboy

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017

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good read

Stancat56

Loved every minute of the read

Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2017

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Wonderful book with rich, well developed characters. It is refreshing to have a strong and witty female character who is also fallible. The lines are cleverly written; they make you laugh out loud at times. You laugh because the responses or statements are clever, not silly. For readers who enjoy drama, strong believable characters and clean romance what warms the heart, this is the book for you. Highly recommend.

Barbara

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Reviewed in Italy on April 29, 2016

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Excellent read. Great characters, although the heroine of the story could be a bit annoying at times making the novel longer than it had to be.

G M

Book to tan by

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2015

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I love reading these books on holiday, whilst I sun bathe.