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If I Had You (The Grand Russe Hotel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Heather Hiestand (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Inside the glittering walls of a famous hotel, an ingénue experiences first passion . . .
 
As she stands before the gilded doors of The Grand Russe Hotel, Alecia Loudon is poised on the threshold of a profound awakening. It is the Roaring Twenties, and London is buzzing with opportunities for adventure . . . and indiscretion. The young personal secretary knows nothing of the ways of men, but a chance meeting with the hotel’s handsome night watchman sets her imagination afire.
 
Ivan Salter has noticed the quiet Englishwoman and wonders what delicate beauty might be lurking behind Alecia’s plain clothes. As the handsome Russian draws Alecia further into the hotel’s luxurious world, he introduces her to fine food, cool jazz, and forbidden assignations. Their dalliance is tested, however, by a surprising link between Ivan’s family history and Alecia’s bosses. Tangled up in international intrigue, the lovers must decide if their sparkling new romance is worth the cost . . .
 
Praise for Heather Hiestand’s novels

“One Taste of Scandal is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat." —Gina Robinson, author of The Last Honest Seamstress and the Agent Ex series

“A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre.” —Library Journal on His Wicked Smile

“This is definitely one for the keeper shelf.” —Historical Romance Lover on His Wicked Smile

“A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non-traditional lovers.” —Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince's Desire, on His Wicked Smile
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01A4ANY5I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyrical Press (September 27, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2723 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1601835809
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Heather Hiestand

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Heather Redmond is an author of commercial fiction and also writes as Heather Hiestand. First published in mystery, she took a long detour through romance before returning. Though her last British-born ancestor departed London in the 1920s, she is a committed anglophile, Dickens devotee, and lover of all things nineteenth century.

She has lived in Illinois, California, and Texas, and now resides in a small town in Washington State with her husband and son. The author of many novels, novellas, and short stories, she has achieved best-seller status at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple Books. Her 2018 Heather Redmond debut, A Tale of Two Murders, reached #1 in Historical Mysteries at Amazon as well as being in the Top 100 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble (Top 20), and Apple Books (Top 40). It is also a multi-week Barnes & Noble Hardcover Mystery Bestseller and a Historical Mystery bestseller on Kobo Books.

Her two current mystery series are “A Dickens of a Crime” and “the Journaling mysteries.” She writes for Kensington and Severn House.

She is the 2020-21 President of the Columbia River Chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC).

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5.0 out of 5 stars The 20s Are Roaring Again!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017
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It's been too long since I've come across a romance novel with such a unique plot and setting. This novel brought me back to my teen years when I would get A's on my history tests, not because I'd retained the material from boring school textbooks, but because I'd read about the time period and events from a well-researched, thoughtfully written historical romance novel, with an unforgettable and intriguing heroine and hero. This author delivers all of that, and more. Apart from what I learned about the time period in Russian history, the sights, sounds and scents of the setting as described by the author made me feel as though I were right there in the pages. I could feel my heart jump as the story developed along some rather nail-biting lines, but I won't spoil the plot for you. And let me not even talk about the ...ahem.."relationship" between the lovers." Whew! When an author can write about sex without making me chuckle, or roll my eyes, yet at the same time develop a story line such as this, I know I just have to read more of her books when I'm in the mood for a great romance. Treat yourself to this one and read it while drinking your favorite Russian vodka martini.
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RoadTripDog
4.0 out of 5 stars Behind the scenes story at a London hotel in the Roaring Twenties
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017
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I like a good hotel story, and this book is a good hotel story of displaced Russians who escaped the revolution in their country and settled in London, and the English people who interact with them. Alecia is a poor English girl who takes a job as a secretary to a pair of difficult bosses, but her dream is to be a modern girl in the Roaring Twenties. Ivan is a Russian of nobility who now is lucky to have a lowly job as a night watchman at a London hotel with a controversial history. This is a well written tale of opposites attraction, complicated by other people with more dangerous dreams and passions. Well developed characters move this story line with a very different point of view. Recommended, this is good honest historical fiction that weaves interesting characters into fascinating historic times. I've added the second book to my to-read list.
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Gaele
3.0 out of 5 stars A little meandering in spots did make this story a bit uneven in terms of pacing, but an interesting first installment
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
Traveling to the 1920’s, an era that is notable for the multitude of social changes, and several upheavals in the political realm with the conclusion of World War I and the realignment of several monarchies throughout Europe. Thus, the incursion of Russian émigrés, titled and not, into England after the fall of the final Romanov Tsar.

Here we find Alecia, newly arrived to London as a career woman and personal secretary to the owners of The Grand Russe Hotel. She’s a diligent, rather innocent and reserved young woman, certain of her own skills if a bit unsure socially. The glamour and glitz of the hotel, the newness of Jazz and the apparent free-for-all socialization of the young people and her own curiosity and desire to make her own stamp on the world are all in play.

Ivan works at the hotel: far more worldly and free, he’s decided to explore Alecia further. He’s dashing, daring and different, and Alecia’s limited experience is wowed by his manner. But there’s also far more to this Russian émigré, things that Alecia may not be prepared to deal with.

Characters were well drawn, although I wanted to see more of the dichotomy between good and evil, secrets and openness that Heistand used here. She’s capable of it from earlier titles I’ve read in her Redcakes series, so I did feel more could have been brought to both characters. Settings, the feel of the 20’s and even the bits of intrigue were well done, but without that real OOMPH from the characters to draw me in and have a stronger emotional reaction to them, the story was light and interesting for the most part, but nothing compelled me to keep on reading as I had to turn the next page. A little meandering in spots did make this story a bit uneven in terms of pacing, but an interesting first installment to a series, one that leads me to hope for more challenge in the characterization in future books.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed a blend of history, mystery, music and romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
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Loved the book. I had a hard time putting it down and even cancelled plans to finish it.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story about Russian immigrants in UK in the twenties and the issues they faced daily.

Heather made the characters come alive on the page and they kept me mesmerized with their adventures and misadventures.
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E. M. Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming look at the Roaring Twenties
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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This book was a fun and surprising look at an intriguing period of time. I especially liked the hero, with his Russian background in a time of turmoil there being reflected in a time of wealth, overshadowing a darker time we know will arrive. Recommend d!
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Terri Pietrowski
5.0 out of 5 stars Love at the Grand Russe.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2016
I just finished reading this book, by a new author I just found and it was very enjoyable, interesting characters and a unique storyline. It takes place in 1920's at the refurbished Grand Russe in London, were two people work, meet and fall in love. Ivan a midnight bellmen from Russia, fled Russia at the age of 19 with his older sister Vera to save their lives. Alecia, an English woman from Bagshot, a secretary for two actors, The Marvins, who live at the Grand Russell. Ivan and Alecia meet every night at midnight to listen to music coming from the night club in the next room. But things start to change, when a diplomat from Russia comes to the Grand Russe and the Marvin are to preform for him.
A plot is brewing to kill him and Vera is right in the middle. George Ovenlensky is Ivan and Vera's cousin and is responsible for the murder of their parents and older sister and Vera and a few other Russian people plan to kill him at the performance. But as the plot to assassinate Ovenlensky unfolds a large plot is discovered in which a new comer to the group, has other plans to assassinate the current government in London during the night of the performance.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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