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Old Desires: An unexpected inheritance reveals old love affairs and devastating secrets. Kindle Edition

by Liz Fielding (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 234 ratings
"And you have the pleasure of sleeping in my four-poster bed."

"Your bed?" The image of his dark head against the lace-edge pillow brought a slow burn to Holly's cheeks.

"Does that bother you?" Joshua asked. "No," she said, quickly. "Why should it?"

"No reason. But I would have thought an enquiry as to whether I was still using it before you answered was advisable. Or maybe you're not that fussy."

Joshua Kent infuriated Holly - he was cavalier, overbearing and convinced she was a good-for-nothing gold-digger. Far worse was his bombshell that her past was a complete fabrication.

A new identity - and the inheritance which went with it -meant that Holly could embark on a new life. But where did Joshua fit into the scheme of things - was he just using the desire which flared between them to manipulate her?

Only time would tell...
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    November 27, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AERA2EI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Classic Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 27, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 234 ratings

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Liz Fielding

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Liz Fielding worked as a secretary in Africa and the Middle East and was co-ordinator of the Brecon Jazz Festival before writing full time. Her books are published worldwide in multiple languages, she has won the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award for both The Best Man & the Bridesmaid and The Marriage Miracle and in 2019 was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association in the UK.

She is now writing cozy crime for Joffe Books and her first Maybridge Mystery, Murder Among the Roses is available now.

Liz lives in West Sussex,

You can find her online at https://lizfieldingblog.com, https://www.facebook.com/lizfieldingauthor, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liz.fielding/ and Twitter @lizfielding

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Customers find the book engaging and fun to read, with a great story that includes a surprising twist in both the beginning and ending. They appreciate the stunning romance and wonderful characters, with one customer noting the chemistry between the hero and heroine.

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16 customers mention "Readability"13 positive3 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one customer noting that the first and last parts were particularly engaging.

"I loved this book. It kept my interest and i enjoyed how it turned out in the end. Good job liz fielding! I would recommend this book." Read more

"...delightful dialogue between Joshua and Holly was splendid and so much fun to read...." Read more

"It was a pretty good book,but it just didn't hold my interest. Half way through I got bored...." Read more

"Great book I enjoyed reading it very much. I am reading another book by this author. Hopefully it is as well written as this book." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning a surprising twist in both the beginning and ending.

"...it had a surprising twist in the beginning and ending, it was an enjoyable read. I thought they hurried to the end a little too fast." Read more

"...Good characters & plot. A good read!" Read more

"I thought this book was just okay. The story line was good but it took forever to get through...." Read more

"I found it was a sweet story but predictable, tho the sex scenes left me wanting. Still worth reading for the most part." Read more

4 customers mention "Romance"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a stunning romance.

"...not old fashioned in any manner, the author still delivered a stunning romance...." Read more

"This is a lovely vintage romance released under a new cover. I really enjoyed this sweet romance between gorgeous Joshua Kent and Holly Carpenter...." Read more

"...But overall a very good Romance novel." Read more

"A Vintage Romance in Digital Format..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the chemistry between the hero and heroine.

"...look like they are taudry, when in fact they are wonderful stories about great characters. I highly recommend it." Read more

"...The is a feel good read with plenty of emotion and chemistry between the hero and heroine." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012
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    I loved this book. It kept my interest and i enjoyed how it turned out in the end. Good job liz fielding! I would recommend this book.
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  • Desere Steenberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Desere Steenberg
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012
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    Imagine opening your door to a sexy stranger coming to deliver news of a death in the family. Or worse you attend the will reading of the deceased and major shock follows ...she was not your aunt by your mother!

    This is the start to the fabulous book by one of the best authors of all time. The chemistry and rough moments of some very delightful dialogue between Joshua and Holly was splendid and so much fun to read.

    I loved how the author used little tricks here and there to bring these two characters to a fiery duel of romance.

    What I especially loved was the mystery behind the identity of Holly's father. It added to the allure of the book and in the end brought it all together for me as reader.

    This is one of Liz's earlier books re-released with a new cover. But the book was certainly not old fashioned in any manner, the author still delivered a stunning romance. I was left with a everlasting impression of love found in unexpected places under rather suspenseful and unnerving circumstances bringing forth a revelation of another kind.

    The author achieved her goal of awakening desires with a explosive flame !
    Nicely done Liz!

    4/5 star review
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  • Bookwormian
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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    It was a pretty good book,but it just didn't hold my interest. Half way through I got bored. The first part and last part were good, middle not so much.
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  • Frances Cavanaugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old Desires
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014
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    Great book I enjoyed reading it very much. I am reading another book by this author. Hopefully it is as well written as this book.
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  • Maria Perry Mohan
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Vintage Romance in Digital Format
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012
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    A vintage Liz Fielding novel which made me realize something interesting. Since returning to reading romance novels several years ago, I've come to understand that Liz Fielding is a romance novelist on top of her craft. Reading this one has made me understand that she's been on top of her craft for a very long time indeed. She knows how to give a reader a good time - to make you laugh, cry and make your heart leap with the very intimate and tender emotions that only new love can bring.

    The two main characters, Holly and Joshua quickly become familiar - Holly, a loving, vulnerable young woman who lost her beloved mother in recent years and who has been struggling along as an art teacher and Joshua, cold, forbidding and judgmental. Prejudiced against poor Holly really. Holly's struggle to come to terms with her parentage and the gradual melting of Joshua's prejudice. As the story gradually moves towards the realization of the truth, the reader is right there with her.

    Interestingly, the point of view is all Holly's. Unlike many of the romance novels of today, we don't get the male POV. And do you know what? We don't want to either. It's very much Holly's story, and the story of her engagement with the reader.

    Highly recommended. A warm, lovely read.
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  • M
    5.0 out of 5 stars I can almost not believe that I enjoyed an English novel this much
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014
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    Quite an unexpected book.
    Nothing like I have ever read before.
    Holly gets an unexpected visit by a very rude man.
    This rude man changes the course of her life.
    She goes through a series of life changing events and ends up again in a quite unexpected state.
    So good!
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  • Argentina
    2.0 out of 5 stars Old desires. My review
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2012
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    I downloaded this book on my kindle because it was free and I liked other books from this author.
    I didn't like this story.
    I think the fact that you only know what holly is thinking and feeling, doesn't work good in this story. Also it leaves many issues unfinished.
    I think it was boring, it laked depth and you don't see anywhere how the characters fall in love.
    I'm glad I didn't pay for this one!
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  • AvidReader
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Liz Fielding
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
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    Wonderful characters, fabulous writing, what more do you need. I hate her book covers, because they make the books look like they are taudry, when in fact they are wonderful stories about great characters. I highly recommend it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2017
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    Enjoyed reading this book but guessed the ending part way through. Good bedtime reading. Will read more books by this author
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  • D.L.R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old Desres
    Reviewed in Australia on September 8, 2018
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    I had this book for quite some time and today I read it all.
    I’m quite glad I did. It’s about a young woman who believes that her cousins passed away when the young man managed to get her to the memorial service and the reading of the will she’s forced to dig into the past. Only then she realised she was not a cousin but the daughter.

    Touching story
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  • Anon
    4.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended read for any #Boonie or Liz Fielding fan. 4/5 stars from me.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2017
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    I absolutely adored the nod to all 'net-twitchers', which I confess, I am. Good inspiration for writing! "...Already attracting curtain twitching from a window opposite..." Ha ha!

    Anyway, the review...

    This story is mainly set in Devon in the UK. Devon is personally one of my favourite places on this Earth and Liz created such a wonderful picture, I will be visiting again soon!

    Joshua Kent is the definition of "...Iron self-control..." A brooding, complex character. Who can be as harsh a viper's bite but as tender as only a man in love can be. As Holly soon comes to realise "... He would be very easy to love..."

    Holly Carpenter, "... She looked like some half-mad gipsy from a Victorian melodrama..."

    Holly had the complete essence of a free spirit, trying to claw her way out of the constraints of this world. Shackled by not only financial burdens but of the loss of her parents... Loss that found her too soon, not once, not twice but three times!

    "Holly knew he was going to kiss her. Knew without a doubt that she wanted him to kiss her..."

    Dialogue is captivating and the conflicts are emotionally moving, some very unpredictable conflicts that were entertaining and highly emotional.

    "I forgot the first rule of the game, Holly.’ His voice was ragged, his smile a little crooked. ‘If you’re going to make love to a woman before dinner, it’s wise to cook it yourself."

    Liz Fielding is becoming one of my 'go to' authors. Her writing is swift but gentle, evocative yet sensual and she tackles sensitive issues with such care. A highly recommended read for any #Boonie or Liz Fielding fan. 4/5 stars from me.
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  • ARC
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gentle romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2013
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    Holly's surprise inheritance catapults her into a new exploration of herself and the life she has known so far. Gentle romance. Undemanding and pleasant.
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  • Kindle Customers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulas
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2014
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    this is my fourth book of this author and I can say that it's worth my time reading it. have not been disappointed yet. Good book again.
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