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Cross-Ties: A 19th Century Historical Romance Kindle Edition

by Carolyn M. Bowen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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A page-turning epic of adventure, suspense, and romance that crosses the chasm of societal rules.

Leah is not your typical young woman. A debutante from an upper-class aristocratic family, her Caribbean mother had died giving birth to Leah.

On her 18th birthday, Leah's arranged marriage is announced. But she has something else in mind, and decides to escape with her true love Brandon: the son of a local shipping magnate.

What follows is the story of a young woman coming of age, seizing her independence when nothing else would suit.

Praise:

★★★★★ - "I highly recommend ‘Cross-Ties’ to readers looking for a genuinely immersive, adventurous read."

★★★★★ - "Bowen keeps you interested in the story in "Cross-Ties". I read it in two days; I just couldn't put it down."

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  4. Publication date
    August 9, 2016
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"Great epic story of love, life, and loss." Book Reviewer

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Complicated, complex, strong woman - Meet Leah! A woman who knows what she wants and goes after it! (Even if it's against the law).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01K4XOJ1I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liaison - A Next Chapter Imprint; 3rd edition (August 9, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2273 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Carolyn M. Bowen

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Carolyn M. Bowen is an author whose adventures are as captivating as her novels. Carolyn draws from her life experiences and boundless imagination to craft inspiring and entertaining stories. Her love for travel enriches her narratives, while her skillful use of dialogue brings her characters to life. Carolyn's impressive bibliography includes 'Cross-Ties,' a thrilling romantic adventure; 'The Long Road Home,' a gripping contemporary crime fiction mystery; 'The Sydney Jones Mysteries,' and 'The Family Legacy Series.' Join Carolyn M. Bowen on an unforgettable literary journey that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

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5.0 out of 5 stars and I must say that it turned out to be a great decision. I could see early on
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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Wow, what an adventure! Admittedly, I’m usually not a big fan of these kinds of books (I tend to stick to the sci-fi and romance genres) but I decided to give “Cross-Ties” a chance and go into the read with an open mind, and I must say that it turned out to be a great decision. I could see early on, within the first few chapters, that the author is truly talented when it comes to weaving words into stories. The prose flows in a very smooth manner while conveying everything in very vivid way – I personally found it easy to visualize many of the scenes and also empathize and understand the feelings of Leah, the protagonist. I highly recommend ‘Cross-Ties’ to readers looking for a genuinely immersive and adventurous read. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for future releases by Carolyn M. Bowen.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Add one star if historical romance is your preferred cup of tea
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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I've been looking for something to read outside of my normal genre. I saw that this book takes place (at least partially) in Antigua and since I've been to that beautiful island before I was intrigued. Enter Cross-Ties.

Maybe I'm used to reading longer fiction but I felt a bit rushed in this book. Scenes change and time passes quite rapidly. There were times and places that could have used a slower pace to really enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of the different locations. For one example, at different times a character might travel across the entire Atlantic but the journey is implied between sentences.

Although brief, what's here certainly has a lot of heart. The main character Leah is likable and believable. As a reader, you do want to see her succeed and find happiness.

Add one star if historical romance is your preferred cup of tea.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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Allot of details in the lives of the charactorses were missing g. I

Character details and actions were scarce. I needed more detail
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Viv Drewa
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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Bowen keeps you interested in the story in "Cross-Ties". I read it in two days; I just couldn't put it down.

You feel for Leah on her amazing journey to find not only love but herself.

This book holds remarkable adventurers, and I highly recommend it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced adventure
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
This was a fun-filled, fast-paced adventure. The main character, Leah was enjoyable and spirited and I liked following her escapades on the ocean and in search of love.

A great tale of someone overcoming the odds and stepping out of her comfort zone to grow as a person.

Thank you to the author for sharing her book, I am reviewing it voluntarily.
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P.S. Winn
4.0 out of 5 stars Great epic story of love, life and loss
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
This is a well written, interesting story of love, life and the heart ache that comes with it. Leah is a woman who leads an interesting, but at times sad life. Readers are lucky to be allowed to follow along on her journey that crosses continents and includes danger as Leah learns to deal with heartache linked to romance in a book that readers are going to enjoy. The author does a great job with this historical romance that has many other genres linked in the pages.
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