ORCHIDS FOR ROSES
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Jacqueline D. Harrigan
Mountain View Publishing
June 2003
ISBN: 1-928602-93-2
Inspirational/Contemporary Romantic Suspense
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| A modern day romance with a twist, ORCHIDS FOR ROSES is set in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The night of high school graduation, Deborah Parker says a tearful good-bye to her best friend, Victor Stone, never dreaming it will be eight long years before she sees him again. While Victor goes off to college with his girlfriend Amy, Deborah concentrates on opening a flower shop, and breeds special hybrids of orchids on the side.
After college graduation, Victor works at Angel House, a shelter for troubled teen boys. A counselor, he is also heavily involved in Amy’s father’s political campaign. When Victor is blamed for a devastating fire which destroys Angel House, Victor returns to his hometown. It isn’t long before he discovers he’s really in love with his old friend, Deborah. When Victor tries to end the relationship with Amy, she retaliates with a horrible declaration, leaving Victor uncertain what to do.
Kyle Mason was part of the trio in high school, and he has stayed in close contact with Deborah, helping her to get her flower shop off the ground, and serving as her accountant for years. Kyle has his own agenda for Deborah, and he is not happy when Victor reappears.
Ysonde, the daughter of a dangerous terrorist known as The Flame, has been taught the art of making bombs. Tired of harming innocent people; she wants out of her terrorist cell group. Michel, a new recruit, might offer her a chance for escape.
The lives of these young people are intermingled until the horrible night when the truth is finally made known. Will Victor and Deborah get a chance at love? Or will Kyle and Amy succeed in keeping them apart? Will Michel help Ysonde to make a dangerous break to freedom? Could the attempted escape mean certain death?
ORCHIDS FOR ROSES is a complex tale of romance and suspense. Jacqui Harrigan does a fantastic job pacing this intriguing story, keeping the reader interested. I enjoyed all the action in ORCHIDS FOR ROSES. There was never a dull moment in the entire book. I highly recommend ORCHIDS FOR ROSES for a wonderful romantic suspense. While this is Ms. Harrigan’s first book, it definitely won’t be the last. Ms. Harrigan is working on the sequel right now. As summer turns into autumn, a click onwww.trebleheartbooks.com is a must. Pick up your copy of ORCHIDS FOR ROSES today. It is sure to keep you intrigued. Available now, $14.99 print, $6.00 disc, and $5.00 download. 210 pages.
September 24, 2003 |
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