Kent Hogarth was a drifter by nature, a jack of all trades, and en route to Pelican Cove, California, when he came upon the shipwrecked schooner, Julianna. As he searched for survivors, he discovered Emma Townsend pinned beneath a man on deck.
Emma thought she was content running her shop, The Hat Box, until Kent's gentle
teasing won a place in her heart, and she discovered that love wasn't beyond her reach.
Kent always moved on when his work was done, but he had found a reason to stay in Pelican
Cove at least for a while.
THE HAT BOX (Historical)
Backlist: Humble Pie
Also, writing as Deborah Wood, Gentle Hearts, Summer’s Gift, Heart’s Song,
Maggie’s Pride
When Emma Townsend and her brother Bently are among the survivors of a shipwreck, Bently’s back is wrenched so badly that he can do little to help with the mass of crew and passengers who need aide after the wreck. If not for the handsome stranger who rescues them, Emma is sure they all would be much worse off. As it is, the casualties are many. The sole responsibility of getting help is left to Emma, so she rides the handsome stranger’s horse as if death were snapping at her heels.
Kent Hogarth, the handsome stranger) had only wanted to blend in. He didn’t plan on saving lives that day, but that’s exactly what has happened. He also doesn’t plan on letting Emma Townsend into his heart…but again, that is exactly what happens.
Emma, a partner in the shop called The Hat Box, has no way of knowing that what really needs rescuing is her heart. Emma never thought of romance as being anything that she would seek for her heart’s desire. Now Emma knows that she wants this handsome stranger, and even thought she can’t hear with her ears, she can still listen to her heart.
"The Hat Box tugs at your heartstrings and makes you believe in happy
endings!"
"Deborah Lawrence has written a beautiful and tender love story that will set your
heart ablaze and rekindle the romantic in you!"
"Ms. Lawrence writes with sensitivity and understanding of the human heart."
-Pamela James, The Literary Times
| Ms. Lawrence takes us right into the midst of her
characters, and...these appealing characters will win your heart. - Debbie Richardson, Romantic Times Heartland Critiques gave THE HAT BOX a 5* rating. "You'll enjoy meeting these strong, endearing characters
trying to make their homes in this isolated area. Each learns to face what life has given
them and to find a new life. |
Letter from a fan:
| Hi, I just finished the book by Deborah Lawrence, The Hat Box. This is a great book. I liked the way Deborah made the people in the book come alive. Chapter 18 is a chapter for ladies. A new beginning of life. When reading, you could feel right along with the people. Feel their pain but love right along with them. I want to tell everyone; GET THE BOOK. Always, |
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