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Safe Harbor
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Publishers Weekly
Harriet Klausner
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"Ms. Stockenberg is a master of relationships .... This book is fresh and exciting, and Iove the New England setting. [Her] stories only get better and better ... a fast-paced novel that will leave you feeling so darn good ... brava!"
" First and foremost, this is a romance. But it's also a story about people, relationships, situations, loss of innocence, and the good and evil that coexist in each. It draws one in with slashing dialogue and characters who are so human and flawed you know you've met them--and known them--somewhere before. A fabulous, fabulous read."
"An incomparable author who never fails to take readers to new heights with her emotional, suspense-driven romance novels. SAFE HARBOR is truly Ms. Stockenberg at her best--readers will delight in this imaginative story of love."
"SAFE HARBOR is a most entertaining contemporary romance. It has great characters, a satisfying love story, and just enough suspense to keep the story moving. It also has a delightfully drawn setting as the author brings Martha's Vineyard to life .... This woman can write."
"Another notch in the growing collection of compelling dramas that Ms. Stockenberg just keeps producing. This author really knows how to tell a story!"
"First and foremost, this is a romance. But it's also a story about people, relationships, situations, loss of innocence, and the good and evil that coexist in each. It draws one in with slashing dialogue and characters who are so human and flawed you know you've met them--and known them--somewhere before. A fabulous, fabulous read."
Romance Communications online
"I read the first line and I was hooked ... a perfect summer novel with all the right inredients: passion, humor, suspense, murder, greed and all of it set in Martha's Vineyard! What could be better? Treat yourself to a cool porch and this hot read."
Pam Johnson, on-line reviewer
Dear Readers,
When we fall in love, we want to believe.
Holly Anderson is perfectly happy in her funky career as a folk artist--until she meets Sam Steadman, who doesn't seem to be happy doing anything. Sam's come (growling) to Martha's Vineyard to track down the con artist who has just scammed his struggling parents out of their inheritance. Holly shouldn't believe in Sam but does. Sam doesn't believe in Holly but should. And those two are just for starters.
Holly's mom has just been dumped by her husband of thirty years--but she still believes. Holly's father has fallen for the con artist who duped Sam's parents; he believes, big-time. And the con-artist, young, smart and gorgeous Eden Walker? Eden believes in Eden. Period.
Holly has a sister, Ivy. Ivy has a husband Jack. Jack's another piece of work.
Should any of these women believe in any of these men? As I was writing SAFE HARBOR, I admit that I had my doubts. By the time I finished writing, some of those doubts were justified and some of them weren't. I think you'll enjoy this one. The book is fun, fast, and heartbreakingly true. Let me know what you think; I'd love to hear from you.
All best wishes,
Antoinette