Echo In The Wind

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Pub Date 23 May 2017 | Archive Date 15 Jul 2017

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“Walker sweeps you away to a time and place you'll NEVER want to leave!”

             ~ NY Times Bestselling author Danelle Harmon

 England and France 1784 

Cast out by his noble father for marrying the woman he loved, Jean Donet took to the sea, becoming a smuggler, delivering French brandy and tea to the south coast of England. When his young wife died, he nearly lost his sanity. In time, he became a pirate and then a privateer, vowing to never again risk his heart. 

As Donet’s wealth grew, so grew his fame as a daring ship’s captain, the terror of the English Channel in the American War. When his father and older brother die in a carriage accident in France, Jean becomes the comte de Saintonge, a title he never wanted. 

Lady Joanna West cares little for London Society, which considers her its darling. Marriage in the ton is either dull or disastrous. She wants no part of it. To help the poor in Sussex, she joins in their smuggling. Now she is the master of the beach, risking her reputation and her life. One night off the coast of Bognor, Joanna encounters the menacing captain of a smuggling ship, never realizing he is the mysterious comte de Saintonge. 

Can Donet resist the English vixen who entices him as no other woman? Will Lady Joanna risk all for an uncertain chance at love in the arms of the dashing Jean Donet?

 

 

 

“Walker sweeps you away to a time and place you'll NEVER want to leave!”

             ~ NY Times Bestselling author Danelle Harmon

 England and France 1784 

Cast out by his noble father for marrying...


Advance Praise

“Flawless! Echo in the Wind has everything you would ever want in a historical romance, intelligently written, atmospheric and engrossing. The story is thrilling and exciting yet the love story is so tender our lead man really steals every scene. A complete and utter triumphant!” – Chick Rogues and Scandals


"Walker sweeps you away on an unforgettable voyage!" – NY Times Bestselling author Danelle Harmon


“A fast-paced drama with passion and romance and a magnificent, intriguing plot! I was glued to the pages from the first sentence. Another masterfully and brilliantly executed story!! Bravo!!”  – My Reading Addiction Reviews

“Flawless! Echo in the Wind has everything you would ever want in a historical romance, intelligently written, atmospheric and engrossing. The story is thrilling and exciting yet the love story is so...


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As a young man Jean Donet dared to marry the woman he loves, defying his family he ended up being disowned by his domineering father. Jean turned to smuggling to support his young family, but before he knew it the sea had become is mistress. The death of his wife almost destroyed him he’s vowed to never risk his heat and love again.
Lady Joanna West, the sister of the Earl of Torrington, cares little for London Society. She knows marriages in the ton as just business agreements and she wants no part of marring she’s more interested in helping the poor in Sussex. She and her younger brother join in the local smuggling activities risking her reputation and her life.
Lady Joanna meets the fascinating Jean Donet at a ball her brother is hosting and feels an instant attraction to him, unknown to her Jean is the French smuggler she's been dealing with. The authorities are bent on capturing all smugglers and their lives are further entwined when her fate is now in the hands of one very handsome alluring privateer captain. Jean is fascinated by the strong willed beautiful Joanna who has no trouble voicing her beliefs and opinions. Theirs’s is a love story for all time A captivating story filled with action packed adventure, romance and a passionate love story where Jean gets a second chance at love and Joanna finds a love she never dared to dream about.
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Absolutely loved this romantic adventure on the high seas! This story grabbed my attention from the first paragraph to the last. Author did a tremendous job of weaving all the elements of life in France and England in the 18th century along with the love of family and friends.

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Echo in the Wind is book two in the Donet Trilogy. I have not read book one and I had no trouble following the plot. I would like to read book one so that I can gain some background information on Jean Donet.

Jean Donet, a french man, has been a smuggler, privateer, merchant, spy, and a nobleman. He and his crew smuggle products on the coast of England. Lady Joanna West is the sister of the Earl but feels great concern for the poor people in her village. She smuggles products and uses the profits to help the poor. She meets Jean when she boards his ship to inspect the merchandise she is purchasing. Her disguise does not fool Jean, he knows she is a woman. He remains in the dark so she does not know the identity of the captain of the ship.

Lady Joanna is beautiful. She has had many pursuers but none have captured her interest. Jean is a widower that guards his heart out of fear. When Jean meets Lady Joanna at a noble event he is drawn to her. She is also drawn to him. It does not take long for Jean to realize Joanna is the smuggler who was on his ship. He is curious about her. When Joanna's last smuggle attempt goes terribly wrong, she finds herself wounded and in the care of Jean on his ship. As Jean tends to her wounds, he and Joanna get to know one another and soon the two begin a physical relationship. Before long both are in love with each other but fear keeps Jean at a distance. Should he keep Joanna as his mistress or make her his wife.

Jean takes Joanna to his properties across France. Jean has become the comte de Saintonge due to the death of his father and his brother. He has also become guardian of his young niece. Jean soon loses his heart to Joanna and to his young niece but keeping them safe proves difficult.

I loved Echo in the Wind. I loved the characters and the passion that Jean and Joanna share. It held my interest. right up until the end. It was so nice to see what it would be like to be completely spoiled by a very wealthy french man. This is my first book by Walker but it will not be my last.

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I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. The story of Joanna and Jean span part of England and France. Their story involves Joanna's participation in receiving smuggled French goods and in the process is shot and taken to France for her safety. Jean becomes the head of his family after his father and brother are killed in a rigged carriage accident. The story includes smugglers, christening of a grandchild, murder and part of the dissatisfaction of the French poor against the rich. The book is interesting and most of the time keeps your attention. There is a HEA ending to the story. I would recommend this book.

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Echo in the Wind was such a well-developed story with all the necessary ingredients. Ms Walker weaves historical events around a breathtaking romance, whilst managing to draw in some adventure. The story takes place in 1784 when smuggling between the French and the English was at its height, following the American war. Jean Done, comte de Saintonge and a former pirate and privateers, meets Lady Joanna West, who is involved in smuggling. She is also the sister of the Earl of Torrington who is blissfully unaware of her smuggling. Both characters are so well explored but I found that Jean Donet’s story was especially heartfelt. The chance for love again resonates through the novel and I found myself completely immersed. I look forward to the third novel in the series. You won’t be disappointed by this or the first in the series.
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4.25 stars
Jean Donet took to the sea after being cast out by his noble father for marrying the woman he loved, he became a privateer & then a smuggler, delivering French brandy and tea to the south coast of England. As Donet’s wealth grew, so grew his fame as a daring ship’s captain, the terror of the English Channel in the American War. When his father and older brother die in a carriage accident in France, Jean becomes the Comte de Saintonge, a title he never wanted.
Lady Joanna West cares little for London Society, which considers her its darling. Marriage in the ton is either dull or disastrous with unfaithful husbands. She wants no part of it. To help the poor in Sussex, she joins in their smuggling. Now she is the master of the beach, risking her reputation and her life. One night off the coast of Bognor, Joanna encounters the menacing captain of a smuggling ship La Noire Reine, never realizing he is the mysterious Comte de Saintonge.
I found the book a little slow to begin with but the pace picked up & by the time an injured Joanna was taken to France I was gripped. The characters are well portrayed & are very likeable. I particularly liked it that Jean & Joanna were older, in fact he’d recently become a grand parent & Joanna is in her mid twenties so no simpering & coyness. The plot takes us from Sussex to London then to Brittany & Paris. The author has obviously well researched the period & the detail & use of real events only add to the book & you are given a real sense of the growing unrest in France.
I enjoyed the book & will be reading more from the author & look forward to the third part of the trilogy

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Lady Joanna West cannot abide to see the poverty around her, but instead of attending organised charity events by like-minded members of the ton, Joanna embarks on a far more dangerous pursuit to raise some money — she becomes a smuggler.

Her path crosses with the dashing French, Comte de Saintonge. What she doesn't realise is that the Comte is also the captain of one of the smuggling ships that she trades with.

The Comte de Saintonge, appears to be fearless, but that is not so. He fears to fall in love again. Can Lady Joanna help him conquer this fear?

Oh, what is not to like about this book? Set in the year 1784, Regan Walker transports her readers back to pre-revolution France in this most wonderful tale of love, honour and smuggling!

Echo in the Wind grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go of me until I had finished. I was swept away by Ms Walker's descriptive prose. The attention to historical detail in this book is outstanding. Ms Walker has brought this era to life. Kudos, Ms Walker.

I adored the characterisation of both Lady Joanne and Donet. They were both superbly well drawn and believable. As was their love story.

I really can't praise this book enough. A sublime read.

I Highly Recommend.

* I received a copy of this book from the Publishers, via Netgalley for review consideration. *

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