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Lark at first hoped it was a simple nightmare: lf she closed her eyes, she would be back in the mahogany bed of her spacious boudoir at Eddington Hall, and all would be well. Her father, the earl of Roxburgh, would not be dead by his own hand, and she would not be in Marshalsea debtor's prison.

Such was not to be. Ere the Marshalsea could do its worst, the earl of Grayshire intervened. Lark shivered, considering the mysterious stone-faced noble. He'd paid her bond while the rest of London turned an eye as blind as the one beneath his eye patch. But while his touch was electric and his gaze piercing, for what purpose had he bought her freedom? A plan including Cornwall, return to the world of the haute ton, and embroilment in a struggle against both England's own Admiralty and the French. But even more perilous, the ex-sea captain might plunder her heart. No, this was not a dream. As Lark would soon learn, her dreams had never ended so well.

Dawn MacTavish is the penname for award-winning author Dawn Thompson.








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Buyer's feedback: - * Fantastic Regency ...
The Marsh Hawk (Leisure Historical Romance)

Dawn MacTavish takes our breath away when events take an unexpected turn. Set to become betrothed to a man she doesn't love, Jenna instead finds herself betrothed to the Earl of Kevernwood, Simon Rutherford.

But Jenna has a secret, as does Simon. Secrets that threaten to destroy their newfound happiness.

Dawn MacTavish's captivating writing held me spellbound, and her characters - both main and secondary - were characters to fall in love with. I particularly loved Robert Nast and hope MacTavish pens his own story!

The hero and heroine fall in love without knowing anything about each other. What happens after the wedding when the truth of their secrets is revealed?

The book is a true page turner, and you won't want the story to end. Kudos to the author for a job well done!!!

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Buyer's feedback: - Outstanding
The Marsh Hawk is a wonderfully written romance with an intelligent heroine and sigh-worthy hero, not to mention secondary characters you come to care about. Lord Kevernwood marries Lady Jenna after a very brief acquaintance, this against the advice of his oldest friend, the Vicar Robert Nast. Robert cautions them to wait and get to know one another before they wed, but to no avail. Both deeply in love with each other, they wed. But it's after the wedding night that Jenna suspects her husband might be The Marsh Hawk, the highwayman who murdered her father. When she sees her suspicions proved true, she follows the only path she believes open to her, returning home to her mother. She leaves posthaste.
Lord Kevernwood is devastated his bride could believe him a murderer. Nor does he know if she'll reveal what she knows to the authorities. He fetches her back to his home, but not before Jenna makes another startling discovery.
They agree to an arrangement, to live together and give the impression of a happy couple until after the come-out ball for his niece. Both love the other, but believe too much distrust, too many lies prevent the marriage from working. Lady Jersey makes an appearance, learns a shocking truth or two, and stays on, determined to find out the veracity behind some outrageous accusations. I say no more, but leave it to the reader to learn what happens to The Marsh Hawk. You won't be disappointed in the twists and turns of the story. I loved this book.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Disappointed ...
I bought this book after reading the good reviews I saw here. I must say I was disappointed. To me the characters were not likeable. They fall "in love" with no more than 5 words between them. There is no reason in the book for us to believe that they are in love other than the author telling us so. They proceed to marry, not confide in each other and pretty much make each other miserable. She won't trust and he won't let go of his pride until, of course, the very end where they live happily ever after. Not a very enjoyable read.

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Buyer's feedback: - Beautiful, multilayered tale...
How far would you go for revenge?

Lady Jenna Hollingsworth is still devastated by the death of her father at the hands of a highwayman. Otherwise, she never would have agreed to a marriage with the ill-mannered Viscount Rupert Marner. Unfortunately, she needs the protection his title will offer her if ever her night of revenge is uncovered, a night she shot the highwayman, THE MARSH HAWK. Events take an unexpected turn, and Jenna instead finds herself betrothed to the Earl of Kevernwood, Simon Rutherford. Simon has secrets as well, secrets that could destroy the newfound happiness he has found with Jenna. Will Rupert let her go or will he seek revenge for being jilted? What happens when the secrets of both Jenna and Simon are revealed?

Dawn MacTavish's lyrical writing style drew me into this tale but it was her vivid characters who kept me intrigued! The multidimensional characters are a breath of fresh air as they spring to life from the pages of this magnificent story. Who can't help but sympathize with Jenna's pain and anger over her father's death? Her desire for revenge is more than understandable. Simon's own angst is more complex, as he is caught in a web of his own making.

The tension is beautifully done, as Jenna and Simon fell headlong in love without learning each others secrets. Meanwhile, Vicar Robert Nast is caught in the middle between Simon and Jenna, between his duties as a vicar and his loyalty as a friend. THE MARSH HAWK is a multilayered story, as Robert also plays an integral part in the storyline. The anticipation and intrigue build up as each page is turned, as one wonders just how all will be resolved.

Dawn MacTavish does a splendid job at really bringing this era to life. Set in the early 1800s, THE MARSH HAWK exquisitely conveys the intricate details and nuances that make the actions of the characters believable. The emotional depth of this beautiful tale is simply astounding as I was swept away to a time long past, courtesy of Dawn MacTavish's elegant and graceful style.

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Buyer's feedback: - * You can't go wrong with Dawn MacTavish! ...
Take one devilshly handsome highwayman, add one beautiful lady on a crusade, along with a dash of skullduggery, and you have one terrific Regency-set story that breaks the mold.

Who knew Jenna Hollingsworth's night of revenge, resulting in the wounding of the Marsh Hawk, would mark the beginning of a new life filled with romance, passion, and intrigue. Little did Simon Rutherford, Earl of Kevernwood, know that once he laid eyes on Jenna, he would fall crazy in love. Can Simon's love carry them through Jenna's suspicions concerning his character? Will Jenna's need for revenge spoil a beautiful romance?

The Marsh Hawk is a smooth, compelling read that takes you away to another time and place. What a page-turner! Dawn Thompson writing as Dawn MacTavish certainly proved that she can hold her audience captive with straight historical romances just as well as she can with her award-winning paranormal books. You can't go wrong with this book!