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The Captain's Promise Kindle Edition

by Susanne Matthews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Etienne Blouin left Danielle de Cherbourg in tears, promising to return; he didn’t. Ten years later, Etienne learns she’s been widowed and left almost penniless. Now a wealthy ship’s captain, he offers to help her, but the only reply he gets is from her aunt telling him to leave Danielle alone. Convinced she’s in trouble, he determines to rescue her whether she likes it or not, even if it means losing her love. Danielle is shocked to learn that her companion is going to the colonies, while she is to marry a cruel and powerful man as repayment of her husband’s gambling debts. Despondent, she sees no way out of the horrendous situation. When her carriage is waylaid and she’s kidnapped, she fears the worse. Etienne has enemies who don’t want La Belle Rose to make port. Can he outfox them to save his ship and the woman he loves?
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    200 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    June 2, 2014
  5. Grade level
    8 - 12
  6. File size
    4234 KB
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About the Author

Susanne Matthews was born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. She has always been an avid reader of all types of books, but always with a penchant for happily ever after romances. In her imagination, she travelled to foreign lands, past and present, and soared into the future. Today, she gets to spend her time writing, so she can share her adventures with her readers. She loves the ins and outs of romance, and the complex journey it takes to get from the first word to the last period of a novel. As she writes, her characters take on a life of their own, and she shares their fears and agonies on the road to self-discovery and love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KQ5P30G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ M.H. Susanne Lee Matthews; 2nd edition (June 2, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4234 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Susanne Matthews

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Susanne Matthews lives in Eastern Ontario, Canada with her husband. She has three grown children and five grandchildren. Of French-Canadian descent, although her ancestry is British Isles, Susanne is an avid reader of all types of books, but with a penchant for happily ever after romances regardless of what it takes to get there. A retired educator, she spends her time writing and creating adventures for her readers in a variety of genres that range from contemporary to romantic thrillers. She loves the ins and outs of complex stories and the journey it takes to get from the first word to the last period of a novel. As she writes, her characters take on a life of their own, and she shares their fears and agonies on the road to self-discovery and love. After all, everyone deserves a happy ending!

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MicaMaca
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2015
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A very enjoyable read. I really felt for Etienne and Danielle (Elle). Their love, though hidden and kept from the world, endured years of waiting, longing and hardships placed on Danielle by her other family. And to think, if Etienne only gathered enough courage to ask her father, she'd be spared all the ugliness of loveless marriage and everything else that befell her after.
But, he did come through and saved her from cruel fate she was about to be handed. Though danger still lurked and they are far from safety. And when her courage almost had her killed, the power of love and care prevails.
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A. M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
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S. Matthews’ first attempt at historical romance is a wonderful treat for all romance lovers. The story of Etienne and Danielle starts in seventeenth century France, with well-researched historical and political settings that artfully propel the reader into that era. The plot and all the additional adventures of the hero and heroine remind me of Balzac’s masterful writing, combined with some steamy but tasteful eroticism. The action is well-paced, with twists that keep the reader glued to the story, living each moment of passion, frustration, panic or desperate love. Every detail, every name is chosen carefully by the author to fit like puzzle pieces, giving us a glimpse of that long lost time, dominated by drama and intrigue, when a promise valued more than a man’s honor.
As all S. Matthews’ work, The Captain’s Promise is definitely a page-turner and similar to watching a great historical movie!
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TexasTea
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written. This author's skill reminds me of those ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
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Beautifully written. This author's skill reminds me of those from the days of when romance literature was truly cinematic. I dived deep into this tale, forgetting about everything else around me. I fully believed in the plight and the love of Elle and Eteinne.(Sp?) I felt every emotion and should, (because that's what talented authors do.) Sussanne Matthews did not disappoint. I cannot wait to read another book from this author.
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M.A
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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A very nice book!
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Romance Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Timeless Tale
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
I am not a reader of historical romance, but Susanne Matthews’ story of a young woman hopelessly in love is a timeless tale. Very detailed descriptions of the past will have you believing you’ve traveled back in time. I felt myself rooting for Danielle and Etienne to get their much deserved happy ending.
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D. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars This Satisfying, Adventurous Historical Romance Is Back With A New Cover!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014
This is a compelling story about star-crossed romance and high adventure in 17th century France. It begins with young Danielle de Cherbourg’s fascination for Etienne Blouin. Danielle excitedly expects his proposal at a celebration for her sixteenth birthday—the day she officially becomes a woman. But Entienne, who’s a soldier in the King’s Army, is off to distant shores. She’s crushed, but doesn’t know that her father, Count de Cherbourg, has extracted Etienne’s promise to watch over her.

The story fast forwards years ahead into Danielle’s turbulent life. Danielle has fallen prey to dastardly betrayals. These disturbing events reach Etienne—now Captain Blouin—who’s become a wealthy trade ship owner. Honor and old heart-longings propels him into fulfilling a long ago promise to the Count de Cherbourg. The resourceful and honorable captain must weave intrigue of his own to save the woman of his dreams. And Danielle must learn to trust him again.

Susanne Matthews has created a plot-twisting, fast-paced story that keeps you on edge wondering when Danielle and Etienne will overcome the obstacles keeping them apart. This story is a skillful interweaving of historical and nautical details, passion, and suspense.

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