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Title:
Silk Dreams and
Satin Lies

Author:
Catherine
Snodgrass

Published By:
Amber Quill
Press

ISBN:
1-59279-003-8

Copyright:
N/A

Format:
Electronic

All her life Rebecca Sanderson has been a disappointment to her parents. Her mother wants her to be something she is not, her father wants her to be more ladylike and to get her face out of a book. They want her to marry and be a normal daughter.

Just when it looks like they are about to get their wish and Rebecca will marry, Aunt Miriam falls ill in China and Rebecca is dispatched to care for her.

Rebecca sees this as her chance to escape, an accidental meeting with Captain Jonathan Dillon has made her realize that the only way to be free is to be on her own. She has never been on her own, can she do it?

Captain Jonathan Dillon has seen all types of women, but none like Rebecca Sanderson. He knows her as Becca, the woman who accidentally got into his carriage, and stole his heart. Jonathan has determined not to think about Becca or to be attracted to her, as his focus is rescuing his sister Sally Ann.

Jonathan is surprised to find Becca on his ship heading for China, he doesn't want to be a part of her life, but he can not let her go unprotected. Can he keep his feelings and his sense of duty separate?

Silk Dreams and Satin Lies by Catherine Snodgrass, speaks not only of fate, but also the course of true love. Rebecca, a young woman not ready to marry and follow societies rules, Jonathon a sea going man who has known many women. Together they set their destiny in a journey from London to China to rescue Jonathan's sister. Ms. Snodgrass is a wonderful storyteller who has created a story that captures your imagination and one that you want on your keeper shelf available for re reading many times.

Reviewed by: Melinda