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Anne Whitfield - Author

Anne Whitfield - Author!

About Me

My novels are out now in Trade Paperback! If you can't find it on your local bookstore shelves, just ask to order it in. The books are returnable not self-published, so bookstore owners should have no qualms about ordering it in for you.
If none of the links below work properly, please visit my website http://www.annewhitfield.com for all the information about my books.
Kitty McKenzie ISBN 1599982625 Samhain Publishing
Kitty McKenzie paperback
blurb
Suddenly left as the head of the family, Kitty McKenzie must find her inner strength to keep her family together against the odds. Evicted from their resplendent home in the fashionable part of York after her parents’ deaths, Kitty must fight the legacy of bankruptcy and homelessness to secure a home for her and her siblings
Through sheer willpower and determination she grabs opportunities with both hands from working on a clothes and rag stall in the market to creating a teashop for the wealthy. Her road to happiness is fraught with obstacles of hardship and despair, but she refuses to let her dream of a better life for her family die. She soon learns that love and loyalty brings its own reward.
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  • Kitty McKenzie

  • My historical romance, Broken Hero is set in England during World War II.
    Blurb
    Audrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother’s perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways.
    Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Puzzled by his cold behaviour, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome Captain. He reveals that he’s lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn’t have to spend his life alone.
    The ice around Jake’s heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love and she needs someone to love her in return.
    Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?
  • Broken Hero Ebook

  • Print April 25th
    My historical, Gossamer Wings, historical mainstream, set in 1870 England.
    Blurb.
    Grace Woodruff, the backbone of her troubled family, finds that its disintegration and the return of a lost love strains her emotional stability and sends her on a journey to discover a new path that, along the way, makes her re-evaluate exactly what she wants and how she can achieve it, but what will it cost her?
  • Gossamer Wings
  • Out now! Buy at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
    I live in the beautiful Southern Highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. I'm married with three children. I write historical fiction and contemporary novels and short stories. The areas I have set my books include both Yorkshire England and Australia.
    I enjoy geneology, researching, visting historicals places, going to the movies, having picnics, spending time with my family and not always in that order!
    I'm also an acquisitions editor at Enspiren Press, a new Canadian small publisher.
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  • Kitty McKenzie's Land, historical novel, sequel to Kitty McKenzie.
    Kitty McKenzie's path has taken her from the slums of York to the inhospitable bush of colonial Australia. Yet, when she believes her dreams will never be attained, she is shown that sometimes life can be even better than what you wish for.
    1866.
    Kitty is gifted land in the far north of New South Wales. Life at the northern property is full of hardships as she learns how to become a successful landowner.
    However, Kitty’s strength of will and belief in herself gives her the courage most women of her time never realize they have. A decided thorn in her side is the arrogant and patronizing Miles Grayson, owner of the adjourning run. He wants her gone so he can have her land, but he wants her even more.
  • Kitty McKenzies Land

  • To Love Again
  • To Love Again

  • Ellen is running late to catch a train to catch a plane. But as she packs, she wonders if she's doing the right thing. Harry is there at the airport, waiting for her. She also knows he's waiting for much more. He's hoping this holiday together will cement their relationship. Does she want it to? Does she need it? Can she start another chapter of her life, which includes a man again?
  • To Love Again

  • Long Distance Love paperback May 2007
    Review
    Rating: 4 Hearts
    Anne Whitfield has written a very poignant story of two people from opposite ends of the earth, with opposite goals in their lives who fall in love and have to work out their differences to be able to stay together. The reader will certainly be carried up in this story and will read with pleasure as their love tenderly enfolds. On one side they are afraid of the future will bring, on the other the attraction is so strong that they both take the plunge. The reader will be almost holding her breath until the end, wondering how on earth they can resolve their long distance problem. The love scenes are romantic and sensual. There are no boring moments in this captivating story and the reader will sigh at its satisfying ending. This reviewer would love to read more from Anne Whitfield. ~ Valerie, Love Romance
    Buy now!
  • Long Distance Love

  • The Gentle Wind's Caress, a historical novel.
    Available at
  • Amazon UK

  • Blurb
    On the death of her mother and sister, Isabelle Gibson is left to fend for herself and her brother in a privately-run workhouse. After the matron's son attempts to rape her, Isabelle decides to escape him and a life of drudgery by agreeing to marry a moorland farmer she has never met. But this man, Farrell, is a drunkard and a bully in constant feud with his landlord, Ethan Harrington. When Farrell bungles a robbery and deserts her, Isabelle and Ethan are thrown together as she struggles to save the farm. Both are married and must hide their growing love, but despite the secrecy, Isabelle draws strength from Ethan as faces from the past return to haunt her. A tragedy is set to strike that will change all of their lives forever.
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    A Noble Place
    Australia 1850. Phillippa Noble, strong minded, spirited and adventurous, encourages her parents and twin to emigrate to the distant land of Australia to begin again. In a new country they can put their tainted past behind them, and Pippa can forget the unrequited love she felt for a distant cousin. Pippa is determined that their horse stud will be the finest in the land. However, not all is golden. For every success, she has to bear up under the challenges of bushfire, death, the return of an old love and danger on the goldfields. Her strength is tested as she tries to find the path to happiness, but it's the near loss of her dearest friend that makes her realise true contentment rests within her grasp and she must not let it go.
  • A Noble Place

  • Broken Hero - To Be Released 2008
    Audrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother’s perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways.
    Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Puzzled by his cold behaviour, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome Captain. He reveals that he’s lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn’t have to spend his life alone.
    The ice around Jake’s heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love and she needs someone to love her in return.
    Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?
    Avenue Of Dreams
    Molly Daniels is summer holidaying in a small town in the country to recover from a broken marriage. She’s hurt, disillusioned and unsure of her future. She last thing she is looking for is a man.
    Sebastian Lord is the town’s most eligible bachelor, a title he hates. Having given up on a successful career in the city he now owns a small farm and is content to hide away there, away from the real world that has hurt him in the past. Since his fiancé was killed four years ago, he’s refused to enter the dating game again.
    They’re an unlikely pair, but Seb’s wayward dog has a habit of bringing them together. They give into their attraction and share a hot summer together, but can they let go of the past enough to embrace a future together?
  • Avenue Of Dreams

  • Journeys Of A Lifetime - anthology
    This exciting book has a collection of of great stories written by authors using travel as a theme.
    Review
    "Journeys of a Lifetime is an absolute gem and a feast of literature. There is something for everyone here, even the most picky of readers. I was spellbound as I traveled with the wonderful women of The Readers Station and I didn't want my trip to end. I know that I will be forever spellbound by Journeys of a Lifetime and will keep taking each of the journeys in the book over and over again. " -Jamieson Wolf, author of Hunted and Hope Falls.
  • Journeys Of A Lifetime

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    My Interests

    Reading, researching for my novels, meeting people, touring historical sites, gardening, going for walks, picnics and going to the movies.

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    I'd like to meet:

    Damian Lewis

    Robert Redford

    Music:

    Just about every kind except heavy rock and rap! Depending on my book, I'll dance to modern pop songs or sing to Kenny Rogers.
    I'm a bit sad and still think the 80s had the best music! The fashion was crap, but the music rocked.

    Movies:

    The Way We Were (got to love Robert Redford!)
    Steel Magnolias
    Pride & Prejudice (BBC version)
    North & South (BBC Elizabeth Gaskill adaptation)
    Sense & Sensibility (Emma Thompson)
    Love Actually
    Red River ( John Wayne classic)
    Braveheart
    A Good Year
    Notting Hill
    Mrs Brown
    All The Rivers Run
    ANZACS
    Gone with the Wind
    The Bourne movies
    Little Women
    Out Of Africa
    How Green Was My Valley
    Rob Roy
    Brassed Off
    Indecent Proposal
    Bleak House (BBC)
    Saving Private Ryan
    Gladiator

    Television:

    EastEnders
    The History Channel
    The Amazing Race
    Band Of Brothers mini-series

    Books:

    ..

    But I love reading medieval, Victorian & Edwardian mainstream historicals and contemporary romance.
    Some Favourite authors are:
    Audrey Howard
    Catherine Cookson
    Elizabeth Chadwick
    Sharon Penman
    Jean Plaidy
    Philippa Gregory

    I also enjoy reading research books, especially diaires and journals written by pioneer women.

    I have a list of my favourite historical English sagas authors too on my website link's page.
    http://www.annewhitfield.com
    My historical novel, Kitty McKenzie won 2nd place in the short historical category at RIO awards!

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    Heroes:

    Those brave men and women of the world wars who fought to keep us safe.

    My Blog

    I’ve Been Interviewed!!

    Lori and the team at JoyfullyReviewed.com have interviewed me. Take a peek. http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/Interviews/MayJune08/AnneWhi tfield.html   Regards, Anne.~ http://www.annewhitfield.comH...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:18:00 PST

    Her Shadowed Heart out now!

    Hello! I'm excited to announce my latest release, a Victorian historical titled, Her Shadowed Heart. Blurb Set in Yorkshire England 1864, Her Shadowed Heart is a historical saga of family secrets, bet...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Thu, 22 May 2008 04:19:00 PST

    Official Release for Broken Hero!

    Broken Hero is officially released in paperback! Woohoo!! Go directly to Amazon, do not collect $200 as you pass 'GO', well ok, I'll let you just this once. Or if Amazon doesn't tickle your fancy then...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:34:00 PST

    Wonderful review for Broken Hero!

    A lovely review for my WWII historical romance, Broken Hero.   Review snippet: 'Broken Hero' produces a rich, cohesive view of a few lives during the turbulent war years, and also gives us a hint...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:12:00 PST

    Gossamer Wings new price!

    My historical novel Gossamer Wings, which has received fantastic reviews, has been reduced in price! BlurbLeeds, England 1870. Grace Woodruff, the backbone of her troubled family, finds that its disin...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:47:00 PST

    A New Authors’ Blog

    Come have a look at a new author blog that has just started and learn about some of your favourite authors. http://authorsandbooks.blogspot.com/   We’ll also be having guest authors&nb...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:08:00 PST

    Celine Dion in Sydney Concert!

    So after the previous weeks concert cancellation, we were all very excited on Saturday evening to head off to Sydney to watch the very talented Celine Dion, along with 21 thousand other people.The nig...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PST

    My Cover is up for voting!

    My cover for Broken Hero is up for voting at the New Covey Cover Awards. (It’s 28) http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/   If you think it’s worth a vote as best cover, I’...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:14:00 PST

    5 Heart review for Broken Hero!

    I’ve reviewed a 5 heart review!!!I’m so happy to receive such a wonderful review for Broken Hero. It’s thrilling to find out that people are enjoying this story, as I loved writing i...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:50:00 PST

    Another review for Broken Hero!

    Audrey believes she is in control of her life and her emotions, until Captain Jake Harding's arrival affects her in a way she never expects. She rails against his inability to respond to her due to th...
    Posted by Anne Whitfield - Author on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:54:00 PST