Rita Hestand

I'm a romance and children's writer. I'm also a mother and grandmother. I was widowed three years ago and now devote most of my time in writing.

I like to bowl, write, read, roller skate, go to kid parties and watch my grandkids grow up. Another hobby I've had for years is people watching. Noting how people dress, mannerisms, things they do, things they say, just like to watch and make characters in my head.

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LK Hunsaker
Latest book: Christmas Chains. Published on December 21, 2009.
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Miss Mae
Latest book: Dove Island. Published on October 18, 2009. (5)
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Rebecca J. Vickery
Latest book: Seeking Shelter. Published on January 23, 2010.
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Sierra Rose
Latest book: Celtic Evil The Fitzgerald Brothers A Celtic Christmas. Published on December 22, 2009.
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Stephen Hines
Latest book: Hocus Focus. Published on October 6, 2009.
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• Looking Through The Mist on Oct. 16, 2009
  Looking through the Mist by Rebecca J. Vickery-Review Psychic Jessica Wilder had a breakdown during her last case with the FBI. She wanted to start her life over, but the problem was…her visions were back. And not just back, but this time they involved children being kidnapped. If only she could control them and have a normal life. She didn't welcome the visions, but she had no choice. When Jessica walked into Detective Johnathan Lansing's office she was afraid of his reactions, and wished she didn't have to report them, but what could she do, there were children at stake this time, she couldn't turn her back on them. She couldnd't stand another mistake, or more deaths. John Lansing was at first very skeptical of these so called visions of hers. However, when she gave pertitent information that led to actual crime scenes, he had to start believing in her. Strangely enough, he wanted to believe in her, because he was more than a little attracted to her. And before he had time to doubt her, another child had been kidnapped and she was already having visions of the villians. Thrown together by her secrecy, they kept hot on the trail of the kidnappers. More and more the evidence mounted and Jessica was right about all of it. She was so right that by the time the FBI got in on the case, even they had to admit they couldn’t' solve it without her. Not when she could pinpoint almost every move. Ms. Vickery brings us an engaging tale of mystery and the psychic. She weaves a clever tale while giving us a true romance on the side. Ms. Vickery's attention to detail and Vivid prose keeps us turning the page until the end. If you want a book that pulls you in, and keeps you hanging on to find out what will happen next, you'll have to read this Beautiful tale of mystery with a touch of paranormal and a lot of romance and sexual tensions. This is a book to curl up by the fire and indulge yourself in. So go ahead and indulge…you won't be diappointed in Looking Through the Mist. I give Ms. Vicksery a big high 5 on this beautiful book…Thanks for the great read! Reviewed by Rita Hestand
  
• A Christmas Vow on Dec. 01, 2009 (no rating)
  Review of: A Christmas Vow I must admit "A Christmas Vow," written by Laura Shinn, surprised me. When I began reading it, I thought, okay, this is going be a nice little young adult romance story. It had all the ear-marks. But woe…not exactly. Let me explain. When the heat level rises from comfortably warm to get down and sweaty, it goes beyond young adult into full blown romance, a sensual delight. Shanda Bratton and Christopher Milano are best friends and, someday, lovers. As the story opens it reads like a young adult story. However, the story matures into a full blown romance that titillates the senses with sexual tensions and unspoken vows, as the youngsters grow up. As a romantic read, Laura Shinn manages to engage us from their early life to the present when Shanda is out of college and very much ready for a relationship. Chris, who has kept a lid on his feelings for much too long, finds it next to impossible to hide what is so evident, even from the first paragraph. You know these two are meant to be together. Even though their age difference made it nearly impossible for Chris to share his feelings for years, it's the story of true love, of waiting for Mr. Right, of knowing your soulmate. Laura Shinn delights us with sexual tensions which seem to grow on the paper as you read. We see the characters literally go from warm to extra hot. It's a beautiful holiday story certain to warm your toes by the fire and send all those heart fluttering flurries all over the bear skin rugs. Don't miss this adorable story of two people growing into a real love. Get that warm-all-over feeling with an ending that is sure to please every reader's quest. A must read for the holidays, Laura Shinn's "A Christmas Vow". Rita Hestand www.ritahestand.com
  
• Surviving With Love on Feb. 01, 2010
  Rebecca J. Vickery writes a compelling, adventurous romance with Surviving With Love. When tough guy, Cord McConnell, ex-military, hostage rescuer comes across an equally tough Search and Rescue tracker, Stacey Parker, it's a hit or miss who will be the boss, and who will lead who. Both are experienced in their field, both are determined to find and rescue two teenage boys who have been kidnapped by robbers and escaped to the wilds of Idaho. The boys are a Senator's grandsons and he's paying highly to get them back. Sparks begin to fly as McConnell and Parker duke it out in the wilds and discover that part of their problem is the instant attraction to each other. But Parker is determined that no macho man is going to have her, as she's saving herself for marriage. And McConnell is sure that Parker isn't the type to sleep around so he tries to keep his distance. By the time they rescue the boys, they have to admit they are interested in each other, but wise enough not to go there. So job done, they both go home. Parker's having trouble keeping McConnell off her mind though, and when her godson is kidnaped the first person she seeks is McConnell. Together they work perfectly, a little too perfectly. Now the problem is to keep their hands off each other. Ms. Vickery takes us on a wild ride of opposites attracting, and push pull tactic that keep you turning the page to see who is going to win this round. Funny, exciting, griping and absolutely burning the pages with passion, Ms Vickey knows how to hold her audience spellbound with a touch of adventure and a abundance of sparks flying off the pages. You won't want to miss this romantic spoof that borders Romancing the Stone with a twist of it's own. Surviving With Love is a real keeper! by Rita Hestand