Harlequin American #1224 ISBN-10: 0373752288 ISBN-13: 978-0373752287 August 2008 Pre Order It!

Coming in August! A Coal Miner's Wife *Hearts of Appalachia* Miniseries Following the accidental death of her husband, Annie McKee is determined her boys will not grow up to work in coal mines. It's been a struggle for the young widow to make ends meet, but she wants her sons to have a better life--far removed from Heather's Hollow, Kentucky. To give them that chance Annie needs a good job. And she needs the help of Patrick Kirkpatrick. Her husband's best friend offers to help Annie study for her general education degree, and things get complicated when she and Patrick realize they have feelings for each other. But how can Annie fall for a man who is determined to stay in the one place she must leave behind?

In A Soldier's Arms *Hearts of Appalachia* Miniseries Determined to uncover the truth about her mysterious Appalachian past, Maggie O'Neil drives to Heather's Hollow in search of her granny, the only other surviving member of the O'Neil clan. Her grandmother's uncanny sixth sense and healing powers intrigues the nurse practitioner when they meet, but what really fascinates her is her granny's neighbor, brooding ex-soldier Abram Devane. The secretive major pretends to like his solitude, nut Maggie's gut feeling says he's not immune to her. And as all of Heather's Hollow knows, when the O'Neil women look into the future with their bewitching green eyes, whatever they see comes true. Herself in a soldier's arms forever is the sight before Maggie. Can Abram face down the demons in his past and allow himself to see the same thing? IN A SOLDIER'S ARMS is a whimsical contemporary romance starring two likable lead characters with commitment issues, a wonderful Appalachian support cast, and the show stealer Granny, who in some ways will remind readers of Granny Moses of the TV version of the Beverly Hillbillies. Whereas Margaret learns home is where the heart wants to be, which is with Granny and Abram. Abram suffers from PTSD, but feels bewitched by the two O’Neal women who enable him to somewhat forget the anguish from his military experience. Marin Thomas provides a warm old Kentucky home romance.       --- Harriet Klausner

Harlequin American #1200 ISBN-10: 0373752040 ISBN-13: 978-0373752041 February 2008 Read It! Buy It!

www.armancereview.com awarded the book 5 Roses!.....Grab a copy of Marin Thomas’ next next Hearts of Appalachia book In a Soldier’s Arms, pour yourself a nice cup of tea, curl up in your favorite reading chair and be prepared for a joyous romantic read that will truly warm your heart!

Determined to discover the remaining members of her family, Maggie O'Neil journeys deep into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. What Maggie finds, apart from a cantankerous old woman, is a wounded warrior with pain filled eyes. Abram Devane came to the secluded cabin to rest his weary soul and recuperate from his war injuries. Amidst the thriving vegetation of the mountain, it is in the verdant green of Maggie's eyes that Abram finds the peace he's been searching for. While circumstances forced these two lonely souls together, will personal demons and the good people of Clan Macpherson keep them apart? Will Maggie ever be able to find the sense of belonging she seeks IN A SOLDIER'S ARMS, or will Abram and her proud Granny drive her away with their inability to accept her healing presence?

Marin Thomas brings us another wonderfully touching tale written for her HEARTS OF APPALACHIA series. With just a few well chosen words and details, Marin skillfully portrays the life of a charming rural community in the mountains of Kentucky. As we revisit with the many colorful characters of Heather's Hollow, we can not help but rejoice at their triumphs and worry for their troubles.
      --- www.romancejunkies.com

4 Stars!
When nurse Maggie O'Neal treks to rural Heather's Hollow, she tells herself that she's only making the journey to understand why her mother ran away from the tiny town before Maggie was born. But when Maggie learns that the community's healer is Granny O'Neal, her last living relative, she decides to stay and learn Granny's ways. Maggie tells herself that her attraction to Granny's neighbor, retired soldier Abram Devane, has nothing to do with her decision. But as love blossoms, Abram begins to retreat from the feelings. Will Maggie be able to nurse his wounded heart back to health? Ultimately, In a Soldier's Arms, by Marin Thomas, is a heartfelt story about discovering where you truly belong.
      --- Romantic Times Bookreviews

Harlequin American #1184 ISBN-10: 0373751885 ISBN-13: 978-0373751884 October 2007 Read It! Buy It!

For The Children *Hearts of Appalachia* Miniseries Schoolteacher Johanna Macpherson has vowed that the children of Heather's Hollow will leave her school knowing the value of their Scotch-Irish heritage, but now one of those untrustworthy flatlanders is nosing around the village's mountain roads, on the trail of the legendary bootlegger Lightning Jack, and meddling in her objective. Sullivan Mooreland is pure city slicker. Ambitious and unnervingly sexy, the Seattle reporter, with his flashy red Corvette, is a sure sign of trouble to come. If Lightning Jack, her clan's most notorious moonshine maker, is exposed, everything Jo loves about the hollow will change. For the sake of the children and their future, she has to stop the handsome interloper from writing a story that will put their way of life in danger. 4 Stars: Marin Thomas will have readers laughing out loud and glued to the pages thanks to the author's zany characters. Still, Thomas manages to keep the romance center stage in this wonderful story about how opposites do attract.       --- RT Bookreviews

Marin Thomas knows how too win over the reader’s favor by combining the right amount of humor, a good strong plot, and believable characters, and does so with her newest book For the Children kicks off the Hearts of Appalachia series. You will laugh out loud at the antics of Jo trying to detour Sully from her trail! You won’t want to miss this one!
      --- www.aromancereview.com

A wonderfully charming love story, intriguingly threaded through with fascinating glimpses into the traditions of the Appalachian culture by the refreshing Marin Thomas. Unquestionably, For The Children is an unforgettable start to her brand new miniseries *Hearts of Appalachia*
      --- www.romancejunkies.com

FOR THE CHILDREN is a smart, sassy story with colorful characters, a wealth of folklore, and a beautifully written love story. Once again, Marin Thomas does not disappoint her readers!

Ms. Thomas brings the culture of the Appalachian Mountains to life with vivid details. Be prepared to fall in love with this area, its history, and especially with the host of characters that surround Joanna and Sullivan. One of the things I loved about Johanna was her dedication to preserving the Hollow’s way of life. Not only does this make her an incredibly strong and complex heroine, but it also provides many opportunities to watch the sparks fly between Johanna and Sullivan. And, believe me, Ms. Thomas, is a master at creating incredible sparks between her hero and heroine.

Fast paced, action packed, and with plenty of signature Marin Thomas heart, FOR THE CHILDREN is a charming Americana romance that will captivate readers. This Harlequin American Romance is highly recommended!
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