bloodlines

Two ambitious young men, rivals for the love of a beautiful, spirited girl ... all bound by their love for a child who carries one man’s name, the other man’s blood.

Colter Ahern leaves more than his sweetheart behind when he leaves his Maryland home in 1843 bound for Ireland. Not knowing the reason for her hurried marriage to his rival, Colter curses Kitty for her betrayal, even while she haunts him.

Determined to be a good wife to the man who saved her from scandal, Kitty devotes herself to her husband and their children. Yet as their son grows more and more into the image of her first love, Kitty is reminded more and more of that one beautiful night spent in Colter’s arms.

Colter’s return rekindles buried passions... and renews old hatreds. A deranged plan to keep them parted even after they are again free to love one another leads to murder and puts the child they all love in danger. Can Colter and Kitty save their son and at last have the life they threw away with a single night’s indiscretion? Or will a dead man succeed in keeping them apart?

A wonderful story full of richly textured characterizations and family dynamics, this story grips the reader at page one and never lets go. Congratulations, Ms. Manning. BLOODLINES is a "keeper"!

– Marilyn Grall, Author

IN SEARCH OF AMANDA, TAMING THE LION

An extraordinarily good read. Not only are all the characters, major and walk-ons, well-drawn, totally believable, the book itself is a love story with obstacles galore, action enough to satisfy the most discriminating, and murder most foul (all with a decided and engrossing twist). This is a fresh, well-written glimpse into the lives of two people who are flawed, needy, honest, honorable, and wonderful. Ms. Manning, you have given me an enormous amount of pleasure. This is a best seller in the making.

– Reviewed by Under the Covers

A love story to stir your soul! ... Heart-rending characters and heart-pounding plot!

– Jo-Ann Power, Best-selling Author

NEVER BEFORE AND NEVER AGAIN