Faith Mortimer is best known for her Diana Rivers mysteries, but in “The Crossing” series, she shows us another side, with an involving story of two generations wedded to the sea. Richard takes on the challenge of crossing the Atlantic with a small crew. Billie, his father, served in WW2 in Motor Torpedo Boats and was captured as a prisoner of war. Their two intertwined stories are told with great warmth and understanding. You can buy them separately or in one box set at a reduced price. Available for free today is a wonderful collection of her short stories including “The Bamboo Mirror” – Set in a 1960’s Singapore boarding school. For a little romance, enjoy “A Very French Affair”, where among the magnificent canvas of the south of France and pleasure boating, the author leads us into a sweet love affair. Filled with twists of anxiety and firm principles that leave the main protagonist debating with her own emotions and her future. Enjoy!
The Seeds of Time – Book 1 of The Crossing
Faith Mortimer
(11 Reviews)
Genre: Drama | Romance
From the bestselling author of the Diana Rivers Suspense/Mystery/Thriller/Action/Adventure & romance series, comes The Seeds of Time,the first part to The Crossing
A tense romantic,yet realistic action and adventure novel spans two generations and the unimaginable gulf between the Second World War and the present.
When Englishman Richard Barker suffers a devastating loss he yearns to come to terms with his grief. He is helped by two beautiful women, quiet and smouldering American, Sorrel, and the tempestuous and willful, Miranda an old flame from long ago.
While Richard is battling with his feelings, he enters into the dark, often surreal world of his dead father’s past life spent during the Second World War. It is Sorrel’s Grandfather,an American Air Force pilot, who contacts Richard with some intriguing news which helps Richard to his senses.
Richard lives in a world that is sometimes as tragic as A Farewell to Arms and as sensuous as The English Patient. His story and that of his father are crafted from the ruins of war and the indestructibility of love. The action is non-stop, the locations are intriguing and the characters are appealing. There is tension, romance and harrowing escapes all woven within a story that captures the imagination and keeps the reader guessing until the very end.
Will Richard find inner peace and love?
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Harvest – Book 2 of The Crossing
Faith Mortimer
(3 Reviews)
Genre: British | Drama & Plays | Travel
HARVEST,the 2nd book of The Crossing.
HARVEST- continues Richard and Billy’s stories which begun in The Seeds of Time. Billy returns home and marries his love, while Richard has to make a decision between the two beautiful women in his life. Richard discovers he is torn between love and duty.
In Sorrel he finds what he believes is his soul-mate, whereas sexy Miranda keeps Richard guessing. When Richard discovers an old war-torn photograph of a woman and two children he is shaken to the core. What was it his father did & never divulged to his wife and family? Harvest is a world where tragedy rests alongside joy. Harvest deals with harsh, cruel, & often despicable conditions – at the same time describing the indestructibility of love in past & present lives. This is a story of deep romance, bravery, survival, heartbreak and happiness, all poignantly & convincingly conveyed. Richard’s compelling desire to finally lay his father’s dark secrets to rest brings warmth and understanding into the two intertwined stories. All perfectly blended with non-stop action, intriguing locations, and appealing characters.
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The Crossing – Boxed Set – Two Romantic Adventure Novels
Faith Mortimer
Genre: Sagas | Historical Fiction
Two Complete Novels tell the story of “The Crossing” including book #1 “The Seeds of Time” and book #2 “Harvest”
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The Bamboo Mirror – An Anthology of Short Mysteries
Faith Mortimer
(38 Reviews)
Genre: Anthologies | Anthologies & Literature Collections | Short Stories | Romance
FREE for a limited time
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Over 35,000 words. Mystery-suspense-thriller-crime & romance writer, Faith Mortimer warmly welcomes you to her anthology of short MYSTERY SUSPENSE CRIME & ROMANCE stories, “The Bamboo Mirror”. In three of the stories the reader is introduced to sleuth, Diana Rivers who features in Faith’s mystery thriller series of full-length novels. In “The Bamboo Mirror” each story has a unique setting, is sometimes psychological and always with a twist in the ending.
This volume also includes short excerpts from some of Faith Mortimer’s published novels
“The Bamboo Mirror” – Set in a 1960’s Singapore boarding school, new girl Diana Rivers (The Diana Rivers Mystery Books) has an encounter with two mysterious children – Who are they? Mystery, suspense, ghost story.
“The Cast Party” – The lovely Linda, aspiring actress, has a devious plan. Will she be able to carry it out? Mystery/love
“Making A Right” – Sometimes two wrongs can make one! Retribution and suspense
“Rebecca With Two C’s” – A poignant ghost love story. What is real?
“Summer Visitors” – Has Alex made the right decision? Is real life like this? Romantic suspense.
“Widow’s Weeds” – Maria visits her birthplace, Cyprus and meets Christos. After a whirlwind romance they get married. As time passes wealthy Maria questions herself. Has she made the biggest mistake of her life? If so, what will she do? Mystery suspense & murder.
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A Very French Affair
Faith Mortimer
(15 Reviews)
Genre: Romance | Travel
We all know those three little words – je t’aime – but what effect would it have on Margaret ?When she discovers her fiance is cheating on her, she leaves England for the south of France in search of a new life and a fresh dream. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Margaret is determined to put romance out of her mind and avoid forming personal ties. Things are looking up, until a series of events draw her into meeting handsome Frenchman Jean-Paul. Despite her reservations, Margaret begins to let down her guard with inevitable consequences.
Can she trust him with her heart?… Has she found a safe haven?
Or is she poised on the brink of the abyss…
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