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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every time I open a novel by Susan May Warren I know I am in for a treat. This prolific writer has a special gift for creating memorable characters and multi-layered plots that always leave me wanting just a little more (well maybe a LOT more). The third novel in the Daughters of Fortune<\/em><\/strong> trilogy, “Duchess” is the climatic conclusion to the series.<\/p>\n

“Duchess” features Rosie Worth aka Roxy Price, a young woman searching for significance as a Hollywood actress and partner in a movie studio. Rosie has already experienced tragedy and loss in her life and is determined to be in total control of her destiny which has led her to make more than one decision that she later regrets. Although Rosie has achieved much of the success she desired, she has found that it has not brought happiness. Rolfe Van Horne seems to show up repeatedly in Rosie’s life, raising her hopes that he cares for her as much as she cares for him. Each of them carries a burden of grief and regrets yet they each have dealt with their problems in different ways.<\/p>\n

The plot of “Duchess” takes the reader from the back lots of Hollywood to luxurious hotels around the world and even a castle or two in Europe. With a historical setting leading up to and through World War 2, the story features the plight of the Jews and those who worked under cover to free as many of them as possible. No novel by Susan May Warren would be complete without a strong message of faith and “Heiress” is no different. It takes Rosie awhile for it to sink in but she finally accepts the fact that only the Lord can control her destiny and she must surrender her control.<\/p>\n

I was sorry for this series to end but I believe that the author tied up all the loose ends perfectly – even providing the reader with a surprise or two in the process. I eagerly await whatever Susan has in mind next\u00a0 for her readers.<\/p>\n

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This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Duchess\"<\/a>Book Three in the Daughters of Fortune series.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When her country needs her, will she have the courage to surrender her glittering world and her one true love?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The golden age of Hollywood is in the business of creating stars. Rosie Worth, now starlet Roxy Price, has found everything she\u2019s wanted in the glamour of the silver screen. With adoring fans and a studio-mogul husband, she\u2019s finally silenced the voices\u2014and grief\u2014of the past. Her future shines bright\u2026until the fated Black Friday when it all comes crashing down. When Roxy loses everything, she finds herself disgraced and penniless. Her only hope is to join forces with Belgian duke Rolfe Van Horne, a longtime film investor. But Rolfe is not who he seems, and he has other plans for Roxy and her movies\u2014plans to support a growing unrest in Europe, plans that could break her heart and endanger her life. Find out more about the series by clicking on these links. Heiress<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Baroness<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Purchase a copy here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Susan<\/a>Susan May Warren is the bestselling, RITA Award\u2013winning author of more than forty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. She served with her husband and four children as a missionary in Russia for eight years before she and her family returned home to the States. She now writes full-time as her husband runs a lodge on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota, where many of her books are set. She and her family enjoy hiking, canoeing, and being involved in their local church. Several of her critically acclaimed novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA\u2019s Inspirational Reader\u2019s Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year award. Five of her books have been Christy Award finalists. In addition to her writing, Susan loves to teach and speak at women\u2019s events about God\u2019s amazing grace in our lives. She also runs a writing community for authors. Visit MyBookTherapy.com to learn more. For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website at www.susanmaywarren.com<\/p>\n

Find out more about Susan May at http:\/\/www.susanmaywarren.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the campaign launch for the epic conclusion of Susan May Warren\u2019s Daughters of Fortune series<\/strong>. Romantic Times says of Duchess<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0\u201cThe golden era of Hollywood comes to life for readers in Warren\u2019s third Daughters of Fortune novel. Warren writes from her heart, adding some intrigue, sins of the past and some twists and turns readers won\u2019t see coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Susan is celebrating the release of Duchess with a Kindle Fire\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Giveaway<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n

\"Duchess-KindleFireGiveaway300\"<\/a><\/p>\n

One \u201cglam\u201d winner will receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n