Edenbrooke

“Ms. Donaldson shows great promise. As a debut novel Edenbrooke was delightful and diverting. She particularly excelled at the witty repartee between the main characters and developed the second string beautifully to support the narrative.”–Austenprose.com – “Austenprose.com”“Delightful and completely engrossing. This beautiful love story will warm the reader’s heart.”–Publishers Weekly, Starred Review – “Publishers Weekly”“Delightfully witty dialogue is engaging… our heroine operates slightly outside the expectations of a “genteel” lady of her time. And unlike many romances which drag the characters through conflict, prolonging their joy until the finale, this refreshingly straightforward tale provides tender interludes throughout. This debut novel captures all the charm of the Regency period – while offering plenty of romance for readers who crave a bit more than the tight-lipped love scenes written by 19th century writers.“–The Horn Book– “The Horn Book” (8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM)“Shadow Mountain Publishing debuted its new spin on the Romance novel recently…and its enchanting debut title Edenbrooke…has proven itself to be a winner right out of the gate.”–The Huffington Post – “The Huffington Post”

Julianne Donaldson grew up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. She learned how to ski in the Italian Alps, visited East Berlin before the wall came down, and spent three years living next to a 500-year-old castle. After earning a degree in English, she turned her attention to writing about distant times and places. She lives in Utah with her husband and children.