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When Ship Bells Ring
Born the daughter of a gentleman but now an innkeeper's niece, Lily loses hope that her true love, an officer in His Majesty's Navy, will return to claim her as his bride. When his ship returns home, she must choose between risking shame and ridicule by running to him, or waiting like a lady for him to come to her...if he still wants her.
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First published March 1, 2016
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Donna Hatch
40 books1,036 followersMulti-award-winning author of more than twenty best-selling Regency Historical Romances, Donna Hatch is a hopeful romantic and an adventurer at heart. Each book she writes is filled with wit and heart and plenty of swoon-worthy romance. Donna sings, plays the harp, and loves to ballroom dance. Her family, including six children and two cats, recently left their native Arizona for the Pacific coast of the US. No matter where they live, she and her husband of over twenty years are proof that there truly is a happily ever after.
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May 1, 2017
A perfect vignette to demonstrate the depth of feeling that can be expressed even in such a brief glimpse into a story. The vulnerabilities of Lily are the focus as she weighs the choice she must make when her beloved's ship come into harbor. I loved the romance and emotion.
March 18, 2016
Such a sweet story. Very short, and could be read in a few minutes but even with the length being what it is the author was able to write with so much emotion and depth. Lily is the MC and the naval officer who is returning from war, whom Lily loves, hasn't even been given a character name.
The thoughts and feelings of Lily draw you into the story and you feel connected to her and her sorrow, her desire, her reserve. It was very well written in so few words. I would love to see the officer and Lily's backstory written as a full length novel or even this short story developed further.
I downloaded a free copy from smashwords.
Happy Reading!!!
The thoughts and feelings of Lily draw you into the story and you feel connected to her and her sorrow, her desire, her reserve. It was very well written in so few words. I would love to see the officer and Lily's backstory written as a full length novel or even this short story developed further.
I downloaded a free copy from smashwords.
Happy Reading!!!
March 16, 2016
This was a sweet short story (seriously, probably only a few pages long), but a fun way to start the day. A fun little story about a couple reuniting after being separated for a few years. Both have changed over the years and worry about what their reunion will mean. I loved having a fun little story from Donna while I await her next book.
Content: Squeaky clean
Source: Smashwords
Content: Squeaky clean
Source: Smashwords
July 20, 2017
Wow. That was less than 10 minutes!
March 24, 2016
One sweet chapter that makes you long for the whole story!!! I loved it!
March 24, 2016
Short (very, VERY short), simple, and sweet!!
Lily is awaiting the return of her naval officer after the war. But she isn't the same Lily she was when he left. Will he still want her?
Lily is awaiting the return of her naval officer after the war. But she isn't the same Lily she was when he left. Will he still want her?
October 19, 2018
This is an incredibly short story that manages to convey an expansive array of emotions in a few short pages.
March 31, 2016
3.5 Stars
For a short story, it managed to swoon me because of the way it was rendered in a heartfelt way. :) This short story actually expresses the essence of true and uncoditional love. :)
For a short story, it managed to swoon me because of the way it was rendered in a heartfelt way. :) This short story actually expresses the essence of true and uncoditional love. :)
August 4, 2016
Very short.
March 14, 2018
Very short and cute. Can be read for only 5 minutes.
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