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A Bridge to Love

The soccer mom and the C.E.O.

Widowed a year ago, Kate Chilton is holding things together for the sake of her two young sons. Memories of her happy marriage keep her strong until she discovers that her dead husband had a shocking secret.

Randall Johnson clawed his way to the top of the ladder of success from a dirt-poor childhood in rural Texas. Now the C.E.O. of his own corporation, he has no time for women with baggage…until he meets Kate.

As Kate's world disintegrates around her, she has to decide if Randall can help her build a bridge to her future…or if he's just one more wrecking ball in her life.

In addition, A BRIDGE TO LOVE received the following honors:

  • Second place, Laurel Wreath Award, Volusia County Romance Writers
  • Second place, Windy City Choice Award, Windy City Romance Writers
  • Finalist, Award of Excellence, Colorado Romance Writers
  • Finalist, Golden Quill Award, Phoenix Desert Rose RWA

 

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    A Bridge to Love (cover)  
 


Berkley Sensation
August 2003
ISBN: 0-425-19126-5
$5.99


 
       
Praise for A Bridge to Love:
 

"Once in a while, a novel comes along and blows you away. That's what [A Bridge to Love] did to me. It's a stunning portrayal of a single woman in the twenty-first century who takes charge of her life. …I was so completely pulled in by the charming characters and the passion of the hero and heroine that I didn't want this book to end."
--Rendezvous

"Entertaining plot...thrilling climax...sharp dialogue and a heroine worth rooting for."
--Donna Carter
Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

It isn't often I am so blown away by an author's debut. [A Bridge to Love] stood out from the rest begging to be read. Once I started I was hooked! I loved the characters —they drew you into their lives, and you didn't ever want to leave...I just didn't want the book to end!"
--Tina Trevaskis
Waldenbooks Romance Expert

"A heart-warming story...a widowed mother triumphs over adversity and rediscovers passion. Step into Kate Chilton's life and fall in love...with not one but three heroes! Randall will raise your temperature; Clay and Patrick will steal your heart."

--Karen Kendall
author of I've Got You, Babe

"An engrossing, entertaining page-turner. …Nancy Herkness is a welcome addition to the romance genre."
--Dovie Jacoby, Romance Central

 

“[A Bridge to Love] is an enjoyable contemporary romance starring a delightful lead female character struggling with a rainbow of emotions…. Nancy Herkness will be around for quite awhile if this tale is any indication of her writing skills.”
--Harriet Klausner, Blether.com

“Written for today’s smart woman,…[A Bridge to Love] offers educated characters with family concerns and adult decisions. It’s fast-paced and well written, a turbulent roller coaster ride of emotions….”
-- Alan Caruba, Bookviews.com

"[A Bridge to Love] is a charming romance whose appeal lies in engaging characters that work their way right into your heart. Not only a searing romance between Kate and Randall,...it is also a love story between Kate and her sons. ...[I]t is evident that the romance world has a wonderful new voice."
--Sandra Brill, Romance Reviews Today

"Every once in awhile, a debut author comes along who makes you sit back and say 'Wow'. Nancy Herkness is that author for me…[A Bridge to Love is] a story of sexual tension and passion that will leave you breathless. Fast-paced, well-written, full of humor and love, Ms. Herkness has just earned a place on my automatic TBR list. Even with the paper cuts I got on my fingers from turning the pages so fast…I would definitely recommend A Bridge to Love to all true romantics."
- -Jennifer Wardrip
RomanceJunkies.com

"Sizzling sex, dazzling dialogue, unforgettable characters—A Bridge to Love is a book to cherish."

--Deirdre Martin
author of Body Check