“Sweetly romantic and rife with solid historical detail and empathetic characters...”

— Kristin Ramsdell, Library Journal, February 15, 2007

“Harte continues her refreshingly different Hidden Falls historical romance series... with a sweetly romantic tale of two people who will not let family, or business, get in the way of their second chance at love.”

— John Charles, Booklist, February 1, 2007

“...if you have read the previous two books in this series about Jane’s brother Charles (CAROUSEL), and her twin sister Anne (PAINTED PONIES), I am sure you will want to find out what happens to Jane in THE BRASS RING. It may also please those who enjoy a sweet, old-fashioned romance.”

— Sandra Brill, Romance Reviews Today, January 2007

A Hidden Falls Romance

It ought to be the beginning of happily-ever-after: After spending a year in Switzerland, Jane Moreland is back home in Hidden Falls, reunited with Matt Wagner, the man she’s loved since she was a schoolgirl. Surely nothing will block their path to happiness, for Matt is no longer the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. He’s Hidden Falls’ newest attorney, a man whose idealism has turned him into an advocate for the mill workers. Unfortunately, that pits him against his childhood adversary, Jane’s brother.

Matt has loved Jane since the day he saw her riding a merry-go-round, her arm stretched out to catch the brass ring. If the world were perfect, he’d marry her, and they’d live happily ever after. But the world, as Jane and Matt discover, is not perfect, and marriage would mean unthinkable sacrifices for both of them. Jane is better off marrying the railroad tycoon’s son and leaving Matt to devote his life to the mill workers.

That’s the right solution. Or is it? Join Jane and Matt as they travel a road filled with twists and turns in their search for the elusive brass ring of love.

A chance encounter with a merry-go-round horse in—of all places—a highway rest area led to Amanda Harte’s incurable case of carousel fever. She’s been planning stories about painted ponies and the people who love them ever since and is delighted to share the first of the Hidden Falls Romances with you.

Amanda is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, co-founder of its New Jersey chapter and an avid traveler. She married her high school sweetheart, who shares her love of travel and who’s driven thousands of miles to help her research her books. They’ve recently fulfilled a long-time dream and are now living in the American West, where they’re continuing to search for antique carousels.

Amanda loves hearing from readers and encourages you to visit her website at www.amandaharte.com.

The Brass Ring is Amanda’s ninth romance novel for AVALON.

Avalon Historical Romances by Amanda Harte:

The Hidden Falls Romance Series
THE GOLDEN THREAD
STARGAZER
DREAM WEAVER
THE BRASS RING
PAINTED PONIES

The War Brides Trilogy
LAUGHING AT THE THUNDER
WHISTLING IN THE DARK
DANCING IN THE RAIN

Avalon Romances by Amanda Harte:
Unwanted Legacies Romance Series
BLUEBONNET SPRING
STRINGS ATTACHED
IMPERFECT TOGETHER

MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE