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by Barbara Woster (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
(Romantic Thriller) In her darkest hour, only one can save her.

Nefarious businessmen have determined that they want what isn’t theirs, and they will resort to whatever measures are needed to obtain it. Lara Esterhaus is unyielding in her stance not to let them take what belongs to her, but when her family members start dropping like flies, can Lara do the impossible before she loses everything – including her life?

Philip and Andrew Bensley know what it’s like to lose everything and will do whatever is necessary to regain what they lost – including marrying for money. When their paths cross with Lara’s, the body count rises along with everyone’s determination to win.
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  1. Print length
    226 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2014
  4. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. File size
    436 KB
  7. Page Flip
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  8. Word Wise
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Historical Romance, Romantic Thriller, Clean romance, Christian romance

They want what she has

Nefarious businessmen have determined that they want what isn’t theirs, and they will resort to whatever measures are needed to obtain it. Lara Esterhaus is unyielding in her stance not to let them take what belongs to her, but when her family members start dropping like flies, can Lara do the impossible before she loses everything – including her life? Philip and Andrew Bensley know what it’s like to lose everything and will do whatever is necessary to regain what they lost – including marrying for money. When their paths cross with Lara’s, the body count rises along with everyone’s determination to win. CLEAN ROMANCE - suitable for all audiences, ages 13+

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"This was an incredible story with romance, murder, greed, and chivalry. I couldn't put it down!"


"This book is adventurous, romantic, and has well-developed characters. I loved being transported back in time and getting lost in this suspenseful story. There is a lot going on and this is definitely more than a love story. The intriguing journey of the characters had me unable to put this book down!"

About the Author

Barbara Woster was born in Georgia to a British mother and a Southern father. Her dad inadvertently inspired her to write. Find out how at www.LiteraryAdventures.net.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HOX6ZX2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbara Woster (January 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 436 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Barbara Woster is an educator and an author. She resides in Portland with her husband, Tim. Tim and their children inspire her writing, so it is to all of them that she lovingly dedicates her books. For more information, visit her website at barbarawosterauthor.com

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Customers find this book engaging with plenty of suspense and an incredible story set in the 1800s. Moreover, the well-fleshed out characters and fast-paced narrative receive positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a great page-turner. Additionally, they appreciate the concept, with one describing it as clever.

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9 customers mention "Suspenseful story"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, which features plenty of suspense and romance elements, with one customer noting it's a fast-paced narrative set in the 1800s.

"...That said, Only One, by Barbar Woster, is wonderful fiction no what what label you place on it...." Read more

"...The books is fast paced and engaging. There is quite a bit fo romance but the author wrote the suspense parts perfectly. Lara is a great heroine...." Read more

"...I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a thrilling mystery combined with a clean romantic story." Read more

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the characters and the story. Plenty of suspense up until the very end...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-fleshed out characters in the book, with one customer highlighting the strong female main character.

"...1800 and society has no room for remarkable, intelligent and beautiful young women...." Read more

"...Lara is a great heroine. Pick up up this read during the winter storms, curl up in the corner chair and read." Read more

"This was a wonderful story set in the 1800s with well fleshed out characters and an interesting storyline...." Read more

"...The author did an excellent job of creating a heroine you can't help but root for and antagonists you can't wait to see fail...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a great page-turner that keeps you reading until the end.

"...Well, so it goes. This is a great page-turner and well worth seeking out." Read more

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the characters and the story. Plenty of suspense up until the very end...." Read more

"...The twists and turns of this book will keep you reading until the end...." Read more

"It was a good read and I enjoyed the suspense. Not hard to imagine that not too long ago, women were considered chattel and had no rights...." Read more

3 customers mention "Concept"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the concept of the book, with one describing it as clever and another noting it's very smart.

"...timeframe, the female main character was strong, opinionated, and very smart...." Read more

"What a great concept and a fast paced engaging story...." Read more

"Lara Esterhas is tall beautiful and clever, three things that men in the early 19th century did not view as positive...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"...Woster has a wonderful slow and steady style. The reader is won over by Lara's charms...." Read more

"...The books is fast paced and engaging. There is quite a bit fo romance but the author wrote the suspense parts perfectly. Lara is a great heroine...." Read more

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  • Henry Chamberlain
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Romance Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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    I think that categories can be useful since calling this novel a "romance thriller" is helpful when choosing something new. That said, Only One, by Barbar Woster, is wonderful fiction no what what label you place on it. The main character is the remarkable young woman, Lara Esterhaus. It is around 1800 and society has no room for remarkable, intelligent and beautiful young women. This is such the case even at the highest levels, upon which Lara finds herself. But, with the death of her parents, her privilege, even her life, is in danger. Woster has a wonderful slow and steady style. The reader is won over by Lara's charms. In one scene, attempting to fit into her domestic role, she does her best to cross stitch only to repeatedly prick her fingers. At one point, she wonders, in a daydream, if all the lemonade she's been drinking might spurt out her fingertips. But, no, it's not long before trouble and danger are right at her feet. She's is about to inherit a mansion but she must, by law, be a married woman. It is this predicament that triggers a number of less than desirable suitors--and a way in for darkness to settle up Lara's once bright young life. Well, so it goes. This is a great page-turner and well worth seeking out.
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  • KJW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller with Romance- Easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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    First off, love the cover. Beautifully breathtaking and definitely hints at suspense thriller. The book is a historical fiction, taking place in the 1800's. The books is fast paced and engaging. There is quite a bit fo romance but the author wrote the suspense parts perfectly. Lara is a great heroine. Pick up up this read during the winter storms, curl up in the corner chair and read.
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  • lawOFsurprise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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    This was a wonderful story set in the 1800s with well fleshed out characters and an interesting storyline. I liked that, albeit the timeframe, the female main character was strong, opinionated, and very smart. I also liked the fact that her mail-order husband, while initially interested in her wealth, formed a genuine interest in her. With a round of professional editing, this gem would become a true diamond! I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a thrilling mystery combined with a clean romantic story.
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  • Schenney101
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the characters and the story. Plenty of suspense up until the very end. The author did an excellent job of creating a heroine you can't help but root for and antagonists you can't wait to see fail. I often read to escape the day to day and this book did that for me in spades.
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  • francisco
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, fast-paced, and romantic adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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    I loved how full of unexpected twists it was - just when I thought I had everything figured out, something new would happen to throw me off. The fast-paced and engaging story kept me hooked until the very end.
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  • VIRGINIA JUST
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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    First off, I love the cover of this book. It was one of the main reasons I choose to read it. But they say you can't judge a book by its cover, well this one you can. The twists and turns of this book will keep you reading until the end. There are a couple of grammatical errors but they don't take away from the book.
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  • Laura Simmons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t Put it Down!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
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    This book quickly drew me in and I read most of it in an evening. The characters and the story are very well-written and I loved the plot. I thought it was a wonderful, romantic story!
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  • Tara Shollenberger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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    What a great concept and a fast paced engaging story. Lara was an interesting character that had me hooked and I needed to find out how her story ended and how her situation developed. I also thought the cover was creative and eye-catching causing readers to want to pick it up and find out what is going on. Highly recommend for those who are into romance and suspense thrillers.
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  • Lubov Leonova
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice romance
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2022
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    This novel has a unique, beautiful setting of the early 17th century, and it raises the conflicts of that time.

    Lara is a strong female character. A single woman who is too smart but not very pretty in the eyes of society, she chooses to become a business woman instead of a regular path of getting married. However, once her life takes an unexpected turn.

    The thing that I found distracting is early childhood flashbacks and a lot of dialogues that are not moving the main plot line.

    This story explores the pre-feministic culture and it makes reading very thought-provoking. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys learning history through storytelling.
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