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"4.5 Stars!"
"This is a sweet, funny and emotional tale. This modern take on Daddy-Long-Legs, by Jean Webster, has wonderful, fully developed characters. . . . This incredible story will appeal to adult as well as young readers."

--Romantic Times BookClub

"4.5 Hearts!
a poignant and enjoyable read."
--Night Owl Romance (read the rest of the review, plus an excerpt from Thank You, Mrs. M,, at NOR.)

The Somebody Books

Gaslight historical romances set in New York City

Timona Calverson has had her fill of her perilous life of adventure, and decides she should settle down with Michael McCann, a recent Irish immigrant and New York City police officer, But first she must convince him they belong together. And she must elude would-be kidnappers intent on destroying her plans for her future.

"Truly enchanting!"
-- Kat Martin -- New York Times bestselling author

"4.5 stars.TOP PICK..Timona is an amazing character . . . Mick is the perfect hero. . . wonderful cast of supporting characters in this fantastic, heartwarming story"
-- Romantic Times, Best First Historical Finalist

Romantic Times BookClub finalist for Best First Historical

Reviewer's International Organization (RIO) finalist in Best Debut Novel
and Best Short Historical categories.

Won Golden Rose Award for Best Debut

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In 1883 New York City, two remarkable events took place: the Brooklyn Bridge opened, and Griffin Calverson at last met his match.

"An exceptionally gifted dialogue writer and her talent is brilliantly showcased. . .a fascinating story of forbidden love."
. -- Donna Zapf, Cataromance

"With colorful images, engaging characters and a fine eye for detail, Rothwell recreates the era beautifully."
-- Romantic Times Bookclub

Finalist in RIO Best Historical
Five blue Ribbons at Romancejunkies.com

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Kate Rothwell

grew up in Washington, D.C. The city, dang it -- not Silver Spring or Chevy Chase or Arlington or Crystal City. WASHINGTON, D.C. She went to art school in Boston, where she met her husband.

Kate has worked as a service manager/parts runner in a Saab garage, an artists' model, a day care center child care provider, a sales clerk, a bartender in an Irish bar in Boston (green beer on St. Patrick's day), a reporter, a feature writer, a food prep chef (3 days), a cross-stitch kit instructions writer, a publisher and editor of a newspaper for children, a substitute teacher (for about a month). She has two undergraduate degrees from two colleges.

She and her husband and three kids live in Connecticut. If you want to know more about her, you can visit her blog where she also runs contests.

Picture by Studio 16 -- taken 4 years and 3 feet of hair ago

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