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Sarah E. Ladd | A Woman Comes Face-to face with Her Former Love
Author Guest / July 13, 2023

1–What is the title of your latest release? IN THE SHELTER OF HOLLYTHORNE HOUSE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When Charlotte Prior’s husband dies unexpectedly, she knows her son is in danger, so she and her son flee to Hollythorne House, her childhood home. While there, she comes face-to face with her former love, who’d been hired as one of the watchmen charged with protecting them until the details of her late husband’s estate are settled. When new threats emerge and the past collides with the present, Charlotte must decide what she is willing to risk for the chance to right past wrongs and carve out a new future. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? For me, this was easy! I write Regency novels, which means the story takes place in England between 1811-1820. There are so many great locations in England to choose from, but I chose the Yorkshire moors for this novel because they are so moody and atmospheric. They take on a personality entirely their own. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! In fact, by the time I reached the final draft of…