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The Captive Imposter (Volume 3) (The Everstone Chronicles) Paperback – October 23, 2015

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The Everstone Chronicles Series Book 3

What's in a name? For her own protection following the murder of her brother Will, hotel heiress Estella Everstone assumes the alias of Elle Stoneburner and takes a job as companion to an elderly widow. Never did she imagine that her position would lead her back to her beloved Everston, a picturesque resort property tucked away in the rugged mountains of Maine. Living below her station in a guise of anonymity has its struggles, but her spirits are buoyed by a newfound friendship with the hotel manager, Dexter Blakeley. And his distaste for the spoiled socialites who frequent his hotel causes her to take a close look at her own priorities and past lifestyle. When Estella finds herself in need of help, Dexter comes to the rescue with an offer of employment she can't refuse. As the two interact and open up to each other, Estella feels a growing attraction to Dexter--and increasing discomfort over concealing her identity. Yet, in spite of the false pretense she's putting forth, she's never felt freer to be herself than in his presence. But will he still love her when he learns the truth about who she is?
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  1. Book 3 of 5
    The Everstone Chronicles
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    288 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Whitaker House
  5. Publication date
    October 23, 2015
  6. Dimensions
    5.4 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1629116602
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1629116600
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"Readers of Laura Frantz' dramatic historicals and Julie Lessman's twist-filled sagas will love THE EVERSTONE CHRONICLES."--RACHELLE REA, Author of The Sound of Diamonds "Dawn Crandall is a fresh new voice in inspirational romance, and her latest offering, THE CAPTIVE IMPOSTER, does not disappoint! Estella is sweet but imperfect, intelligent but not harsh. Blakeley is handsome: mysterious and contradictory, the perfect Byronic hero. As more and more people learn the truth about this imposter, that coming reveal might just change everything."--SANDRA BYRD, author of Mist of Midnight

"Set in late nineteenth-century America, the Everstone family is wealthy, powerful, and used to getting their own way. Visit a bygone era filled with romance, intrigue, and characters who will stay with you long after you close the book. Dramatic and engaging, this is one series you won't want to miss."--MICHELLE GRIEP, Author of Brentwood's Ward "Romantic! Engaging and absorbing! Dawn Crandall brings America's Gilded Age to life on the page with vintage amour and emotional depth."--KRISTY CAMBRON, Author of The Butterfly and the Violin

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Dawn Crandall's debut Gilded Age Victorian romance, "The Hesitant Heiress," was a 2015 ACFW Carol award finalist in the debut category and received the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the 2015 Write Touch Reader's Choice Award and the 2015 Romancing the Novel Reader's Choice Award. Her follow-up novel, "The Bound Heart," received the 2016 Laurel Award from Clash of the Titles. Dawn earned a BA in Christian Education from Taylor University. She's been balancing books and babies lately as her two sons were both born as the first four books of her Everstone Chronicles series were being released from Whitaker House from 2014 to 2016. Dawn lives with her husband and two young sons on a hobby farm in her hometown in northeast Indiana.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whitaker House (October 23, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1629116602
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1629116600
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
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Dawn Crandall’s debut Gilded Age Victorian romance, “The Hesitant Heiress,” was a 2015 ACFW Carol award finalist in the debut category and received the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the 2015 Write Touch Reader's Choice Award and the 2015 Romancing the Novel Reader's Choice Award. Her follow-up novel, “The Bound Heart,” received the 2016 Laurel Award from Clash of the Titles. Dawn earned a BA in Christian Education from Taylor University. She’s been balancing books and babies lately as her two sons were both born as the four books of her Everstone Chronicles series were being released from Whitaker House from 2014 to 2016. Dawn lives with her husband and two young sons on a hobby farm in her hometown in northeast Indiana.

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I thought that The Bound Heart would be my favorite book in the series, but this one is even better! This book reminds me a lot of the part in Jane Eyre where Jane goes to live with the Rivers but tells them her last name is Elliott. I got a little annoyed with Amaryllis and Meredyth, but Estella surprised me in how gracefully she handled difficult situations, and without complaining. Can't wait to read The Cautious Maiden!!
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Forevermooremom
5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful piece of romantic literature
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
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What a beautiful piece of romantic literature! As Estella disguises her identity for her own safety she experiences the terrible loss of every comfort and secure part of her life she knew. From a millionaire heiress to a poverty-stricken ladies' companion, Estella learns that happiness is not found in her pocketbook but in the loving and loyal relationships that begin to grow through her kindness and courage. Dexter Blakely learns that falling in love is not as painful as he thought and in fact quite wonderful if it is the beautiful Elle. Their growing affection is deeper and stronger but some enemies, known and unknown, do everything they can to prevent their happiness. This kept me turning the pages late into the night until the very last one. Ms Crandall balances the tension perfectly between a clean, but sparkling relationship. And the ending ties up the difficult problems wonderfully and completely. (Although I really do hope she writes another story about Vance). One of the best books I ever read --excellent and compelling writing.
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Mikal H.
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, poetic
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
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I don't even know what to say. I've used all the adjectives I can think of when describing Dawn's books (exquisite, beautiful, poetic, even swoon-worthy). The Hesitant Heiress and The Bound Heart were both absolutely incredible books--The Bound Heart especially spoke to me with its content (something I won't get into here because of spoilers). I found The Captive Imposter to be a bit more character-driven than the previous two, and it absolutely made my heart skip beats.

Dawn has mastered character development and writing attraction and tension between characters. What makes TCI even more of an inspiring read to me is knowing that she was writing this story as a brand-new mum while also getting THH and TBH ready to be published and released. To have all three books in The Everstone Chronicles released within eight months of one another while writing, well, exquisitely, is a true feat.

The relationship between Estella and Dexter is breathtaking. I don't even know what else to say about it. :)

I have loved all three books in this series, and can't quite claim to have a favorite because each book touched me in different ways, and each book has left an impression on me that will last a long time.
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This is the third book in this series and tells Estella Everstone’s story. The setting is the beautiful countryside of Maine in the year 1891. Estella is the youngest of the Everstone children and often feels invisible. Men court her for her social position and substantial inheritance, not for who she is as a person. She has always kept to herself and been quiet. She has no close friends.
After a tragedy at her brother Will’s wedding, her other brother, Vance thinks it would be safer for her to go into hiding until things settle down. Estella doesn’t want to be sent off all alone, but her brother insists. She is hired as a lady’s companion and they travel to one of her father’s hotels, Everston. This hotel is Estella’s favorite and she one day hopes to own it. She meets the man who manages the hotel, Dexter Blakeley. He is distant and gruff, but she is attracted to him nonetheless. She is still trying to get over a broken heart as well as using a false identity, so she tries to not make any attachments.
She soon finds herself spending time with Dexter at the urging of her employer and discovers there is much more to this man than she initially thought. He finds Estella, or Elle her undercover name, irresistible. He is so thankful she is not one of the many spoiled society women who vacation at his hotel. Dexter preaches to the hotel guests on Sundays in the spring, summer and fall. When he preaches, Elle takes his word to heart and grows in her relationship with God. Can this wonderful man of God so full of compassion really have feelings for Elle? She has changed nothing about her person or character other than her name, so surely he won’t hold her social standing and money against her when she tells him her true identity will he?
The vivid descriptions of the scenery and Blakeley mansion made me want to see this area of the country. Dexter’s willingness to help women in desperate situations with his own time and money was commendable. Although there were certain aspects of Estella’s character that I could identify with, such as desiring to be alone more often than most people, I didn’t connect quite as well with these two main characters as I did in the first two books. The story was still very much worth reading, and I look forward to book four in the series, The Cautious Maiden.
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tonygapastione
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the bunch!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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This 3rd book in Crandall's series is the best of the bunch so far, in my opinion. And that's saying a lot, as I LOVED book 2, and I enjoyed book 1. This one, however, literally left me breathless at points. As Dexter's character unfolds, you begin to easily understand why Estella is falling for him. He's just the right amount of concerned and caring while being a strong and committed leader for his family and job. Estella is kind, humble, and discovering who she really is outside of the fuss of her "normal" life. I've come back to this book again and again just to reread the snippets that make me sigh! I highly recommend and I can't wait for the next book!
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Lavender24
5.0 out of 5 stars God's Love, Forgiveness, Clean Romance, Drama, Mystery. Another very satisfying book from Dawn Crandall.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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This was my favorite of the 3! Ahhh - what a satisfying conclusion to the series! The telling of God's love for us and how all that matters is trusting Him for everything. A story of forgiveness. Clean romance. I loved the characters and stayed up way too late to finish reading it! Now I'm sorry that I'm finished! Am very much hoping for another book from Dawn Crandall. Her way of writing is very easy to follow along, with just the right amount of everything - God's Word, forgiveness, clean romance, drama and a bit of mystery. I highly recommend this book!
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Jacqueline M. Bodkin
3.0 out of 5 stars Younger audience
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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I would not recommend for mature reader. More for younger audiences. Very predictable story ending. A little boring and again predictable.
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Glenda Fowlow
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2015
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Third book in The Everstone Chronicles and I enjoyed getting to know Estella and Dexter. Both had family tragedies in their past impacting their current situation. I appreciated their desire to live simply, quietly, and compassionately in a beautiful Maine setting.
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