Do you like reading romance stories you would happily share with your grandmother?
Then remember my name. My stories are sweet and traditional. I'm pretty one-eyed about this. I don't write sexy or erotica or have any graphic sexual scenes in my work. The bedroom door stays closed, usually. Don't get me wrong. There's still plenty of sizzle. My characters are far from goodie-two-shoes. They hardly ever pretend to be perfect - although sometimes the heroes have misguided ideas of their own self-importance. My wide ranging 'family' of characters have lives often filled with very real and topical problems they're struggling to come to grips with. Just like many of us.
Using New Zealand settings, I hope I can share with you some kiwiana along with my love for this beautiful country. Perhaps one day you'll visit the areas I write about, although I'm afraid you will find my simple words hardly do justice to their beauty.
Using my interests for stories:
* Genealogy *New Zealand's great outdoors
* Family and kids * My career with the Royal NZ Navy
Anne Ashby
Writing Warm Fuzzy and Fun
Check for these titles at The Wild Rose Press
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Devon's Dream
Review from "Seriously Reviewed"
The heroine, Devon Smith. a friend of Rick's sister "disappeared somewhere into the ether about ten years ago." She is introduced in a hospital in New Zealand, in a coma and awakens from a coma about half way through the story. There are a multitude of multi-generational characters in this story... read more
Devon's Dream
LynnMarie's review website - Clare's Review
Devon’s Dream is a lovely story of second chances, of learning to trust again and to put the past behind you. It brilliantly tackles the subject of a child finding family she’d never realised and trying to find her place in it, without it being trite or forced, and without pushing the main characters to one side. read more
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Some readers have been kind enough to email me their thoughts on reading my stories. As these responses are all a writer usually has to learn whether their writing is enjoyed by those who buy their books I appreciate the feedback very much.
Time to Bury the Past
Time to Bury the Past by Anne Ashby led me into the lives of Kelsey and Zane. I first want to touch on the emotional toll of this fantastic read. The pacing of this romance reeled me in and didn't let me go. I remained hooked literally wondering what else the world would throw at these two single parents who needed a helping hand in completely different ways.
Kelsey's past and how it shaped her gave incredible insight to why... read more
Posted by Siren Book Reviews
Time to Bury the Past was an excellent story.
Zane Erickson, our naval hero, was a great character. He was strong, brave and fought for what's right and good. Plus he was caring. It was interesting to hear about...read more
Reviewed by: Silvermage
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Worlds Apart
Delane - Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
World’s Apart is a beautiful romance story. All of the characters are brought to vivid life for the reader and enables them to cheer for them, roll their eyes at them and even yell at them. I found the story flowed and before I knew it I was on the last page. Anne Ashby provide touching romance that will whet the appetite and quench the thirst. read more
Worlds Apart
...This book is addictive! The initial misunderstanding between Raven and Greg is hilarious, and the comedy continues as Raven keeps up the pretense. The differences between their two cultures is highlighted in very realistic ways, from their speech to their different ways of driving. Both characters have walls that they need to work through in order to build a proper relationship. They are tied together by feelings of love and loss and are hesitant to try again...read more
Devon's Dream
Brenda Talley The Romance Studio
"This is my first experience with author Anne Ashby. Let me assure you it will not be my last. I found her writing style fresh and intriguing. There were no dull moments or slow parts to the book. Her main characters were dynamic and totally believable. This poignant storyline mesmerized me. I stayed on my toes...read more
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