Annette Austin
Annette Austin is a self-published author of six novels covering the genres of historical and crime fiction. Her first novel, The Fall of the House of James, spent some time at the Number 1 spot on Amazon (History of Antebellum U.S. Chart.) All five of the books in The James Saga have garnered five-star reviews on Amazon.
The Devil Within is Annette’s first crime thriller. She hopes to write more novels in The Ophelia Hanson Series.
Before embarking on a writing career, Annette predominantly had a career in finance. Whilst she achieved some success, her burning ambition was to become an author. She started writing her first novel in December 2012, while still working full-time. Her perseverance finally paid off culminating with, ‘The Fall of the House of James,’ finally being released in June 2018. Since then, she has published four more books in The James Saga. Annette is hoping to publish several more in the series.
Away from writing, Annette loves to read, exercise, especially yoga, sings loudly to 1980s pop music, and is a sports enthusiast (watching, not taking part.)
If you would like to know more about Annette, please visit her website, www.annnieaustin.com, connect with her at [email protected], or on Twitter at Annette Austin@Annettte91329398.
The Devil Within is Annette’s first crime thriller. She hopes to write more novels in The Ophelia Hanson Series.
Before embarking on a writing career, Annette predominantly had a career in finance. Whilst she achieved some success, her burning ambition was to become an author. She started writing her first novel in December 2012, while still working full-time. Her perseverance finally paid off culminating with, ‘The Fall of the House of James,’ finally being released in June 2018. Since then, she has published four more books in The James Saga. Annette is hoping to publish several more in the series.
Away from writing, Annette loves to read, exercise, especially yoga, sings loudly to 1980s pop music, and is a sports enthusiast (watching, not taking part.)
If you would like to know more about Annette, please visit her website, www.annnieaustin.com, connect with her at [email protected], or on Twitter at Annette Austin@Annettte91329398.
The Fall of the House of James
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Romance
THE FIRST BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA ‘I loved the book!’ – BooksShelf Review A passion that crosses the racial divide – does love stand a chance? A forbidden romance with unforeseen consequences, this enthralling historical romance charts the interracial romance between two people whose torrid love affair threatens everyone around them. Lawrence James is the arrogant rich son of a plantation owner. Jasmine Thomas is a fiery slave, bound to the Havers End plantation in 1860. As his feelings grow for Jasmine, Lawrence is torn between love and duty. Groomed to take over the plantation, Lawrence has an uneasiness about becoming a slave owner. Concerned over his eldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, and her growing friendship with a rebellious slave, Donald Archer, Lawrence hates Donald, while Belvedere has an opposing view. Lawrence’s biggest dilemma is - does he choose to be the dutiful son or risk everything to be with Jasmine? 
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Always A Slave
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Romance
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA How much can one man take? The second book in The James Saga, tells the epic story of one man’s struggle to escape the horrors of slavery. Donald Archer is a defiant slave on the Havers End plantation. Under the brutal regime of the chief overseer, Preston Carmichael, Donald has to endure Preston’s barbaric actions against himself and his fellow slaves. Donald finally snaps when an incident involving Preston ends in tragedy. Yet, matters are complicated by his burgeoning friendship with Belvedere Rossiter, the eldest sister of his master, Lawrence James. The situation is not helped by the fact the two men loathe each other. When Donald uncovers a secret which could destroy the James family, Donald fears his volatile relationship with Lawrence will worsen if he finds out the truth. Donald is torn between his deep friendship for Belvedere and his yearning to escape Havers End. Will he make a dangerous attempt to escape or will he always be a slave? 
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A Slave's Vow
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Romance
THE THIRD BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA Can a wounded heart be mended? The third instalment of The James Saga is an engrossing novel of love and bigotry, set during the 1860s. After her lover, Lawrence James, throws her out of his home, Jasmine Thomas must pick up the pieces of her life once more. Hurt and humiliated, she also has the additional issue of being pregnant. Jasmine is lonely until she meets a mysterious stranger, Henry Dean. He seems like the perfect gentleman, but does he have an ulterior motive? Meanwhile, Lawrence wants Jasmine to come back to him. Initially, she is reluctant to do so, but her heart cannot let go of him. However, a huge crisis engulfs the plantation, putting not only Lawrence’s home but other people’s lives at risk. When Lawrence lets her down once more and with Henry’s control over Jasmine tightening, she is left with a choice – does she give Lawrence one more chance or does she finally let go of him for good? 
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Betrayal of Love
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Romance
THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA When is it time to let go of true love? The fourth book in The James Saga is an engrossing tale of love and betrayal. It continues the tempestuous romance between Lawrence James and Jasmine Thomas, two people entwined in love but divided by colour. After the man she loves, Lawrence James, fails to arrive in Beverly for the birth of their son, Jasmine Thomas has had enough. In despair, she turns to Henry Dean for strength and support. Her close friend, Andrea Arthurs, becomes increasingly concerned over Jasmine’s growing attachment to Henry. She considers Henry to be a dangerous individual, yet Jasmine seems to be oblivious to his character. Meanwhile, back at Havers End, Lawrence has to endure another emergency while Millie Lewis still hopes to be Lawrence’s true love. Yet, all he wants to do is to get through another personal battle so he can visit Jasmine and his son. However, the biggest act of betrayal is yet to come. 
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Between Love and War
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Romance
THE FIFTH BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA What happens to a man when revenge becomes his whole life? The fifth book in The James Saga continues the tumultuous love affair between Lawrence James and Jasmine Thomas. After the betrayal of his true love, Jasmine Thomas, the head of the James Empire, Lawrence James’s life falls apart. Distraught at not being able to see his son, Thomas, and unable to let go of the animosity he feels towards Jasmine, he goes to Washington D.C. where he makes a shocking discovery. Back in Charleston, Jasmine slowly becomes aware of Henry’s true character. It leads her to make a life-changing decision with devastating consequences. When Andrea Arthurs persuades Jasmine to go back to Havers End, she hopes that Lawrence will welcome her. Yet, the Lawrence James she knew has gone. Lawrence doesn’t trust anyone anymore. Whoever crosses him will be crushed – including Jasmine. 
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The Devil Within
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Thriller
A GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED CRIME THRILLER - THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE OPHELIA HANSON SERIES ‘I hate the smart ones, Leslie. They’re far harder to catch.’ A devious serial killer is wiping out criminals who have managed to get away with deplorable acts, leaving clues at the scenes of the crimes. Ophelia Hanson is a smart but tough Lieutenant of the Cranston Row Homicide Division in New York. Her sex, intelligence and her colour mark her out as different from her colleagues, liked by some, loathed by others. Overcoming personal troubles, Ophelia throws herself into the vigilante killer case. With pressure mounting from the top, including from her captain, Paul Haggerson, Ophelia becomes increasingly desperate to find the evidence which will help her find the vigilante killer. When tragedy strikes, Ophelia’s demons resurface. She doesn’t know who to trust – or where the killer will strike next. 
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