Quotes for DeWanna Pace and Dia Hunter novels:

Give Me A Texan (A Shade of Sunrise, Novella): Now in its second printing!

            “Four ladies who know what it means to be Texan create a quartet of memorable novellas that bring the great state straight into your heart.  The three-dimensional characters and unforgettable heroes, combined with splendid stories, are unmatched for fans of the Old West.”  Four Stars
                                                                                    -- Romantic Times

             “This anthology is about the hard working Texas men of the Old West.

…In each story a woman unexpectedly enters the life of an uplifting, inspirational and unabashedly romantic.  They clearly know the character of the men who settled Texas and the women who tamed them.  The only thing missing is more—stories and men.” Five Spur Review  

                                                                                    --Love Western Romance

   * chosen as a Featured Alternate with the Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Clubs, Feb ’08.

 

Sugar and Spice:

 “…a warm and touching read that will thrill readers with its true-to-life characters and interesting storyline.  Ms. Pace has penned a story that will delight and enchant.  Superb!”

                                                                                    --Rendezvous

             “A keeper.  I laughed.  I cried.  I didn’t want it to end.”

                                                             --Gulf Islands National Park Reviewer

BECKONING SHORE:

            “Three little imps, a cast of colorful characters, a caring heroine, and a hero afraid to trust in love, plus the intrigue and the alluring power of the ocean make this a tale you won’t put down till the last word.  You’ll be wanting the story to go on.  I loved every page of it.”

                                                                                    --Rendezvous

 “…full of warmth and humor, as a man must decide whether to protect himself from any more hurt or open himself up to his children and a woman’s love.  Ms. Pace’s brilliant use of words and smooth storytelling makes this a must read.”

Four and a half stars!                             --Romantic Times

 

            “…demonstrates Pace’s increasingly adept touch at handling both an exciting plot and small details of humor and human interest favored by readers.”

                                                                        ---Amarillo Globe News

 

* Voted one of the top five best Americana Historicals of the year

                                                                        --Romantic Times

 

·         Made Ingram’s Top 50 Best selling Romance list

 

 SMALL BLESSINGS: 

            “A perfect 10.  One of the few I’ve given.”

                                                            --from Heartsong Author Colleen Reece

            * Voted in Top Ten Historicals by Barbour Book Club

 

SURRENDER SWEET STRANGER:

            “She is Pageant’s top new historical author.”

                                                            --Romantic Times

 

SO CLOSE TO THE FLAME:

            Won the Best Novel Category sponsored by National Pen Women, after first winning the Texas division.

           

 

THE BEHOLDING, written as Dia Hunter:

             “A con game, a jealous suitor, a played-out mine, past secrets and a child’s matchmaking turn THE BEHOLDING into an emotionally moving tale of wounded characters who learn to trust and love.  This romance is able to lift your heart and heal your soul.”

                                                                        --Romantic Times 

            “Fast paced and full of adventure, THE BEHOLDING tightly weaves these threads together with a steaming sexual tension to create a power house of a story.”

                                                                                    --Rendezvous 

 

THE GENTLE SEASON, written as Dia Hunter:

            “This love story is wonderfully reminiscent of Annie Get Your Gun but also an original.  For an all-around good read, Dia Hunter adds believable settings and villainy, plus one of the most engaging six-year-old characters ever.”  Four and a half stars!

                                                                                    --Romantic Times