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Protected Hearts
Protected Hearts by Bonnie K. Winn released on Apr 26, 2005 is available now for purchase.
242 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2011
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Bonnie K. Winn
46books36followersBonnie K. Winn is the author of 34 published novels, most of which have been translated into over twenty languages. Fourteen-million copies of her books are in print. Currently, Bonnie is one of the top ten bestselling authors in Harlequin’s highly successful Steeple Hill/Love Inspired inspirational fiction program.
Named as one of the top ten romance authors in America by Affaire de Coeur, Bonnie K. Winn began her career with the launch of her Wildflower series in the early 1990s. Her first novel, Summer Rose, climbed to the top of three national bestseller lists. Her historical novel, Forbidden Fire, won Affaire De Coeur's Best Overall Historical Romance of 1994. That same year, she was named Utah Writer of the Year. Newlywed Game, lauded by Romantic Times as "a great talent making a smashing contemporary debut," was her first Harlequin American romance book. The Accidental Mrs. MacKenzie, which hit number one on the Walden Books and B. Dalton romance bestsellers lists, was nominated by Romantic Times for best contemporary romance of 1999. Her first Silhouette Intimate Moments release, The Hijacked Wife, appeared on numerous bestseller lists as well.
Besides writing novels, Bonnie also lends her talents to screenwriting, and her screenplay Heroes placed as a finalist at the Sundance U.S. Film Festival. Formerly a public relations executive, Bonnie devotes her time exclusively to writing. She resides in the foothills of the Rockies with her husband and dogs, and with her grown son nearby.
Named as one of the top ten romance authors in America by Affaire de Coeur, Bonnie K. Winn began her career with the launch of her Wildflower series in the early 1990s. Her first novel, Summer Rose, climbed to the top of three national bestseller lists. Her historical novel, Forbidden Fire, won Affaire De Coeur's Best Overall Historical Romance of 1994. That same year, she was named Utah Writer of the Year. Newlywed Game, lauded by Romantic Times as "a great talent making a smashing contemporary debut," was her first Harlequin American romance book. The Accidental Mrs. MacKenzie, which hit number one on the Walden Books and B. Dalton romance bestsellers lists, was nominated by Romantic Times for best contemporary romance of 1999. Her first Silhouette Intimate Moments release, The Hijacked Wife, appeared on numerous bestseller lists as well.
Besides writing novels, Bonnie also lends her talents to screenwriting, and her screenplay Heroes placed as a finalist at the Sundance U.S. Film Festival. Formerly a public relations executive, Bonnie devotes her time exclusively to writing. She resides in the foothills of the Rockies with her husband and dogs, and with her grown son nearby.
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May 31, 2019
Emma lost her husband and daughter in a house fire and was relocated by the Witness security program. She opens a costume shop and when it needs rebuilding she hires her new neighbor to do it. He lost a child to illness and is sure he won’t find love again. They start working on a community play with children in it. He grows to love one of the children and Emma. She knows that becoming close to anyone will put them in danger but doesn’t want to be relocated again.
June 24, 2018
This is the 2nd book I read by Bonnie K. Winn. I loved � this book's storyline. This book's storyline was heartbreaking 💔. I loved � Emma's character. I loved � Seth's character. I loved � Toby's character. I thought Toby was very brave. I didn't like Randy. I loved � the ending. Awesome job Ms. Winn.
June 7, 2018
Amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Read the entire book in one afternoon. Gripping story of survival and then joy.
March 17, 2010
Bonnie Winn's fictional little town of Rosewood, Texas, gets another new neighbor in Emma Perry. She's now in the Witness Security program (presumably the real Witness Protection Program would sue if their name was used) and on the run from a dangerous arsonist who torched her house and killed her family. She has a deep faith and compassion for others and reaches out to her neighbor, Seth McAllister, a contractor who agrees to help Emma with her new costume shop. They have both loved and lost and we know that they're going to get together in the end, but Winn skillfully shows how difficult it can be to open your heart once it's been broken.
September 9, 2016
Her world shattered by tragedy. Emma Perry thought she'd never survive the murder of her husband (Tom) and her daughter (Rachel) due to a fire set by an arsonist, let alone her faith and her ability to trust. But the Witness Security program took her to Rosewood, Texas, a caring community and belief in God gave her strength to rebuild her life. And the compassion to reach out to others - wounded souls like Seth McAllister, Emma's embittered neighbor, who was struggling with the death of his own child (Davy) to leukemia. Together, Seth and Emma began to open their hearts to love. But when the still-obsessed killer picked up Emma's trail, would Seth's prayer's be enough to pull them through.
December 20, 2015
Although both of their hearts are scarred, it doesn't mean they are wastes. Once they are protected by love and caring, the old scars will become the strong connector that connect both the hearts together.
January 20, 2017
Cute story about damaged people finding not only each other and love again but also a third damaged person to love. But can three damaged broken people really find a happily ever after? And will they be safe or will events or persons from their past find them and destroy their new lives?
April 13, 2009
It was sad but was also a great story
January 24, 2010
Loved this book. It was a cute love story with interesting people and their reasons for protecting their hearts against love. But...love will find them again!
August 1, 2010
A fun Inspirational romance, with the added intrigue of the federal witness protection program!
July 8, 2014
I was hooked from the first sentence. I couldn't put this beautiful, heart-rendering story down. The characters were well developed and I was rooting for them from the beginning.
July 29, 2014
I loved it
December 29, 2019
It is a really interesting novel .. I usually do not like romantic books but this one attracted my attention and encouraged me to read it till the end.
In some parts I felt some unneeded stretching.
In some parts I felt some unneeded stretching.
February 6, 2021
Heartwarming tale of a woman in Witness Protection hiding in a small town who starts falling for the new man next door. Just enough suspense to make it interesting but mostly just a charming story.
September 20, 2023
Good, suspenseful, story!
July 1, 2013
I love Love-Inspired books! Bonnie Winn's Protected Hearts does not disappoint.
A tragedy beyond words forces Emily Perry to change her name and relocate. Having closed her heart to love and scared for her safety, the last thing she wanted was a man in her life. Her neighbor Seth McAllister becomes a huge part of her life. God changes their hearts and then, together, they face a scary situation.
If you enjoy inspirational stories, this one's for you. I haven't met a Love-Inspired book I haven't loved. Hopefully you feel the same way.
A tragedy beyond words forces Emily Perry to change her name and relocate. Having closed her heart to love and scared for her safety, the last thing she wanted was a man in her life. Her neighbor Seth McAllister becomes a huge part of her life. God changes their hearts and then, together, they face a scary situation.
If you enjoy inspirational stories, this one's for you. I haven't met a Love-Inspired book I haven't loved. Hopefully you feel the same way.
August 1, 2011
I enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the rest of the series. It sounds like some of the characters have been introduced in another book and some of them sounded familiar and others didn't so I have to research and see if they have books of their own.
January 5, 2008
Quick light reading.
February 23, 2008
The only problem with this book is it ended too soon. It wasn't an abrupt ending - I just wanted more story after that ending.
August 23, 2011
Very good story with romance.
January 20, 2012
witness protection woman meets man in small town
September 11, 2014
Meh LI story about a woman in witness protection who falls in love.
August 17, 2020
So cheesy but I first read it in middle school and I still have that fondness for it. Sometimes you need a cheesy romance novel!
May 3, 2016
I finished the book in a day. It was entertaining enough to hold my interest.
May 15, 2021
Contemporary inspirational romance. Emma (in the Witness Protection Program, and Seth, her new neighbor.
March 29, 2017
I liked reading fiction stories about Texas.
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