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Pampas Paperback – March 31, 2005

by Janet Elaine Smith (Author)

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Pampas is a romance, but it is also filled with intrigue. Set in Argentina, a gaucho who is hiding a dreadful secret finds work on an estancia that is owned by one of the wealthiest, kindest, and most ethical ranchers in all of the Pampas. When this rancher dies suddenly, our gaucho is thrust into a social life that makes it likely the past he has worked so hard to conceal will be revealed. He also finds himself in the company of a socialite with a yen for digging up secrets and a few skeletons (not to be confused with the bones she digs) in her own closet.

Print length

248 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Pagefree Pub Inc
Publication date

March 31, 2005
Dimensions

6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

1589612590
ISBN-13

978-1589612594
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pagefree Pub Inc (March 31, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589612590
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1589612594
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

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Janet Elaine Smith

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Janet Elaine Smith has been a successful, well-known magazine writer for over 30 years. She now has 21 successful books published, in 6 genres, which all reveal her delightful sense of humor. She also has e non-fiction books available: Promo Paks (marketing tips for authors), Rebel With a Cause her memoirs), and The Flood of the Millennium (her role in the devastating flood in Grand Forks ND in 1997).

After losing her husband, Ivan, of 42 years, she moved to Northeast Wisconsin, where she is pursuing not only her writing, but has become a popular inspirational speaker throughout the area.

On of the most fun things she has discovered is that John Grisham seems to be writing her life in his books, as she details on her website.

She travels the world in her novels, and you can find almost anything in them--romance, intrigue, mystery, adventure, humor--but you will never find one that doesn't have a happily-ever-after ending.

Janet admits that her favorite book is A Christmas Dream, which she says "Makes you feel warm and fuzzy--from the inside out." Her favorite characters are Patrick and Grace, from their own mystery series.

She loves hearing from her readers, but they keep asking for her minor characters to have a book of their own. There are only so many hours in a day! But hey, a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do, so she's working on them! If you have a favorite minor character of your own from one of her books, please let her know who it is.

She has at least another 100 books in her head, so don't worry--there's more to come!

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Sandra Steele

Family Ties

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014

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I enjoyed the book because I am descended from the Keith's. But I thought that some of the writing could have been more adult.
It was an interesting concept but a bit out there for me.

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L Lee Parmeter

A great look at the Argentine Pampas Life

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2010

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Like all great books, Smith established a strong narrative voice for the characters early on so the reader could sense the tone and tint of the story line. By using fluid descriptions of the players she established excellent characterization that left room for expansion as the novel progressed. Most of all Janet Elaine Smith has a wonderful skill in establishing a subtle description of the settings intermingled with a touch of mystique. She made reading Pampas a journey into the unknown folklores and mores of Argentina and those proud inhabitants. She brought the "western" feeling of the massive pampas to light like a Louis L'Amour western. It is a great combination of a romance suspense novel and the hard life of the Gauchos by handling the culture clash of North and South America with finesse and understanding. A truly "can't put it down" read for all walks of life.

L Lee Parmeter Author

War Stories and Little White Lies

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014

This gripping novel is an amazing tale packed with romance, suspense, and a few revealing secrets. The more I read, the more I HAD to read! The story is both delightful and entrancing. Bravo Janet Elaine Smith!

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Tel Asiado

Somewhere in Scotland ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2004

At first glance of the book's title, I instantly pegged it as a nicely written romance novel that has something to do with the game of golf, the Golf Course, and all that. But when I started reading it, I was in for much more. It has history, fantasy, and romance blended altogether. The story begins in the year 1997.

Mechi Jeanotte, 23, from Paris Texas, is a golf pro at St. Andrew's Golf Course near Aberdeen, Maryland. She loves horses and has great knowledge of history, Scottish history in particular. Foremost, she has a gift and passion for golf. History, golf and horses. All these provide supportive impact as she enmeshes with the other characters. That particular week hasn't been good. She tries hard to busy herself as she deals with her Dad's death and her boyfriend's betrayal. Then one late night, a strange-sounding woman who calls herself Liz Stewart, telephones her and insists on having a private early-morning lessons in golf.

As Mechi waits for her, she is soon transported in another time and place - to the year 1561, in Aberdeen, Scotland. She wakes up with her head on the lap of the Viscount of Kintore, Lord Robbie Keith. A somewhat exciting fairy tale, huh. Will she find true love? But there's more. Mechi finds herself in the company of Mary, Queen of Scots, an avid golfer herself. Mechi and Mary become friends, only to discover that the Queen's fate is in her hands. Will she change history and rescue Queen Mary from being betrayed and beheaded? This book sure challenged my historical knowledge of Mary, Queen of Scots! The twist at the end will grab you for some time, as the story forms an enormously satisfying conclusion. It's mesmerizing historical fantasy with some magical romance demonstrates the ingenuity that is definitive of Janet E. Smith. What an enjoyable and entertaining read! Absolutely recommended!

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Billie A. Williams

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2005

Janet Elaine Smith has a quote on her website that not only tells a very large truth it makes a statement that is as true of Pampas as if it was written expressly for it. The quote

"A great book is like a great mind; it keeps on giving

over and over and over again! "

I do not know the author of that quote; but what I do know is whoever it was would be willing to lend it to a review of her book. Pampas will keep giving over and over again ;as you will want to reread it again and again.

Pampas takes place in Argentina. What You've never been there? You won't need to travel as Smith takes you on a tour throughout the pages of this engaging book. You'll become a gaucho. You'll know what living in an Estancia is like. But more than that you will become one with the characters, Dona Helena and Raul Escobar as you uncover their secrets. Pampas is a mystery, it's an adventure, it's a peak at the lives of characters wh! o live and breathe as surely as if they are real.

Smith pulls you into her story and holds you tenderly throughout as you laugh, cry and root for her characters. I would highly recommend Pampas to anyone who appreciates a good story, a good mystery, a good laugh or a good cry. It's all there in Pampas. If I were giving Cups of coffee as Senor Mendoza would want - Smith would rate a 10 cupper with this delightful novel. I highly recommend it as an unputdownable read!

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Nina M. Osier

Clashing cultures put to good, plot-driving use

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2005

In the colorful land of Argentina, a handsome gaucho (cowboy) comes to the door of a hacienda in search of work. During the next five years he becomes like a son to the owner of the vast estancia (ranch), an aging bachelor. Raul wants nothing more from his employer than friendship, so he's astonished when - in the wake of Senor Mendoza's sudden death - he finds himself owning most of the estancia. Mendoza's long-time housekeeper, Dona Helena, is equally amazed to find herself owning the hacienda she's spent her whole adult life tending.

What in Raul's past terrifies him when, since the passing of a great landholder's property into unexpected hands is news indeed, the press shows up to cover the story? And who, really, is the beautiful and wealthy young woman who arrives at the estancia on the arm of the U.S. ambassador and wants to start an archaeological dig?

Contemporary romance in an intriguing setting. Faith woven into the story naturally. Clashing cultures put to good, plot-driving use. Janet Elaine Smith's latest book reads easily, with twists and turns that kept me turning its pages until I'd finished it in a single evening.

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