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Author: Jean Hart Stewart | Website

Jean feels she’s very much a Californian although she was born in Ohio. California has been home for a good many years. Life changed drastically for her when she was six and her father died incredibly from an errant golf ball. A dishonest insurance agent forced her sheltered mother to seek work, and she became a teacher. Her hours required Jean to be alone in the house in the afternoon, and since she was forbidden to leave till her mother got home, she became an avid reader. The local library supplied most of the books and she early focused on her two main interests, Jane Austen and King Arthur.

Reading is still one of Jean’s favorite activities, although she sometimes has to push it aside to make room for her enduring love of writing. Her journalism degree was used infrequently until recently. Marriage and raising two children pleasantly got in the way. After twenty years of being a real estate broker and with the kids raised, she finally could devote her time to writing, her first love.

Few things in her life have been so satisfying, especially when all her books have a happy ending. Wonderful to make happen. It only gets more interesting when a secondary character demands his very own book. Who would want to deny him? Not Jean!



Published Works & Book Reviews

Fiery Pursuit

Sophie’s plans to follow in her mathematician father’s footsteps are destroyed when she witnesses his murder at the hands of his professional rival. The killer, realizing he can profit from her virginity, sells her into slavery—but it doesn’t long for the handsome, powerful Lars to set his sights on her and orchestrate her freedom with the help of his elven magic.

With her virginity so desired by traders, Sophie asks Lars to take it from her, and during their trip back to his home in England he teaches her the pleasures of her body, sex and the connection they share. Completely in love, Lars wants to marry her, but she has vengeance on the brain and can think of nothing in her future other than facing the man who murdered her father.

But Lars will not give up so easily.

Reviewer: Arianne
Review: Apr 3, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
After watching her father killed by a rival, Sophia is knocked out and sold to slavers who take her to a desert country where she is sold to a Caliph. However, before the Caliph can have his way with her she is taken away from him by an elf that used trickery on the Caliph. The elf, Lars, takes her away to his ship where they sail to his home in England. Sophie wants Lars to take her virginity since that is w

Seducing Simon

Troy's childhood passion for Simon has never dimmed, even though she's grown and he's disgraced and estranged from his family. Although an astonished Simon discovers he's also in love with his childhood playmate, he knows he's not worthy of her and can never claim her.

Troy must not only convince Simon of her love, she must discover the mystery of why he and his parents seem irreconcilable, attempt to clear his name, and do her best to stay alive in spite of repeated attacks to murder her.

A plateful for even a beautiful Mage!


For Love is New

Lord Christian Cherne leaves the army after being wounded. Obligated to offer his protection to Lady Juliet Sloan he calls on her, only to find Captain Gullis sitting and smirking in her parlor. Since Christian knows of Gullis' cruelty, and suspects him of being a spy, he's alarmed.

Juliet tests them both and comes to treasure Christian. But being spurned elicits the sadistic side of Gullis.

Soon Christain finds his whole world in danger. He must protect Juliet from cruelty and also expose Gullis as a spy for Napoleon. Juliet and Christian face a monster out to destroy the world.

Can even love triumph over malicious evil?


Quest for Love
Length: Novel
 
Jason Townsend determines he must sever his ties with his twin Jono and find his own path in life. His mage’s inner voice demands he go to Ireland, and there he meets Aislinn, a Quaker contemptuous of his First World War heroism and his reputation as a ladies’ man. She thinks he’s the antithesis of any man she could ever want. Now he must not only find his essential self, but is determined to convince Aislinn he’s not the detestable Lothario she thinks him.
 
His quest becomes complicated when a villain is determined to destroy Aislinn and the young boy she’s protecting. Jason must assert his powers as a mage to save her and prove his love.
Reviewer: Heathermh
Review: Aug 17, 2010
Genre(s): Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
This is my favorite book in the Mages series to date. I really and truly loved Jason and Jono. I was sad to read that Jason felt the need to have to find his own path in life and I could see how hurt Jono was but didn't express to his twin. I could understand the need for Jason to find the part of him that wasn't wrapped up in his twin and when he arrived in Ireland I could see just how badly he really did ne

Damien's Destiny
Damien is a mage, inheriting from Merlin the potential for enchantment and wizardry. When he rescues Toria from drowning herself, Damien knows she claims a special place in his heart. He will need all his abilities to help Toria overcome her fear of being touched by any man after she was raped by her guardian. He hides her in a school for girls until she is of age, and then brings her to Tregaron, his home as Earl of Sinclair.
 
Toria’s lecherous guardian, Baron Heath, continues to stalk her. Damien must summon all his capabilities to protect her. As he tries to safeguard her life, the battle to conquer her fear of men looms ever more difficult. Damien refuses to influence her thinking with his extraordinary powers. Will he be able to triumph, save her from the wicked baron and finally claim Toria as his destiny?
Reviewer: Heathermh
Review: Aug 9, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
What a wonderful first book in the Songs of the Mages series by Ms. Hart. I fell in love with Damien right away. His wonderful heart and soul came through the pages of the story and made me cheer and root for him the whole time. My heart was breaking for Toria and the pain she had to overcome and deal with with. I saw her warrior spirit and strength in her even when she didn't. The author did a wonderful job

Kiss of A Druid Bard
Dr. Stephen Lavornios, disappointed in love, sets out to walk away his sorrow and rediscover his Druid roots. He travels through Brittany singing for his supper as a Druid bard. In this land of ancient Druid legends and artifacts he sees his first aura. Although in the beginning he is incredulous, the rosy glow surrounding Mairey Bronwyn forces him to acknowledge his inherent Druid powers. Mairey, a beautiful young archeologist, does not believe in nonsense such as seeing visions and auras as Stephen claims. But as his power grows, so does their fiery attraction for each other.
 
Mairey's young niece Bethan captures Stephen's heart. He intervenes once when a perverted villain threatens Mairey. And when the villain kidnaps Mairey and Bethan, Stephen is the only one who might possibly find and save them. Have his Druid powers developed enough to perform this miracle? Or will he fail with the true love of his life?
Reviewer: Sherih
Review: Aug 16, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
We first met Dr. Stephen Lovernios in My Darling Druid, which is Vivie Dellafield's story. He worked in her clinic and fell in love with her. Vivie falls in love with Dr. Alec Stratton, which breaks Stephens heart, sending him on a walking tour or Brittany as a bard. This book begins with Stephen rescuing a little girl from getting run over by a motorcar, and consequently meets Mairey Bronwyn.  I r

My Darling Druid
Dr. Alec Stratton, a cold disciplinarian, can't believe one of his nurses is bringing her Druid medicines into his hospital. Vivie Field, Druid daughter of Lord Lance and Morgan Dellafield, shortened her name to avoid favoritism. She's the granddaughter of the ducal couple supporting Dr. Stratton's children's wing.
 
Alec refuses to believe in her Druid powers but can't overcome his desire for her Celtic beauty. When the sexual attraction between them grows, he warns her off. He confesses he wants a rich society wife to help him establish a wealthy practice. But when Alec discovers he's rejected a rich and aristocratic Vivie he reacts with horror, blaming her for not confiding the truth.
 
Vivie opens a clinic offering both Druid and conventional medicine, with her talents devoted to her patients. Another doctor assists her there and falls in love with her. Then Vivie's life is threatened.
Reviewer: Sherih
Review: Jun 22, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
What a wonderful story! At the end of her parents story, we get a brief introduction to Vivie and her twin sister Katie, so I had looked forward to reading Vivie's story and will look forward, hopefully so getting Katie's story in the future. Vivie has been taught Druid medicine growing up, by her grandmother Vivienne, who she has been named for and she is interested in learning to be a nurse in the traditi

Song of a Druid Princess

When Kate Dellafield is accepted as a student at the Conservatoire de Paris she's ecstatic to be a student of the renowned Gabriel Jourdain. Gabriel is revered throughout France for his brilliance as a pianist and his wartime heroism. Handsome, commanding, charismatic, he tries to drive Kate from his classroom with sarcasm as he fights against his compelling attraction for the beautiful Druid.

When Gabriel finally admits his love, he claims they have no future together. Can Kate make him acknowledge the secret that is keeping them apart? Only Druid powers can save them both. Will the lilting song in her heart convince him they belong together?

Reviewer: Sherih
Review: Aug 16, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
In this book we are introduced to the twin of VIvie who we met in My Darling Druid. I was kind of disappointed in Kate's story. She meets the great Maestro Gabriel Jourdain at the Conservatoire de Paris and at the first meeting he immediately is mean and cruel to her. The only reason for this we find out later, is because he's trying to protect his heart. I had a hard time liking him, even after he admits he

Druid's Daughter
Morgan McAfee is a Druid and proud of her gifts, using them only for good causes. In 1898 few people acknowledge Druids and their power. When the head of London's Criminal Investigative Department is forced to work with her, he scoffs at her claimed abilities. Chief Inspector Lord Lance Dellafield has no belief in visions and auras. Trying to recover a kidnapped child, his disdain is unconcealed. Handsome, aristocratic and condescending, he wants no help from a Druid. Even though their sexual attraction grows steamier with every encounter.
 
Even when a serial murderer terrifies London, Lance hesitates to admit Morgan's power. Yet he can't dismiss the beautiful Druid's emerald eyes from his mind. If he hopes to solve the murders he finds he needs her help.
 
When the murderer stalks Morgan, can Lance save her? Will he acknowledge a Druid has captured his heart? Will being a Druid help her in this most important pursuit, gaining Lance's love?
Reviewer: Bartzturkeymom
Review: Oct 28, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
In writing “Druid’s Daughter,” Jean Hart Stewart employs her strongest skill in drawing fully dimensioned characters. Both the main characters of Chief Inspector Dellafield and Miss Morgan McAfee as well as the secondary characters of his parents, her mother and his boss, police commissioner Randall are complete enough that the reader is left wondering what more is happening in their lives n

Gareth's Gambit
Book Length: Novel
 
It is 1919. Gareth Townsend, Viscount Hunter, admits two women and a child to his manor house, even though he senses they bring trouble with them. His mage’s power demands he helps others with his magical skills. Even as Morgana scorns his abilities Gareth tries to help her sister find her malicious husband Frank. But Gareth’s gifts plus those of his twin sister cannot turn Amy from her self-destructive path.
 
Morgana is left with the child Katie, whom she adores, and tries to protect her from her father. When Frank turns his lecherous eyes on Morgana, Gareth realizes he must stop him with any means possible, including all his magic.
 

In addition, he suspects Frank might turn out to be the spy Gareth has been seeking. His country, his beautiful Morgana, and the adorable child are all dependent on his skill as a descendant of Merlin. 

Reviewer: Bartzturkeymom
Review: Nov 12, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
With Gareth’s Gambit, Jean Hart Stewart creates a unique romance where history is overlaid by fantasy; set in post-World War I England with telephones and autos, but with mores and sensibilities of the Regency era where children are property of parents and women don’t work; and somehow it mostly works. Gareth, Lord Hunter, unfortunately is stuck with the character flaw pinned to many male romance

Jennivere's Journey

Length: Novel

Lady Jennivere has inherited powers from Merlin and the Lady of the Lake. She heals with her unusual empathy and abilities, often absorbing some of her patients’ pain.

Zach Rendell is a historian whose latest book is an exposé of charlatans who claim supernatural power. Zach is enthralled by Jenny’s intelligence and beauty but questions her claim of healing abilities. Yet every time he sees her caring success, another chink in his armor falls away. He finally accepts her magical gifts, but now thinks he’s not good enough for such an empowered person.

Jenny can’t bring herself to tell Zach her own secret guilt and why she needs him so badly. Both must give in order to secure their love. But are the lovers capable of so much?

Reviewer: Heathermh
Review: Aug 16, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
Another Beautiful addition to the Songs of the Mages series by Ms. Stewart. I loved the story of Jenny and her Zach. Jenny's compassion and devotion to helping others comes across so clear in the story. And the description of the land where Jenny planned to grow her vines is beautiful and made me yearn to fly to England and seek out the countryside. I loved how Zach was so assured and cocky in the beginnin

Druid In Flight

When Triona flees the home of Fergus, her lecherous brother-in-law, she takes her young brother Conor and dashes for Wales. She knows Fergus will soon be after them. Conor helped her escape by wielding a poker, leaving Fergus senseless and with a broken arm. They head for the home of Sianna, a Druid cousin, and wife of Dr. James Randall.

The Randalls’ weekend guest Aiden Thomas at first refuses to welcome strangers. When one transforms into a beautiful young lady, he soon fights to conquer his overwhelming attraction for her. He has no room for anyone else in his life. Aiden must deal not only with desire, but also with his greedy and cruel father. And he must protect his mother and Triona. Then when Fergus appears to wreak vengeance on Triona and Conor, everyone is endangered.
 

Reviewer: Dianna
Review: Mar 24, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
Upon the death of their sister, Catriona and Conor must run for their lives from their brother-in-law, Fergus. An evil man at heart, Triona’s sister wasn’t cold in her grave before Fergus tried to have his way with Triona. After escaping from him, they ran to their cousin’s house in Wales. When they heard the story of all that had transpired, Sianna and Jamie both insisted the

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