ELAINE DODGE
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  • WORKS IN PROGRESS
  • Award Stories
    • Award Winner - Harcourt's Mountain
    • Award Winner - That One Night
  • Blog
    • Susanne Schemper Guest Blog
    • Sue Coletta talks writing, murder and a crow named Poe
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Historical frontier romance, adventure, drama & a profoundly moving legacy of family that you'll return to again and again!

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Awarded: ​
BEST STORY AWARD 
NY Literary Magazine


Nominated: ​
2014 RONE Awards 
(Reward Of Novel Excellence)


What are readers saying?
"Magnificent, powerfully rich storytelling kept me enthralled and spellbound." – Sherry Masters 5 Stars

"Beautifully written, page-turning, Harcourt's Mountain will stay with you long after you have turned the last page."
– Marian Phair 5 Stars


​"A masterful canvas rich in authentic detail and replete with the gamut of human emotions…a thrilling read from the very first page."
– Robert Groess 5 Stars
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Book 1: HARCOURT'S MOUNTAIN
Is love strong enough to save you from a broken past?

"A brilliant achievement! 'Harcourt's Mountain' is a gripping, emotion-packed historical romance story with compelling characters, captivating adventures, and a most beautiful, epic love story.  Dodge has a talent for painting vibrant scenes and stirring up strong emotions in readers. A well-crafted, immersive, and memorable story sure to appeal to fans of historical romance. 5 stars!" NY Literary Magazine.

"He didn’t need complications. But complications were what made life interesting. 
Living al
most demanded them."
 

​It’s Spring in British Columbia, Canada.
Luke Harcourt has made a mountain home for himself in the wild forests. On a supply run to town, he comes across the Bride Ship. One of the women catches his eye. Although dirty, her clothes speak of a gentle refinement, and her eyes of desperation. Luke knows he can't leave her there. He buys her on a whim, compelled to save her from a life of prostitution and slavery. 

Hope Booker is terrified when she's sold, but Luke promises not to touch her. She's frightened and confused. Every day she encounters new dangers on their mountain. As she gets to know him, Hope is tempted to open her heart to Luke. But she’s afraid the biggest danger is falling in love with her husband.

As Luke and Hope navigate their way to love, a string of events arises, tearing them apart. Hope is left stranded on the mountain in one of the worst winters in decades. She has no idea where Luke is, or even if he’s alive. Can Hope survive a mountain winter alone? And will she ever see Luke again?

From the very first page, Harcourt’s Mountain is a tale of courage and love. Embrace this journey as you risk the wild Canadian frontier with Hope and Luke. Follow their trials, misfortunes, and the love they both deserve. 
Be part of this epic love story.

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"I fear I am now suffering from withdrawal symptoms. This can't be the end; I have to know how their adventure continues." – D Piennar 5 Stars

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Nominated:
2020 RONE Awards 
(Reward Of Novel Excellence
)


​What are readers saying?

"A genuine masterpiece.  Dodge brings characters to life with a palpable complexity and depth... With period accuracy and an immersive, detailed choreography of events, Heart of the Mountain treats us to an epic tale. ​5 stars!" 
- Robert Groess.


"I have no doubt that if more people knew about Elaine Dodge … that she would be an internationally best-selling author. Perhaps it’s only a matter of time before she gains the cult following this series of books is capable of inspiring.
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5 Stars" 
– Luck Fish (Amazon reader).
Book 2: HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN
Love saved them once, will it be enough to save them now?
"This is a gripping tale…with great depth and mastery… that takes the reader through a roller coaster of emotions, which is an epic depiction of the author's ability to deliver a colorful piece of literary work." – 5 Stars!  InD'Tale Magazine

"Whoever said you can't choose your family didn't have a clue."

​1872, British Columbia, Canada.
For Hope and Luke, Harcourt’s Mountain is their haven of happiness and safety for their little family. The last thing Hope wants is to leave.

Family is everything, but it can also destroy you. Unexpectedly, they have to go to Boston when Luke’s father suffers a stroke. When the long reach of vengeance turns their world into a nightmare, blame, heartache and loss will bring them to their knees. But will it tear them apart?

Heart of the Mountain is a gut-wrenching family saga of revenge and despair. As it unfolds, it tests the love of Luke and Hope, as well as the lives of the people with whom they intersect.

Get ready to race towards the end, as this unthinkable journey takes you through the fire-damaged remains of Boston, the dangers of the deep-South, and the majestic Canadian Wilderness. Can love survive? Can family find itself again? Once again, Elaine Dodge keeps you enthralled until the very last page.
AMAZON
"So great to be back on the mountain again getting to know familiar characters better and discovering some smaller characters taking centre stage in this story. From one cliff hanger to the next, the story kept me reading deep into the night! I'm hoping there will be another to make it a trilogy!" – Nick Read 5 Stars

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Unforgettable short stories that make your blood freeze, or make you laugh out loud. Occasionally at the same time.

What are readers saying about the anthology?
"Utterly engrossing storytelling." - Marilize Roose
"Has a Dean Koontz vibe. Love it."
- ​Tracey Kisgan
"I enjoyed it as much as I do a Stephen King short story." - Wendy McLellan
"Elaine Dodge plays with words like a cat with a mouse". - Claudia Kotzen
"Bloody brilliant" - Fiona Paterson

"Okay, THAT was suitably creepy AF! What a perfect and scary story!" - Stephen Sierer 
AMAZON


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  • THE BOOKS
  • WORKS IN PROGRESS
  • Award Stories
    • Award Winner - Harcourt's Mountain
    • Award Winner - That One Night
  • Blog
    • Susanne Schemper Guest Blog
    • Sue Coletta talks writing, murder and a crow named Poe
  • READ ME INK BOOKS