"Faith" 

Lyn Cote

A Quakeress on a Civil War battlefield?  The Quakers don't believe in war. But Faith had a gift for nursing. So she offers her skills to take care of the wounded & to use the opportunity to search for a freeborn childhood friend who was kidnapped & sold to the south by unscrupulous slave catchers.

She enlists the help of Colonel Devlin Knight, who himself, although a Union soldier, has a slave.  Yet this slave is more of a friend than a slave.

Traveling east with Grant's army, Devlin and Faith fight their personal battles and a growing attraction to each other.

Can they put aside their personal differences and listen to their hearts?

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I enjoyed this book very much.  I haven't read many "Quaker" books.  This read by Lyn Cote offered a new aspect where you wouldn't think a Quaker would be involved with a war.

It offered many twists and turns, which kept things interesting.  

Would definitely recommend this book!

I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM TYNDALE PUBLISHERS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES. 

 

"A Thousand Shall Fall"

Andrea Boeshaar

A story of love, hope, and healing set in the midst of the Civil War
Nineteen-year-old Carrie Ann Bell is independent and spirited. The only thing she really fears are the Union soldiers fighting against her Confederate friends. When her youngest sister runs away from home, brave Carrie Ann is determined to find her and bring her back. Disguised as a soldier, she sets off–only to find she’s fallen into the hands of the enemy.
Her childhood friend Confederate Major Joshua Blevins has warned her against these Yankees: they’re all devils, ready to inflict evil on unsuspecting young women. When Colonel Peyton Collier arrests her for her impersonation of an officer, it seems to confirm all her fears.
Soon, though, she finds herself drawn to the handsome, gallant colonel. He rescued her, protected her, and has been every inch the gentleman. Carrie Ann discovers that her foe has become her ally–and more than that, someone she could love. But the arrival of Joshua in the Union camp as a spy will test her loyalties. Will she protect someone who has been like family or be loyal to this stranger to whom she wants to offer her heart? When her world is being torn apart around her, whom should she trust?
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, A Thousand Shall Fall is framed around compelling characters and a very romantic setting in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Andrea Boeshaar’s extensive research guarantees historical accuracy and romance genre enthusiasts and Civil War buffs alike will enjoy the Christian perspectives on actual historical events.

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This is my first time reading a book by Andrea Boeshaar and I have found a new author that I like.  Her writing had my attention from the very beginning.  

I appreciate how she gave explanations at the beginning for some of the material in this book, regarding drinking and smoking.  Some authors write about it without explanation and make it seem as if these things are o.k.  I respect Andrea Boeshaar for being upfront about her reasons for including it and that she herself doesn't believe in these things.

Andrea Boeshaar knows how to write historical fiction and make fiction seem real.  

Historical fiction lovers won't want to miss this book!  

Read more about the book here. 

I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM LITFUSE FOR REVIEW PURPOSES. 

 

"A Heart's Disguise"

Colleen Coble

The Civil War is over, but not everyone is coming home.  Sarah Montgomery's fiance didn't make it through the war.  Her ailing father is pushing her to marry and settle down before he leaves this world.  Her brother, Wade, is also pushing her to marry, but for different reasons.  He gains a big profit if Sarah marries Ben Croftner.

So reluctantly, Sarah agrees to marry Ben, but she doesn't really know Ben, who has kept a huge secret.  By lies, deceit and thievery, Ben has kept the fact that Rand Campbell is not dead like everyone thought.  

Then Rand, Sarah's former fiance, comes home to find Sarah engaged to someone else.  When Sarah finds out the truth she breaks off her engagement.  But Ben doesn't take rejection well.  So he kidnaps Sarah.  Rand rescues her and asks him to go to his new post as his wife. But can Sarah leave her dying father?  

Will Rand go to Wyoming by himself?  Is Ben satisfied with Sarah's decision or does he have some more devious planes up his sleeve?

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I enjoyed this book very much, except the fact that it ended too son.  I understand that this series was originally 2 books.  Now it's chopped up into 6 smaller books.  I don't see the purpose in that.  Just when I was really getting into it, the the book just stops.  I am looking forward to reading the other 5!  

Read more about the book here.  

 I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM BOOK LOOK PUBLISHERS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.