Publication
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, [2017]
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Fiction G
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Description
After the War Between the States, a Confederate officer longs to heal the heart of Lizbeth Barclay--but first he'll have to right the wrongs that were done to her.
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LibraryThing member alekee
This is the third book in this series that I have read, and enjoyed, and got to really know the characters some good, and some not so kind.
The author has set this story in Texas, but we spend time in a prison camp in Ohio, during the Civil War, and later in the period after the War. This book
I loved how hardship brought four friends a life long friendship, and they sure have come together to help when times become desperate. I hate to say goodbye, and would to continue with the lives of these men who fought for their cause.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.
The author has set this story in Texas, but we spend time in a prison camp in Ohio, during the Civil War, and later in the period after the War. This book
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includes two of our faithful friends and putting their lives back together, and there is a bit of romance in store for each, just like in the previous books, they also have a common villain to be thwarted.I loved how hardship brought four friends a life long friendship, and they sure have come together to help when times become desperate. I hate to say goodbye, and would to continue with the lives of these men who fought for their cause.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member judyg54
This was a good ending to this series. I am very glad that the author incorporated both Ethan Kelly and Captain Devin Monroe into this story, as both of these men needed to have a conclusion to their stories (as the rest of the men did in her other books in this series). The series deals with a
Major Ethan Kelly had raided a woman's home during the Civil War, before he became a prisoner, and he never could forget the women (Lizbeth Barclay) and her desperate situation. When he crosses paths with her unexpectedly, he determines to help her and be there for her, but he has his work cut out for him as Lizbeth is a hard woman to except help from a man she really doesn't know. Her life has not turned out the way she thought it would and because of being brutally treated during the war, her life has gone downhill.
Captain Monroe has only met Julianne a couple of times, but there is something about her that draws him to her and he is ready to get to know her better by wanting to court her after the war. But when Julianne shares what she did to survive during the war, Devin must comes to terms with how he feels about her all over again.
Both ladies and both men must deal with their past, and the present if they hope to have a future. But there is one evil man, Bushnell, that all four know and despise for different reasons, and he also will need to be dealt with. The 'band of brothers' will be called upon to help these men hunt down Bushnell.
This was a story that was well written and dealt with harsh realities that took place during the war. It showed how the war affected different people in different ways and how love and forgiveness can change one's future for good. I am glad I took the time to read of these "lone star hero's" from the Civil War.
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"band of brothers" that was formed when they were prisoners of war during the War Between the States. They promised to 'be there' for one another whenever someone needed help. For the full enjoyment of these stories they should be read in the order they were written, but can be stand alone stories also. You will just miss a lot of background on these men if you don't read all three stores.Major Ethan Kelly had raided a woman's home during the Civil War, before he became a prisoner, and he never could forget the women (Lizbeth Barclay) and her desperate situation. When he crosses paths with her unexpectedly, he determines to help her and be there for her, but he has his work cut out for him as Lizbeth is a hard woman to except help from a man she really doesn't know. Her life has not turned out the way she thought it would and because of being brutally treated during the war, her life has gone downhill.
Captain Monroe has only met Julianne a couple of times, but there is something about her that draws him to her and he is ready to get to know her better by wanting to court her after the war. But when Julianne shares what she did to survive during the war, Devin must comes to terms with how he feels about her all over again.
Both ladies and both men must deal with their past, and the present if they hope to have a future. But there is one evil man, Bushnell, that all four know and despise for different reasons, and he also will need to be dealt with. The 'band of brothers' will be called upon to help these men hunt down Bushnell.
This was a story that was well written and dealt with harsh realities that took place during the war. It showed how the war affected different people in different ways and how love and forgiveness can change one's future for good. I am glad I took the time to read of these "lone star hero's" from the Civil War.
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LibraryThing member Harley0326
If there was ever a book that captures the heart of the Civil War, this book certainly has proven its ability to transport readers back in time. The detail and historical facts make the story come alive. I could see the men in the battlefield and hear their cries as bullets can be heard in the
There are several characters that stand out in this book. They each grabbed my attention for different reasons. Instead of naming the characters I am choosing to do my review a bit different for this book. The two main women in the story each had been hurt and ridiculed in some way. Some of the men in town mocked them and made them feel dirty and ashamed. I kept thinking of the scripture, “He who is without sin, cast the first stone,” The women were brave, strong , fierce and each find a way to hold their head up with dignity.
Two of the men in the story fought on the battlefield and knew how hard it was to forget what they did in order to survive. They have remorse for the desperation they felt as they found ways to get food and blankets. What I liked about the story is how each of the four main characters carried around guilt and through faith and the help of friends, they were able to let the past go.
There are some difficult moments in the story that was hard to read, but I felt it was necessary so readers would understand what torture and humility the women went through. Will the town ever welcome these two women? What happens when the two men find out that one person is responsible for the pain they have each gone through? I loved the emotional turmoil the men felt and how they needed to “avenge the honor of the women,” The story is one that I thought was very well written with gritty details that show readers how hard it was during the Civil War. I would love to see this book become a movie. It would be a powerful and emotional journey to show how God can forgive and redeem people.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
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distance. The author has done an outstanding job of taking a subject and given it breath and realism. There are several characters that stand out in this book. They each grabbed my attention for different reasons. Instead of naming the characters I am choosing to do my review a bit different for this book. The two main women in the story each had been hurt and ridiculed in some way. Some of the men in town mocked them and made them feel dirty and ashamed. I kept thinking of the scripture, “He who is without sin, cast the first stone,” The women were brave, strong , fierce and each find a way to hold their head up with dignity.
Two of the men in the story fought on the battlefield and knew how hard it was to forget what they did in order to survive. They have remorse for the desperation they felt as they found ways to get food and blankets. What I liked about the story is how each of the four main characters carried around guilt and through faith and the help of friends, they were able to let the past go.
There are some difficult moments in the story that was hard to read, but I felt it was necessary so readers would understand what torture and humility the women went through. Will the town ever welcome these two women? What happens when the two men find out that one person is responsible for the pain they have each gone through? I loved the emotional turmoil the men felt and how they needed to “avenge the honor of the women,” The story is one that I thought was very well written with gritty details that show readers how hard it was during the Civil War. I would love to see this book become a movie. It would be a powerful and emotional journey to show how God can forgive and redeem people.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
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9780310345473