A woman burdened by war…A doctor torn between passion and duty…A sweeping tale of love in the face of dishonor from the incomparable storyteller–Kathleen Woodiwiss.Alaina MacGaren is forced to flee the devastation of her homeland in the guise of a young boy, only to find sanctuary in the arms of an enemy. Cole Latimer is a dashing Yankee surgeon who has served the Union faithfully, and his … and his tender heart compels him to help a ragged, innocent “lad” in need–never suspecting the rags conceal a bewitching belle suspected of being a rebel spy.
But Alaina’s masquerade does not fool Cole for long. And the strength, courage, and breathtaking sensuality of this woman whom it would be treasonous to love sets duty and desire at war within him. Yet Destiny has joined them for good or ill–and they both must follow where their hearts would lead them, if they are to build a glorious new life together out of the ashes of the old.
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I’ve read a lot of books well into the night, but I remember this one vividly. I was in college, wasting time in my local bookstore when I saw it for sale. Not only was I a diehard Woodiwiss fan, but I was looking to avoid studying for my Poli Sci final. What a great way to accomplish that! I took the book back to the room of a friend who’d …
Absolutely love all her books we have lost a great author when she passed
I’ve read this book several times. I loved it from the first page. My favorite book ever.
One of my all time favorites !
My favorite writer
I had a difficult time putting the book down before I finished it. I’ve read this author before and as I read through her books, I like her voice even more.
Since this story starts in the civil war I didn’t think I would like it. However the characters are so compelling! I absolutely loved this book and it led me to read all the others this author has written!
This is a Romance novel that is situated in the Civil War and after. It focuses on two characters that are just awesome. This is a great story and has such a sweet premise. It is well worth a read. One of my many favorites by Mrs. Woodiwiss.
One of Kathleen Woodiwiss’ best!
Second only to Shanna!
In time of uncertainty, one brave woman seeks to protect herself from harm in one of the funniest ways by dressing as a boy , but ultimately this bravery leads her to her true love.