Journey into the Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where… With Very Little Left of the Family Farm, Lily May be Forced into a Loveless Marriage. Captain McAlister “Mac” Albright has purchased land in the Shenandoah Valley. However, the land belongs to Lillyanna Laughlin–or so she erroneously thinks. Mac sets her straight and despite a poor start, the two become friends. . .if only he were … friends. . .if only he were financially stable to offer her more.
When Lily’s life is threatened and his whole future goes up in flames, Mac truly becomes a man without means, and Lily is forced to make the impossible choice between a loveless marriage with a man twice her age or the man who has shown her what true love could be. How can she choose between love and economic security? Her family is depending on her. Is her heart destined to break?
Journey into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where a woman’s dreams and future happiness are on the line.
“I enjoyed every minute of this sweet, adventurous romance! Well-written, well-researched with great characters, an evil villain, and a romance guaranteed to stir your soul, you don’t want to miss this one. The second half is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning pages until the end. Well done, Mrs. Boeshaar!”
MaryLu Tyndall, bestselling author of Legacy of the King’s Pirates
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This is a delightful historical romance.
I love the main characters. Lily’s family are definitely easy to picture and connect with. Mac arrives with one friend who is faithful and easy to smile at his phrases and attitudes.
The storyline is easy to follow. I had no problem picking up on who was the danger to Lily and Mac’s relationship. Yet at the same time it was fun to see how the story developed and how individuals and relationships grew.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.
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“Tease you, perhaps. Betray you, never.”
Lily Laughlin and McAlister “Mac” Albright met under the most humiliating, or perhaps the most entertaining, of circumstances; depending on who you asked. Regardless, it was Mr. Albright’s secret to keep; the first of many as it turned out. Arriving on his newly purchased Shenandoah Valley property, the young sea captain and his former first mate find that the land owner has no inkling of an idea that a portion of her property has even been sold.
When bringing the matter to her self-appointed guardian, Lily’s distrust of Mr. Silas Everett and his motives for deepening her dependence upon his oversight, grows ever stronger. She has never believed that her father left them penniless, and is beginning to believe that Mr. Everett simply wants to force her into a loveless marriage. How can her family’s deepening friendship with their new neighbors be part of the solution, when she spends so much time sparring with the handsome, infuriating captain?
Don’t, for one minute, underestimate the power of this little story! Just like its characters, the pages are not only filled with delightful wit and romantic banter, but also with the kind of authentic depth that comes when an seemingly impossible “dilemma” is handed over to a God with whom “all things are possible”.
Enjoyable read. Typical love story line told in a refreshing way.
A great addition to the My Heart Belongs series, you’ll want to make sure you have this in your collection.
With many historical references, I learned several new things about that time period. If you enjoy history, you’ll enjoy this book. Author Andrea Boeshaar brought 1816 Virginia, and especially Middletown, to life.
The characters were relatable as they struggled, grew, and learned to rely on God. You’ll love most of them, but of course there has to be at least one you can’t stand. And believe me, I couldn’t stand him!
If you enjoy Christian historical fiction you’ll enjoy this book.
Befriending each other, Lily and Mac become fast friends as they try to determine what has happened to her father’s financial holdings, strange things begin to happen. As Lily and Mac’s relationship begins to develop into something more than friendship, her father’s best friend becomes more abusive toward her, verbally and physically. And when he sells her younger brothers into indenture on a sailing ship, Lily struggles between marrying for love or marrying for financial security for herself and her brothers.
I really loved this novel. I could not put it down.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and as under no obligation to post a review.