She ran away from the war only to find herself in the middle of it. Who will protect her now?It’s 1861, Florida has seceded from the Union, and residents of Pensacola evacuate inland to escape the impending war. But Kate McFarlane’s impulsive act of rebellion changes her life and that of many others in ways she never expected.As a result, Kate finds herself with an eccentric aunt in an unfamiliar … unfamiliar place. Lieutenant Clay Harris, a handsome Confederate officer, offers a chance for romance, but his actions make Kate question his character. When a hurricane brings an injured shipwrecked sailor from the Union blockade to her aunt’s house, Kate fights attraction to the man while hiding him from Clay. She’s determined to warn her sea captain father about the blockade, but needs someone to help her. Who can she trust – her ally or her enemy?”Rebel Light by Marilyn Turk is an absolutely delightful yet compelling read. If you like Civil War stories, romance, and heart-pounding action, you will love this book!” — Kathi Macias, award-winning writer of more than 50 books, including Red Ink, Golden Scrolls Novel of the Year.
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This is a great Civil War period read. I really enjoyed it from page 1 till the end. It was a very interesting read with some unexpected turns in the story, which I really liked. The book is during a time of great stress in our country and deals well with the events of these times and is heartwarming and a Christian read. The characters you either loved or absolutely didn’t and the descriptions of the times and places were well done without being overdone.
It was a very enjoyable book and I can’t wait to read the next book!
I won a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own.
Civil War, 1800’s, light house, an unusual group of people living together/nearby, romance, mysterious stranger… all in one book! What else could I want? I enjoyed reading Rebel Light very much and I found a new writer!
This is the 1st book of Marilyn’s I have read, but look forward to more!! I Love how His was in their lives from the beginning of the story. The way the Love story of Kate & Joshua unfolds truly is of God’s doing. I can feel myself in Kate’s shows as though I were living there with them. The Faith & Love the family all have for God is felt all through the story. Can’t wait for the next book!
Rebel Light by Marilyn Turk is a charming Christian historical novel and the first book in the Coastal Lights Legacy which promises to be fantastic.
The setting is 1861 in the American south. It is a time of turmoil as the American Civil War begins. There is a question of trust as neighbours and friends choose sides.
God loves all His children and He can be trusted. He commands us to love our enemies and to pray for them. Within minds, the enemy builds up to be monsters. “So this is what the enemy looks like. She had not expected him to appear so normal.” The enemy is just the same as you and me.
A uniform and rank should mean trust. But clothes do not make a man. There are some unscrupulous men within the book.
Likewise going to church does not make people Christian. A heart change and a life surrendered to God are the hallmarks of a Christian.
God does not want us to be slaves. He wants all men to be free. Within the novel there are those who believe this and there are those do not. The free men who reside with great aunt Sally are treated with love and care. There is an unbreakable bond between all members of the household.
We need God’s light to shine in our hearts. The extinguishing of the light in the lighthouse is symbolic of the dark period in American history as the civil war begins.
God’s Word unites us. “A sense of family knit the odd group together as they shared God’s Word.” We need to fill our hearts with His truth. When God speaks we need to have hearts and ears in tune with His. “If He say do somethin’, you just go ahead and does it.”
The richest people are those with God in their hearts. “He had lost what little he had, yet he still found reason to be happy.”
I loved Rebel Light. It was a perfectly delightful read with warm, realistic characters who put God at the centre of their lives.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
A wonderful story with great characters & a great history of the Civil War in Florida.
This is another great story penned by Marilyn Turk. She has created a historic tale with deep reality and heart in the deep South. The juxtaposition between the Lady of the house and her staff is moving. The story unveils several layers of intrigue and risk with unlikely characters. The soldiers and the young relative are intertwined in several conversations and scenarios. As the story unfolds you are caught unaware in some situations. I will not go into greater detail so as not to give away the plot twists. You will enjoy delving into this book head first. The book was a gift to me and I am grateful for the opportunity to read and share this marvelous story with you. Marilyn creates very strong outstanding characters in her stories.
I loved reading this remarkable and powerful story Marilyn Turk penned in Rebel Light. This Civil War love story set in Pensacola and Apalachicola, Florida with well developed characters that faced life with faith. I loved the secondary characters of John and Bessie, free slaves of two different McFarlane families, and the dialect Turk used for them added depth and the realistic component to this beautiful story. Rebel Light is filled with action, Southern history during 1861–1862, romance and God’s Word. I could see the action of the characters, the landscape, uniformed men, the ships and the forces of Mother Nature and the lighthouse in my mind with the descriptive words used by Turk. The underlying theme of God’s faithfulness to protect, give peace instead of fear, wisdom and guidance, forgiveness and mercy, and His unconditional love added so much to this remarkable historical fiction romance story. Readers of historical fiction will appreciate all the research Marilyn Turk put into this beautiful story with the authenticity of the ships, ports, dialect, separation of family members, trades among the countries prior to the blockade by the Union.
I received a complimentary copy of Rebel Light from the author as a winner on a blog post. I was not required to write a review, but have shared my honest opinion of this enthralling story by Marilyn Turk. I look forward to reading the sequel, Revealing Light and other books by this gifted author of historical fiction.