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The Devil Take Tomorrow: A Thrilling Revolutionary War Adventure (The Heartbeat of Revolution Series) Kindle Edition

by Gretchen Jeannette (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 106 ratings
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Fiction becomes believable in this thrilling Revolutionary War adventure. Rich in historical details, The Devil Take Tomorrow is a story of intrigue, of betrayal, of heroism and desperate tragedy, but above everything else, it is a passionate love story that demonstrates the resilience of even the most loss-hardened human heart.

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"Where the armies go, the law soon departs." Ethan Matlock affirming a harsh truth of war.

Philadelphia, 1777

George Washington has been marked for death. British agents embedded in the Continental army wait only for the order to strike. Racing against time, rebel spy Ethan Matlock sets out to protect the one man who can save the Revolution. Without General Washington, the whole American enterprise might easily collapse, for no one else has demonstrated the ability to keep together an army that constantly threatens to fall apart.

Boldly Ethan infiltrates the heart of the British military, occupiers of grand old Philadelphia, where elegant officers posture in drawing rooms and frolic in the bedrooms of the rich. Surrounded by twenty thousand redcoats, aware that the slightest misstep could lead to the gallows, Ethan resorts to vicious measures to unravel a conspiracy of power-hungry men. Against his better judgment, he tangles with the provocative Miss Maddie Graves, whose fierce devotion to the American cause ironically threatens his mission.

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2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards Winner - Historical and Action & Adventure

April 2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner - Romantic Suspense and Action & Adventure

Book Excellence Awards 2021 - Finalist-Historical

The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Awards 2020 - Gold Medal-Historical Romance

Clive Cussler 2020 Adventure Writers Competition - Top 10 Finalist

2020 B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree

Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner - Action & Adventure

Author Academy Awards Top Ten Finalist - Historical Fiction

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A Thrilling Revolutionary War Adventure
A Passionate Love Story
Textured and Authentic
Fiction Becomes Believable and Fascinating

THE HEARTBEAT OF REVOLUTION - THE COLLECTION

The Devil Take Tomorrow

This Day is Ours

A Devil of a Time

Will the Power of Love Defeat the Love of Power?

What would you sacrifice to save your country? Rebel spy Ethan Matlock is prepared to risk his all. Racing against time, he must thwart a plot to assassinate America’s indispensable man, General George Washington. Boldly Ethan infiltrates the heart of the British military to unravel a conspiracy of power-hungry men. Against his better judgment, he becomes entangled with the provocative Miss Maddie Graves, whose fierce devotion to the American cause ironically threatens his mission.

A Love Forged in the Fire of Revolution

America, 1776. As the flames of rebellion spread across a divided land, families and friends must choose between loyalty to the British Crown or their fledgling country. Lawless mobs plague Philadelphia, where a young Loyalist widow finds herself torn by her bond with a red-blooded rebel activist and her pledge to marry a blue-blooded king’s man. Soon all will be tested on the battlefield. Set against the fierce struggle for American independence, This Day Is Ours threads the ferocity of war and the cost of loyalty with a love forged in the fire of revolution.

Love is Like War: Easy to Begin but Very Hard to End

Williamsburg, VA. Niall McLane might think he has survived the worst that could happen to any man, but as the American Revolution draws to a close, he finds his troubles have just begun. When Niall becomes a suspect in a grotesque murder, his reputation as a merciless soldier turns the public against him. Worse, the killer has only begun to rampage, his sights set on the woman Niall loves. From the mysterious forests of Kentucky to a war-torn Virginia plantation, A Devil of a Time weaves a tale of courage, betrayal and forbidden love.

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RT Book Reviews. "Historical fiction lovers will easily become lost in this thrilling Revolutionary War adventure. Jeannette weaves an exciting tale full of danger and deception centered around actual historical events that will intrigue and delight readers. Jeannette's expert storytelling seamlessly balances intricate detail with surprising twists and abundant action. Readers will find ample romantic tension and chemistry between characters; however, most intimate liaisons occur behind the scenes, keeping this story true to the genre."

E-book Planet's BOOK OF THE WEEK. "The Devil Take Tomorrow is an epic read in every sense of the word. Gretchen Jeannette bears the stroke of a master. Every page ticks along at a perfect pace, bringing the time period to life with authentic details and believable characters. There is nothing simplistic or generic about this book."

The Coffee Pot Book Club. "The Devil Take Tomorrow is a richly detailed and emotionally charged story from beginning to end. With a compelling narrative and the most eloquent of prose, this is a book that a reader can lose themselves in."

GoodbooksToday.com. "Fiction becomes believable and fascinating in this poignant story. Fans of historical fiction, romance and war will love reading The Devil Take Tomorrow, as the author seamlessly weaves a riveting tale of love, drama, and the revolutionary era. Vivid descriptions rich in detail add spice to the already intriguing narrative. The characters are deeply interesting and find themselves embedded in a world well painted. The Devil Take Tomorrow will keep readers on the edge of their seats."

Readers' Favorite. "A fast-paced novel with both romantic and intriguing elements woven together into the web of this carefully crafted historical fiction."

Onlinebookclub.org. "The Devil Take Tomorrow is a captivating novel that will please lovers of historical fiction. The plot moves at a breakneck pace and is combined with a writing style that provides vivid mental pictures of the characters and settings without being overly tedious. The character development is no less superb. Although I have already recommended this book to history lovers, I believe it has diverse appeal and would be appreciated by a wide range of readers."

Historical Novel Society. "Jeannette moves her plot along at a rapid-fire pace. The novel ends up feeling far more textured and authentic than a by-the-numbers romance."

Readers' Favorite. "Readers of historical fiction should certainly take note of this book, but any others just looking for an excellent story should also pick it up. It is easy for me to give this book my highest recommendation."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C2G2ID2
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7457 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 553 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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Award-winning author of 18th C. American Historical Fiction.

Gretchen Jeannette lives and works in Chester County, Pennsylvania, an area rich in Revolutionary War and Colonial American history. Her enduring interest in 18th Century America began at a young age, inspired by timeless tales of adventure, romance, and local lore. After working as an editor for a publishing company, she decided to write a story of her own. So began a journey fueled by her passion for breathing life into history through believable characters, authentic historical details, and plots woven with adventure, romance, and suspense.

A longtime student of the American War of Independence, Gretchen has published three novels set during the revolutionary era: The Devil Take Tomorrow, This Day is Ours, and A Devil of a Time.

Please feel free to drop her a line. You can email her at GAJAuthor@gmail.com.

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Gretchen Jeannette has become one of my favorite authors. She captures the essentials of the human soul and skillfully lays out a moving historical narrative. I love the way she tells me a story.This was more of a historical fiction and less of a historical romance. GJ can really tell a story and I wish more of my friends would read her work. Having said that I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history. Especially the Revolutionary War. I can’t say enough good things about this book.I loved watching Ethan and Maddie as their romance blossomed. This book was suspenseful, mysterious and heartfelt. I was on the edge of my seat many times and I’m sad to see it end. I just purchased her last novel so I hope she’s working on something else. :)Thanks to BooksGoSocial via Netgalley for the ebook. I’ve voluntarily leaving my review.
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Steven T Dill
5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolutionary War Romance Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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What a captivating read! I couldn't put it down. The fast-paced plot will have readers of historical fiction buying all three books in Gretchen Jeannette's, Heartbeat of Revolution Series. Combined with a writing style that immerses a reader into the Revolutionary War Setting and believable characters from the era, I felt as if I had time-traveled to grand-old Philadelphia, circa 1775. Well-developed characters blended with real historical figures, inside a story laced with love, made this one of the finest Revolutionary War romances I have read in some time. Although some vulgarity exists, it is written well, further developing character arcs. A must read for history buffs and romance lovers, alike. I have ordered all three books for my ever-expanding library. Now on to - A Devil of a Time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
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Wow, this will make a great movie one day! I rarely say it about books, but this one was that good! It was fast-paced, meticulously researched, beautifully written and impossible to put down.
It’s historical fiction which takes place during the War of Independence in the United States. An infiltrated spy, Ethan Montgomery, works his way right into the den of the high British command, set on finding a “rat” – another infiltrated agent, only within American lines – whose mission is nothing less but to assassinate George Washington himself. Only, while playing this dangerous game in Robert Sinclair’s house, who is also implemented in the assassination plot, Ethan finds himself getting more and more attached to Sinclair’s beautiful niece, Maddie. To add to Ethan’s problems, Maddie seems to have her own secrets…
I adored the main characters. They were so real that by the end of the novel I felt like I knew them all. Ethan was also an amazingly complex protagonist who can be honorable and courageous, and also can have a very dark side, which always fascinates me and makes me empathize with such characters even more. Maddie too is an incredibly strong woman, who is worth admiration.
Authentic language, natural flowing dialogue and unforgettable characters really make this novel a must read for all lovers of historical fiction genre. Five huge stars.
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Noelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2015
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Loved this book. Ploughed through it right after reading A Devil of A Time. Never been super interested in Revolutionary war or colonial history, but love the amount of research she puts into her stories, always finding that sweet spot of giving a great amount of detail without boring the hell out of you. Characters are well developed and believable, and though there weren't crazy twists, I also didn't find it predictable the way a lot of romances are.
This book is a romance with a lot of meat on its bones, and if you're a die hard trashy romance fan that cares little about fleshed out stories and good subplots, you may want to pass, but if you like a good romance that's fleshed out and treats you like an intelligent human being, definitely check it out.
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S Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read - did not want to put it down
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013
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While I enjoy historical reading and a periodic love story, I thoroughly enjoyed "The Devil Take Tomorrow" and had a difficult time putting it down. Characters are well developed yet the plot takes them on unexpected journeys. Not one page is predictable but comes together to not only tell a great story, but enlighten the readers mind about the events of the day. Yes, I learned a few things about the Revolutionary War that I did not know and had not thought about. It makes me appreciate what those early revolutionists went through for my new country. The author obviously has researched details of history and does a great job sharing that insight.

I recommend this enjoyable read for all adults and older teenagers (as there are adult themes). It's one of my top recommended books ever. Not only does it have a great story line, but it is well written and well edited.
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Avellina Balestri
3.0 out of 5 stars "Your name *was* Psycho"
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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So...the main character was pretty psychotic, and basically an avenging angel to root out war crimes by way of...more war crimes? I must say, offing the butler while saying "Your name *was* Thomas," after said Butler had grumbled over being called Tom, was quite memorable and has basically become hashtag for me now. Also the weird ritual where he like...made the sign of the cross on his enemy's forehead in blood was very...uhh...Wicker Man-esque. But hey, at least he did get a good stern lecture from a frazzled Mister Washington, who didn't want to deal with this dude doing him too many favors with over-the-top side quests that reflected poorly on the cause. One character I did quite like, who offered a bit of nuance to the whole thing, was our psycho's British buddy named Fraser, who bounces around with him on an eternal quest for wine, women, and...I mean, that's it. Maybe not the best influence, but you know, at least more on the fun-loving, as opposed to sadistic, side. And his finale, including the letter he dictates home, was rather moving. I kind of wish the whole book was about pub-hopping Scotty instead, and we really got a proper deathbed conversion from him, which was hinted at, but not explored to the depths I would have liked. Anyway...northern Britons just make everything a little more bearable, and beam us up from planets we don't necessarily want to be on.
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