I am not a woman with an ‘iron-clad stomach’, and so I did skim a few paragraphs of violence in this book. But the squeamish moments I endured are a testament to the realism of this fabulously detailed story of mystery, honor, and romance. Set in Williamsburg, Virginia at the close of the American War of Independence, A Devil of a Time captures the grittiness of life in 18th Century America, the lingering effects of the ravages of war, and the irresistible lure of forbidden love.
Niall McLane spent a decade fighting Shawnee warriors in Kentucky before employing his deadly skills against King George's redcoats on Virginia’s eastern shore, in bloody battles that culminate with a momentous British surrender. By the time the army discharges Niall, the young man who began that journey is but a shell of his former self. Hoping to rebuild his life, he heads to Williamsburg, where his notorious reputation soon catches up with him. As rumors of his dark past begin to spread, the townspeople come to fear the man the Shawnee named ‘The Wolf’. So does Niall, for he has little control over the feral beast prowling inside him. But not everyone keeps their distance from the former scalp hunter. There are those who overlook Niall's exploits in the wilds, including the Wades of Fairview plantation, who accept him as a man and a friend.
A Devil of a Time is so fast-paced and immersive that you will find yourself sneaking off at every opportunity to read another chapter, because you must find out what will happen next. The story is well researched and rich in historical details, with a cast of intriguing characters whose motivations, emotions, and reactions ring true every step of the way.
At the heart of the story is a woman with a steel backbone that belies her tender and caring nature. No matter how often misfortune assails her, Clarice Wade endeavors to put her best foot forward. She strives to improve the lives of those she holds dear with intelligence, hard work, and endurance. Clarice is not your typical heroine in need of saving as she swoons, but a real woman whose love and respect is worth earning.
The author certainly knows her subject matter, whether it is the complexity of the Revolutionary War, the atrocities committed in the wilderness of Kentucky, the downward spiral of a man (or in this case, several men) or the processes involved in running a tobacco plantation.
A Devil of a Time is a book you will not regret picking up, no matter your favorite genre. Just don’t bank on being able to put it down again.
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THE HEARTBEAT OF REVOLUTION - THE COLLECTION
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.
A Love Forged in the Fire of Revolution
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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.
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