Lily's Plight

Lily's Plight
Sally Laity and Dianna Cawford
Barbour Publishing
January 1, 2013
Romance, Fiction, Historical

Journey to Pennsylvania backcountry during the French and Indian War. Indentured servant Lily Harwood has always thought of herself as a good Christian lass. . .until she is struck with a deeper, more profound plight than the war that rages around her. When her mistress’s husband returns home on a short furlough, Lily finds herself falling in love with him. As Lily is caught between passion and sorrow in harrowing times, can she find hope in the promises of God?

This is the third and final installment in the Daughters of Harwood House and I enjoyed this just as much as I did the other two. Laity and Crawford spin an engaging read that kept me reading into the night. Indian attacks, love, and suspense are all combined in this book about Lily. Lily herself is a bit of a confusion to me. She's extremely young in age but very old in years. I think it works for the time but I didn' find it believable all of the time. As a character she wonderful I'm just not sure totally believable.

The book is rich with historical detail that I found fascinating. Entering into the story of some of our earliest pioneers and their fight for their land and lives was gripping. I'm constantly amazed at those who have gone on before and kept going when I think I may have quit. The authors do a superb job of truly sharing with us their "plight".

An excellent read that really can be read as a standalone. You won't regret picking this one up...unless you like to sleep at night and not read :)

My thanks to Barbour Books for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Rose's' Pledge

Rose's Pledge
Sally Laity and Dianna Crawford
Barbour Publishing
January 2012
Historical, Fiction, Romance

Set during the French and Indian War Rose and her sisters are sent to America as indentured servants. All promises are broken upon their arrival when they are separated and sold to the highest bidder. Rose is bought by an unkempt fur trader and taken deep inland where Indian trouble runs rampant. A young frontiersman, Nate, tags along with the fur party to keep an eye on the beautiful Rose.

This book follows Rose's story as she clings to her faith in God in a wild land. Nate has promised to rescue her if he can but it seems highly unlikely that he can ever find the money to buy her indenture. Filled with suspense, action, and romance this book is a pleasure to read. Laity and Crawford unite together to bring the best of true historical fiction and sweet romance.

This is the first in a trilogy and I already have the second one queued up to read shortly. This will keep you up reading at night. The historical elements were, of course, my favorite part. Very well done!

Thank you to Barbour Books and Netgalley for providing me with a free digital copy in exchange for my honest review.