I am so glad I found No Greater Glory. I downloaded the Kindle version last fall but have had trouble getting to it. Then I found out I could get the audio version for $1.99. I could not pass that up and couldn’t wait to listen. It has been some time since I have read/listened to a novel set during the American Civil War, and I truly enjoyed this book!
Emaline McDaniels is a widow trying to keep her late husband’s plantation going, through these troubled times. Most of her slaves left when she offered them their freedom in 1859 when her husband died, but fortunately a few remained or all would be lost.
When Colonel Reece Cutteridge shows up at her plantation and tells her he will be using her property for winter’s quarters, she almost shoots him, but she forgot to release the safety. Fear and anxiety become Emaline’s daily companions. Her only salvation is working with the kind doctor in the hospital that has been set up on the first floor of her house.
While Emaline and Reece are adversaries, the attraction between them cannot be denied. Will the dreadful war keep them apart, or will they be able to overcome their differences and find a never-ending love?
This book is a saga for sure and is very well-written. It has passion, patriotism, and great drama with a good amount of history. The pacing is fast, especially considering the number of years this story spans.
Emaline is an unforgettable heroine. She is fighting to survive in a war-torn world, where her very existence is threatened, but she is a truly remarkable woman and refuses to allow the troubled times defeat her.
Reece is a tortured soul, my favorite kind of hero. He has suffered great loss and has thrown himself into being the best officer he can be. He is loyal to his men and honorable towards Emaline. His integrity is unquestionable and at times, causes him great emotional hardship.
While the romance grows slowly between the pair, mainly because of the circumstances, the passion is there from their first meeting and only grows stronger as the story progresses.
If you enjoy this time period and want a novel that is more than fluff, then you will love No Greater Glory as much as I did. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I’ve already downloaded it and will be reading it soon. Happy reading!
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Romance + Civil War = Cindy Nord
Cindy Nord has written a very detailed account of life during the Civil War. Her accuracy shows great research and knowledge of her subject. What impressed me the most is how every word seemed to hold importance. The story was filled with surprises as it shared the daily life, hopes, dreams and disappointments of many women who lived during that era. If you like Civil War stories and romance, this is the book for you.
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No Greater Glory ( The Cutteridge Series Book 1
Reviewed in Australia on May 6, 2017
