"The Promise of Breeze Hill"
by Pam Hillman
by Pam Hillman
Natchez, MS; 1791
Anxious for his brothers to join him on the rugged frontier along the Mississippi River, Connor O’Shea has no choice but to indenture himself as a carpenter in exchange for their passage from Ireland. But when he’s sold to Isabella Bartholomew of Breeze Hill Plantation, Connor fears he’ll repeat past mistakes and vows not to be tempted by the lovely lady.
The responsibilities of running Breeze Hill have fallen on Isabella’s shoulders after her brother was found dead in the swamps along the Natchez Trace and a suspicious fire devastated their crops, almost destroyed their home, and left her father seriously injured. Even with Connor’s help, Isabella fears she’ll lose her family’s plantation. Despite her growing feelings for the handsome Irish carpenter, she seriously considers accepting her wealthy and influential neighbor’s proposal of marriage.
Soon, though, Connor realizes someone is out to eliminate the Bartholomew family. Can he set aside his own feelings to keep Isabella safe?
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I love historical fiction books; so when I had the offer to read this intriguing novel, I jumped at the chance. What intrigued me most about his novel was that it is about a time in history that I didn't know much about. So I really enjoyed learning about and discovering the Natchez Trace. The author did an amazing job of describing the scenery and developing the characters that I felt as I was right there with them as they worked the land on the plantation. Filled with suspense, romance, determination, and faith this is a must read story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Anxious for his brothers to join him on the rugged frontier along the Mississippi River, Connor O’Shea has no choice but to indenture himself as a carpenter in exchange for their passage from Ireland. But when he’s sold to Isabella Bartholomew of Breeze Hill Plantation, Connor fears he’ll repeat past mistakes and vows not to be tempted by the lovely lady.
The responsibilities of running Breeze Hill have fallen on Isabella’s shoulders after her brother was found dead in the swamps along the Natchez Trace and a suspicious fire devastated their crops, almost destroyed their home, and left her father seriously injured. Even with Connor’s help, Isabella fears she’ll lose her family’s plantation. Despite her growing feelings for the handsome Irish carpenter, she seriously considers accepting her wealthy and influential neighbor’s proposal of marriage.
Soon, though, Connor realizes someone is out to eliminate the Bartholomew family. Can he set aside his own feelings to keep Isabella safe?
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I love historical fiction books; so when I had the offer to read this intriguing novel, I jumped at the chance. What intrigued me most about his novel was that it is about a time in history that I didn't know much about. So I really enjoyed learning about and discovering the Natchez Trace. The author did an amazing job of describing the scenery and developing the characters that I felt as I was right there with them as they worked the land on the plantation. Filled with suspense, romance, determination, and faith this is a must read story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.