The Captive's Heart

Georgia, 1834.Beautiful, headstrong Luella Carter has never known freedom. At fifteen, her father has traded her future to a wealthy cousin old enough to be her grandfather-a marriage of convenience meant to save the family name. But when the carriage bound for Richmond breaks down on a lonely Southern road, Luella dares the unthinkable. She runs.Alone and desperate, she's captured by Tayané, a young Cherokee man with eyes as dark and fierce as the wilderness itself. To him, she is a burden-a stranger from a world that has taken everything from his. But as danger closes in and the two are forced to rely on each other, desire sparks between them-wild, undeniable, and forbidden.What begins as captivity becomes awakening. Torn between a life of obedience and a love that defies every rule of her world, Luella must decide whether to surrender to her heart… or lose it forever.The Captive's Heart: A Story of Forbidden Love in the Old South is a sweeping tale of passion and peril, where love burns brightest against the darkness of duty and desire. Winners of the Narrative Voyager Award in 2025 - As natives of southeast Georgia, Gary and Carol Roberts are an award-winning husband-and-wife writing team who have shared over thirty-five wonderful years of marriage, together having five children and delighting in seven grandchildren. Gary is a retired police chief, and Carol is a retired medical transcriptionist, but their greatest shared adventure has been bringing history and romance to life through their writing. Together, they've penned several beloved historical romance novels, combining their love of storytelling, faith, and each other into every page they write. As historical fiction authors, we are passionate about bringing the past to life through vivid storytelling and careful research. Our novels are inspired by real events, true resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Each story blends fact and imagination, allowing readers to step into another time while finding connections that still resonate today. We write historical fiction books that explore lives shaped by history-stories of courage, hope, and survival. From Southern landscapes to moments of national significance, my work seeks to honor the people who lived through hardship and left behind legacies of strength.What draws us to historical storytelling is the way small, personal moments reflect larger truths. Whether inspired by family history, forgotten events, or places rich with heritage, my novels aim to weave together authenticity and emotion. Readers who enjoy fiction inspired by true stories will find narratives that are both deeply human and rooted in history. Our books are not just about the past-they are about understanding how the past continues to shape who we are today. Thank you for joining us on this journey through history and imagination. We hope my stories offer both an escape into another era and a reflection of the timeless resilience of the human spirit. Follow us at: https://RobertsRomanticStories.com