More Perfect Union

How could she love a man suspected of being a turncoat?As the American Revolution drags on, Charles Town, South Carolina, remains under siege by the British, and one woman's father is determined to marry her off to a suspected traitor. Emily Sullivan is beset from all sides but vows to fight her own war for independence. Using the best tool she has-her pseudonymous essays-she embarks on a path toward her freedom, risking the town's condemnation as a female writer. A path putting her at ever greater odds with her father and the man she's supposed to marry.Frank Thomson walks a fine line between spying for the Americans and being a perceived loyalist traitor. He desires to end the blasted war and return to his private life. Unfortunately, the enemy conscripted his home. He accepts lodging from Captain Sullivan, happy to be under the same roof as his beloved Emily until his house is returned. Posing as a simple printer of broadsheets and pamphlets, he sends crucial encrypted intelligence to the general camped outside of town. But when Frank learns Emily has been imprisoned by the enemy, he risks his own life, freedom, and heart for hers.

2024 Winner of the Will Rogers Silver Medallion AwardThey are both from the South-but still worlds apart.Penniless and with nothing to lose, Benjamin Warley's only hope for a new life lies in the vast, untamed land of Texas. But as he sets out to herd cattle and build a future for himself, he must confront the ghosts of his past, including three men who know his darkest secret. Amidst the rugged terrain and the lure of a red-haired beauty, Ben must make a choice: continue running from his past or finally face it head-on.Kenna McCrea has shouldered the responsibility of caring for her siblings since she was just a child. But as rumors of the booming cattle industry reach San Antonio, Kenna must face the inevitable-her brothers will soon leave to join the cattle drives. And when a stranger with a mysterious past comes to town in need of help, Kenna must decide whether to trust him and risk losing her brothers, or turn him away and protect her family.As tension rises and danger looms, Ben and Kenna's paths become intertwined, leading them down a dangerous path of love and secrets. With the stakes higher than ever, will they succumb to their growing feelings for each other or will the truth tear them apart?Don't miss this action-packed novel by multi-award-winning author Pegg Thomas.

In 1782, the fight for independence becomes personal... Why did her suitor leave to fight without a word?Amy Abernathy is a woman renowned for her storytelling prowess but even she cannot invent a sound reason for her suitor's inexplicable actions. She picks up the shreds of her heart and endeavors to forget him, until he suddenly appears without any fanfare or explanation. She flees besieged Charles Town and him, escaping to a plantation to attend her sister in childbirth. Nursing her broken heart and her sister, she futilely prays he'll leave her alone forever.Benjamin Hanson returns to make amends with his captivating Amy. While he knows she's upset with him, he also knows she'll eventually forgive him and agree to marry him. But marriage has to wait until after he's finished spying for the Americans against the British during the war. The governor tasked him with a mission to protect a precious gem from falling into the wrong hands. He chases after Amy to try to explain, to ask for her hand, only to find her unwilling to listen to him.When he discovers her and a friend-along with the gem-missing from her sister's home, he finds them in the hands of desperate renegade soldiers. Can he protect the women, the gem, and his heart before it's too late? Award-winning author Betty Bolté writes accurately researched American historical fiction with heart and supernatural romance novels. Published in essays and articles as well as nonfiction books, she enjoys crafting entertaining and informative fiction. She earned a Master's Degree in English in 2008 and has judged numerous writing contests.

Given a choice between hope and certainty, which will she choose?Elizabeth Sullivan fears for her brothers, fighting for American freedom; for her father, pretending to be a loyalist; for family and friends, caught between beliefs; but mostly for the man she loves, who is doing his duty. They'd only begun their courtship when the occupation of Charles Town, South Carolina, trapped her in the city and sent him to fight.Jedediah Thomson loves Elizabeth but also his fledgling country. He has grand plans for his future wife and the mother of his children. Before he can give her all of his heart and soul, though, he must do what is right and fight for America where he plans to raise a family. When he learns she is staying at her aunt's plantation, he moves heaven and earth and risks military reprimand to spend fleeting minutes with her and create memories to carry with him into battle.Elizabeth cherishes every moment they spend together, knowing how swiftly it could come to an end. She hopes the war will conclude swiftly and he'll come home to her, but what if he doesn't? What if the worst possible outcome of the conflict occurs? And that desperate fear makes her willing to risk everything to claim a piece of him forever….