Historical Romance
Date Published: July 16, 2024
One terrible lie, a desperate measure to save her past, just might destroy
her future…
Award-winning author of historical fiction presents a new novel of love and
lies, secrets and sensuality, and the hands of fate weaving it all
together.
The Civil War is over and Christmas beckons. Magnolia Merryweather,
backyard horse breeder, is eager to celebrate for the first time since the
war began even as she continues to grow her business. She envisions a calm,
prosperous life ahead after all the terror of the past four years. Only, all
of her plans are thrown into disarray when her secret lover returns and
starts asking pointed questions she can’t answer without disruption
and disaster following.
Bryce Day comes home to Alabama after he’s discharged from service in
the First Alabama Cavalry USA, though with guilt weighing on his heart. He
knows his neighbors won’t cotton to his Unionist bent and the woman of
his heart likely won’t give him a second chance after his silence
during the war. He’s dreamt about settling down with Lia and starting
their own family. That’s what he fought for, came back to her for.
Only, she’s hiding something from him. How can they have any hope of a
loving life together with lies and secrets between them?
About the Author
Award-winning author Betty Bolté writes authentic and accurately
researched historical fiction with heart and supernatural romance novels. A
lifetime reader and writer, she’s worked as a secretary, freelance
word processor, technical writer/editor, and author. She’s been
published in essays, newspaper articles/columns, magazine articles, and
nonfiction books but now enjoys crafting entertaining and informative
fiction, especially stories that bring American history to life. She earned
a Master’s Degree in English in 2008, emphasizing the study of
literature and storytelling. She has mentored new fiction writers, and has
judged numerous writing contests for both fiction and nonfiction. She lives
in northern Alabama with her loving husband of more than 30 years.
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