Mississippi, 1865. A time when war has stolen men’s souls and left their women and children aching for sanctuary.Ella Whitaker rescues a newborn from the dying arms of a woman of ill repute and at long last she has someone to love. In need of a wet nurse, she arrives at Belmont Plantation just as Federal soldiers demand to speak to the owner. Thinking quickly, Ella masquerades as a Yankee officer’s widow in order to have a roof over her head and a home for the child.Major Westley Remington has dedicated his life to serving his country. The Civil War has divided his family, torn his thoughts of glory, and left him with a wound that may never heal. Westley returns home on medical furlough to settle his father’s estate at Belmont Plantation, only to find his home is being run by a fiery and independent woman–one many believe to be his wife. Now he is faced with a conflict he’s never been trained to fight, and one she has yet to conquer.Christian Historical Fiction, clean read romance, Confederate, Union, Christian romance, Christian romantic themes, Stephanie McGee, Stephanie Magee, Stephanie H. McGee, Stephanie H. McGee, Stephania, Stephenie, Christian drama, family drama, Christian love story, historical inspirational fiction, dramatic historical, God, Holy Spirit, sweet romance, romantic themes, 1800s, 1860s, antebellum, 19th century, southern belle, American civil war, must read historical, must read civil war, page turner historical fiction, historical themes events, soldier, military, arranged marriage, religion, women’s fiction, Christian living, women’s inspirational, grief, loss, depression, redemption, saved, God’s work, healing, transformational, Women’s personal growth, life application, inspire, uplifting fiction, uplifting novel, uplifting books, popular historical, popular fiction, race relations, social issues, overcoming racism, African American, small town, Southern, series, charm, manly hero, romantic hero
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: In His Eyes
Book Author: Stephenia McGee
What do you like about this book:
"Now, little impostor, we shall see what game you play."
Major Westley Remington has barely survived the Civil War, being a Yankee officer while inheriting a large property in Greenville, Mississippi; returning home with a decided limp after suffering a nearly mortal leg wound. Reported as deceased, his appearance at Belmont causes quite a stir, especially upon learning that he has acquired a wife and newborn son during his long absence.
Eleanor Whitaker took drastic measures to save herself, and the newborn baby of a deceased acquaintance, when she fabricated a story about her marriage to Major Remington. It seemed the only logical thing to do at the time, but when her "husband" returns home, very much alive, her bravado is short lived, for the major is a force to be reckoned with. Afraid that once again, she will be forced to depend on herself for survival, she cannot help but be intrigued by the glimpses of kindness that Westley Remington exudes in her presence. What in the world is he going to do with her?
Incredibly enjoyable to read, "In His Eyes" follows the hearts of two broken souls whose paths have taken very different routes towards a common destination.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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