Sailing and soldiering around the world has taken Caleb O’Shea far from his native Ireland, so he never imagined that a promise to see a fellow crewman safely home would practically land him on his brother’s doorstep. After spending years away from his family, Caleb isn’t certain what kind of reception he will receive when he steps foot in Natchez, Mississippi. The one thing he knows for sure is that he won’t stay long.
Since her sister was kidnapped by river pirates six months ago, Alanah Adams has taken special care to avoid drawing attention to herself. Those living in the rough-and-tumble settlement of Cypress Creek might even think she’s addled. But when she stumbles into Caleb and his friends in Natchez, she appears to be the picture-perfect lady.
Caleb only catches glimpses of the mysterious and beautiful Alanah before she disappears. But a chance encounter with her at his brother’s logging camp near Cypress Creek leaves him uncomfortable at the thought of the young woman traversing the dangerous area alone. At a crossroads in his life, Caleb must decide whether he wants to give up the worldly adventures he’s been seeking for one closer to home.
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Summary
" . . . .those dark eyes never left hers. They narrowed slightly as if he was trying to place her."
Not as addled as she would have folks to believe that she is, Alanah Adams smoothly changes roles depending on her circumstances; she can dress and act like the consummate lady or she is perfectly comfortable spreading ashes all over herself to portray an aura of mental confusion. It's safer that way in the dangerous territory surrounding the small river town of Cypress Creek, where men take every advantage over beautiful, unattached women. It's become a way of life, until one day a man recognizes both of her personas and is determined to find out what she is up to.
When Caleb O'Shea stumbled into Natchez, he never expected to be reunited with his brothers. He also never expected to become caught up in the life of Alanah Adams and her sister Betsy. Life is blatantly brutal in this area; river pirates run rampant and local citizens find it impossible to defend themselves and their families. When Alanah's worst fears become reality, Caleb is faced with a life altering decision; is his life of wandering over, or has his heart finally found a place to call home in the remote little town of Cypress Creek?
Readers of the Natchez Trace series will be dully impressed with this lovely, intriguing conclusion to Pam Hillman's Natchez Trace series.
I received a Net Galley copy of this book through Just Read Publicity Tours. I also purchased a print copy.