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Heart of the Revolution series

Book cover for The Lady and the Loyalist by Stephanie McRae

#1 The Lady and the Loyalist

Marrying a Virginian is unthinkable.
Especially in 1774.

Miss Susan Bailey shouldn’t be enjoying beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic with a grumpy colonist. She swore not to marry while her mother lives. Her large dowry has given her lots of practice dodging potential suitors. But when her younger brother sets off on an adventure to the colonies she can’t stay put. Someone has to keep him out of trouble. Only she seems to be finding trouble of her own. Trouble with stormy gray eyes. Trouble…because marrying a Virginian is unthinkable. Especially in 1774.

Charles Johnson hasn’t been home in seven years, but an urgent message from his father insists he returns immediately. He books passage on a merchant vessel bound for Virginia carrying three other passengers, including the engaging and pragmatic Miss Bailey. Though determined to remain strangers, when he succumbs to seasickness he cannot refuse her assistance. Indeed, he soon cannot refuse her anything, not even the friendship she demands from him. After all, it’s foolish to hope for something more when their destinies are an ocean apart.

 I am stunned this was her first book and loved all of the history and research that was put into this book.
I am a big history buff but I learned so much about Williamsburg that I never knew and it was so delightful.
Amazon Review The Lady and the Loyalist
What an amazing novel! This is set in the 1770’s, at the beginning of the American Revolution. I found it so interesting because usually I read about the rebels who ended up founding the United States. Charles was loyal to the king, which was a fascinating point of view to read from.
Amazon ReviewThe Lady and the Loyalist
If you enjoy historical Christian fiction—especially if you’re looking for something during or surrounding the war for independence—you’ll want to pick up this book❤️ The characters were fantastic and the writing kept me turning pages. I eagerly look forward to the next installment to this series. 😍
Amazon Review The Lady and the Loyalist

#2 The Hero and the Patriot

She’s passionate about her country.
He’s passionate about her.
Cover reveal and preorders coming soon.

It wasn’t proper to plunge into a ravine with a lass in the middle of a dinner party, but it would have been less proper to allow her to do so without an escort.

The Hero and the Patriot

Novellas

Wager for a Kiss

It’s a simple wager. One kiss and he’s free from the sea.
But he’s never met the woman. And when he does, she wants nothing to do with him.

1774, England
Dave Smith gave up on women when his hair turned gray and his swagger stiffened. Now, all he wants is a pair of hunting hounds and a cottage in the English countryside. That’s when Captain Crawford offers a wager too good to refuse–if he wins, he’ll have enough money to leave the sea forever. All he has to do is get a certain lady’s maid to kiss him before the voyage is complete.
Lucy Pryor has never seen a ship before, but she has heard all about sailors–shameless flirts with a woman in every port. Her prejudices are confirmed when the ship’s navigator starts sweet-talking her. She refuses to be one more conquest. She won’t fall for his ready smile and rehearsed compliments–words that mean nothing to him and everything to her. After all, what does a sailor know about a woman’s longing for a home of her own?

This delightful novella was a surprise all around!

This book fills so many boxes for me. Historical romance, witty banter, a strong-willed FMC, forced proximity, squeaky clean, and just plain fun!
Amazon Review Wager for a Kiss
I finished this little novella earlier this week and let me just tell you – it is so good, y’all. So good.

One of the things I loved most was how unique this story is...

Moral of the story here, friends, is that this book definitely deserves a spot on your TBR lists!
Amazon ReviewWager for a Kiss
Oh my gosh, I loved this sweet little novella! I couldn’t put it down, so it threw my whole day off, and I don’t even care.
The writing was beautiful and the characters were wonderful and the plot was super fun and the kisses were swoony and it was very well-researched. All told, it was everything you could want from a sweet romance.
I will for sure be reading whatever this author puts out next.
Amazon Review Wager for a Kiss