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Glory Bound (Shades of Gray Serial Civil War Trilogy Book 3)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:50:49 +0300

The Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy consists of three books: Duty Bound, Honor Bound, and Glory Bound, as well as an Epilogue that you can request from the author.

Called the "greatest love story ever told" when it was first released in 2008, Shades of Gray has been expanded and improved in this new three-book series that has dozens of new chapters and introduces new characters.

Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic Civil War novel that pits brother against brother. Author Jessica James uniquely blends elements of romantic and historical fiction in this deeply personal and poignant tale that, according to one reviewer, "transcends the pages to settle in the very marrow of the reader's bones."

Duty Bound: Takes readers across the rolling hills of Virginia in a page-turning tale of action and adventure as a Union spy spars with a renowned Confederate cavalry commander. Gallantry and chivalry are put to the test when Colonel...

Duty Bound (Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy Book 1)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:50:48 +0300

The Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy consists of three books: Duty Bound, Honor Bound, and Glory Bound, as well as an Epilogue that you can request from the author.

Sleigh Bells Ring

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:54:54 +0200

WELCOME HOME TO THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS!

Sleigh Bells Ring is a heartwarming holiday cowboy Christmas romance filled with second chances, holiday traditions, the reuniting of best friends, and the magical promise of love during the holiday season.

Returning to her family's Montana ranch after a ten-year absence, Jordyn Dunaway pitches in to help her Mother create the special holiday magic for which the family ranch is renowned. But when she discovers that her best friend growing up—the man she has never forgotten—is employed as a ranch hand, the holiday season turns into something she never imagined.

Chad Devlin was falling into a deep abyss after leaving the military as a result of a traumatic brain injury. When his old employer invited him back as a ranch hand he found himself recovering both physically and mentally...that is until he was blindsided by the return of the ranch owner's daughter after a ten-year...

Lacewood

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:02:19 +0200

Sometimes love is just too powerful for one lifetime…Thrust together by chance. Bound together by destiny. A disillusioned socialite and a special operations veteran find a way to save a small town while healing themselves.Part love story. Part ghost story. Lacewood is a timeless novel about trusting in fate, letting go of the past, and believing in things that can't be seen.MOVING TO A SMALL TOWN in Virginia is a big change for New York socialite Katie McCain. But when she stumbles across an abandoned 200-year-old mansion, she's enthralled by the enduring beauty of the neglected estate—and captivated by the haunting portrait of a woman in mourning.Purchasing the property on a whim, Katie attempts to fit in with the colorful characters in the town of New Hope, while trying to unravel the mystery of the "widow of Lacewood." As she pieces together the previous owner's heartrending story, Katie...

Honor Bound (Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy Volume II)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:50:47 +0300

Follow Union spy Andrea Evans as she finds herself recuperating from an injury in the home of her enemy, Colonel Alexander Hunter. Hawthorne is an almost mythical place of rolling hills, horses, and...peace from the raging battlefield.

Will Andrea discover that her feelings for her enemy have changed over time? Or only intensified? Will sparks fly? Or bullets?

Don't miss the second volume of this page-turning novel that has been read and loved by thousands of readers.

Note: This Trilogy was previously published as Shades of Gray, and later re-released as Noble Cause with a happily-ever-after ending. It has been revised, expanded and re-edited for this release.

Did you miss DUTY BOUND?

Here's what happened: Colonel Alexander Hunter would rather die than see the Union set foot on his beloved Virginia soil. And while he holds the line against Northern aggression with legendary skill, a treacherous boy on horseback always thwarts his...

Meant to Be

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:46:11 +0200

"Spot on with characters and descriptions. Strong women. Larger than life men. Well done." — Lynnette Bukowski, Widow of U.S. Navy SEAL"Reminds me of American Sniper and Lone Survivor, but accompanied with an epic and beautiful romance that is completely unforgettable." - Lauren Hoff, U.S. Air ForceIt started as a chance encounter on the beach, and ended 24 hours later when they parted to go their separate ways.Or so they thought.Actually it was just the beginning.WHEN LAUREN CANTRELL said goodbye to the guy she had just met on the beach, she had no way of knowing their paths would ever cross again. But fate had another unexpected meeting in store for them—this time in a place where danger was part of the culture and the stakes were life and death.THE LAST PERSON in the world Rad expected to see at a special ops briefing in Afghanistan is the girl he met at the beach two weeks ago—the one he can't stop thinking about.From the sundrenched beaches of Ocean City, Md., to the...

Above and Beyond

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:46:11 +0200

A romantic tale of two people throwntogether by war, and torn apart by Destiny.Above and Beyond is the winner of the prestigious John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and is the third romantic historical fiction novel by award-winning author Jessica James.Charismatic Confederate cavalry commander Douglas Benton would much rather flirt with a woman than work with one. But Rebel spy Sarah Duvall soon teaches him that faith is more important than glory—and love more important than life.

Liberty and Destiny

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:46:12 +0200

The prisoner he held as a traitor becomes the spy that captures his heart.From award-winning and bestselling historical fiction author Jessica James comes another tale of romance, espionage and intrigue. Two patriots show their devotion to freedom as they struggle to survive in a war-torn country full of deceivers and spies during the American Revolution.This poignant novel follows two Patriots to a gripping climax when one of them is discovered to be a spy and the other is lured into a British trap. There would be no quarter for either of them—or any of them. They wouldn’t be fighting to hold ground, but to survive. Safety lay in victory alone.LIBERTY & DESTINY is a second place winner in the prestigious Sheila Award contest.

Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:44:40 +0200

Winner of four national awards and named Favorite Book of the Year by five book review sites. This is the original novel that is NOW called Noble Cause.
Discover the fine line between friends and enemies in this epic love story that captures the emotions and fears of the country as war sweeps the land. This debut novel by Jessica James has received critical acclaim from Civil War authors and historians, as well as lovers of romance and historical fiction. Called “a sympathetic, loving portrait,” by the Historical Novel Society and “well written and expertly executed” by the Book Review Journal, “Shades of Gray” takes readers across the rolling hills of northern Virginia in a page-turning tale of courage as a Confederate cavalry commander and a Union spy defend their beliefs, their country and their honor.

About the Author

Jessica James is a former newspaper editor who spent 18 years in a newsroom before turning her attention to writing fiction. She enjoys reading 19th century fiction and non-fiction, and writing about the honor, traditions and strong Christian principles prevalent in the South during the Civil War. James holds a master’s degree in communications and a bachelor’s degree in public relations/journalism. She is featured in the book, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading, which was published in 2010.