| Author: | Keta Diablo | ISBN: | 9781611879469 |
| Publisher: | Keta Diablo | Publication: | December 31, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Keta Diablo |
| ISBN: | 9781611879469 |
| Publisher: | Keta Diablo |
| Publication: | December 31, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The US is torn asunder by Civil War. Two men, linked together by their love for one woman, Sophia Whitfield, answer the call of duty.
Sophia & Jesse Grantham have been promised in marriage since they were children. When he leaves to fight 4 his beloved South he promises Sophia they'll whip those Johnny Rebs and when he returns, they'll get married under her mother's rose arbor.
Sophia's best friend from childhood, Gavin Langdale, enlists to fight 4 the North. Why does she feel as if he's taking her heart with him the day he leaves for war? She loves Jesse…doesn't she?
After Sophia's parents die in a fire, she struggles to save Arbor Rose. The slaves have run off and the South is in tatters. Another bluecoat is staggering down the hill, coming to steal the last of her meager possessions. Before the enemy has a chance to commit the vilest of acts, she shoots him, and, discovers its Gavin, the champion of her youth.
Dark secrets lurk in Gavin's memory, secrets much darker than the despicable acts of war. He carries a message for Sophia...from Jesse, When he finds the courage to tell her what really happened to Jesse on that bloody battlefield, she'll hate him until she draws her last breath.
A powerful story of lies, betrayal and a love that burns brighter than all the stars in Heaven.
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*"The author pens a story unlike any other. The characters are introduced as childhood friends who become adults with very complicated life experiences to deal with. I loved all the sub-stories & the minor characters that were such an integral part of the author's vision. Land of Falling Stars makes you believe in the possibility of retribution & the hope of finding your brass ring in the last place you look." * You Gotta Read Reviews 5 Stars
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*"Diablo has penned a beautiful & haunting love story full of passion, deception, danger during the epic war between the States. It will leave you breathless & longing for more! I loved this story beginning to end! It's a true page turner that you will hate to see end. Keta really has a knack for getting you beneath her characters' skins. This is one of those rare books that you don't want 2 miss!" *4.5 Amazon Reader
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*"A story that has the ups & downs of a roller coaster and keeps you hanging on with bated breath, Land of Falling Stars is captivating. The author has a great knack for weaving words together to bring a vivid picture to the reader's mind." * Bookwenches, 4.5 Stars
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"Will Sophia and Gavin's passion be enough to see them through the trials they are about to face or will the truth & circumstances tear them apart? Or will a band of cutthroats kill them both before they ever have the chance to find out? There is much more to this story but you are going to have to buy this one to find out more! BRAVO Ms. Diablo, Bravo!" Night Owl Romance 4.75 Stars!
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"I loved the romantic & sexual tension between Sophia & Gavin (who is one hunky blue coat) & the scenes between the two are really intense and hot." Pearls Cast Before A McPig 5 stars
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*"This is the story of a Southern lady & a Yankee soldier facing the aftermath of Civil War. Any historical, erotic, romance reader will enjoy this fast paced, action-packed story where the hero and heroine not only enjoy each other but have a love-hate relationship with banter & wit. They learn to love each other without all the baggage. A MUST read historical romance!" *Goodreads 4.75 stars
The US is torn asunder by Civil War. Two men, linked together by their love for one woman, Sophia Whitfield, answer the call of duty.
Sophia & Jesse Grantham have been promised in marriage since they were children. When he leaves to fight 4 his beloved South he promises Sophia they'll whip those Johnny Rebs and when he returns, they'll get married under her mother's rose arbor.
Sophia's best friend from childhood, Gavin Langdale, enlists to fight 4 the North. Why does she feel as if he's taking her heart with him the day he leaves for war? She loves Jesse…doesn't she?
After Sophia's parents die in a fire, she struggles to save Arbor Rose. The slaves have run off and the South is in tatters. Another bluecoat is staggering down the hill, coming to steal the last of her meager possessions. Before the enemy has a chance to commit the vilest of acts, she shoots him, and, discovers its Gavin, the champion of her youth.
Dark secrets lurk in Gavin's memory, secrets much darker than the despicable acts of war. He carries a message for Sophia...from Jesse, When he finds the courage to tell her what really happened to Jesse on that bloody battlefield, she'll hate him until she draws her last breath.
A powerful story of lies, betrayal and a love that burns brighter than all the stars in Heaven.
****
*"The author pens a story unlike any other. The characters are introduced as childhood friends who become adults with very complicated life experiences to deal with. I loved all the sub-stories & the minor characters that were such an integral part of the author's vision. Land of Falling Stars makes you believe in the possibility of retribution & the hope of finding your brass ring in the last place you look." * You Gotta Read Reviews 5 Stars
****
*"Diablo has penned a beautiful & haunting love story full of passion, deception, danger during the epic war between the States. It will leave you breathless & longing for more! I loved this story beginning to end! It's a true page turner that you will hate to see end. Keta really has a knack for getting you beneath her characters' skins. This is one of those rare books that you don't want 2 miss!" *4.5 Amazon Reader
****
*"A story that has the ups & downs of a roller coaster and keeps you hanging on with bated breath, Land of Falling Stars is captivating. The author has a great knack for weaving words together to bring a vivid picture to the reader's mind." * Bookwenches, 4.5 Stars
****
"Will Sophia and Gavin's passion be enough to see them through the trials they are about to face or will the truth & circumstances tear them apart? Or will a band of cutthroats kill them both before they ever have the chance to find out? There is much more to this story but you are going to have to buy this one to find out more! BRAVO Ms. Diablo, Bravo!" Night Owl Romance 4.75 Stars!
****
"I loved the romantic & sexual tension between Sophia & Gavin (who is one hunky blue coat) & the scenes between the two are really intense and hot." Pearls Cast Before A McPig 5 stars
****
*"This is the story of a Southern lady & a Yankee soldier facing the aftermath of Civil War. Any historical, erotic, romance reader will enjoy this fast paced, action-packed story where the hero and heroine not only enjoy each other but have a love-hate relationship with banter & wit. They learn to love each other without all the baggage. A MUST read historical romance!" *Goodreads 4.75 stars
