An unforgettable romance in an unforgiving time.
They'll need love and courage to see the dawn. He's a hometown native, returning from the war, determined to change the world he'd fought to protect. She's the girl who's been his secret friend since childhood, now a beautiful woman. Her war-time letters kept him alive.
But he's black, and she's white.In 1946 in Gideon, Texas, their undeniable love might get them both killed.
Barbara Samuel is a multiple award-winning author with more than 38 books to her credit in a variety of genres. Her work has captured a plethora of awards, including six RITAs; the Colorado Center for the Book Award (twice); Favorite Book of the Year from Romance Writers of America, and the Library Journal's list of Best Genre Fiction of the year, among many others. Visit her at www.barbarasamuel.com.
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"A totally original story set in a small Southern town, with gorgeous writing--especially when centered on the main characters' inner thoughts. Stayed with me long after I put it down." — Katherine (4 out of 5 stars)
"A totally original story set in a small Southern town, with gorgeous writing--especially when centered on the main characters' inner thoughts. Stayed with me long after I put it down."
" I enjoyed this book and the love story. "
" A beautiful story of forbidden love. Enjoyed the book from start to finish!!!!! "
" This was a really interesting (yes, fictionalized) look at race relations in the 1940s. Enough intrigue and romance to keep me going, and useful, worthwhile subject matter. There is some non-married sex toward the end. "
" An incredibly movong book. Review will be posted later. "
Barbara Samuel is an award-winning author and lives in Pueblo, Colorado with her husband and two sons.
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