“A robust tale of suspense that’s full of romance and intrigue.” “A high-octane mix of high stakes and high passion.” Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on Beyond Reason “Martin’s fans and newcomers alike will enjoy every moment of this thrill ride.” I hope you enjoy reading Josh and Angel’s story as much I enjoyed writing it. Can these two former sweethearts learn to forgive and forget the past? What sort of Christmas could they have had? From there, my imaginationĭespite having been on opposite sides of the war, Yankee doctor Josh Coltrane is unprepared for the continued bitterness of his long-lost love, Angel Summers. I visited one of the area’s Civil War forts and became fascinated by the discovery that General Sherman and his men had arrived in a conquered Savannah on Christmas Eve. This story was inspired by a trip to Savannah. Previously appeared in No Place Like Home
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