They've been missing in life has been right in front of them all along?Īnd award-winning author Laura Frantz takes you to the salty shores of Happiness and fulfillment on their own? Or will they discover that what Wedded to his business and still grieves the loss of his wife, daughter Nation surrounding them makes him indispensable. Position as a mediator between the colonists and the powerful Powhatan His lands are vast, his crops are prized, and his Xander Renick is perhaps the most eligible tobacco lord Tobacco brides who must be looked after as they sort through their many And now she is in charge of an incoming ship of But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father True, there are too many men and far too few women in Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in the Virginia colony who has *I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Revell. This book is bound for my keeper shelf and is sure to make my list of top reads of the year. Uplifting inspirational themes of hope, courage, and healing are deftly woven throughout and give extra depth and dimension to it. Packed with adventure, intrigue, twists and turns, and romance, this beautifully written story is historical fiction at its finest. The fantastic cast of secondary characters added color and extra interest to the tale. Selah is spunky, independent, and caring, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship progress and grow. Xander is a wonderful hero-compassionate, industrious, and capable. Set in James Towne, Virginia in 1634, Frantz brings this slice of American history alive to the point where I could vividly imagine being present in the scenes.īe prepared to fall in love with Xander Renick and Selah Hopewell as they navigate life among the rigors of Colonial America. Rich with historical detail and filled with memorable, authentic characters, Laura Frantz’s newest novel grabbed my interest from the first page and held it captive to the end.

Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz