ABOUT THE BOOK
MARGRET WANTS TO BELIEVE SAMUEL’S PROMISES.
Is deception fair in wartime Margret Scott must deal with this question as she finds herself attracte to the enigmatic Samuel Lowe. As the tensions grow between the colonists and the British soldiers and loyalists, Margret cannot always tell where Samuel’s loyalties lie.
“If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity.” -Job 31:5-6
Samuel’s duties have him working for both sides of this war, and he often finds himself torn between what is right and what is wrong. He promises Margret she can trust him, and Margret promises him she does. But can promises born in deception be trusted? Can a relationship built in uncertainty survive?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Deceptive Promises, go HERE.
MY REVIEW
Deceptive Promises is the 3rd book in author Amber Miller’s Delaware Bride series. However, don’t let that deter you from reading this historical novel. Each book can stand alone since the storylines deal with successive generations in the same family. In fact, I read the 2nd book, Unspoken Promises, back in December, never realizing there was a book prior to that one. Deceptive Promises could easily stand on its own too.
One of the things I enjoy about Amber Miller’s historical stories is that she doesn’t overwhelm the reader with historical stuff. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of history is shared in the stories, but not in a way that you know you are reading history. To me, that’s the best kind of historical writing. Here’s an example – Do you know where the name “Delaware” originated? According to Amber’s story, it’s a derivation of the name De La Warr. It’s little bits of history like that scattered around the story that make Amber’s books exciting to read.
Like I mentioned in my review of Unspoken Promises, this series is a “clean” series that I can definitely recommend for your teenage daughters. The love story is honorable and full of integrity.
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Kara, thanks so much for the spotlight and the great review. It’s always wonderful to hear from readers and knowing you loved the way the historical content was delivered as well as the honorable love story and characters brings a smile to my face.
So glad you’ve enjoyed the last 2 books. Did you read the first one yet? It’s still available if you want to get it. Some have said it’s the best of the 3, but I’m a bit biased toward the 2nd. *winks*
If you do read book 1, be sure and drop me a line to let me know. Thanks again!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m definitely going to read book #1. I had no idea there even was a book #1 until I got my copy of book #2 that contained one of your promo bookmarks!
Well, be sure and let me know when you read book #1. Would love to hear your review and post it on my site.