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When the War of 1812 robs Cassandra of her father and brothers, she is determined to remain independent and find a way to support her mother and sisters. She hires a privateer, captained by the town rogue. But Luke has been blackmailed by the British into selling supplies to their ships. When she begins to suspect his activities, she sets out to catch him in the act.
"A timid American farm girl at the mercy of the enemy. . .A wounded British sailor driven into hiding. . .Both are about to change the course of history forever. When British soldiers invade Baltimore amid the War of 1812, Rose McGuire, alone on her family farm, is easy prey for a brutal lieutenant. In the midst of the attack, she's saved by British 2nd Lieutenant Alexander Reed. Owing him her life, she is forced to heal and hide an enemy soldier. Alex hadn't meant to kill his superior, nor get shot in the process. Now badly wounded, he's at the mercy of this rustic American girl who obviously hates him. Can he trust her or will she turn him over to the Americans? Rose is having trouble keeping Alex hidden from her family, the townspeople, and the man intent on courting her, who continues to snoop around. If he discovers Alex, the price of his silence would be her hand in marriage. Things only get worse when the British are on the move again. This time, their target is Washington DC. Will these young lovers at heart find themselves enemies at war?"--Back cover.
NOTE TO READER: This is a reprint of Surrender the Heart, published in 20104 Stars! A new historical series, Surrender to Destiny, centers around the War of 1812. Tyndall brings new life to the old story of finding romance during war. Her characters are courageous, smart and believe in what they are fighting for. --Patsy Glans RT Book Reviews 2010-08-11A young mistrustful lady, desperate to save her familyA man, burdened by guilt, desperate to please hisBoth caught in the brink of a war that could change the course of history foreverOn the brink of the War of 1812, Marianne Denton must marry to unlock her inheritance. Without the money, her mother can't receive medical care and her sister will be destitute. But Noah Brenin needs to sail his cargo to England before the war commences in order to prove his worth to his father and make enough money so he won't have to marry at all.But when Noah walks out on their engagement party, Marianne chases him down and ends up on his merchantman out at sea. The situation worsens when Noah's ship encounters a British man-of-war and the couple is impressed into the British navy. While a young lad's prophecy of destiny looms over them both, Marianne and Noah are forced to face their darkest fears as they desperately try to find a way to escape and fulfill their destinies-destinies that could change the course of the war and history forever.
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