Ashes and Memories

Reece McBride left the south after the war with nothing but ashes and memories. He's built himself a new world around the credo, "Never care deeply about anything you can't bear to lose it." He didn't reckon on a lady journalist digging into his affairs or his past. Emma Parker is a journalist, and a journalist fights for the truth. And no sweet talking scoundrel is going to make her compromise her principles. Emma's determined quest for the salvation of Reece's soul is matched only by Reece's painful struggle to be the man Emma believes him to be. "... a powerful story of love and grief. It brings to life the horrors that war veterans face, and particularly those veterans of the civil war. The narrative was smooth and did much to move the story forward. The dialogue, while not prolific, was well done and believable. The characters were well drawn and sympathetic. A must-read for fans of historical western romance. While the Civil War is a part of the internal conflict both protagonists face, it is in an historical perspective. I recommend Unforgiven for a fast, well-told story of love and redemption."--Romance Communications "... an intense and thoroughly enjoyable read ... well-plotted and well written. Reece and Emma are well-matched. The minor characters are well-developed and add to the story. The conflict between Reece and Emma meshes with the external plot and brings the story to a conclusion that satisfies and is absolutely right. 5 Stars and Reviewers Choice!"--Scribes World Reviews (#) Show More (#) Show Less