No Man's Daughter ~ Kathleen L. Maher

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The beginning of September 2021...and so many activities in the fall and winter months coming up. May you find some quiet moments to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and delve into a great book. 

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For these first two weeks of September, we are happy to present an exciting historical romance from author Kathleen L. Maher - "No Man's Daughter: Sons of the Shenandoah Book 3"-- set in the difficult aftermath of our country's Civil War...

• Publisher : ‎ Independently published (May 27, 2021)

    A man with something to prove and a lady with something to hide clash over hotly contested property--and a marriage proving anything but convenient.

    When the Sharpe’s elderly neighbor passes after the war leaving a vacant farm with no heir, Benjamin Sharpe inquires to purchase the land. What he doesn’t expect to find is a beautiful and stubborn squatter has taken residence. Will her claim on the property prove harder to drive out than her claim on his heart? 

    Willa looked after old Mr. Thompson through the war until his death. The late owner promised her a permanent home there, like the daughter he never had, but with some strings attached. When young and ambitious Benjamin Sharpe shows up with intent to evict her, Willa gives him a piece of her mind with a piece of lead aimed at his boots.

    The youngest of the Sharpe brothers, Benjamin has been bossed around his entire life by his brothers, and he isn’t about to take it from any girl. All three of his brothers have veterans’ boasting rights in the War, and he must prove his mettle, too. But will his ambitions go so far as to force a waif from her home? As the girl’s resourceful defense of the property frustrates his plans, admiration plucks at his heartstrings. Ben must find a compromise while saving face with his family. But the chit has no intention of playing nice or seeking truce. In Bridgewater, Virginia, the war is still on!

Author: Kathleen L. Maher

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(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 
  
  
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