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In Civil War–era Florida, a woman suspected of witchcraft reawakens a tired doctor’s heart
Julian McKenzie, a surgeon and makeshift colonel, is at the end of his rope. He’s trapped deep in the South with his Rebel platoon, and their supplies and morale are running low. But while fleeing from an attack, he finds salvation in a most unusual a run-down plantation. Inside, widow Rhiannon Tremaine, a Union sympathizer, practices what the locals describe as witchcraft. In reality, Rhiannon is a gifted healer and medic. Still, she does have a bit of magic in her. In the fifth book of her Florida Civil War series, bestselling author Heather Graham evokes a treacherous world of divided loyalties. Rhiannon has the gift of second sight, and while she used to welcome her visions, now her dreams only give her pain.
In Julian, though, she may have found someone to change them . . . if the war doesn’t conspire to rip the two apart.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Julian McKenzie, a surgeon and makeshift colonel, is at the end of his rope. He’s trapped deep in the South with his Rebel platoon, and their supplies and morale are running low. But while fleeing from an attack, he finds salvation in a most unusual a run-down plantation. Inside, widow Rhiannon Tremaine, a Union sympathizer, practices what the locals describe as witchcraft. In reality, Rhiannon is a gifted healer and medic. Still, she does have a bit of magic in her. In the fifth book of her Florida Civil War series, bestselling author Heather Graham evokes a treacherous world of divided loyalties. Rhiannon has the gift of second sight, and while she used to welcome her visions, now her dreams only give her pain.
In Julian, though, she may have found someone to change them . . . if the war doesn’t conspire to rip the two apart.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
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Heather Graham
584 books6,930 followersAlso published as Heather Graham Pozzessere and Shannon Drake.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
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July 12, 2019
Ok, so this is one review for the whole saga.
The saga begins during the second Seminole war and ends at the end of the secession war. The first two books are about Jarrett (white american) and James his half brother who is half white (same father)/half Seminole. The four following books are focused on their children.
The McKenzies are a close knit family. Then secession war happens and though they are all staunchly against slavery they find themselves politically divided.
Heather Graham has a real talent to weave real History through her romances and each time she gave us both side of the story.
One of my favorite historical saga ever.
The saga begins during the second Seminole war and ends at the end of the secession war. The first two books are about Jarrett (white american) and James his half brother who is half white (same father)/half Seminole. The four following books are focused on their children.
The McKenzies are a close knit family. Then secession war happens and though they are all staunchly against slavery they find themselves politically divided.
Heather Graham has a real talent to weave real History through her romances and each time she gave us both side of the story.
One of my favorite historical saga ever.
September 9, 2021
I read this so many years ago that I can't remember enough to write a review, except that the history that the author inserts into the novels of this series, plus the fascinating characters make it an amazing series.
August 17, 2013
Glory by Heather Graham is part of the Old Florida series. This book was originally published in 1993 I believe. Open Road Media has re-released this book as well as others in this series, in e book format.
Set in Florida in the Civil War era, Rhiannon, a war widow and rumored witch finds her home invaded by rebel soldiers. Julian McKenzie needs a place to shelter a wounded comrade. Not knowing if this home was abandoned or not, he still had to rest for a while. When he encounters the beautiful Rhiannon, he is indeed bewitched.
But, the ravages of war and the death of her husband, Richard, has Rhiannon sampling her own medicines too often, mainly opium. Julian recognizes it right away. He knows she has become addicted and wishes to prevent her from continuing on that way. But, Rhiannon isn't fooled by Julian's lies about being Union soldiers. She guessed right away they were rebels and she intends to turn them in.
But, in a drug addled state, Rhiannon, dreaming of her husband Richard, shares a night with Julian. She is unsure it really happened though because of her drug use.
When Julian guesses her intent to betray them, he manages to escape. But, his brother arrives at Rhiannon's home and is the spitting image of Julian, only he is on the opposite side from his brother. However, both brothers wish to remove Rhiannon from her home so she can overcome her addiction.
This begins a saga that involved both bothers and their extended family of uncles and cousins. The family is divided by the sides they have chosen to fight for and their fierce loyalty to the cause they each represent. But, they still love their family despite the differences they have. Rhiannon is often caught in the middle, as she struggles with her feelings for Julian and the horrible dreams she has that often prove prophetic.
Rhiannon shakes her addiction, and proves quite useful in healing the wounds of soldiers. When she begins having dreams about Julian's death she makes a fateful decision, that will forever change her life and Julian's.
The author does an excellent job of depicting the conflicts on both sides of the Civil War. Families divided and separated, the diseases acquired on the battlefield, and the incredible agony suffered of the body, heart, mind and soul.
The love story between Rhiannon and Julian is fraught with difficulties. Their relationship seems doomed, but these two people are incredibly strong in mind and spirit. They love each other and despite the feelings they had about the war, they decided to chose life and living over all else.
To me, these historical romances written by Heather Graham back in the 1980's and 1990's are really her forte. To me this is where she really shines. These days, she has carved out a niche for herself writing paranormal romances and while I like to read those from time to time, I must say, these historical romances are just awesome.
Yes, the subject matter is controversial, but that was the way things were. The author did an excellent job of showing both sides of the war, and did it such a manner that it read like an actual piece of history. So, although it is fiction and there was some steamy sex scenes once or twice, this book could also be categorized as historical fiction because often times the romance took a back seat.
Again, I am happy to see Open Road Media releasing these older titles in digital format. I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the DRC copy of this book. This one gets a solid A.
Set in Florida in the Civil War era, Rhiannon, a war widow and rumored witch finds her home invaded by rebel soldiers. Julian McKenzie needs a place to shelter a wounded comrade. Not knowing if this home was abandoned or not, he still had to rest for a while. When he encounters the beautiful Rhiannon, he is indeed bewitched.
But, the ravages of war and the death of her husband, Richard, has Rhiannon sampling her own medicines too often, mainly opium. Julian recognizes it right away. He knows she has become addicted and wishes to prevent her from continuing on that way. But, Rhiannon isn't fooled by Julian's lies about being Union soldiers. She guessed right away they were rebels and she intends to turn them in.
But, in a drug addled state, Rhiannon, dreaming of her husband Richard, shares a night with Julian. She is unsure it really happened though because of her drug use.
When Julian guesses her intent to betray them, he manages to escape. But, his brother arrives at Rhiannon's home and is the spitting image of Julian, only he is on the opposite side from his brother. However, both brothers wish to remove Rhiannon from her home so she can overcome her addiction.
This begins a saga that involved both bothers and their extended family of uncles and cousins. The family is divided by the sides they have chosen to fight for and their fierce loyalty to the cause they each represent. But, they still love their family despite the differences they have. Rhiannon is often caught in the middle, as she struggles with her feelings for Julian and the horrible dreams she has that often prove prophetic.
Rhiannon shakes her addiction, and proves quite useful in healing the wounds of soldiers. When she begins having dreams about Julian's death she makes a fateful decision, that will forever change her life and Julian's.
The author does an excellent job of depicting the conflicts on both sides of the Civil War. Families divided and separated, the diseases acquired on the battlefield, and the incredible agony suffered of the body, heart, mind and soul.
The love story between Rhiannon and Julian is fraught with difficulties. Their relationship seems doomed, but these two people are incredibly strong in mind and spirit. They love each other and despite the feelings they had about the war, they decided to chose life and living over all else.
To me, these historical romances written by Heather Graham back in the 1980's and 1990's are really her forte. To me this is where she really shines. These days, she has carved out a niche for herself writing paranormal romances and while I like to read those from time to time, I must say, these historical romances are just awesome.
Yes, the subject matter is controversial, but that was the way things were. The author did an excellent job of showing both sides of the war, and did it such a manner that it read like an actual piece of history. So, although it is fiction and there was some steamy sex scenes once or twice, this book could also be categorized as historical fiction because often times the romance took a back seat.
Again, I am happy to see Open Road Media releasing these older titles in digital format. I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the DRC copy of this book. This one gets a solid A.
February 11, 2013
My scoring star scale:
5 - Absolutely loved it and would read it more than once (if I have it on my Kindle, I would also go out and by a hard copy of the book to share with others)
4 - I really liked it. The story stayed with me; it surprised me in a good way; it made me want to read the story in one sitting; high possibility of being read again
3 - Average rating. There were parts of the story that I loved and other parts that I did not; the story kept my interest but did not grab me (to the point where I could not set the book down)
2 - I had a hard time getting to the end, but I did reach it; I would not read it again
1 - I could not bring myself to finish it or I absolutely hated it
Ways to lose stars - underdeveloped character(s)/one-dimensional, out of character scenarios (feelings or actions), far-fetched plots or reasoning, many grammatically errors (usually for self-publishing authors. I am lenient to a point on this), unable to "end" the story (cliffhangers for a series is fine, but the main conflicts of the current book should be resolved); hurried endings...some of my bias ways of losing stars: a historical fiction novel that is way out of its era in actions or thoughts, a weak hero/heroine by the end of the book (doesn't grow or goes from strong to weak), abusive relationships that are written to be taken as "romantic" and "a sign of love"
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Actually, I would give this a 3.5. I enjoyed it, but I like Heather Graham's later works better.
First off, the prologue was a little bit confusing but of course after reading through the book it made more sense. The first half of the book had some slow parts, but it picked up for the last half.
The paranormal in the book is low-key compared to some other writings. (The paranormal is visions in the protagonist's dreams.)
This book focused on the "medicine" side of the Civil War - diseases, drugs, amputation, etc. - rather than military strategy. Also, there were the usual Yanks vs Rebs attitudes, and many characters with family members on both sides of the war (including spouses.) Therefore, as you can probably guess, the romance of the book is the "opposites attract" deal.
Overall, if you are interested in the Civil War (especially the behind the scenes action of doctors/nurses) as well as a little paranormal (visions) and romance, then you will probably enjoy this book.
5 - Absolutely loved it and would read it more than once (if I have it on my Kindle, I would also go out and by a hard copy of the book to share with others)
4 - I really liked it. The story stayed with me; it surprised me in a good way; it made me want to read the story in one sitting; high possibility of being read again
3 - Average rating. There were parts of the story that I loved and other parts that I did not; the story kept my interest but did not grab me (to the point where I could not set the book down)
2 - I had a hard time getting to the end, but I did reach it; I would not read it again
1 - I could not bring myself to finish it or I absolutely hated it
Ways to lose stars - underdeveloped character(s)/one-dimensional, out of character scenarios (feelings or actions), far-fetched plots or reasoning, many grammatically errors (usually for self-publishing authors. I am lenient to a point on this), unable to "end" the story (cliffhangers for a series is fine, but the main conflicts of the current book should be resolved); hurried endings...some of my bias ways of losing stars: a historical fiction novel that is way out of its era in actions or thoughts, a weak hero/heroine by the end of the book (doesn't grow or goes from strong to weak), abusive relationships that are written to be taken as "romantic" and "a sign of love"
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Actually, I would give this a 3.5. I enjoyed it, but I like Heather Graham's later works better.
First off, the prologue was a little bit confusing but of course after reading through the book it made more sense. The first half of the book had some slow parts, but it picked up for the last half.
The paranormal in the book is low-key compared to some other writings. (The paranormal is visions in the protagonist's dreams.)
This book focused on the "medicine" side of the Civil War - diseases, drugs, amputation, etc. - rather than military strategy. Also, there were the usual Yanks vs Rebs attitudes, and many characters with family members on both sides of the war (including spouses.) Therefore, as you can probably guess, the romance of the book is the "opposites attract" deal.
Overall, if you are interested in the Civil War (especially the behind the scenes action of doctors/nurses) as well as a little paranormal (visions) and romance, then you will probably enjoy this book.
August 14, 2023
This review is for the entire series.
Heather Graham is an incredible storyteller and her Florida Civil War series of six books is riveting, full of passion and rich historical details.
The first two books, Runaway and Captive, take place during the Seminole Wars, mid 1830s and the heroes are two brothers, Jarrett and James McKenzie who has a Seminole mother. Both wealthy landowners. Jarrett wins Tara, the heroine, in a poker game in New Orleans.
The rest of the series is about four of their adult children and is set during the Civil War. All the romances mirror the intensity and battles of these wars… they are enemies to lovers… especially during the Civil War books when the McKenzies are divided in loyalty … Union or the South.
This series has much more historical detail compared to Graham’s earlier series about the Camerons… Florida is her home state and was the breadbasket of the Confederacy. At times the actual romances are almost a backstory .., in one book they hero and heroine only meet sporadically until the end, as the battles in the North raged around them. There’s plenty of blood and gore, tragedy, high stakes adventures, all surrounding sex scenes full of slightly purple prose. The state of Florida plays a starring role along with the splendid McKenzie clan who all appear in the final book as the author ties all the loose ends together.
Recommend if you’re interested in reading HRs heavy on history and lighter on the number of pages for romance. Yes, I loved the series!
Heather Graham is an incredible storyteller and her Florida Civil War series of six books is riveting, full of passion and rich historical details.
The first two books, Runaway and Captive, take place during the Seminole Wars, mid 1830s and the heroes are two brothers, Jarrett and James McKenzie who has a Seminole mother. Both wealthy landowners. Jarrett wins Tara, the heroine, in a poker game in New Orleans.
The rest of the series is about four of their adult children and is set during the Civil War. All the romances mirror the intensity and battles of these wars… they are enemies to lovers… especially during the Civil War books when the McKenzies are divided in loyalty … Union or the South.
This series has much more historical detail compared to Graham’s earlier series about the Camerons… Florida is her home state and was the breadbasket of the Confederacy. At times the actual romances are almost a backstory .., in one book they hero and heroine only meet sporadically until the end, as the battles in the North raged around them. There’s plenty of blood and gore, tragedy, high stakes adventures, all surrounding sex scenes full of slightly purple prose. The state of Florida plays a starring role along with the splendid McKenzie clan who all appear in the final book as the author ties all the loose ends together.
Recommend if you’re interested in reading HRs heavy on history and lighter on the number of pages for romance. Yes, I loved the series!
March 2, 2020
What price of Glory?
Any sequel to the masterpiece Surrender in this series might suffer in comparison. However, Glory doesn't pale by comparison. I'm fact Glory in many ways takes many of the storylines and continues them. Instead of one couple, Heather Graham weaved the stories of Sydney and Jesse and Julian and Rhiannon. The horrors of war - survivors is the backdrop. The role of medicine is enthralling and devastating- especially in the context of Gettysburg. Through primarily Julian's and Rhiannon's storyline the real Glory is that of love, letting go and moving forward. It is about reconciliation and healing of hearts and a nation. So on to the the final story - Tia the little sister and the McKenzie family.
Any sequel to the masterpiece Surrender in this series might suffer in comparison. However, Glory doesn't pale by comparison. I'm fact Glory in many ways takes many of the storylines and continues them. Instead of one couple, Heather Graham weaved the stories of Sydney and Jesse and Julian and Rhiannon. The horrors of war - survivors is the backdrop. The role of medicine is enthralling and devastating- especially in the context of Gettysburg. Through primarily Julian's and Rhiannon's storyline the real Glory is that of love, letting go and moving forward. It is about reconciliation and healing of hearts and a nation. So on to the the final story - Tia the little sister and the McKenzie family.
September 14, 2025
history and romance.
Glory is a captivating blend of history and romance, filled with vivid characters, heartfelt emotion, and the timeless reminder of love’s endurance even in the darkest of times.
Glory is a captivating blend of history and romance, filled with vivid characters, heartfelt emotion, and the timeless reminder of love’s endurance even in the darkest of times.
November 4, 2018
Too long, too many characters and too much details. Not my kind of book...
March 14, 2021
Great Series
This has been a wonderful series. Lots of Civil War history.. Plan on reading her other books. Recommend reading if you like the early days of our country.
This has been a wonderful series. Lots of Civil War history.. Plan on reading her other books. Recommend reading if you like the early days of our country.
January 14, 2025
3.5 stars
February 17, 2023
The heroine is left grieving the death of her husband during the civil war in a rundown house when the hero breaks in thinking that the place had been abandoned. He's a doctor but he's also the enemy. While he fights for the south, the heroine believes in the north.
The one night they spend in each other’s company brings to light that the heroine has become addicted to opium in an attempt to deal with the pain. The heroine dreams of sleeping with her husband as a result of her high but actually she ends up sleeping with the hero and as a result she ends up pregnant but refuses to admit that they did the deed.
The hero kidnaps the heroine after Union soldiers come to the house and in attempt to keep her safe brings her to the confederate camp. Most of the story sees the two main characters at war with each other. The heroine refuses to believe she cares for the hero and still wears the mourning clothing for her dead husband and the hero refuses to love a woman who is still grieving for someone else and refuses to acknowledge their night together.
For a good chuck of the book, they are separate. The heroine goes north to Washington to heal the yank soldiers while the hero is sent to Washington to heal the Rebs. It's only when the heroine sees a vision of the hero’s death that she tricks him into marriage and gets him captured so she can keep him alive. The hero sees this as a betrayal and resents her for it but it does save him from death.
The feel of the entire book was a proper civil war retelling and was epic in this plot. It was much more than a romance novel and though I couldn't give it 5 stars because the romance was a secondary plot, I did really like this book. The heroine was stubborn and in denial and the hero was charming, dedicated to saving lives on both sides of the war and frustrated with the heroine because she won't truly see him. The scenes where the hero holds the heroine through her withdraw and when they lay together and feel the movement of their child made for such a sweet read. It wasn't a dramatic, over the top passionate book but rather it was subtle. You could never really tell what they characters were thinking because they spent a lot of time lying to themselves. The ending was a little rushed and felt wishy washy but overall it was a nice story.
The one night they spend in each other’s company brings to light that the heroine has become addicted to opium in an attempt to deal with the pain. The heroine dreams of sleeping with her husband as a result of her high but actually she ends up sleeping with the hero and as a result she ends up pregnant but refuses to admit that they did the deed.
The hero kidnaps the heroine after Union soldiers come to the house and in attempt to keep her safe brings her to the confederate camp. Most of the story sees the two main characters at war with each other. The heroine refuses to believe she cares for the hero and still wears the mourning clothing for her dead husband and the hero refuses to love a woman who is still grieving for someone else and refuses to acknowledge their night together.
For a good chuck of the book, they are separate. The heroine goes north to Washington to heal the yank soldiers while the hero is sent to Washington to heal the Rebs. It's only when the heroine sees a vision of the hero’s death that she tricks him into marriage and gets him captured so she can keep him alive. The hero sees this as a betrayal and resents her for it but it does save him from death.
The feel of the entire book was a proper civil war retelling and was epic in this plot. It was much more than a romance novel and though I couldn't give it 5 stars because the romance was a secondary plot, I did really like this book. The heroine was stubborn and in denial and the hero was charming, dedicated to saving lives on both sides of the war and frustrated with the heroine because she won't truly see him. The scenes where the hero holds the heroine through her withdraw and when they lay together and feel the movement of their child made for such a sweet read. It wasn't a dramatic, over the top passionate book but rather it was subtle. You could never really tell what they characters were thinking because they spent a lot of time lying to themselves. The ending was a little rushed and felt wishy washy but overall it was a nice story.
February 24, 2012
Love at First Touch During the Civil War
This is the 5th in Graham's 19th century Old Florida's McKenzies series--romances that tell the stories of the men and women who shaped a great state. Graham takes care to give us the history of the times (it's her home state after all!) as she weaves tales of love in the Eden that was early Florida.
As this story opens, presumably in 1863, the Civil War continues and Julian McKenzie, the younger brother of Ian McKenzie (Ian's story is told in REBEL) is still part of the Florida militia bringing essential and gifted medical treatment to the wounded Confederate (and sometimes Union) soldiers, even though his father and older brother are confirmed Unionists. Promoted to Colonel and leading a group of men, he comes upon Rhiannon Tremaine, Union supporter and widow of Richard, a Union soldier whom she loved and still mourns. Rhiannon is also rumored to be a "white witch" as she "sees things" and is gifted with herbs and potions.
In book 4 (Surrender) we had Risa kissing Jerome thinking it was Ian. GLORY begins with Rhiannon, high on opium, making love to Julian thinking she is dreaming of making love to Richard. Once they touch, it seems their hearts are forever changed. When Julian leaves her house, he takes her captive in order (ostensibly) to save her from falling into drug addiction and to make use of her healing talents. But he doesn't keep her long.
Like the others in the series, we have a Reb and a Yank (and one is a McKenzie) and a shotgun wedding. I liked finding out more about Sydney and Brent (Jerome's siblings). If you've read all the books thus far (see below), then like me you are probably at the point of skipping some passages that recount the debate behind the Civil War. I suppose Graham had to do that to make them "stand alone," novels but one could have hoped for a series would written as a whole without the need for repetition. (Dream on, right?) She does the restatements pretty well so it's not unbearable.
The romances will hold your attention and you will find yourself fascinated not only with the time in American history but with Florida, a land unlike any other in America.
The series (do read them in order):
RUNAWAY
CAPTIVE
REBEL
SURRENDER
GLORY
TRIUMPH
This is the 5th in Graham's 19th century Old Florida's McKenzies series--romances that tell the stories of the men and women who shaped a great state. Graham takes care to give us the history of the times (it's her home state after all!) as she weaves tales of love in the Eden that was early Florida.
As this story opens, presumably in 1863, the Civil War continues and Julian McKenzie, the younger brother of Ian McKenzie (Ian's story is told in REBEL) is still part of the Florida militia bringing essential and gifted medical treatment to the wounded Confederate (and sometimes Union) soldiers, even though his father and older brother are confirmed Unionists. Promoted to Colonel and leading a group of men, he comes upon Rhiannon Tremaine, Union supporter and widow of Richard, a Union soldier whom she loved and still mourns. Rhiannon is also rumored to be a "white witch" as she "sees things" and is gifted with herbs and potions.
In book 4 (Surrender) we had Risa kissing Jerome thinking it was Ian. GLORY begins with Rhiannon, high on opium, making love to Julian thinking she is dreaming of making love to Richard. Once they touch, it seems their hearts are forever changed. When Julian leaves her house, he takes her captive in order (ostensibly) to save her from falling into drug addiction and to make use of her healing talents. But he doesn't keep her long.
Like the others in the series, we have a Reb and a Yank (and one is a McKenzie) and a shotgun wedding. I liked finding out more about Sydney and Brent (Jerome's siblings). If you've read all the books thus far (see below), then like me you are probably at the point of skipping some passages that recount the debate behind the Civil War. I suppose Graham had to do that to make them "stand alone," novels but one could have hoped for a series would written as a whole without the need for repetition. (Dream on, right?) She does the restatements pretty well so it's not unbearable.
The romances will hold your attention and you will find yourself fascinated not only with the time in American history but with Florida, a land unlike any other in America.
The series (do read them in order):
RUNAWAY
CAPTIVE
REBEL
SURRENDER
GLORY
TRIUMPH
January 17, 2016
By: Heather Graham
Published By: Topaz
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: GMTA
Series: MacKenzies - Old Florida Civil War #5
Review:
"Glory" by Heather Graham was her 'McKenzie Chronicles' 5th series. This novel is a good historical romance with military...in 1863 during the Civil War. This was indeed a intriguing story set I the south. I found "Glory" well written with very believable and well developed characters with a interesting depiction of families on different sides of the 'Civil War.' The story along with the romance will make you want to 'swoon' and once starting you will find it hard to put down until the end.
As this story opens...
"Julian McKenzie, the younger brother of Ian McKenzie (Ian's story is told in Rebel) is still part of the Florida militia bringing essential and gifted medical treatment to the wounded Confederate (and sometimes Union) soldiers, even though his father and older brother are confirmed Unionists. Promoted to Colonel and leading a group of men, he comes upon Rhiannon Tremaine, Union supporter and widow of Richard, a Union soldier whom she loved and still mourns. Rhiannon is also rumored to be a "white witch" as she "sees things" and is gifted with herbs and potions."
No, to get the rest of this story... you must pick up the excellent read the conclusion of this read. Which is a very good ending to four other great series
Runaway, Captive, Rebel, Surrender...and this one "Glory."
Yes, "Glory" is about Julian and the woman he fall in love with...Rhiannon Tremaine. Would I recommend? YES!
Published By: Topaz
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: GMTA
Series: MacKenzies - Old Florida Civil War #5
Review:
"Glory" by Heather Graham was her 'McKenzie Chronicles' 5th series. This novel is a good historical romance with military...in 1863 during the Civil War. This was indeed a intriguing story set I the south. I found "Glory" well written with very believable and well developed characters with a interesting depiction of families on different sides of the 'Civil War.' The story along with the romance will make you want to 'swoon' and once starting you will find it hard to put down until the end.
As this story opens...
"Julian McKenzie, the younger brother of Ian McKenzie (Ian's story is told in Rebel) is still part of the Florida militia bringing essential and gifted medical treatment to the wounded Confederate (and sometimes Union) soldiers, even though his father and older brother are confirmed Unionists. Promoted to Colonel and leading a group of men, he comes upon Rhiannon Tremaine, Union supporter and widow of Richard, a Union soldier whom she loved and still mourns. Rhiannon is also rumored to be a "white witch" as she "sees things" and is gifted with herbs and potions."
No, to get the rest of this story... you must pick up the excellent read the conclusion of this read. Which is a very good ending to four other great series
Runaway, Captive, Rebel, Surrender...and this one "Glory."
Yes, "Glory" is about Julian and the woman he fall in love with...Rhiannon Tremaine. Would I recommend? YES!
November 12, 2013
This review is from: Glory (The Old Florida Series) (Kindle Edition)
Julian McKenzie, a doctor for the confederacy, comes upon the home of Rhiannon Tremaine, a widow in deep morning over the loss of her Yankee husband. As the Civil war rages on, a healer, she becomes dependent on the poppies that she grows for medicinal purposes. Only after she seduces him during the night, does Julian realize that she is addicted and under the opium spell during her seduction.
This is a tragic story of brother against brother, fathers against son, and the destruction of families torn apart for personal beliefs and loyalties. Ms Graham brought the human devastation, and yet the family devotion, right upon my own doorstep.
This was a great story, but unless you read the series, you might find yourself wondering who all those McKenzies were. Somewhere in my past, I have read some of the books, but don't remember the actual characters. Still, I was left wondering.
You can definitely read this as a stand-alone book, but if you like series books, I would advise reading the others first. It would be much a much better reading experience.
Julian McKenzie, a doctor for the confederacy, comes upon the home of Rhiannon Tremaine, a widow in deep morning over the loss of her Yankee husband. As the Civil war rages on, a healer, she becomes dependent on the poppies that she grows for medicinal purposes. Only after she seduces him during the night, does Julian realize that she is addicted and under the opium spell during her seduction.
This is a tragic story of brother against brother, fathers against son, and the destruction of families torn apart for personal beliefs and loyalties. Ms Graham brought the human devastation, and yet the family devotion, right upon my own doorstep.
This was a great story, but unless you read the series, you might find yourself wondering who all those McKenzies were. Somewhere in my past, I have read some of the books, but don't remember the actual characters. Still, I was left wondering.
You can definitely read this as a stand-alone book, but if you like series books, I would advise reading the others first. It would be much a much better reading experience.
November 26, 2019
Julian McKenzie is a southern doctor for the Rebel troops in FL. When his troops have to stop at Unionist Rhiannon Tremaine's home, he discovers she's an opium addict trying to drown her husband's death as well as a skilled healer with 2nd sight. Julian makes love to her while she's drugged and she becomes pregnant. All is not smooth - Julian forces her to help heal his cousin. She eventually goes to work for the Union medical corps. When she has a vision of Julian dying, she arranges to meet him in a church where they get married and then he's captured by the Union. Eventually, they work it out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2013
It didn't appeal to me. I have read her series on the Civil War and Florida, and truly enjoyed it. This one fell flat. Too may characters, too much escaping, too much chaos. I found myself hurrying through descriptions of the war. Gettysburg was not the bloodiest battle of the war; Antietam was the bloodiest, ever.
I have been spoiled by authors who research and fact check. I respect the ones that say that they know a certain event did not occur, but the author needed to change it for the story. I understand that. The oblivious authors annoy me!
I have been spoiled by authors who research and fact check. I respect the ones that say that they know a certain event did not occur, but the author needed to change it for the story. I understand that. The oblivious authors annoy me!
November 11, 2013
I really enjoyed Heather Graham's Krewe Novels so I looked forward to the civil war stories based in Florida. I just have to say that I love Rhiannon's Character. She just doesn't let anything get her down especially with her sight. Julian doesn't let anything get in his way of taking Rhiannon even when he has to drag her back to his field hospital in the middle of the swap. Very enjoyable read.
January 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. It jumped from one character to another and made it very interesting. Wish I had started this series from the beginning, now I have to start with the first book. Nice large family and how they each choose a side and how they kept meeting during the war even though they were on opposite sides.
February 15, 2013
I am into civil war reading. Glory provided me with a general back drop to some of the information I have been reading. Not a heavy book but does mention some real life persons I have been exploring.
September 10, 2014
As with all of these in this Florida series, I love the intricacies of the characters. The writer started bringing in the sub-plots and minor characters which I feel could have had there own books themselves. Excellent book
November 6, 2016
This was a historical novel about the civil war and the medical issues during that time. It also dealt with families fighting against each other to some extent. It discusses some surgical procedures, STD's, and sanitary conditions. The love story was good too.
March 29, 2010
This is the 5th book of 6 in the story of the McKenzies. This one takes place in Florida during the Civil War time period. Julian and Rhianon are the main characters.
4.7 out of 5.0
4.7 out of 5.0
June 4, 2010
Civil war, girl with esp, romance, sound interesting?
August 10, 2011
This book was a wonderful read. Sad in a few ways but happy none the less. It was filled with civil war, dreams, spys, love and romance, a must read!
July 17, 2013
Took awhile but I finished. Love, romance, war, and spying. I did enjoy the book.
June 2, 2013
Enjoyed this but there seems to be a lot of family dynamic that was lost on me since I had not read the other books.
October 26, 2014
I love these books and this family, even though I know that each marriage will be for "convenience" and especially since there is lots of sex, expecially in the water.
December 30, 2015
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