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A Soldier's Heart
In this gripping continuation of the Wachsmann family saga, the stakes are even higher as the farm flourishes into a thriving dairy business, complete with two bustling milk wagons making weekly rounds to Superior, WI and Duluth, MN. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War era, only two of the Wachsmann men remain, leaving the resilient women of the family to pick up the slack, determined to honor their loved ones’ legacies and ensure the farm’s success.
As the Wachsmann’s thrive, the cities of Superior and Duluth find themselves embroiled in a fierce rivalry over access to a newly established shipping port at the Head of the Lakes. With both cities eager to capitalize on the opportunities brought on by the opening of the Erie and St. Mary’s Canals, tensions mount as Duluth strives to see their own entry to the harbor become a reality, igniting a new battle that transcends the fields and spills into the hearts of their communities.
However, the Wachsmann’s face an even graver challenge. Four years after Wyatt’s return from the horrors of Andersonville Prison, he is still plagued by nightmares and an uncontrollable rage that threatens the safety of his young wife.
As the Wachsmann’s thrive, the cities of Superior and Duluth find themselves embroiled in a fierce rivalry over access to a newly established shipping port at the Head of the Lakes. With both cities eager to capitalize on the opportunities brought on by the opening of the Erie and St. Mary’s Canals, tensions mount as Duluth strives to see their own entry to the harbor become a reality, igniting a new battle that transcends the fields and spills into the hearts of their communities.
However, the Wachsmann’s face an even graver challenge. Four years after Wyatt’s return from the horrors of Andersonville Prison, he is still plagued by nightmares and an uncontrollable rage that threatens the safety of his young wife.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2025
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About the author
Jean Hackensmith
57 books22 followersI am the published author of 12 books, all in the romance genre; everything from time travel, to historical, to contemporary. My newest release, "Checkmate" is the start of my break from the romance genre. It's still classified as a romantic thriller, but truthfully it's more thriller than romance. I'm not saying I won't ever write another romance, especially time travel. I'd have too many upset readers if I didn't. But, for now, I just needed try something new. In fact, my current manuscript, titled "We The People" takes me completely out of the romance genre. But more about that later.
As far as personal info goes, I'm married to my best friend and biggest supporter, Ron. I'm the proud mother of 3, the stepmother of 2, and the grandmother of 10. Next to writing, my passion is community theatre. In fact, I founded our local community theatre back in 1992 and still direct 2-3 shows a year. My other interests include camping, bowling and sitting in a restaurant with a good friend until the wee hours of the morning and talking about anything and everything.
As far as personal info goes, I'm married to my best friend and biggest supporter, Ron. I'm the proud mother of 3, the stepmother of 2, and the grandmother of 10. Next to writing, my passion is community theatre. In fact, I founded our local community theatre back in 1992 and still direct 2-3 shows a year. My other interests include camping, bowling and sitting in a restaurant with a good friend until the wee hours of the morning and talking about anything and everything.
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August 13, 2025
Good books EXCEPT:
The stories were educational and entertaining. However, I admit I cringed every time I saw I or me misused, along with he and him, she and her. Do teachers in elementary schools no longer teach the grammar rules? Its not just authors. I hear these words misused every single day on national television as well. Breaks my heart.
The stories were educational and entertaining. However, I admit I cringed every time I saw I or me misused, along with he and him, she and her. Do teachers in elementary schools no longer teach the grammar rules? Its not just authors. I hear these words misused every single day on national television as well. Breaks my heart.
March 16, 2025
Awesome series!
I rest series! Be sure to, in the future, proofread tour entire work, however. I caught several changes in text. Shadow died, but later was ridden to town. There were several others as well! I did, however, read the entire series in three days!
I rest series! Be sure to, in the future, proofread tour entire work, however. I caught several changes in text. Shadow died, but later was ridden to town. There were several others as well! I did, however, read the entire series in three days!
April 17, 2025
GREAT BOOK
This is a great book, a continuation of the story and of the Waschman Family. The generations continue with new babies and more marriages.
This is a great book, a continuation of the story and of the Waschman Family. The generations continue with new babies and more marriages.
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