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In author Gail Ingis’s dazzling historical romance debut, a young heiress must stay in her abusive marriage… until a handsome artist attempts to shelter her from a life of misery…
“Ingis has crafted a masterpiece in her debut book with the perfect amount of adventure and thrilling romance.” Joy Smith, author Green Fire, Seagulls Don't Eat Worms, Hear Me Roar, and Sea Lust
“A young woman’s faith is shaken by an abusive marriage in this stunning debut from historical romance author, Gail Ingis. Patti Cavaliere, author of Looking for Leo, hails Ingis’s work, “Exquisite details painted in every scene.”
Will she let him save her…
Leila Dempsey married for love, but her unfaithful husband only wants to control her and her family fortune. Stuck in this foul marriage, she fears for her life every day. Finally her prayers are answered when her husband leaves with Rork Milburn on a trip out west. She feels safe now, but what will happen when he returns? Leila’s disdain for the man she trusted then married has already crushed her faith with his abuse. She honors her vows knowing very well they may be the death of her until a tall, handsome artist steps in to protect her.
He didn’t believe in love at first sight…until it happened to him…
Rork Millburn saves a beautiful damsel from drowning, but when she wakes, she runs away. Now he wants to find her only to discover she’s unhappily married to his writer friend…his life is changed forever…with the damsel’s life in peril, and saving her, he never imagined she would be just who he was looking for.
Rork knows this angel was meant for him and that he must save her. But when he sets her free can he also free her from the bonds of a loveless marriage?
Praise for Gail Ingis’s Indigo Sky
“Authentic and sincere. . . .Will have you swooning.”
“Ingis has crafted a masterpiece in her debut book with the perfect amount of adventure and thrilling romance.” Joy Smith, author Green Fire, Seagulls Don't Eat Worms, Hear Me Roar, and Sea Lust
“A young woman’s faith is shaken by an abusive marriage in this stunning debut from historical romance author, Gail Ingis. Patti Cavaliere, author of Looking for Leo, hails Ingis’s work, “Exquisite details painted in every scene.”
Will she let him save her…
Leila Dempsey married for love, but her unfaithful husband only wants to control her and her family fortune. Stuck in this foul marriage, she fears for her life every day. Finally her prayers are answered when her husband leaves with Rork Milburn on a trip out west. She feels safe now, but what will happen when he returns? Leila’s disdain for the man she trusted then married has already crushed her faith with his abuse. She honors her vows knowing very well they may be the death of her until a tall, handsome artist steps in to protect her.
He didn’t believe in love at first sight…until it happened to him…
Rork Millburn saves a beautiful damsel from drowning, but when she wakes, she runs away. Now he wants to find her only to discover she’s unhappily married to his writer friend…his life is changed forever…with the damsel’s life in peril, and saving her, he never imagined she would be just who he was looking for.
Rork knows this angel was meant for him and that he must save her. But when he sets her free can he also free her from the bonds of a loveless marriage?
Praise for Gail Ingis’s Indigo Sky
“Authentic and sincere. . . .Will have you swooning.”
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2021
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Gail Ingis is the author of two historical romance novels, The Memorable Mrs. Dempsey (formerly Indigo Sky) and The Unforgettable Miss Baldwin. Brooklyn born, look for her forthcoming memoir, "More Than One Life." She is a retired member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Gail founded the Interior Design Institute (IDI) in 1981 and later merged it with Berkeley College. Besides her design work, she served the academic community as a professor in the arts, interior design, and history of architecture and design. She taught at IDI, the New York School of Interior Design, and several universities in the New York tri-state area. Her award-winning art has appeared in the New York Times and other publications. Gail is a noted art juror, primarily for Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, a USA Today award-winning museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, where she serves as trustee and art curator. She lives in Connecticut with her handsome husband. Together, their favorite activities are tennis, gardening, Masterpiece Theatre, and Costco. Between them, the happy parents have five remarkably well-bred grown children, fifteen grandchildren, and two perfectly gorgeous great-grandchildren (and counting).
Check out her website, where you’ll also find Gail’s art gallery and blog featuring a cornucopia of more than 500 articles about books, writing, art, food, family, humor, life, and more.
gailingisclaus@gmail.com
Gail Ingis is the author of two historical romance novels, The Memorable Mrs. Dempsey (formerly Indigo Sky) and The Unforgettable Miss Baldwin. Brooklyn born, look for her forthcoming memoir, "More Than One Life." She is a retired member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Gail founded the Interior Design Institute (IDI) in 1981 and later merged it with Berkeley College. Besides her design work, she served the academic community as a professor in the arts, interior design, and history of architecture and design. She taught at IDI, the New York School of Interior Design, and several universities in the New York tri-state area. Her award-winning art has appeared in the New York Times and other publications. Gail is a noted art juror, primarily for Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, a USA Today award-winning museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, where she serves as trustee and art curator. She lives in Connecticut with her handsome husband. Together, their favorite activities are tennis, gardening, Masterpiece Theatre, and Costco. Between them, the happy parents have five remarkably well-bred grown children, fifteen grandchildren, and two perfectly gorgeous great-grandchildren (and counting).
Check out her website, where you’ll also find Gail’s art gallery and blog featuring a cornucopia of more than 500 articles about books, writing, art, food, family, humor, life, and more.
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January 10, 2024
A romantic historical adventure, this novel takes the reader from the starchy world of Victorian New York across the untamed country of the 19th century. With lots of twists and turns and a couple of thwarted lovers to root for, this is a fun read…
November 6, 2015
Indigo Sky is the perfect combination of history, adventure, and romance, all wrapped up into one page-turning story. We vicariously experience wild and untamed 19th Century America through the eyes of Leila, a feisty but unfailingly loyal wife to Hank, a two-timing egotist. Leila honors her marriage vows, even as the wonderful and handsome Rork makes his feelings for her known. Yet Leila is no pushover - she has a mind of her own and embraces a more modern woman's thinking. As she chases across the country in a time when travel was difficult and dangerous, we experience every emotion. A truly great read.
March 19, 2022
Interesting story but too many back and forths
The book seemed to be first draft with lots of differing plots and was confusing to follow. Also some issues with placement of quotation marks made it confusing. The idea and story have a lot going for it, just wish it was edited and cleaned up better.
The book seemed to be first draft with lots of differing plots and was confusing to follow. Also some issues with placement of quotation marks made it confusing. The idea and story have a lot going for it, just wish it was edited and cleaned up better.
July 8, 2017
Love and adventure
Leila seems to have trouble wherever she is. Married to Hank, living the good life, she almost drowns and thereby meets Rork. The story crosses the country during the Civil War. There are too many fantastic events and dialogue is too modern.
Leila seems to have trouble wherever she is. Married to Hank, living the good life, she almost drowns and thereby meets Rork. The story crosses the country during the Civil War. There are too many fantastic events and dialogue is too modern.
April 13, 2018
This was highly unbelievable, which is detrimental to historical fiction.
October 7, 2016
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
Indigo Sky
: Gail Ingis
This is a historical fiction featuring adventure and romance, set after the Civil War. The female protagonist must make choices that could change her life forever. A diverse group of characters make this story flow. The author crafted a visual story for the listener. I hope to find more works from her in the future.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.I enjoyed it very much.
Indigo Sky
: Gail Ingis
This is a historical fiction featuring adventure and romance, set after the Civil War. The female protagonist must make choices that could change her life forever. A diverse group of characters make this story flow. The author crafted a visual story for the listener. I hope to find more works from her in the future.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.I enjoyed it very much.
August 26, 2016
Gail Ingis' novel, "Indigo Sky," is love-at-first sight story that is seemingly doomed from the start. Yet, from the minute the beautiful Leila and Rork meet, I couldn't wait to see how the author would bring their complicated lives together. Gail Ingis' landscapes and characters come to life on the page with exquisite details painted into every scene. Picturesque descriptions transported me to a time of historical turmoil, but also to the tender moments of Leila and Rork's captivating love story. Their passion is palpable, and the romantic saga is reminiscent of "Gone With The Wind." Set at a similar time period, the heroine, Leila, reminded me of the determined Scarlet, without the spoiled attitude. Her faithfulness to an abusive husband, and her compassion for others, made me want to see her find happiness with the handsome artist who falls in love with Leila when he first spots her. What makes the story all the more compelling was learning that the characters were based on real people, enhanced by the author’s creativity. “Indigo Sky” was inspired after Gail Ingis viewed the painting, Domes of Yosemite, hanging at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum. If the trailer doesn’t sweep you into this epic romance, this novel will do just that. See for yourself: http://bit.ly/29xUJ1H
May 24, 2016
A sweet read for lovers of early American history, adventure, and romance.
A sweeping adventure that takes the reader from the opulence of the 19th century New York social life to the dangers of an untamed West. I won’t give a synopsis of the story, but I loved the sweet romance between ever-faithful Leila—married to a cheating snake of a husband who is only in the marriage to get his hands on her family’s fortune—and Rork, the honorable business partner who falls hard for the beautiful young socialite. Although I would have liked to have seen Leila and Rork act on their feelings much sooner, the ratcheting tension between the two, the action-packed journey, and the wonderful descriptive language of the story, kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. Nice job, Ms. Ingis!
A sweeping adventure that takes the reader from the opulence of the 19th century New York social life to the dangers of an untamed West. I won’t give a synopsis of the story, but I loved the sweet romance between ever-faithful Leila—married to a cheating snake of a husband who is only in the marriage to get his hands on her family’s fortune—and Rork, the honorable business partner who falls hard for the beautiful young socialite. Although I would have liked to have seen Leila and Rork act on their feelings much sooner, the ratcheting tension between the two, the action-packed journey, and the wonderful descriptive language of the story, kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. Nice job, Ms. Ingis!
October 1, 2016
A sweet romance full of action and adventure
Indigo Sky is a sweet romance full of action and adventure. I loved the male protagonist's name - Rork - manly, different, perfect for a romantic hero. All the characters are introduced skillfully, not so many to be difficult to keep up with. Ingis engages her readers from the beginning. Descriptions of the draft riots in New York to the inclusion of the historic character Charlie Parkhurst are deftly woven into the narrative to ground the reader in time and place. In the end, this is a satisfying tale of two lovers, Leila and Rork, who are thwarted by Leila's inconvenient evil husband Hank. Their adventures roll across the Old West, and through those adventures, Leila will be tested. Highly recommend Indigo Sky for readers who love their cozy romances served with a helping of history.
Indigo Sky is a sweet romance full of action and adventure. I loved the male protagonist's name - Rork - manly, different, perfect for a romantic hero. All the characters are introduced skillfully, not so many to be difficult to keep up with. Ingis engages her readers from the beginning. Descriptions of the draft riots in New York to the inclusion of the historic character Charlie Parkhurst are deftly woven into the narrative to ground the reader in time and place. In the end, this is a satisfying tale of two lovers, Leila and Rork, who are thwarted by Leila's inconvenient evil husband Hank. Their adventures roll across the Old West, and through those adventures, Leila will be tested. Highly recommend Indigo Sky for readers who love their cozy romances served with a helping of history.
October 8, 2016
I need to start reading more historicals. I only hope I find more stories as engrossing and poignant as Indigo Sky. I loved Leila, even when I wanted to shake her. I spent the whole novel rooting for her - and Rork of course! Just when I thought the story was winding down, the author threw another curve in the road. I'd love to see Leila in another book. Her character evolved so dramatically throughout Indigo Sky, I can't imagine where she'd go from here. Anyone who enjoys rooting for a couple of strong, likeable characters will be as delighted by this novel as I was.
October 22, 2016
Murder, Kidnapping, and More ???
I liked Leila, the female lead, she is spirited and has had enough of her philandering husband.
Now enters Rork, her husband's business partner who only has eyes for Leila.
Overall, this book was a Good Read filled with Adventure and Romance.
Indigo Sky by Gail Ingis did well with the narration.
Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
June 30, 2016
Gail Ingis brought history to life in this story. Her description of travel back in the day with the fear and the adventure brings the west to life. This story of a group traveling thru Indian attacks and a war, but also about how society overlooked the behavior of men/husbands but harsh on the women.
I enjoyed reading a bit of American history so expertly written.
I enjoyed reading a bit of American history so expertly written.
June 3, 2016
This debut author has written a delightful book. Her artistic background comes through in her descriptions. An engaging read.
May 29, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 15, 2017
I won 'Indigo Sky' (Kindle Edition) by Gail Ingis through her Fresh Fiction giveaway.
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