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Smoky Mountain Secrets Saga #2
Hushed into Silence
Lily Larsen is given no choice but to leave her beloved home in Cades Cove, Tennessee. She’s sent to St. Louis to live with her uppity aunt, who’s determined to turn Lily into a proper young woman.Brokenhearted, Lily succumbs to her aunt and uncle’s odd ways, though she can’t understand why her estranged relatives suddenly care about her. She’s schooled in etiquette and groomed for the purpose of marrying into wealth. However, she remains guarded, fearing that her secrets will be discovered and ruin any chance for happiness.Violet Larsen desperately misses her beloved sister. She carries the burden of family secrets and wishes that she’d been the one sent away. Her feelings change when a dear childhood friend returns from war. His battle scars are evident, but she’s determined to help him mend his body and more importantly, his heart.Caleb and Rebecca Henry struggle with a marriage that should be happy. They love each other and enjoy raising their beautiful baby girl, yet something’s missing. Caleb knows exactly why they’re having difficulties, but if he tells his wife the truth, it could ruin everything.Secrets abound.The fear of discovery keeps everyone hushed into silence.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2017
329 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Jeanne Hardt
38 books84 followersJeanne Hardt has always been involved in the creative arts in one form or fashion.
In November of 2010, a dream inspired her to write her first novel. Having moved from the Northwest to the South in the mid-nineties, she was drawn to Southern history.
Though she moved to Tennessee to pursue a career in music and acting, once she set her hands on the computer keyboard, she discovered her true passion and hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her stories are far from typical romances, though she promises a happy ending. She’s recently branched out into other genres, including young adult and contemporary women’s fiction. However, her true writing passion will always remain with historical fiction.
She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, their little dog, Jax, and a multitude of dreams.
In November of 2010, a dream inspired her to write her first novel. Having moved from the Northwest to the South in the mid-nineties, she was drawn to Southern history.
Though she moved to Tennessee to pursue a career in music and acting, once she set her hands on the computer keyboard, she discovered her true passion and hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her stories are far from typical romances, though she promises a happy ending. She’s recently branched out into other genres, including young adult and contemporary women’s fiction. However, her true writing passion will always remain with historical fiction.
She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, their little dog, Jax, and a multitude of dreams.
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April 17, 2018
Hushed Into Silence continues Lily’s story. I highly recommend other readers to read this series in order. It is so very good! 5 stars.
January 31, 2020
Enjoyable read
Book 2 was enjoyable, continues storyline of the family you came to love in book 1. Doesn’t pull on the heart strings quite as hard but an enjoyable read.
Book 2 was enjoyable, continues storyline of the family you came to love in book 1. Doesn’t pull on the heart strings quite as hard but an enjoyable read.
October 17, 2017
I enjoyed reading about the next stage in Lily's life and the lives of the other characters, but I did not like this book as much as the first one in the series. There were too many annoying characters and few who were as likable and entertaining as the ones in the first book. I definitely felt compassion for Lily and the hard choices she had to make, but just did not find as much enjoyment reading about these people as I did about the struggles and hardships her family went through in the first book. Also it ends with another cliff hanger, which always annoys me.
March 11, 2018
Lilly has had very much heartbreak in her short life. She and her family have survived the civil war, although not without a wounded father. The family must then endure the ravages of post wartime in a lawless period of time in the country. Lilly has been forced to move away from her family and join her wealthy aunt and uncle in another city to begin a new life. Her next experiences are both predictable and unexpectedly surprising.
The book is interesting and entertaining. The characters are well thought out and believable. A good read and I look forward to the third book...
The book is interesting and entertaining. The characters are well thought out and believable. A good read and I look forward to the third book...
August 22, 2017
ANOTHER GREAT READ BY JEANNE HARDT.
I ABSOLUTELY loved this book. It is full of adventure., love, .betrayal and sorrow but also compassion and forgiveness. I think we all can probably name a friend or relative who has travelled down the road Lily traveled but with the help of dedicated people they found the strength to forge a new and better life. Thank you Jeanne for this one!
I ABSOLUTELY loved this book. It is full of adventure., love, .betrayal and sorrow but also compassion and forgiveness. I think we all can probably name a friend or relative who has travelled down the road Lily traveled but with the help of dedicated people they found the strength to forge a new and better life. Thank you Jeanne for this one!
January 8, 2018
Thought provoking and beautifully written
Rated high after accidentally finding the first book and I had to find out what happened to Lily. Grateful the story continued and ended so appropriately. The characters became realistic because of the authors skill in writing. Does Lily reconnect with Noah. I hope so. Thank you J Hardt
Rated high after accidentally finding the first book and I had to find out what happened to Lily. Grateful the story continued and ended so appropriately. The characters became realistic because of the authors skill in writing. Does Lily reconnect with Noah. I hope so. Thank you J Hardt
March 13, 2018
Loved both Smoky Mountain Secrets Sage books 1 and 2, Can't wait to start no. 3
I have always loved books that are set in the early days of our country. Particularly books set in the South. A lot of Tennessee and North Carolina civil war history included, the ways of life of the mountain folk, very interested family being followed.
I have always loved books that are set in the early days of our country. Particularly books set in the South. A lot of Tennessee and North Carolina civil war history included, the ways of life of the mountain folk, very interested family being followed.
April 4, 2018
2 of smoke mountain seriez
A way of capturing g your heart. Mrs Larsen Aunt Helen Uncle Stuart and Lily's brother are mean cruel people. Lily was going to finally find happiness until she wanted to be honest with new love. Only to find he truly didn't love her. She found Archibald and Mrs Gotlibe Evie and David were get true friends until she met the Wayers
A way of capturing g your heart. Mrs Larsen Aunt Helen Uncle Stuart and Lily's brother are mean cruel people. Lily was going to finally find happiness until she wanted to be honest with new love. Only to find he truly didn't love her. She found Archibald and Mrs Gotlibe Evie and David were get true friends until she met the Wayers
September 9, 2017
A great continuation of the first book. I can't wait to read book three
I grew to love the lives of the main characters. I want to know, what happens next. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading historical novels centering around the Civil War
I grew to love the lives of the main characters. I want to know, what happens next. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading historical novels centering around the Civil War
October 7, 2017
This was one of my favorite book's on good reads I'm looking forward to the next I. The. Series .hope I can fine them
I would recommend this book highly I really enjoyed the story .hope the rest are as good.enjoy this as much as I did
I would recommend this book highly I really enjoyed the story .hope the rest are as good.enjoy this as much as I did
October 27, 2017
Book 2 in the series.
The author has me fully captivated! Truly a page turner. Lily Larson is the main character. You'll fall in love with her honesty and integrity. Can't wait to my hands on the next book in the series to find out what happenes next in Lily's life.
The author has me fully captivated! Truly a page turner. Lily Larson is the main character. You'll fall in love with her honesty and integrity. Can't wait to my hands on the next book in the series to find out what happenes next in Lily's life.
December 4, 2017
Great read
So much history in how women were treated as property during this period of time. Exciting to see how characters are woven into the story that God places at the perfect time of need. Love reading about the history of the area in which I live.
So much history in how women were treated as property during this period of time. Exciting to see how characters are woven into the story that God places at the perfect time of need. Love reading about the history of the area in which I live.
September 3, 2018
Great Sequel
I was glad to learn of this follow up book about Lily. I am looking forward to the next one also. The writing is good, a page turner and a good depiction of what was Civil War romance.
I was glad to learn of this follow up book about Lily. I am looking forward to the next one also. The writing is good, a page turner and a good depiction of what was Civil War romance.
March 4, 2019
Can't put these down.very well written!
Great story line. I finished the second one and can't stop reading! Really enjoying this series. I want to leave positive reviews but not sure why there's an irritating word minimum!
Great story line. I finished the second one and can't stop reading! Really enjoying this series. I want to leave positive reviews but not sure why there's an irritating word minimum!
September 5, 2017
Best Story
Book 2 love this his also, now looking for book 3. Hope I can find it! Everyone should read this!
Book 2 love this his also, now looking for book 3. Hope I can find it! Everyone should read this!
September 7, 2017
Enjoyable!
Liked it! The characters were interesting and realistic. Li!Iy was unfairly pressured to marry and become a "lady"! I will read more by this author.
Liked it! The characters were interesting and realistic. Li!Iy was unfairly pressured to marry and become a "lady"! I will read more by this author.
October 29, 2017
I love your ability to make life love and adventure so readable
I have I love your ability. Please keep up the good work. Real life and love is like your written words.
I have I love your ability. Please keep up the good work. Real life and love is like your written words.
October 9, 2017
Enjoyed
This was just as good as the first one . Hope there is a number 3........would like to know more about her life and know she found happiness....
This was just as good as the first one . Hope there is a number 3........would like to know more about her life and know she found happiness....
May 15, 2018
Super set
I started with the 1st book and then just had to go #2. I enjoyed both books. I'm starting the 3rd and last segment m net now.
I started with the 1st book and then just had to go #2. I enjoyed both books. I'm starting the 3rd and last segment m net now.
February 14, 2022
Great book
June 25, 2024
Not as good as first book but I enjoyed it. Love these characters. JEANNE HARDT ROCKS
February 17, 2018
Loved it
Enjoyed it very much. Hope to read more of her books. Looking forward to book three. Enjoyed the characters. Great.
Enjoyed it very much. Hope to read more of her books. Looking forward to book three. Enjoyed the characters. Great.
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