In 1855, America is torn over the question of slavery, And the first battle begins in Kansas. Freewoman Dido Love throws caution to the winds when she starts a stormy affair with a Yankee agent. Nathaniel Silver is a reformed womanizer and a staunch abolitionist. Tall, lion-haired, and utterly off-limits. Stunned by Dido's beauty, he vows to win her heart- and have her in his bed. Their bond is forbidden in a land ravaged by prejudice and teeming with enemies, but Dido desires to love on her own terms. Will love conquer all? Or are some wars not worth fighting?
I read all three books in the series in two days. The story pulls you in, keeps it real but not too graphic, and gives us a wild and wildly entertaining story of forbidden attraction in the years building up to the Civil War. Most enjoyable.
This is indeed the beginning of a very interesting saga. We are in pre Civil War Kansas and meet one of Kendra Queen’s most intriguing heroines yet, Dido. I really like this character a lot. Talk about a woman with grit! She’s really feisty but not without purpose. Strong willed also comes to mind. Hard to imagine a Black woman in this time period being able to find this spirit within her, but Dido manages to. This basically gets Nathaniel hook line and sinker, the Yankee abolitionist who comes into town to rile up folks to vote against bringing slavery into Kansas. Excellent backstory, hot love scenes and plenty of meat to get readers intrigued to continue the saga.
My only issue with the storyline, is Dido knew Sully was her brother and they were escaped slaves but also implied she didn't know, and her brother told her the memories were dreams. Nathan's devotion is amazing. I'm definitely ready for book 2. I happily recommend reading this book. It kept me engaged to the end.
Wow. This book is absolutely wonderful. I love my romance novels and this one will be a favorite i will keep an eye out for the sequel and will look for more books by Kendra queen.
Took me 1/2 day to finish this book it was amazing and very addictive. I love historical interracial books there my favorite. Can't wait to read the second and the third .....
It showed both views of the abolishionists. Some viewed slavery has morally wrong and others just wanted to work the land and not have to compete with the free slave labor. They wanted the even playing field that blacks are still denied to this day.