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Secrets and Sacrifices
 

Secrets and Sacrifices

by Diane, M. Wylie

Civil War Romance Charlie is a crack sharpshooter for the Twenty-Fifth Virginia infantry. But Charlie has secrets.big secrets that could lead to heartbreak or even death. The slowly starving South, lack of medical supplies, and desperate runaway slaves motivate her and surgeon, Captain Daniel Reid, to take risks beyond their wildest imaginations. How could they possibly know that their... (read more)

Top tags: 1800s,  american civil war,  heroes,  historical romance,  love story (all tags)

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GerriBowen
  • Rated 5 stars

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Enthralling American Civil War Romance

Some stories come across as contrived, especially ones that have women disguising themselves as a male soldier, sailor, and so on. Not so Secret and Sacrifices. Right from the beginning Diane Wylie’s writing has you believing Charlie’s (Charlotte) motivation for enlisting into the army as well as her ability to continue the charade by her physical build, intelligence, and also being assigned as a sharpshooter. Even after her husband’s...”

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  • DianeWylie

    dianewylie said:

    “I got this email recently about my book. Don't you love it?

    Well, thanks a lot, Diane. I am losing sleep again because of you . . . or more accurately because of Daniel and Charlie [Secrets and Sacrifices]! I think I like this one even more than the first one [My Enemy, My Love], and I loved the first one.

    So, thanks a lot!
    Kathy {{{yawning}}} :-)

    ”

    posted Saturday, October 13 2007
  • DianeWylie

    dianewylie said:

    “Anyone like strong heroines and heroes? This book has them!”

    posted Saturday, July 28 2007
  • DianeWylie

    dianewylie said:

    “"In Secrets & Sacrifices, Diane Wylie gives the reader a well-written and haunting tale filled with tragedy, triumph, and the enduring power of love."
    Hannah Howell, New York Times Bestselling Author of Highland Lover.

    "SECRETS AND SACRIFICES is a moving and tumultuous Civil War tale that lingers with the reader long after the story ends. Powerful!"
    Morag McKendrick Pippin BLOOD MOON OVER BRITAIN, BLOOD MOON OVER BENGAL, Leisure Books, Available Now!

    "...you will lose your heart in Charlie and Daniel’s tale."
    Fallen Angels Reviews

    "...a stunning and powerful read..."
    Marilyn Rondeau - RIO Reviewers International Organization

    "…Ms. Wylie has crafted an amazing novel…"
    Coffee Time Romance
    ”

    posted Thursday, July 19 2007
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