Friday, November 25, 2022

Between The Pages - Desperate Hope

Desperate Hope 
Susan Leigh Furlong 
December 2022 

Revolutionary War soldier, Gavin Cullane, has desperate choices to make. He vows never to give up the fight for American freedom, but his role as colonial liaison between the Americans and the British brands him a seeming traitor to his own country. When he discovers the woman he loves is part of George Washington’s secret spy chain, his only choice is to expose his own lies so she can escape. 

Tansy Carter risks her life to send messages to George Washington from the captured city of New York. When she is discovered, she must flee the city, and trusting her life to the traitor, Cullane, is the desperate chance she must take.

Will their freedom come at the cost of their love?

Between The Pages 
This historical romance was a compelling read. The author blended actual events of history with fictional aspects, developing a seamless plot. Opening the story with a bang – literally during America’s Revolutionary War, the pages combine action, courage, and emotion. These elements propel the story further into the book without pausing. The characters shine, from the leads of Gavin and Tansy to Tansy’s family and other cast members the author introduces along the way. The scenes with the children were enjoyable as was the character, Brian. There were many points of view in this story and some changes happened without a break, but it didn’t deter the read. The plan the characters build to survive comes with many twists, and they take the reader on a visual journey and the kindness of humanity. If you’re a fan of historicals, I recommend grabbing a copy of this book. 

Rating 
5 Stars

3 comments:

JENNIFER WILCK said...

Great review! Best of luck with the new release!

Anastasia Abboud said...

Writers are so amazing! This looks like a splendid read and what a great review!

Susan Leigh Furlong said...

Thank you to both of you for your kind words. I was thrilled to get this review, and I am so appreciative of your support. To hear from writers who understand the process and struggle of creating a story is wonderful!