Summer on Sunset Ridge

by Sharlene MacLaren

Overview

Brought up on a Quaker farm near Philadelphia at the brink of the Civil War, plainspoken Rebecca Albright is expected to be charitable, peace-loving, and submissive. But she is feeling anything but. A feisty abolitionist, Rebecca is determined to aid the Underground Railroad no matter the cost, until her path collides with slave-catcher Sheriff Clay Dalton who's grimly fighting battles of his own. When tensions between the North and South escalate, the two find themselves propelled on a journey to discover just who God has called them to be—and whether friendship needs a common enemy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629117973
Publisher:	Whitaker House
Publication date:	01/10/2017
Series:	Forever Freedom Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Sharlene MacLaren’s novels include the beloved Little Hickman Creek series (Loving Liza Jane; Sarah, My Beloved; and Courting Emma); and the acclaimed historical trilogies The Daughters of Jacob Kane (Hannah Grace, Maggie Rose, and Abbie Ann), River of Hope (Livvie’s Song, Ellie’s Haven, and Sofia’s Secret), and Tennessee Dreams (Heart of Mercy, Threads of Joy, and Gift of Grace).  Sharlene MacLaren lives with her husband, Cecil, in Spring Lake, Michigan.
 
SHARLENE MACLAREN’S novels include the beloved Little Hickman Creek series (Loving Liza Jane; Sarah, My Beloved; and Courting Emma); and the acclaimed historical trilogies The Daughters of Jacob Kane (Hannah Grace, Maggie Rose, and Abbie Ann), River of Hope (Livvie’s Song, Ellie’s Haven, and Sofia’s Secret), and Tennessee Dreams (Heart of Mercy, Threads of Joy, and Gift of Grace). Sharlene MacLaren lives with her husband, Cecil, in Spring Lake Michigan.

Editorial Reviews

Summer on Sunset Ridge is a beautifully written tale rich with historical detail, but it is the romance between Clay and Rebecca that had me flying through the pages.
 
A literary triumph for author Sharlene MacLaren!
 
—Elizabeth Ludwig, Where Hope Dwells


In Summer on Sunset Ridge, Sharlene MacLaren has constructed a heart-stopping story wrapped around one of the most tragic times in American history. MacLaren is sure to please her ardent fans and develop new ones with this full-bodied tale featuring brave, Christ-loving characters who will stay with readers long after they close the book.
 
Debby Mayne, Author, High Cotton
 


Summer on Sunset Ridge is a heartwarming romance involving the pre-Civil War Underground Railroad. Sharlene MacLaren’s storytelling makes a reader feel as if they are a true part of the Quaker community with their plain dress and simple manner of speaking.

 A highly engaging novel for today’s culture!

 Alan Daugherty, columnist, The News-Banner
 


"Finely detailed secondary characters add realistic depth to the story, making the world where the Albrights live feel dangerous and alive. Fans of MacLaren will be delighted with this first book in the Forever Freedom series." —Publishers Weekly review of Summer on Sunset Ridge

From the Publisher

02/01/2017
Raised on a Quaker farm, Rebecca Albright is determined to help her father ferrying escaped slaves to Philadelphia's Underground Railroad. She is almost killed when she confronts Sheriff Clay Dalton, who is trying to apprehend two runaways. When Clay is shot, Rebecca's father orders her to care for him in their home as penance for her disobedience. Struck with amnesia, Clay witnesses the Albrights' love for Jesus and the plight of the escaped slaves. He is attracted to the feisty abolitionist Rebecca, but only time will tell if his heart will be turned. Drawing on her own Quaker roots, MacLaren pays careful attention to accurate historical detail and a heartfelt, inspirational story. Although the somewhat stilted King James-style language ("thees" and "thous") can be off-putting, the engaging plot more than makes up for it. VERDICT MacLaren (Tennessee Dreams; "Gift of Grace" series) debuts a new series set during a turbulent period in American history. Civil War buffs and historical romance fans will appreciate this title.

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