REVIEW: THE COLONEL'S LADY BY LAURA FRANTZ

Laura Frantz crafts a heartwarming story of forgiveness and romance set on the American frontier. In 1779, Roxanna Rowan runs away from her broken prospects at home to seek a new life with her father at a military fort. When she finds her father dead, circumstances force her to remain with Colonel McLinn. Romance soon blossoms between this spunky lady and the handsome officer, but is hindered by misunderstandings and war. Secrets loom around every corner--and McLinn is hiding something from her.

This book was great overall--everything Christian female readers expect in a historical, CBA read. I did get frustrated later on when the question of Abby's parentage was raised. It came late in the book and served mostly as an excuse for Roxanna to insult Colonel McLinn! But CBA readers will be enchanted by the passionate romance and thrilling adventure. A colorful supporting cast fill out the corners on an entertaining historical adventure. If there's a tiny secret place inside you--or even a big, acknowledged place--that loves Pirates of the Caribbean, this might be for you.